Machine shop Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 A friend cut me an oak block for my anvil. Unfortunately he cut it 75 mm or so (3”) too short. I have a couple of choices. Either I can mount it ‘side grain’ or mount some blocks underneath to bring it up to correct height. Any thoughts? IMG_5105.MOV I added a video of the block being cut, the thought better of it (20Mb), but it still seems to be partly attached. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Since it is a single block you won't have the issues of stacked lumber interfaces. I'd suggest trying it and see if it works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 The stump I have used for years is too short but I attached 2 4"x 4"s to the stump with lag bolts and put the anvil on top of them and it has worked just fine for 35 years at just the correct height. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanni Rockitz Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 That would bug me. You can add 4x4's to it, of course, but I'd want it one solid piece the right height. As a long-time tree worker, my first thought is that you should just contact a local tree company (or two) and ask if they could set aside a good straight-grained oak trunk piece for you sometime (or hickory, or maple or any other large diameter hardwood in your area.) Be friendly, offer to pay, tell the guy what dimensions you're looking for -- offer to go pick it up -- Arborists come into large logs all the time. Anyone who's at all friendly would have a hard time saying no to a guy with that kind of an approach. My brother and I used to give away nice hunks of wood to all kinds of people for various reasons. Burls to wood turners to make bowls from, etc. Life is short -- get the right piece! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnytait Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 It will make absolutely no difference. The only thing that matters is that your anvil is secured to the stand very firmly, and that the anvil stand is secured as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Simple solution: amputate your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malleus Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I would just mount it on the side. Nice looking equipment you've got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Slice 3" off the side of the Block and screw/ glue it to the bottom. The block is a little too big anyway IMHO. FYI Elm is The preferable wood for an anvil stump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Depending on what country you are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLiner Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I had elm logs under my anvils then I made steel tripod leg stands , I personally wouldn't go back to logs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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