Thread: Do I need an anvil?

Originally Posted by Pi3

One question remains: where does one find such a small razor size anvil?

Cheers.

Ebay or google for jeweler's tools...

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Hi Group,

I have noticed quite a few members post pictures of their razor beside a small anvil.
Initially, I thought it was kind of cute but not necessary; but after years of seeing them, I'm starting to think that I need one too.
Well, do I?
Since I don't do any restoration work on razors, or anything else of that size, I guess the only thing it would do is look nice. Is that about right?

Cheers

Ah yes. The wants vs. needs thread

Here's some good stuff. Ogle away debating how big your cart should be.

Jewelers Anvils

I got anvils,just big chunks of steel I pound on

Thanks for the inspiration pixelfixed, I just found a chunk of scrap steel at work, app 4"x2"x1", took it to the wire wheel and belt sander now it's all shiney too.

A small one, preowned, or from Harbor Freight, does come in handy. Looking for a hard flat area to tighten the scales on a razor. Pound a nail into a piece of wood without it going into the table top, flatten a bent key, etc.
you need one.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I got anvils,just big chunks of steel I pound on

I swear pixel, with all the beautiful work I see you produce and glimpses of your shop, I think your shop is on my list of places to visit in this world. (:

I mean look at the random chunks of steel you have!

Originally Posted by pinklather

Polish the surfaces of hammer (I use a stainless tablespoon)

Always wanted to ask... WHY do we NEED to polish the Ball?

Originally Posted by Chevhead

Always wanted to ask... WHY do we NEED to polish the Ball?

You do not need too,your pin will have dings in it no matter what,just mask over the pin to protect the scales,polish the pin heads with some 600 grit paper,done deal.

"WHOOPS"

Originally Posted by hidestoart

"WHOOPS"

And I bet those pins are TIGHT....