SilentForge Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 It was a bit of a pain in the butt but she’s standing, the pictures don’t really show the size of this monsteres. But take it from me she’s really really big Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 I'm a fan of letting the anvil just stand loose on the stump, and with this size they will not move so why bother to fasten them? btw the hardy hole is around 1,18 inches or around 3 cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Boy, she sure took possession of that nice wood block didn't she? Queen of the shop. How are you going to tie her down? hand forged staples are always in style but plates and screws work well, chains and turnbuckles are in style because they work. Is that her final position on the block? I like my horn as clear of the block/stand as possible. I don't use the horn often but when I do I tend to work it from all directions the long end of stock vertical down on the far side and work on the horn towards me from the back. Just thinking about how I'd work on that beautiful lady. I've never worked on a square horn so I'm trying to imagine what I'd do and THINK I'd want clear space under it too. I think I'd turn it 90* if the foot remains completely supported on the block. Of course I'm just dreaming of having that gorgeous piece of equipment in my shop and what I'd do to make her comfy in her new abode. Of course were she actually moving into my shop I'd be cutting steel for the legs of her steel tripod stand. The anvil envy runs strong in me. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Think I should post a picture of my new stump stand and anvil, Frosty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 I will let her stand loose for the time being, so I can always adjust the direction the anvil stands. this puppy won't move unless you put some real muscle power in to it. thanks for the tips! if i am going to tie her down I will for sure turn her 90*. I use the square horn for drawing stock that is to short to be drawn on the face, almost never for bending. Love the upsetting block comes in real handy for upsetting and it also makes a nice V-swage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Yeah, I bet you could secure her with a couple pieces of gum. It's sort of a knee jerk reflex for me to want to see equipment secured, necessary or not. If you don't work under the square horn you could just nudge her closer to the round horn edge and clear it. It'd give you more clear wood to lay the hand tools you're using. I'd have to play with position but I'm sooooo far away, I'll have to fantasize from afar. I think a couple guys in the club have double horned anvils, maybe one will show up at a meeting so I can play on a square horn. I keep seeing collars being forged on it but the leg vise and male die makes a good collar forming die. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 If you're ever in the Netherlands just stop by, always a great deal of fun when another blacksmith comes around! This is my second anvil with a square horn, my first one was a 60 pound steel aciaio. the one in the background. Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Sounds good, I'll put you on my bucket list. I've always wanted to tour Europe and the Netherlands is high on the list. I hope you'll forgive me if I start talking about a wind powered line shaft blacksmith shop. I can't help myself. Same goes, if you ever make it to Alaska give a shout, I'll even clean the shop. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 definitely will do! about cleaning the shop, that might be a point for me to look at, Hehe Damian Stil I have never seen the concept myself, must be so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Crest Forge Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 14 hours ago, SilentForge said: I will let her stand loose for the time being Nice anvil! If you notice it walking, try 4 nails, one on the inside of each foot. That is what I use anyway, for my temporary setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Just used her for the first time and secured her with the four nails, I noticed she was a little on the soft side after a miss hit, always happens to me on a new anvil. She’s pretty hard still but noticeably softer than my söding und halbach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 You can forge the dents out and smooth with a gently radiused smooth faced hammer. Don't slam it, gentle/firm raps around the dents will drive the rim raised by displaced steel back into the depression. AND because the dings and smoothing are moving the steel beyond it's yield point it will work harden in the process. Think of it like exercise for your anvil's face it'll get stronger for it. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thanks for the tip, will do it right away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Good Morning Damian, Like Frosty said, use a ball punch and walk around the outside of the dent. Not Hard hammer blows, just enough to move the material back, cold. The lesson is, Don't Hammer your Anvil!! LOL. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 one like this? I don't want to make it worse Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I have to disagree Neil, a ball punch can be made to work but it's a lot more hassle and your chances of a missed blow hitting a finger or sending the punch flying is always there. A smooth faced hammer will work a treat and you can't miss and smash a finger. If you want to use a punch, use a planishing chasing punch with gently radiused edges. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Okay thanks, I'll just use a hammer then. (saves me making a ball punch) Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 My 469# Fisher will creep if we are doing heavy forging on it with sledges so I don't know if I would agree that it wouldn't move in use. OTOH all it took to keep my Fisher "corralled" was a handful of fence staples--the kind you use to fasten wire fencing to a wooden fence post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 If i'd use it for striking i'll for sure tie her down, I have only never worked with a striker before so for my general forging it shouldn't move Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I guess you are not up to using the 8# sledge with a short handle one handed---yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 hahahaha, not an 8 pounder. I do have a 6 pounder which is my regular forging hamer for drawing and such. Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I have a 8 lb. on a single jack handle, I ground one face into a straight pein. I used it for a while when I made it but it took too long for my wrist and elbow to get over it. I rarely use it now, a couple whacks is it. One of these days I'll put a hand and a half handle on it and let a striker swing it or put it by the swage block. I'm a wimp I know. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentForge Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 after some use and a bit of rain the log she sits on has cracked quite a bit, how can I prevent that the stump completely splits? Damian Stil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris C Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Damian, The best bet is to use Anchor Seal. You probably can't get it where you live. Check with people in your area who do wood turning. They often have to seal the ends of logs so they can dry without cracking. Probably the next best thing to use would be latex paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Also forge a couple of adjustable bands for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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