Will welding a stand to an anvil cause any issues to the anvil? Picked up these 2 Peter Wrights and the smaller 130lb. is welded to the stand. Plan on using the 152lb.  until I find a larger shop anvil but couldn't pass the pair for the price.  The welded anvil is much quieter and I'll leave it welded, adding a brace or 2, if its not an issue otherwise I'll cut it off. Never used any other stand than a stump and chain so this is beyond my limited experience. Doesn't seem like it would be an issue but I don't know, I do like how quiet it is though.

 

No issue to it.  I don't recommend it, but since it's done I wouldn't worry about it.  The worst case scenario is the weld cracks and the anvil is freed.

Weld or bolt on lots of bracing to make the stand stiffer and you'll be golden.

You can even replace the angle iron feet with three solid rectangular pipe filled with sand for  more noise dampening and floor adapting.

Thanks guys. I'll most likely leave it for now and see what kind of hammering it'll take. Looks like they'll clean up nice.