Michael Cochran Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have a nice Fisher that I got earlier this year and I find myself needin at least some kind of rounded edge on it. Right now the edges are pretty crisp and clean sharp edges. I want to know a safe way to give myself the rounded edges I see on almost every anvil. Can someone give me some suggestions? I'm more than a little apprehensive about takin any kind of power tools to it so I thought about usin files but wasn't sure how well that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I used a coarse sharping stone on one of my anvils, slow process so you can`t take off too much. turn out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Greetings Michael, Files not so much .. I have several anvils and have modified my main anvils edges to fit my needs.. If you are in doubt about changing the edges you could easily make s brick for your hardi hole with the radius you think you need.. I make several with hoops and a swedge to lock them down and they work quite well .. A flap disc on a grinder is the way to go .. Take your time you only get one chance.. Just an old boys 2c.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo7 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 A flaper disc on a grinder is the go but take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan the blacksmith Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have always used a flap disk. Make quick, light, passes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Looks like a flap disc is the way to go. Thanks guys for the quick answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Joey van der Steeg had a video for this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdv5lrnELTc&list=PLyfAzhodJgFT5VqroCm4CtVMUP6BQvlXZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks, Nobody, I'll check it out when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worshipdrummer Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 800 grit paper sanded by hand...never can be too careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I vouch for Jim's advice, there is NO rush to modify your anvil, especially when you can experiment with models like pictured bottom tools. When you can let experience guide your decisions it's pretty . . . silly to make irreversible changes to critical equipment without experimenting. It also gives you time to develop the skills necessary to do it with power tools, hand polishing hardened high carbon steel is caution overkill. I'm not faulting being conservative about these things it's an instinctive way of staying safe. When you don't know the road, go slow. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Now you guys have me thinkin what I was to begin with. I think I'll leave them alone for a while longer. I think I'll also take jims advice and build some bottom tools with a couple different radii and see what happens from there. Thanks again for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Greetings Michael, Good call.. It took quite a few years before I decided to modify one of my main anvils.. The radius starts at 1/8 and blends to at 1/2.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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