Anvil stand

[Charliekilo]

Time to replace the chunk of log that was my stand for years.
Am thinking about using truck rims welded together. don't think they will rot as fast.
Any thoughts?

 

[Journaler]

Re: Anvel stand

This site has some nice anvil info:
http://anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor.php?lesson=jd_stand/anvil-stands

 

[Gary S]

Re: Anvel stand

It kind of hurts to retire the old log though.

 

[phy6]

Re: Anvel stand

It kind of hurts to retire the old log though.

He could save the top and make a stool with it, and maybe get a new log and throw some cheap Home Depot 'oops' deck stain on it to keep it from rotting quickly

 

[Stuart in MN]

Re: Anvel stand

Get a new log.

 

[58Yeoman]

Re: Anvel stand

Instead of an ordinary log, find a small tree stump and cut the bottom even, then mount the anvil to it. Get one with pronounced tree roots so it looks like it's 'rooted' to the floor.

 

[5lima30]

Re: Anvel stand

I don't think you will be happy with the tire rims welded together. I don't think that it will "feel" right IMHO. Try to find a but end of a maple, hickory, or oak log. Be sure to seal the ends with sealer.

 

[RHD 4 LIFE]

Re: Anvel stand

The reason they are mounted on big wood logs is to absorb the shock from repeated blows. Otherwise your steel mount would walk around the shop!

 

[Lippyp]

One interesting idea I've seen is a tapered stand made from 3mm steel sheet, wide end on the floor tapering in to the size of the base of the anvil at the top. You then fill it with sand, drop a plate in on top of the sand and then the anvil. You can adjust the height by removing or adding sand and apparently it has much the same qualities as a good stump. Don't need a bottom on it and to move it just pick it up and shovel up the sand.

 

[jamesemery728]

This one works pretty well for me. The anvil sits on a piece of plywood that absorbs some of the shock. No particular reason for the design other than 3 legs are kind of self leveling on an uneven floor.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Time to replace the chunk of log that was my stand for years.
Am thinking about using truck rims welded together. don't think they will rot as fast.
Any thoughts?

I think I'm somewhat lost here. You talk about the chunk of log that has been used for years. But you want something that will not rot as fast.

If you used something for years, I wouldn't think it was rotting fast.

 

[Charliekilo]

After all the good info you have supplied I think I will try to laminate RR tie pieces. They are fairly cheap and common around here. I have some 1/2 rod that I can make tie bolts with. Don't know about moisture swelling /shrinkage though.
It has to set outside as the sound in the small tin shop would drive me nuts even with ear muffs. That 3 legged stand sure looks good.

 

[Charliekilo]

I think I'm somewhat lost here. You talk about the chunk of log that has been used for years. But you want something that will not rot as fast.

If you used something for years, I wouldn't think it was rotting fast.

A piece of Doug fur around here will last 3 to 5 years before becoming useless.

 

[sawin]

I strip the bark off to allow the round to dry out easier. I then use some old oil, (any type would be fine), and put it on both ends till it stops sopping it up. When it needs it - every year or two - I'll slap some more oil on it.

Wood, if it can dry properly, will last a very long time. Ever notice the vertical boards on an old farm building? Some are over 100 years old. I have a bunch that had the softer wood just wear from the elements. The harder will not wear near as much, and the results are quite nice.

Actually I have some boards that were siding for well over 100 years. They are somewhat fragile. I made a kitchen table from some. I covered it with many coats of polyur - enough to fill all the grooves and make the top smooth.

 

[fatboy99]

Re: Anvel stand

This site has some nice anvil info:
http://anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor.php?lesson=jd_stand/anvil-stands

The 3rd one down on this page is the one I made for mine. I didn't stagger the boards because my base wasn't as wide as the one they made the base for.It's pretty stable and easy to move when needed.

 

[noboD]

Re: Anvel stand

The reason they are mounted on big wood logs is to absorb the shock from repeated blows. Otherwise your steel mount would walk around the shop!

What he said.

 

[zip95864]

Just made one out of an old railroad tie I found:

 

[marinusdees]

Re: Anvel stand

Amen.

 

[Steevo]

A piece of Doug fur around here will last 3 to 5 years before becoming useless.

Most of the ones I have seen on wood rounds are using hardwood like oak, maple, etc.
Some are over 100 years old and still holding strong.

 

[Zengineer]

Rims will flex too much I think. Remember, the more solid the mount the less force you will need to supply with your arm.

I used 2x12's and glue... pretty easy and totally solid.

• I used 100% silicone between the anvil and block to deaden the ring.
• Banded the top "just in case" the glue let go.
• The chain is nothing more than a secondary fastening method.

 

[marinusdees]

Wood only.

 

[marty_p]

Wood only.

That's all I've ever seen until this thread...