My New Blacksmithing Anvil and DIY Stand

For the past few years I’ve been using a DIY anvil that frankly didn’t work as well as I hoped. So I finally got myself a proper anvil, an old +/- 150 pound Fisher Norris. I searched the internet for creative anvil stand ideas and this is what I opted for. It’s made of several 2X12 pieces, staggered to allow for slots to hang tools. I added some angle iron stabilizer feet and, voila, a brand new blacksmithing setup. I can’t wait to bang some metal over the remaining holiday break!

Thanks for reading.

Brian

Heavy Duty. Awesome!

Michael

That is one big peening hammer..........:hmmm:

Couldn't find a stump to saw off?

Your idea is good. I like it.

If you're going to leave it outside, I'd think about protecting the end grain of the top side with something. ;)

Dump a bunch of Wesson Oil on the top grain once a year. That should protect it sufficiently. I do that on my cutting boards and have no trouble..... JERRY

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Originally Posted by Wullie

Your idea is good.

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I can't take credit for the idea. There are many sites with various blacksmithing tips and tricks that I borrowed from. As for location, I only had it outside for the photo; it plans to live in my garage. If it was outside permanently, I'd worry about rusting the anvil (or someone stealing it!). Here's an indoor photo that shows the other side (four slots vs. three on the back).

Excellent, if not your idea, then your execution is admirable.:tu

You do know NOT to hit the anvil face with the hammer, right?

I got my butt whipped by my grandfather for beating on his anvil one afternoon when I was about 7. Ain't made that mistake since. :nj

Now THAT'S a proper man-toy! Nice stand. Have fun!

Makes me want to play cricket. ;)

Cricket? I actually think it is better for croquet. The anvil stand holds the mallets perfectly. ;)

It could be the picture angle of course, but it looks like it could tip over.
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Must be the angle. It was actually quite sturdy even before I installed the angle iron stabilizer feet. I only put the feet on because I’m anal about safety – I have two young kids running around. It would take a solid hit with the car to knock this thing over (not that I’m about to test that statement or anything ;))

Beautiful Anvil: I know nothing about blacksmithing or metal work but I inherited an anvil which is marked "Peter Wright". It is suspose to be an excellent anvil. Looks very similar to the one you have. I gave it to my nephew who has a farm. I have always admired people who have the skills who can blacksmith. It is hot dirty work but some of the products they make are truly works of art.

It is hot and dirty work, tiring as heck.
And one of the most fun things I know.
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Beautiful Anvil: I know nothing about blacksmithing or metal work but I inherited an anvil which is marked "Peter Wright". It is suspose to be an excellent anvil. Looks very similar to the one you have. I gave it to my nephew who has a farm. I have always admired people who have the skills who can blacksmith. It is hot dirty work but some of the products they make are truly works of art.

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Peter Wright anvils are considered as the "Cadillacs" of old anvils. ;)

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Peter Wright anvils are considered as the "Cadillacs" of old anvils. ;)

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And they run about 5 bux/lb:)

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

And they run about 5 bux/lb:)

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Crazy ain't it?

I used to think a buck a pound was outrageous..

Wish I'd bought a truck load of them and Hay Budden's now. LOL

A friend of mine has his grand father's old Peter Wright shop anvil. It weighs a bit over 500lbs and is HUGE! His grand dad ran a smithy "back in the day".

Like me, he got his butt busted by his grand pappy for beating on his anvil with a hammer too.:rofl2:

Wullie! You would put your eye out with an anvil like that! ;)

Ever shoot an anvil?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCTVk...eature=related

Takes a REAL man to catch one.. :p

Yep, that is cool! I saw a deal on cable with that guy! Paaaayowwweee! Run for cover! Sounds and looks like FUN!