Thread: 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..........

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

Originally Posted by Wullie

Your idea is good.

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.

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.

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.