FruzzinForge Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Hi All, I finished making an anvil stand that I tried my best to duplicate from a Jason Knight video on YouTube, but he didn't show if he added a hold down. Below is the finished stand. I haven't used it yet, but I did beat it with a 2x4 a few times to see if it would tilt/move the anvil... Nada. I can lean on one end and it will lift a little... that makes me uneasy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Depends a lot on how it would be used. My anvils are not fastened to their stands as they get moved a lot for teaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 If the stand is stable but the anvil tilts/lifts in the stand, then I would make some clips to secure the anvils feet. Could be something as simple as angle iron bolted to the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 The weight of an anvil will be one of the variables regarding whether it needs to be semi-permanently afixed to the stand. A 500 pound anvil is not going to move much no matter what you do. A 75 pound anvil is more likely to move and walk in normal use and could benefit by rigidly attaching it to the mass of the stand or stump. I'd use it for awhile and if it is moving and absorbing energy that is intended for the hot metal then I would add some sort of tie downs. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Funny I have a 469# Fisher that was on a heavy baulk; but not fastened down. I found that during heavy sledging; it would start to creep. A handful of fence staples used as a corral kept it "safe". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Your usage will answer that. I like having my anvil as clean as possible from misc stuff. You'd be surprised how an obscure corner of your anvil just might have a use if it is'nt covered by something. But that is balanced, so to speak, with keeping any movement of your anvil to a minimum. Any movement is hammer blows being wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Another way to stabilize the anvil, is to set all 4 feet in some calking compound. It will keep the anvil from tipping and mute the ear piercing ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davor Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I guess it would depend on the weight of the anvil. However I have mine clamped down and if nothing else it helps me to move the whole unit around the shop or just to move it back in place as it travels a bit from just work. As I'm able to lift it by the horn or the heel and scoot it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Both of my anvils are bedded in silicone caulk and have bolt-on brackets holding down the feet. They never move on the stand, but they do tend to move around the floor somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim695 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I find that mounting an anvil tightly to the base really helps stop the ringing. that was the only reason i fastened mine down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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