jlpservicesinc Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I wanted a stand that would offer maxium stability while at the same time offering flotation on softer footing.. I had a design change and is when I made it into the blackwidow.. it has accesory shoes for additions like a foot hammer, tong rack, extra stakes basically a 2" receiver with lock down bolts.. The part that touches the ground is concave so it only touches on the outer edge all the way around.. it is height adjustable by slipping in wood or steel plates depending on what a person has an hand.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 One can remove the side covers and add scrap or weights to the inside of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Very, very nice. A sweet anvil deserves a sweet stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, C-1ToolSteel said: Very, very nice. A sweet anvil deserves a sweet stand! Thanks kindly.. Here are some more pictures.. wouldn't upload earlier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 What do you have planned for the 4 corner receivers?? Tool tray?? Vise?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Anything.. I haven't made any accessories yet, but basically it's limitless as the 2" square stock just slides in so if you need a 3rd hand, or a foot hammer or a vise or tool tray.. you just put the 2" square in and build what ever it is you need on it.. the combined weight of the stand and anvil is nearly 700lbs.. The other thing is out riggers.. with pressure feet.. for doing large bends or large bending work in a fork.. Also if need be a wheel kit so it can be moved around the shop.. Really its open to imagination and fabrication skills.. Once the shop is up I'll do more accessories for it as then I'll have more room and time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranchmanben Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The 2" receivers are a great idea! Really well done. How many pounds of rod did you burn building that? Not a bad thing but there are a ton of welds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Oh MY! Gad to see you didn't get carried away Jennifer it could've gotten out of hand. Black widow is a good name I like the hour glass base. I don't know if it's an improvement or not but I like the style. Matto, there aren't 4 receiver tubes on the stand, I count 10 of them, 4 up just below the anvil and 6 just above the foot. If at least one accessory isn't a cup holder I'm going to have to drop Jennifer's style score a point. It is one WICKED COOL anvil stand. Well done, VERY. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 9 hours ago, Ranchmanben said: The 2" receivers are a great idea! Really well done. How many pounds of rod did you burn building that? Not a bad thing but there are a ton of welds! Thanks.. Well I use MIG (500amp with push pull on it) so I can't really say.. I would guess maybe a half of 0.035 33lbs spool.. With wirefeeder it goes pretty fast I think this was built in just about 4 days of part time work. Maybe 5hrs a day.. .. I'm pretty well setup on the fabrication stand point.. Still a few places to finish but I wanted it so water would be able to evaporate so there is a space on the bottom of each side.. This will get filled at some point and I will more than likely completely fill in the bottom of the black widow center part.. 8 hours ago, Frosty said: Oh MY! Gad to see you didn't get carried away Jennifer it could've gotten out of hand. Black widow is a good name I like the hour glass base. I don't know if it's an improvement or not but I like the style. Matto, there aren't 4 receiver tubes on the stand, I count 10 of them, 4 up just below the anvil and 6 just above the foot. If at least one accessory isn't a cup holder I'm going to have to drop Jennifer's style score a point. It is one WICKED COOL anvil stand. Well done, VERY. Frosty The Lucky. Frosty... LOL.. Ah,, by now I imagine you are seeing a pattern start to develop/ emerge .. The black widow bottom came about as I had just made it so the anvil would sit on it.. I went to stand in forging position and my toes and boot hit the C channel and it reminded me of just how much I used to dislike banging my feet in the anvil block (my original one in the shop was tapered wood) so before going any further I made the modification.. I used scrap I had on hand from other projects.. Can't wait to get it into the shop so I can actually use it.. I've done a few trial runs with bigger stock working out the back of the trailer but once I get the shop up will be a nice center piece.. Thanks for the compliments.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's one wicked anvil stand JLP. Really like the hand forged I bolt hold down. Thanks for showing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Scrambler, take some doughnuts to a body shop and ask them to save you some if they get any. We replace them when the get bent in an accident. Usually even if it's slight since it's a liability issue. Ask around you may get some free or for a box of doughnuts. We like doughnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 16 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said: Anything.. I haven't made any accessories yet, but basically it's limitless as the 2" square stock just slides in so if you need a 3rd hand, or a foot hammer or a vise or tool tray.. you just put the 2" square in and build what ever it is you need on it.. the combined weight of the stand and anvil is nearly 700lbs.. The other thing is out riggers.. with pressure feet.. for doing large bends or large bending work in a fork.. So JLP, I have finally had the chance to parse this thread - most impressive. Very nice to see you have weighed your work with (is that a steelyard?) Also, before internet access came to my corner of the world, I built a modular half-ton crane wagon based upon those square tube goezintas (as named by Thomas, or Frosty?), so I will be expecting royalties......... Seriously though, very inspiring modular design. So much more than just an anvil stand - the Black Widow Multi-Tool. Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 8 hours ago, Daswulf said: That's one wicked anvil stand JLP. Really like the hand forged I bolt hold down. Thanks for showing it. Thanks.. I know its said time and time again that large anvils over 300lbs werent usually bolted down. But I really like the anvil mounted to the base solidly.. this was a proto type design and really loved the way it came out and looked.. It is really solid and I can add blocks up to about 3" before the bolts run out of threads.. At some point I'll have to make another set with longer main bolts.. I used the basic design of this hold down system in the blacksmith trailer but simplified it with a straight 1/2 rod on each side threaded on the end.. This then goes through the middle tension bolt and then the end plates are put on.. This way its a lot easier to make as you only need 2 bolts with eyes vs 6.. Of course it lacks the really neat vintage look but it works very well.. I've included pictures of the 2 designs side by side for reference.. 8 hours ago, Scrambler82 said: In all honesty... It looks like a piece of yard art my wife just went out and pay $$$$$ for ! I like it and the Receivers are a great idea, I am surprised more people haven't built them in to their stands; I added two to my welding table design just a week back, ordered them up from a local store, glad to see the idea in an Anvil Stand ! I will make a MIG Torch Holder to fit so I can move it end to end as needed. Great work ! Does this mean I am the originator of something finally??? I ship nationally.. I'm having a spring sale on art deco type items.. Also some steam punk.. Thanks.. I'm really surprised I haven't seen this before especially with all the fabricated stands now.. I did have a picture somewhere that I had a pintel hitch in one side and a ball in the other.. One of my friends asked where the wheels were.. 5 hours ago, Anachronist58 said: So JLP, I have finally had the chance to parse this thread - most impressive. Very nice to see you have weighed your work with (is that a steelyard?) Also, before internet access came to my corner of the world, I built a modular half-ton crane wagon based upon those square tube goezintas (as named by Thomas, or Frosty?), so I will be expecting royalties......... Seriously though, very inspiring modular design. So much more than just an anvil stand - the Black Widow Multi-Tool. Robert Taylor Yes, thank you.. It is a Steelyard.. I have several.. One goes to 100lbs total and the other to 400lbs total the 400 runs 100lbs on the fine side and 400lbs on the quarter weight.. Then a few smaller ones.. Super handy.. I'd love to find one in the 1000lbs range or a model/drawings with measurements.. Be really neat to have.. Well that was a wagon but in this case who came up with the design first. Goezintas and who has more goezintas mine or yours.. LOL>. thats cute.. Have any pictures of the wagon? Love to see it. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 7 minutes ago, jlpservicesinc said: Have any pictures of the wagon? Love to see it. . I'll dig some up, or dig the wagon up - It's under a pile of utility pole crossarms......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, Anachronist58 said: I'll dig some up, or dig the wagon up - It's under a pile of utility pole crossarms......... Excellent.. Can't wait.. Not rush though I know how it is with stuff being used for other things.. Like props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanglediver Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I always figured the square hitch system took its inspiration right from the anvil's hardy hole so, it's only fitting so see it come full circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 7 hours ago, tanglediver said: I always figured the square hitch system took its inspiration right from the anvil's hardy hole so, it's only fitting so see it come full circle. LOL.. Does this mean I don't get credit for being the originator???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Gozinta is a term coined by an old friend of mine, Lee Marshal. He built his shop with 2 1/2" round pipe "long couplers" set flush with the floor to receive tools, equipment, etc. He simply screwed his tool bases, etc. into the gozinta with a jam ring to lock it in position. The system has a lot going for it but buying enough long pipe couplers to make the gozinta grid in my shop would've been more expensive than the shop building. On a visit to Alaska he and I were talking about how I wanted to install a 24" OC grid of 2" sq. receiver tubing in my future shop floor and connect them to a sub floor exhaust system. Only the receiver pipes in the row inside his roll up doors were connected to an exhaust blower. He kept referring to them as gozintas then and soon everybody on the old Artmetal.list was, the term stuck. I use the heck out of telescoping sq. tubing, all but my newest and maybe failed forge have telescoping helpers to support long stock and tongs. I never thought of asking for scrapped receiver tubes at a body shop. I can't afford to buy real receiver tubing for gozintas but ones removed from bent vehicles for a box of donuts or nice card holder for the secretary would be sweet. Great idea Das, thank you! 4 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said: LOL.. Does this mean I don't get credit for being the originator???? No, they've been used for a long LONG time but you do get credit for Being an original. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 28 minutes ago, Frosty said: you do get credit for Being an original. Frosty The Lucky. Look who's talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 that is the sweetest anvil stand i have ever seen, bar none. awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I agree this i the best anvil stand ever! When I fabricate a steel anvil stand I'm totally going to add the tubes for tool trays stock, stock holders, Most versatile anvil stand ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. B Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 impressive, niice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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