smfg_mendo Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 3 hours ago, matto said: The swage block stand also allows me to put it up on its side and keep it low. I like your swage block stand, My next project is a stand for my swage block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 THAT is a truly impressive anvil stand. As well as the rest of the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thats Hot... Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Here is my HB on it's stand, I am very new to forging and so far this set up has worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smfg_mendo Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 a lot of nice stands here! i think this thread is around but many of the photos are missing or no longer visble. Keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwolfe Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The biggest stump in my wood pile was too short so I put the anvil on some 2 by yellow pine to raise it up a bit. Was supposed to be temporary but that was 5 years ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yep , always heard poor boy's got poor ways. Here's one I threw together out of an old shop stool and some scrap lumber, just to get by for awhile… in 1987. Still can't figure out why pics are sideways, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 500 lb Habermann on cast iron stand Used for striking anvil as it is mounted a little lower than usual This anvil was brought over and used by Habermann at the Kentucky conference for ABANA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 For my smaller traveling anvils I use this type of stand so I can easily move them around at events.I don't recommend this type of stand for anvils much over 150 pounds for they try to get away from you when tipping. The front two anvils are a 100 pound Fisher and a 120 pound Trenton with a Fisher in the back at 150. The above small Fisher was donated to a local museum last year for their small smithy that I get to play in a few times a year. Rear view showing a swing out tray I made later on. For one of my maim shop anvils (this one at 406 pounds) I made this three legged stand. The legs are filled with rammed decomposed granite to absorb vibration and add to stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 13 minutes ago, Jakesshop said: For my smaller traveling anvils I use this type of stand so I can easily move them around at events.I don't recommend this type of stand for anvils much over 150 pounds for they try to get away from you when tipping. The front two anvils are a 100 pound Fisher and a 120 pound Trenton with a Fisher in the back at 150. [photo] The above small Fisher was donated to a local museum last year for their small smithy that I get to play in a few times a year. Rear view showing a swing out tray I made later on. [photo] For one of my maim shop anvils (this one at 406 pounds) I made this three legged stand. The legs are filled with rammed decomposed granite to absorb vibration and add to stability. [photo] Could you put a T-handle in the loops on the back (in the middle photo) to give you more leverage moving it around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakesshop Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, JHCC said: Could you put a T-handle in the loops on the back (in the middle photo) to give you more leverage moving it around? That is correct. I don't have a picture with the handle in from the back. You can see the locking bolt for the handle hanging by the small chain. Highly recommend that! I used square tubing on my later stands I made and had a better fit and easier to make. The first picture shows them with the handles installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Nice stands! I got some good ideas for my next stand now p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Very nice pics. I really like the wheels, and anvil tables from Jakesshop pics. Hope everyone is noticing all the stuff that has casters on the bases. They make moving things around very easy, and really help when you get ready to clean the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 What is this "clean the shop" of which you speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I thought that statement might create some discussion. Think of all the "lost treasure" that might be found! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench. Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Nothing special, but better than the stack of bricks... 1 1/4" x 1/8" bar, with pieces of 1" angle welded on for reinforcing the bolt. 4x4, 5/16" chain, 3/8" turnbuckles. The anvil is 120lbs. Moves well with a hand cart. Edited February 19, 2016 by Quench. The picture is back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, Quench. said: Nothing special, but better than the stack of bricks... 1 1/4" x 1/8" bar, with pieces of 1" angle welded on for reinforcing the bolt. 4x4, 5/16" chain, 3/8" turnbuckles. The anvil is 120lbs. Moves well with a hand cart. Nice! Do you have any problems with it twisting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench. Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 JHCC, I expect there will be issues with twisting, but I figure I can screw some lag bolts in the holes of the base. I put a few screws in there just to line up the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quench. Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Well, I cannot reply...disappearing post, repeatedly. Can't reply with more than about a 1 liner. Very, very frustrating. No adhesive. Wood needs to dry and shrink and still be able to be tightened. Had a lot more detail, but the forum won't save the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytuyuty Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Classic stand Harry, everything handy and ready to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytuyuty Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 5 hours ago, PVF Al said: Classic stand Harry, everything handy and ready to work. I wanted something a bit more fancy, but I had to get my hammers out of the way so I threw this stand together. As it turns out - this is PERFECT! I made U-shaped spikes out of rebar to anchor the anvil to the stump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Really nice stands guys. I built this one out of some scrap angle iron and its still being modified here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01tundra Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 51 minutes ago, 01tundra said: What weight is that anvil for a reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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