I saw this anvil and stand in the "Show me your anvil" section of the site. I was wondering what the ties on the anvil stand are called or if they are probably something that's custom made. I like the idea to use for a quick and easy stand. If anyone knows what they are and where to get them much appreciated.

Hand forged clamps. I use 1x1/8" bend 1" double, drill a hole (1/4 is enugh, 5/16-3/8 may look better) bend 90, this makes one end, repeat on the other end, on a round stump one works, on a square you have to make 4 bend around each corner. I personaly like to leave a tong on one end that runs index the other end, so you don't see raw wood. 

Alright, might be a good first actual project to try. I've just been beating hot metal to see how it reacts so far. So a few bends shouldn't be too difficult.

So experience shows that bending the cut end back on its self as shown is not the best, see how it is bent in compare to the other side? If bent so the cut end is toward the opening instead of back toward the strap it is just a hair stiffer. 

Yeah I see what you mean, so bending up and in, instead of up and out makes it more stable. Maybe even leave a small tong on both sides just don't make them overlap would probably make for a really good hold, so long as they don't dig into the wood 

Be carful there, one slides under nice, two you have to make sure you don't run out of space

 

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I'm gonna try and get some bars to try this with. I'll post some pictures with the results when I do.