January 29, 201610 yr I finally got my my stand and "anvil" together. Its not much but it's a start, and it's mine. :-)
January 29, 201610 yr It will get you started. Two things I see that may end up being an issue is #1 the ratchet straps. You'll be working with Hot metal and I think they would easily get melted or burnt and then your stand could fall apart. You could drill through the sections and lag bolt the ties together from each side. That would be way more secure. #2 might be good to secure your anvil in place so it won't shift around while using it.
January 29, 201610 yr Author I have worried about the straps, but didn't really know how to fix that issue. I'll have to give the lag bolts a try, it sounds like a LOT better option. The anvil has a stem on the bottom of it. I drilled a hole in the center piece of wood and put the stem in it. It's about.... maybe 2 and half inches long, so I'm hopeing won't shift any.
January 30, 201610 yr Get yourself a roll of pipe hanger strapping, the metal band with holes punched every inch or so.
January 30, 201610 yr Your a blacksmith, forge bands... bolt on clamping straps are easy, just a bit of bending and a couple of holes, a bit of work with a chisel and poof, stump
January 30, 201610 yr Not a anvil stand but u'll get the idea . 3 lengths of treaded rod , 4 straps , 12 nuts to suit threaded rod drill 2 holes in each " post " ( lined up ) 3 hole that match the posts when side by side on the straps . cut threaded rod in 1/2 , drive through the posts , place strap on & nut
January 31, 201610 yr Another easy one is to wrap a piece of strap around your stand, drill a hole in the over lapping end, heat it to about 400f +/- wrap it tight and drill through the other end and drive in a spike or arc weld them together. It'll tighten up significantly as it cools, make the wood creak it will. You can buy hose clamps large enough, spendy maybe but easy. Frosty The Lucky.
January 31, 201610 yr ask blacksmiths, get a thousand answers. all good comments here. do the best you can afford or do.
February 9, 201610 yr I like the strapping with tapered wedges to hold / tighten the bands. I plan on doing it to mine...Although it might take a good smith (Not me - LOL) to make the precision bends and wedges. Good luck with your forging.
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