Gromgor Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hi guys, I'm new to the craft and I'm trying to get the basics together: Hammer, Forge, Anvil, Tongs. I found myself a nice cross pein hammer. I'm building a forge out of some 55 gallon steel drums. I have a set of channel lock pliers I intend to use until I can craft some tongs of my own... All that's left is my Anvil. I'm trying to find something that will work. A buddy of mine has mentioned that he has an old weight bench and some weights. I'm wondering how a 45 lbs. plate secured to a frame made of 2x12's screwed together would work. Would this work with a single plate? Multiples? Is it even viable at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel OF Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I dont know about the weight, i cant picture what you mean but it sounds more hassle than is needed. My first anvil was a chunk of RSJ - I got an offcut for free from the local steel supplier. I'd suggest that to you though i'd also suggest dampening it down a little as they ring quite loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Why don't you try getting in touch with the very active blacksmiths group in your part of the state. B.O.L.T.S. is a sub-chapter of NCABANA, covering the southeast region. Somebody will have leads on an anvil, and heck, you might learn something. http://www.theblacksmithsanvil.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Greetings, Best get some help from the the boys on this forum... First show us your plans for your forge..... I agree with John .. Contact your local group... I'm sure you will get alot of help.... If your in a rush you can get a railroad track section on ebay for 50 bucks.... Your idea of a plate on a board stinks .. All it would accomplish is a dull thud.... Take your time or you will just get frustrated... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I would also assume the free weights to be cast Iron. Also, if you hold out for a few weeks, the Southern Blacksmith Association is having a conference @ Madison,GA in mid May>> http://www.sbaconference.com/ ... There will be a full day dedicated to the swap-meet... I will be there with a few anvils and vises, as I'm sure a few others will have some equipment also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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