How to Properly Mount an Anvil (Anchoring the 66lb Amazon Anvil)

Roy shows you how to mount an anvil to a stump or wooden base. Anchoring an anvil to a base is one of the steps in setting up an anvil. We hope these anvil mounting ideas will help you.

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[erikcourtney]

Roy’s and John’s (black bear forge) channels are the 2 channels I go to for learning or any information. Maybe other good channels, but these two are the most informative and at a teaching level. Some information may be a little to descriptive for most of us. But maybe not for your average viewer or beginner. Great job Roy.

[thewirerabbit]

Man, I don't need a magnet to quiet my 66lb anvil now! I mounted as you suggested minus the silicone. I'm grateful for your videos. Keep up the good work.

[darthvapor]

I just picked up the 88 lb. version of this for just over $2/lb. it is quite impressive, it will be replacing my waist of money 55 lb. from Harbor Freight. Thanks you Roy for everything that you do for the blacksmithing community, keep up the great work it is truly appreciated.

[stevemcallister]

I just finished mounting my 30kg anvil using these instructions, and it's solid as a rock. Thanks so much for this!

[blkacid]

Hah, someone needs a new bandsaw blade I think. :)

[twiztidirons]

Ordered the 110 lb anvil this morning cant wait to get off the rail track

[scottl.]

I have that anvil. In fact I started blacksmithing about 4 months ago and had it anchored to my stand with metal straps. This made a world of difference. Thanks.

[mccoy]

If you use a piece of angle iron (with the toe a little taller than the foot of the anvil) in place of the flat bar, you will have a proper clip. This will move the downward force further inboard on the feet and look a lot more pleasing. I have been a Millwright 22 years .

[flowinproductions]

subbed. youtube must have known i needed a way to smith without annoying all my neighbors. thanks for all your vids! God bless!

[unknown_tanker]

I have been watching John for a while, love his stuff. he likes to keep it simple and does a good job of saying why he's doing what you see him doing at the same time.

[quintinstephens]

So, just for information’s sake, I bought the 110 lb version of this anvil and I just ended up drilling 1/2” mounting holes through the base/feet to attach it to my stump with lag bolts. On the plus side, I can 100% guarantee these anvils are steel by the drill shavings.

[oofyeet]

bought one after i snapped the heel of an old harbor freight anvil right trough the hardy hole. i got it on prime day so i saved 19% off :)

[mitchellambro]

Saw a guy on YouTube use several small magnets for dampening. I have tried rubber, sand and springs. The Magnets worked amazing. I realize now the anvil is basically a bell.

[brianfalls]

Nice job on the mounting there Roy. I made up an anvil awhile back made from a railroad rail and that's how I mounted it up. Once I put on the silicone rubber under the mount and mounted the anvil up then it sounds as flat as your anvil that you just showed us all here. I believe the silicone rubber makes a big difference in the sound quality.

[tangowiskey]

Good video watched another anvil mount where as the base of the block was concaved out , this mod kept base wood from movement. Made wood base more stable.

[luke]

14:30 “now that’s not a proper hammer…”
Electricians seeing what he is holding- confused ooga booga noises

[thetradesman]

Looks alot colder up your way. Raining and 33° in southern Michigan. Good video Roy.

[wallaceviviansadventures]

that's a great set up you got there i am in the process of mounting a anvil a little smaller like yours. look forward to watching more of your videos. take care

[sw]

awesome videos just ordered an anvil cant wait to get started

[chucksblacksmithing]

Hey Man I stumbled across your YouTube channel and love it. So many good hints tips and tricks. I I’m toying with the idea of buying a decent anvil instead of my cheap harbour freight one. But when I get my new one I am defently doing this.