Thread: New Anvil ?

Originally Posted by Bruno

2" above the fist? That is about wrist height. Isn't that the same as your other anvil?

It is about 3" taller then my regular anvil.

Charlie

Wouldn't it make sense then to just raise your other anvil by 3"?
Or if you like doing rough work that low, couldn't you just make a swage block of 3" thick?

There is no logic involved in the matter. I wanted a post anvil (it turns out I really like the small surface). I have this sickness where I need to mess about in the shop, but I can quit any time.

Hey Charlie, what are the approx dimensions of the top of the anvil? 2"x3", 3"x3" ?

Do you have any use for a 5" leg vise?

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Hey Charlie, what are the approx dimensions of the top of the anvil? 2"x3", 3"x3" ?

Do you have any use for a 5" leg vise?

It is about 2.5X5. I have a leg vise waiting in the wings, mounting it is another project.

Charlie

Originally Posted by spazola

There is no logic involved in the matter. I wanted a post anvil (it turns out I really like the small surface). I have this sickness where I need to mess about in the shop, but I can quit any time.

Sure you can! Just keep telling yourself that... .

Hi. My name's Tim...

I could use something like that to hold my cigars while I'm stropping.

I received an invitation today from "You Tube" to look at a video of the anvil in action..Nice!

~Richard

Instead of using a hot cut tool in a hardy hole, you could also use a chisel. That's what I do atm.
I haven't gotten around to making hardies just yet (currently making tongs) so I just place my workpiece on the anvil, and hammer until it is nearly through. Not as ideal as a hardy, but quicker than a disc grinder.