edennis Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I recently picked up a 185lb mousehole for 1.75/pound in pretty decent condition. My question is, I notice there is a very distinct arch on the bottom of the foot that seems quite intentional. The arch means that only the corners touch a flat surface. My instinct is to try and "fill" this arch in with something (lead, silicon...) to both deaden the ring and allow for a more solid contact point between the anvil and stand. Does anyone know the purpose of this arch? Do all Mousehole anvils have this? My other anvil is an "American" and has a flat bottom and do most other anvils I have seen. I will post a picture when I get a chance. Thanks in advance, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Many anvils have similar hollows underneath, and as long the anvil is sitting firmly on its base, it shouldn't be a problem. Where in southern VT are you? I'll be in Bennington in early August, and I'd be happy to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thief_Of_Navarre Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I used zinc strips to level mine out; in theory they act as a sacrificial anode to stop my anvil rusting as much. The bottom of mine is flat, just not even! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Should work if they are in a conductive solution... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edennis Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 I think I am going to try silicone caulk underneath it. From what I've read that works pretty well. Hopefully it doesn't affect the performance at all. I'm fairly close to Bennington, though likely will be away during the beginning of August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 It will make the anvil a lot quieter and possibly more stable. Any effect on the performance should be positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Construction adhesive also works great, I've got a bed about half of inch under my mouse hole anvil and it works great it does both help silence and hold that anvil . My Sisco supreme is got that and band straps on it and it's still loud without magnets on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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