MLMartin Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Here is a anvil I built 7 years ago when I was 19 years old. I did not know enough to research proper steel faces for anvils at the time. I just asked my welding supply shop for hard facing rod and used what they sold me. It is a stainless that micro cracks to stress relive so it is a bit ugly up close. But regardless the anvil is pretty hard, maybe 50 Rockwell. I have used it pretty hard over the years and it has help up fine for hot steel. The anvil is made from 18 blocks of mild steel. Every part was cut with a gas torch for 100% penetration welds except the feet and upsetting block. They were maybe only 3/4 inch fillet welds as they would provide little rebound into the main block of the anvil. I built the thing over a few weeks of evening welding in my little shop. I used a Miller Thunderbolt DC, little stick welder. And I am sure I overran the cool down time but it buzzed on happily for years and still works today. Also I used a angle grinder, drill press, gas torch, and square. Hopefully one day I will replace it with a solid steel new anvil. But this works fine for now The anvil is just shy of 200lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 @ MLMartin : I actually really like the look of your anvil. Looks very well thought out design-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 @ MLMartin : I actually really like the look of your anvil. Looks very well thought out design-wise. I agree. Very impressive indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnroo Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Dodge, thats really nice. was it burned out of 1 piece of metal, or multiple pieces and then welded together? and how did you form your horn? im gonna be building a horn for mine soon, so i need some advice lol. Martin, thats a very innovative way to build one! now I have another idea... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I would assume Dodge's is 1 piece and shaped by the CNC mill. It's nice anvil, as is MLM's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnroo Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 whatever machine he used, it was a monster. ive got a machine shop at my disposal, the biggest cnc mill machines being a mori-seiki MV55, and a samsung mcv550. the only reason I wouldnt try it is because of tooling cost if I wore inserts or endmills out. thats no small project lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Solid piece cut from 4" plate. Horn was roughed with torch then finished with abrasive flap wheel. Feet were also cnc cut and welded on Thank you Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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