AndersMJ Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I purchased this used anvil today. It's hard to come across good used anvils in Denmark and I didn't want to buy a new one as they are way too pricey. It has a nice ring to it when you hit it just right and you can tell it's quality. It weighs exactly 110 lbs, but I plan to take it off the stand, cut the stand completely level and sand it, put the anvil back on and use four perforated hanger irons to secure it. The stand weighs around 45 lbs. I got a hammer and a tong ordered, the forge is long done and ready, I've found a lot of steel for forging and only need some coal now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 very neat and very straight! enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 GREAT find. Glad to hear that you will be up and running in the near future. I look forward to seeing some of your projects. Thanks for sharing the pics. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Can you source charcoal locally? No need to wait on coal to get started if you can get charcoal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersMJ Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yes I can but had my mind set on smithing coal at 39$ for 55 lbs. But you're right, charcoal would undoubtly be cheaper so maybe I should just go buy some charcoal and start with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Beauty! I wouldn't take it apart unless there was some serious wobble to fix. If the stand wobbles on the floor, you can check that with some shims. Personally, on a stump with that small of a footprint I would be inclined to add some lumber around the base to widen it. This would make the anvil more stable when you're working on the horn or hardie, and get rid of the wobble. All told, you did great. That's a pristine anvil and it'll do you well for the next hundred or so years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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