Thread: Working on a mini forge for my son - making progress

Congratulations. The next step is a taller stump. He's young and will tolerate the exertion better, but a better ergonomic position for the anvil is definitely next on the tool build schedule.

Originally Posted by Mike Blue

Congratulations. The next step is a taller stump. He's young and will tolerate the exertion better, but a better ergonomic position for the anvil is definitely next on the tool build schedule.

No doubt about that Mike! He was in such a hurry to make something - he just strapped that little anvil onto a tree stump. That little Harbor Freight 15lb anvil isn't going to last at all. After three projects, it was pretty beat up. He's losing alot of energy bouncing that stump around. Need a bigger anvil and a better stand. Youth will only go so far. He's an NCAA wrestler with lots of muscle so he doesn't feel it yet!

Adam

Perhaps a 'Post Anvil' such as Charlie Lewis uses?