Perrin Aybarra Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I used to wrestle, but now that my shoulder and knee are busted, I'm looking to get into blacksmithing, but I lack a decent anvil. I've got a piece of RR maybe 8 inches long, which is fine for hammering on, but I'm looking for tips on how to maybe mount it to something a little heavier. I also have a couple of hammers, one 2# ball-peen and a 4# blacksmith's hammer. The ball-peen's face is fine, but the 4# one is brand new and hasn't really been dressed or used. It's left pretty deep gouges in the metal. Any tips, comments, or advice would be awesome and greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 1 put your general location in your profile---hard for someone to say: "Hey I'm going to the scrapyard tomorrow morning and we could pick up a nice chunk of steel to use as an anvil if you meet me there" without knowing if you are even on the same continent. And yes I am going to the scrapyard tomorrow morning in Polvadera NM, USA. 2 dress the new hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 There is a lot of information about anvils and how to mount them etc. in the anvils section right below this one...alittle time looking in there mayhelp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Aybarra Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Any tips on how to dress a hammer properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 To properly dress your hammer you need to know wheather the occasion if formal, semi-formal or casual. For formal occasions you can't go wrong with a Tux, semi-formal I would recommend a blue blazer, gray slacks, a pastel shirt and striped tie, casual.... bluejeans and maybe a western shirt with mother of peral snaps. Otherwise, you will need a grinder or a belt sander to round off the edges so they don't leave marks. polish it up nicely because what ever is on the hammer face will end up on what you hammered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 A good mill file can dress a hammer in reasonable time. A belt sander or belt grinder is considerably quicker and easier. Don't worry about a mirror polish unless you are doing cold work. A smooth finish with no significant visual blemishes that feels smooth to your hand is all you need. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Aybarra Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 what kind of grit could I expect to use on this if I have a belt sander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I would think 120 grit or 150 would do nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Aybarra Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks, woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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