David R. Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Finally got a chance to get a fire in the forge and try out my new anvil a few days ago. Wow! I'd not really had any experience with a Hay Budden before. I think I'm in love! I've spent some time working on a cast ASO recently and it really makes you appreciate the rebound of a good anvil. I really will probably have to use ear protection though. My how this anvil rings! The rebound must be nearly 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I'm jealous. Not the ring though, my neibors get annoyed with my Fisher I'm sure. Not that I care between the hours of 8-7. :P Having a good anvil really makes a difference, you just don't know until you use one. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postleg Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Wrap some chain around the waste and a magnet on. It sure helped quiet mine down. What did you make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 http://s70.photobucket.com/user/VaughnT/media/Smithing/MVI_0344.mp4.html?sort=3&o=5 Here's a short video I did showing how magnets can cut down the ring of an anvil. After I shot this clip, I set the anvil in a bed of silicone caulk and it got even more quiet. If your anvil is ringing like a church bell, I certainly recommend bedding it in a bit of caulk! Shuts her up like nobody's business!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R. Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 I'll see if I can find some chain lying round and try that. I've got a magnet or two around. I had some scrap pieces of 1/2" square stock that was dying to become tent stakes. I also made a new hold down out of some heavier stock to fit the larger pritchel hole on this anvil. I still like the old Peter Wright but this is such a great anvil I'm glad I didn't let it get away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobL Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 If your anvil is ringing like a church bell, I certainly recommend bedding it in a bit of caulk! Shuts her up like nobody's business!! Those magnets seem to work pretty well, but won't the whole anvil eventually become magnetised after a while? Also what's caulk, you mean like standard silicone out of a caulking gun/tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobL Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 If your anvil is ringing like a church bell, I certainly recommend bedding it in a bit of caulk! Shuts her up like nobody's business!! Those magnets seem to work pretty well, but won't the whole anvil eventually become magnetised after a while? Also what's caulk, you mean like standard silicone out of a caulking gun/tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_zxz Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Yes sillicon in tube. It works like a charm to reduce the ring! Just wait for it to dry almost completely before putting the anvil on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 forget about the chain. I don't know about the silicone stuff, haven't tried yet, but bolting the anvil tightly to the stump (not just that big nails bended over the feet which just prevent the anvil from moving/falling) will do wonders to cut the ring and stabilize the anvil. this also maximize the anvil efficiency. then add a magnet under the horn and another under the heel. the advantage over the silicone stuff is that you can remove the anvil when you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Ain't a good anvil a joy Dave? while everybody is suggesting ways to quiet it down I'll toss in my favorite. A steel stand. Steel stands have different resonant frequencies than the anvil so they self damp and don't ring. sure they'll give a good TING but then it quiets right down. That's it for advice. Now a hearty congratulations Dave! :D Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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