Making a Mobile Anvil Stand | 265lb Fisher Anvil + 200lb Base

The ship shop needed a workbench, so I made a mobile anvil stand for our Lady Fisher. Seeing as the anvil is my favourite work space, I wanted it to be heavy duty enough to support the 265lb Fisher anvil, and moveable so I can stow it when not in use. We are in a tiny shop after all…
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[@trhni-si]

Špatný. Spousta materiálu a práce k ničemu. Pod kovadlinou má být špalek. Né bedýnka na posypový materiál. Not good. A lot of material and work for nothing. There should be a log under the anvil. Not a box for sprinkling material.

[@skullandspade]

What a wonderful attitude. In fact. It works great. 2 years of forging/moving and 0 issues. Not a good comment. A lot of words and typing for sharing an opinion. Comment boxes not for trolls. Go make something.

[@lesliemcafee2957]

I had to squelch several, “how does he know...?” throughout the video. The music, at dawn on a Sunday morning, was yummy. The ad for wrinkle reversal cream that popped up in the middle, not so much. How dare they! Amazing work. Love, Mom

[@skullandspade]

HAHAHAHAH! Targeted!

[@eagleleopard]

This is the most criminally underrated channel on KZbin.

[@skullandspade]

*Removes hat and bows

[@Squigglydodah]

KZbin requires a Lamborghini in the video to allow a million+ subs.

[@jd000000001]

agreed

[@wolfpackpete6408]

@@skullandspade this workstation is genius

[@freespam9236]

few more anvil stands and you could probably hold a sheet of plywood on top of them :D

[@skullandspade]

I think you're right. Need more anvils.

[@willburke]

I never thought I would be able to tell a possessed skull could narrow it's eyes in suspicion via subtitles until now. Also great project!

[@skullandspade]

HAHAH, she's reeeeaaaaal scary like that.

[@dinobuddy]

Big thumbs up to Brett. The projects are, of course, fantastic, but the amount of work that goes into producing his videos is unbelievable. Some of us definitely notice and appreciate the effort!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@samambrotv]

You're not only a maker, but you're an artist. Your aesthetic is unique.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you for that!

[@Glaswalker1001]

I just got a new anvil (finally)! So this thing here is going to get build! Thanks, captain!

[@skullandspade]

Get to it!

[@InsideAlan]

Funny looking workbench.

[@skullandspade]

RIGHT?!

[@lesliemcafee2957]

Your 96 year old Grandma Lola just watched this video, and commented, “He’s brilliant!” She is your most objective critic, of course.

[@skullandspade]

Of course 🖤

[@samgold4320]

Me : literally just saying I have nothing to watch Brett : I got you notification squad 🔔

[@tomahoks]

Sam Gold Same here!

[@skullandspade]

@@tomahoks Woohoo!

[@skullandspade]

Ding ding ding!

[@larsokland]

This video left me both relaxed and inspired, which is the vibe your videos seem to install in most of your audience. You´re definitely doing something right, and I sincerely hope you´re really enjoying the journey we are following along with you!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Lars. I am enjoying this adventure, and hope all that join in do as well

[@girunit1387]

Thats the second time you've missed the opportunity to put some small hidden treasure inside with the desert sand. Also welcome to the desert. Have fun with our summers.

[@skullandspade]

Oh, it’s there. Editing is a blessing ; )

[@HueyLionsheart]

Cap'n....Look sharp..if the first mate doesn't get his workbench ya may be smellin' a mutiny! That's a beast of an Anvil 😍

[@skullandspade]

Indeed she is!

[@eviltwinx]

Dang Brett! You did it again. You keep feeding the maker in me with the “I gotta try that!”.

[@skullandspade]

DO IT!

[@FeatherForge]

An sorry Brett you’ve got a duff anvil there. You’re going to have to post it over to me for suitable disposal. Stand looks good though. 👍👍

[@skullandspade]

Ah, that's fair. I'll throw some bubble wrap on it and chuck it your way.

[@FeatherForge]

Brett McAfee Good man. I’ll swap one of mine for it. No really, I’d love a bigger fisher. I’ve got a 100lb Fisher but they’re rare as hens teeth over here. I know of 4 in the U.K. All the best bud.

[@brianewhiteguy]

This is what KZbin makers should strive for. Absolutely outstanding work on the project AND the video!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Brian!

[@gkkent]

So amazing to watch everything come together! Makes my day!!

[@skullandspade]

You make my day

[@raynoladominguez4730]

A thing of beauty, form and function rolled into a beautiful package. Bravo.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Raynola!

[@ryanhendricks7304]

Another great video. Thanks, Cap!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Ryan!

[@MarkKMake]

I've just made an anvil stand too! Good to see other approaches. Especially how different are the anglo-saxon and central-european anvil stands, layout of blacksmith shops and blacksmithing in general Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU for watching Mark!

[@mcattack2009]

I live how even your tools are personal pieces of art, great stuff as always!

[@skullandspade]

Quality over quantity my friend.

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Very cool Brett! Thanks for sharing !!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Bob!

[@molegrip3860]

Cheers Brett - thanks for sharing another great video

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@aic53]

Lovely work Mr McAfee!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@dhenry7711]

Love the workbench teases, it’s gonna be epic!

[@skullandspade]

It might just.

[@EverydayWorkshop]

I just love this, fantastic work looks awesome.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@BeInspiredwithDominic]

You really nailed it. Pun intended. Love the stand, all its features, and the music, Brett. I imagine it will look better and better with use, too. Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Dominic!

[@petermiller6146]

What a beautiful piece of useful, functional art. I love this project and your videos.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Peter!

[@makewithwhatyagot7148]

Great job Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Another great vid, Brett! And a great build as well. Billy

[@skullandspade]

Thanks billy!

[@Andrewmackinnonripp]

Fine work, Captain! Wonderful music on this Sunday morning.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother!

[@nikond90ful1]

Thanks for the video Brett. Excellent as always.Music was great, set the mood perfectly. Keep safe and stay well.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Colin, hope you enjoyed!

[@damienbrand9422]

Beautiful build Brett!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@Matthew-ir1ed]

I love your choice of music, I also love your aesthetic, it's right up my alley. This video, plus a morning coffee was a great start to my day. I spent it building a new vise for my (woodworking) workbench.. i was gonna do it anyway, but your videos always add an extra little kick of inspiration/motivation to get out and build stuff

[@skullandspade]

Kind words...cheers Matthew. Keep on makin'

[@EvanDunville]

That's really cool. I like seeing your thought process when it comes to building the mobile base.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Evan!

[@ste9112]

I'm impressed!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@PunaMieto]

This is ABSOLUTE beauty

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

A fine workbench, indeed!! Great video and so many nuggets of tips and processes!! Much Appreciate!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you lady!

[@FrancoNoce]

Such a fun build. Really liked the music and edit, so chill. I needed that.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother!

[@alberswoodworks8347]

A perfect addition to the Ship Shop! Really cool idea with the hammer holder made of rope, nicely done yet again!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother. Stay well.

[@secretaltruism4174]

That's a beautiful workbench right there

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Maddie!

[@tacitus101010]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@Arthurian.]

That was absolutely beautiful. Nicest stand I've ever seen, mate. Well done 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thanks bruv

[@anthonywoodland1741]

Nice work as always. Great motivation to get out and work in the shop.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir! Pitter Patter.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

That's one mighty fine workbench

[@skullandspade]

Ellen says so!

[@GrahamDallas]

Mighty fine workbench indeed. Great video and project.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@savage0077]

Great video, Super nice bench. 💯👍🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Rey!

[@rock7282]

I like the wheel idea! I’m coping that! Thank you

[@skullandspade]

Yusssssssss

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Brilliant. Ties in with the shop theme perfectly.

[@skullandspade]

Aye. We try to keep the aesthetic

[@chybz]

Awesome music, awesome build... mmmh.. Well awesome everything, THANK YOU !

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you Remy!

[@forjanatalense]

thats the most awesome anvil stand i have ever seen. Absolutely incredible work sir!

[@skullandspade]

w00h00

[@CK-TD]

A good stormy morning and this music is amazing. Not to mention your work lol. Thanks for this!

[@skullandspade]

I'd love a good storm sometime soon...

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍 that'll work and looks great!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Gib!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Brett, turned out great! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@JamesBowers]

Good video and a great looking anvil stand! Thanks for sharing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you James!

[@EricMeyerMaker]

Loved it!

[@skullandspade]

Good!

[@ambivalentambition9540]

That's a mighty fine workbench, Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@calcagnomartinj]

Great video and music! The idea of dust inside its the best!!! Great great job my brother!!💪🏼🔥

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother! Can't wait to see your forge setup!

[@Maker238DeLoach]

My good sir what a wonderful idea I love it man excellent choice of music maker for life

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@Maker238DeLoach]

Welcome as always Let me know if you need an anchor

[@shnepper]

Sheesh that was awesome, great build and great music. Keep it up!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always brother Brett!

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Great build as always. Don't know how you get anything done with Jess just out of frame playing the violin the whole time.

[@skullandspade]

It's a bit distracting...but we deal. Plus she knows all the shanty songs I like.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Great job! Enjoyed the build Brother :-)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother! Hope all is well with you and yours!

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Amazing Brother!!!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@FantasyCraftsman]

great video! Can't wait to make a stand for my new anvil!

[@skullandspade]

Do it

[@FantasyCraftsman]

@@skullandspade I didn't it was just like this because I can't weld yet but it came out great for the 22 lb anvil I have. I've made a few bottle openers and a leaf and some tongs and it held up just fine.

[@Dopefish76]

Nailed it! 😅 Hah! Tight work Cap’n 👌🏻 The rope was an inspired touch

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother!

[@timm4519]

Another excellent video from a true maker! Also loved the music. Keep the outstanding content coming!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir! Unfortunately there’s 1 guy out of the thousands that thought otherwise. See below:

[@timm4519]

Brett McAfee well there is always one that has to be different. The thousands of others are with you and delight when you upload!

[@LeeOfBent]

Beautiful piece! As a Nova Scotian guy, loved the music.

[@skullandspade]

I'll call that a WIN

[@jaredpaddick5879]

Great video!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jared!

[@BrothersMake]

It looks like every problem can be solved with an anvil stand! Make them all the same height then chuck a butcher block on top and your laughing! Lovely work mate

[@skullandspade]

I love that idea. Most stable base ever.

[@RichardMartin]

More things I’ve learned. Cheers Cap’n. 👍🏻

[@skullandspade]

w00t! Cheers bruv

[@garagemonkeysan]

What style! Nice engineering and fabrication! I know there's a treasure buried in the base. ; ) Great video. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@skullandspade]

Thank you GMS!!!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Nice work Brett, great editing too. Looks stable. Giant petpieve of mine, an anvil that moves around while working.

[@skullandspade]

Yeah, no one wants a wobbly anvil. Cheers Derek

[@marcsenteney3160]

Well done sir. I especially like the rope tool holder!

[@skullandspade]

Aye, simple and functional

[@lucashadley4880]

Please make a stand for your antique vice next just to annoy Skully.

[@skullandspade]

HAHAH. Brilliant idea.

[@TheGrainDoctor]

Beautiful work surface that holds your tools. lol - Love the music, too.

[@skullandspade]

Indeed! Thank you sir!

[@playmarket858]

Super Class!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@jshpaint]

You had me skeptical until I saw the sand. Beautiful build!

[@skullandspade]

Wait for it

[@joshschneider9766]

I knew the moment I saw cedar this was gonna look good

[@skullandspade]

Yusssss

[@kevinbradley2941]

Great video.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks

[@jonnyfischer4035]

thats a video for a sunday morning thanks man i like the kind of music

[@skullandspade]

Good deal!

[@rpower1401]

I built a smaller version of your design for my 132lb anvil. This past weekend I acquired a 308lb London pattern anvil and now expect to do a near copy of your design for a second time :) Thanks for the video.

[@skullandspade]

Hell yeah!!!

[@rpower1401]

@@skullandspade Yep, built 3 of these type bases now after having acquired a post type anvil. Converted the 132 lb anvil into a treadle hammer with the original base left intact. See my videos if you like.

[@tammastrongbear]

Now that’s a handsome looking workbench you have there capt.

[@skullandspade]

I have to agree

[@raycano5408]

nice build

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@FigmentsMade]

Everything's a workbench? Or something... It's a fantastic addition to the ship shop! Totally fits your aesthetic while doing all the things. And of course the rope! Beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

The floor is just a workbench with no legs.

[@FigmentsMade]

Brett McAfee And we are using foot clamps all the time.

[@grandadz_forge]

Incredibly intoxicating process

[@skullandspade]

Well good.

[@cobralyoner]

always a treat when you upload (:

[@skullandspade]

You're a treat.

[@cobralyoner]

@@skullandspade no YOU're a treat 😂

[@markweber8532]

Nice!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@13r0k3n1]

Loving the rope tool holder....

[@skullandspade]

Easy peasy

[@13r0k3n1]

Brett McAfee ......genius.....!

[@SlayThatNoob]

Great video. Editing and craftsmanship on point. Stoked I found your channel. Subbed :)

[@skullandspade]

Welcome to the weird NOOBLORD!

[@SuperiorEtchworx]

Nice one mate

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@MichaelKieweg]

Nice sunday morning treat to watch you build. Now you need your own ocean in the desert, aka quenchtank.

[@RedBairnMedia]

A grog barrel more than likely :D

[@skullandspade]

@@RedBairnMedia Aye

[@skullandspade]

I'm definitely going to need one. In case i need to jump in and cool off.

[@Kjata316]

That was pretty great. I had so much fun watching this because I try to keep up and guess what’s going on. With this I had no idea until that part was finished and it was like “oh, ok. Awesome! That makes sense. Wait, what is he doing now?!”. Repeat. Kinda like watching Bob Ross painting. 😁

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished then!

[@wayneshirey6999]

Very nice

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Wayne!

[@vonchef14]

Awesome work 👍🍺

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Larry!

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Awesome

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@davebauerart]

Functional, and looks amazing. What else could you want?

[@skullandspade]

A cat.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Lovely Work, looks really Great (you still have to paint the ends of the threaded rod, nuts and washers) 👍 👍

[@skullandspade]

What is “paint”?

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Well you know, something to disguise the new looking metal, I'm sure you can think of something pirate esq 👍👍

[@Beardmondy67]

.. Nicely done, good sIr ,..

[@skullandspade]

Cheers beardy

[@savage12k]

VERY COOL!!! Still not a workbench though.

[@skullandspade]

Best workbench I’ve ever had