How to make a Anvil Stand

How to Make a ANVIL STAND using scrap metal. This I a simple build you don't need a lathe, or a mill, just a welder and a grinder, and the willingness to Build Something CooL :-)

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[VærdAtSe]

Here in Denmark, it's more common to place an anvil on a big wood block. Much more dampening than steel

[ActiveAtom]

As a pair of micro-machinists we do not have much a need to have an anvil, though we think they are neat, this is our first stop in your shop since you moved out west. Thank you for the welding and safe making of your anvil stand. That stand really looks nice. Lance & Patrick.

[keganluick]

Thank you! -- In older videos, you had basement machine shops. -- You and Mr. Pete inspired another basement machine shop in Central Illinois. -- Would you consider a video on any lessons you've learned to keep coolant, oil smoke, steel chips, etc... out of the living space? My wife and I will be grateful!

[sansdecorum]

Fine anvil mounting scheme for bending heated metal, such as tweaking horseshoes and the like. Ferriers will often have an anvil mounted to the back of the truck for just such a purpose. In addition to needing a much larger anvil, not much good for forging billets as the stand will spring and deflect, robbing energy from the billet being struck. Again, depends on the mission and who want's to hand forge anyway. Stable stand, though and I do like the bulk of your body of work along with the tips and tricks. Keep 'em coming, please.

[oldsilkhat]

2 things to note if you ever build another one. Fill the legs with sand, it will help absorb to harmonics, also I would add braces connecting all the legs a few inches off of the ground. I think over time that top plate is thin enough to let the legs spread. I enjoy your videos.

[peterbiltknifeguy]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned. The 44 was the year the anvil was cast (1944) and the 7 under the horn is the weight. Vulcan anvils always dropped the 0. 12 would =120. So a 7 means 70 pounds. Nice build

[badass]

It's nice to have a video from you, Keep them coming!!!

[thomaschandler]

Good build, enjoyed. Keep up the good work

[sebasrc]

Nice work. But I prefer an old wood log to damping vibrations and sound.

[FireballTool]

Sweet stand Dale. Let’s see a forge next.

[andyrud]

How about a video showing best ways to clean the various machines like the lathe, milling machine, ETC.. All the YouTube guys always start with super clean machines, makes me wonder how they clean them!!

[OldIronLover]

Good to see the videos staring to come after the relocation.

[kstricl]

Glad to see you putting out content. Also cool to see some of my other favorite channels are watching your content as well.

[OldManYoungMind]

Nice little stand BUT with such a light anvil you need to have hold down bolts and a cross bar over both feet on both sides. This will prevent the anvil from jumping up when striking heavy blows near it's tail end.

[rwbishop]

Cool video, Thanks! I've never built an anvil stand, or dabbled in Blacksmithing... however, I think If I were building that stand I'd consider filling the legs with sand, or maybe even lead shot. It'd definitely add heft; and damp out 99% of stand ring. The anvil ringing might be another story. Again, Thanks!

[doctorevil]

The wise man learns from the mistakes of others. The wiser man learns from the mistakes of the wise man. Something to contemplate and incorporate into everyday life. Great video Dale. Never seen anything from Drillmaster that wasn't on its way to the fuckit bucket. Suprised to see yours seems to be ok. Hope it lasts, they generally don't. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[sabah.shabdar]

Thanks 🙏 :I have learned beautiful things in years videos. God bless you.

[MattysWorkshop]

Very nice stand mate, you did a real nice job, awesome to watch another video from you, cheers Matty

[Elkyblack]

Made one early this year, almost an identical design as yours. Excluding the hammer rack, might add that after seeing yours

[dannyl]

Thanks Dale,
I enjoyed the music in this video. I was also digging the Dyacro bender. I would love to know more about using that.