Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hey guys. Looks like I won a bid on a big 400ish lb drop of A-2, that I'm going to use as a post anvil for blade work. Massive overkill? Sure. However I wanted something simple, with a lot of mass that I can put a dead flat surface on for bevel work. It's roughly 6x6x36", which will land it just a bit taller than I likely want it, so my question; what's the best way to mount it? Its going to live in a dirt floor section of my shop, so I was thinking about welding some 4x4" tubing to the bottom, and then try to pound the whole thing in, or I could pour concrete around it? My only concern about that route is moving it later, since I won't likely be here for too many more years. Any obviously better options I'm missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cut it in half and make two with tripods? Sell one to pay for the other? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Find a piece of tubing with a ID of 6x6. Make all the necessary accommodations to plant the tubing into the ground / floor / etc and then slip the chunk of metal into the tubing. Instant stand with no alteration to the original. If your tubing is too large, use it anyway and fill the gap with sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah good idea glenn. Honestly I could probably bevel the outside edges of the bottom of the drop with an angle grinder, and set it into some standard 6x6 tubing. Working it a while will pack it in, and when I'm ready to remove it, quick cut with the grinder and I'll be golden. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice find! That extra length will allow you to polish the top whenever you wish, without worry because you can raise it a little to compensate for any bit that you grind off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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