Linseed oil anvil stand1/2/2024 ![]() ![]() I have a cement floor and I have mine bolted down. If you have a dirt floor, I suggest you put a stump or frame at least 18" into the ground. I have 6"圆" bolted together for the anvil to sit on. This way you are not over extending your armĦ. (DT) My thought is when you put your hammer on the top of the anvil your elbow should not be straight. I want to be able to hold a piece of metal level between my legs and the other end of the metal that is resting on the top of the anvil. You want your elbow to be bent a little when you hit the metal with a hammer. (CH) I like my anvil to be a little bit higher than fist high. (CB) I like for mine to be a couple inches higher that knuckle high so that I don't stoop. (LT) Start with the standard knuckle height and adjust to suit. But if you really don’t know what you are doing when getting involved with blacksmithing you should get whatever is within your budget.ĥ. If you think that you are going to be doing this for more than two years, get yourself a new one. (CH) If you think you are going to spend over $200.00, maybe you should consider a new one. I'm thinking about buying a new one and keeping my antiques the way I found them. (CB) All old ones are antiques (history). Is there good steel on top, is it broken or chipped all up. I would not worry about name but rather is there still steel left on the top some anvils are just worn away and you are just beating on iron. I would look for a blacksmith’s anvil because the horseshoer anvil horn is different. (DT) I don’t know if I would worry about a brand but there are two types of anvil, a horseshoer anvil and there is a blacksmith’s anvil. (CH) Any kind, so long as the top is not broken or cracked, as this could be dangerous. (CB) If I had my preference, I would try to get a Hay Budden, but all anvils are OK. Make sure it is steel and not cast iron and the condition is good. (DT) On today’s market a good used one could be $4 lb (GB) An average price of $3.00 dollars a lb. (CH) I paid a dollar a pound eight years ago for one. Two dollars a pound depending on condition and brand. (LT) Be careful here! Prices are all over the place. How much should I pay for a used anvil? (2018, Blacksmith tool are high now due to the TV show) 50 lb is actually to light you would need at least a 100 lb.Ģ. If you are really intent to choose and anvil size I would say a least a 160 to 200 lbs but if you a beginner and looking to just to get started just about anything will work. (DT) Probably the best anvil that they can fine. (CB) Depends on how large of material that you are planning on working with. (DT) David Tucciarone (Rustburg, Virginia) Taken from a taped interview with David in Feb., 2007 (DN) Dick Nietfeld (Grand Island, Nebraska)į. (GB) Glen Bryant (Clifton Forge, Virginia)Į. (CH) Charlie Hanks (Lynch Station, Virginia)ĭ. (CB) Charlie Boothe (Nathalie, Virginia)Ĭ. ODBSA sincerely thank the following Journeymen/Masters/Accomplished Blacksmiths for having enough nerve to put themselves out there with their opinions for all to see so that they can help beginner smiths by responding to some simple but important questions, many of which I had when I first started and since then, others have asked me.Ī. Please, if possible, keep your answers short. Only Master/Journeyman/Accomplished Blacksmiths responses will be posted with their names attached. If you have more questions please let me know. This is just the start of beginner blacksmithing questions and answers. Even though these questions and answers are for beginners, I think we can all learn from the responses. It is my intention to provide you with some of their opinions. I know in blacksmithing there are a few things that are "gospel" but most smiths are independent thinkers with varying beliefs. The "Goal" of the Old Dominion Blacksmith Association is to share knowledge. ![]()
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