Building a Mobile Anvil Stand - Blacksmithing

My old anvil stand was a tree log which wasn't high enough and caused back issues due to the bending over to use it. I've made a new anvil stand which is higher and more functional and most importantly, mobile. Having a small workshop, this is important so I can keep juggling tools and equipment around in their location.
The anvil stand is made from Spotted Gum hardwood timber which I had at home, also scrap steel and a piece of scrap copper. The weight of the stand is considerable due to the hardwood. The handle mechanism lowers the castors when needed to move the anvil and then raises them back up when it's in place and ready for beating hot steel. Thus providing a secure stand whenever the anvil is in use.
I want to give credit to ‪@jimmydiresta‬ for the idea of the lifting mechanism. If you haven't seen Diresta's videos go check him out - he's taught me a lot over the years and he is an extremely talented builder and maker. Thanks Jimmy!
I'm sure many people have been wondering where I've been and why I haven't uploaded any videos for some time. Let's just say that life sometimes throws you a massive curveball that is hard to deal with. I've had multiple of those in the last couple of years. I guess the real trick is to double down on life, persevere, adapt and take solace in those loved ones in your life. We just have to keep on going putting one foot in front of the other!
Enjoy the video & keep on learning!
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[@fiokgoogle8779]

The doggy controlling your work , aww so awesome gentle company ♡

[@user-jc6lu8mu6x]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@joestacy754]

I've been searching for a idea for my anvil. This is the best stand build I have seen anywhere. I love how you blocked the anvil to the stand (I've always been told not to anchor an anvil down solid , that it could cause breakage. I'm definitely going to build mine like yours. THANKYOU for sharing!

[@oliverworks5469]

I was ecstatic to see this video! But just all so more just happy to see you were back! About a year and a half ago I inadvertently saw a post your wife made on Facebook I commented and was surprised to find out she was your wife. After reading and hearing about all that’s happened I gave her my condolences and told her I hoped to one day see you back doing these incredible projects that you do. I’m so happy to see you back, Will! And you’re right, you’ve got to just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. My father taught me that in my hard times as well. Most of all I hope you and your family are doing well! Great to have you back!👍🏼

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks for all the support mate. My wife told me about your post last year on Facebook. Appreciate the thoughts and kind words 👍

[@belindamatthews3650]

Russ.. If you look closely, the Axe is on the back wall 😉 x

[@melgross]

Cleverly designed wheel lift. I was watching and thinking about how bad an idea it is to pound on ball bearing wheels, though the small anvil wouldn’t make that too bad. But when I saw your construction, I realized that wouldn’t be a problem. Very clever.

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

I was good with this anvil stand at about 7:30 minutes in. Fantastic idea and craftsmanship.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

ABSOLUTELY Amazing to see you back at it Will! The stand turned out great! I look forward to more of your projects!

[@WillMatthews]

Thank you mate! Will be endeavouring to get more content out!

[@hectormaldonado5113]

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[@ecalzo]

Well built and congrats to you... because you also gave credits to Jimmy Diresta .. awesome

[@TalRohan]

excellent demonstration of redhot metals ability to stay still or even bend backwards ....one of the first things I ever made was a scroll over the anvil horn and it kept doing exactly that....took me a while to work out not to hammer it but bend it round instead ...I remember my mentor winking at me when he saw I had worked it out (I wasnt very old)...it looked terrible but it did spiral ....he hung it in the what can we do better next time corner of his forge, There were some things of his in there which made me very pleased with myself ...

[@michaelrhodes6983]

Well I gotta say, 9 pieces of 4x4 sounds WAY better than waiting on a tree to fall, epic fix sir.

[@notthisguyagain8557]

The hell you've been?! Whatever the case is, the king hath returned.

[@WillMatthews]

Life. Sometimes it isn't easy. Back now though 👍

[@notthisguyagain8557]

@@WillMatthews I'm just glad you're alive.

[@paulbuilds9507]

Fantastic to see you back at it !

[@axisassassinau]

Love the simple leaver solution! Works perfectly. Great stuff.

[@HighFistShin]

Good to see you back Will. Excellent work as always.

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Great job on the design and special touches. If I can make a recommendation to round those corners of the steel plate above the wheels as that will tear up your ankles walking by.

[@alexadams4132]

This is a great video on how to build an anvil stand assuming one already has an anvil stand.

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Man!!! Near the end I had a laughing attack when that dog looked like it was about to chew your NICE leather work!!!!

[@victorm.photovic9983]

Love to watch a master at work!

[@Lanthire942]

Somehow I missed this, but it's absolutely great to see you back!

[@xylemmelyx]

Nice work. Love the design and the craftsmanship. And the dog.

[@terryrogers1025]

Like your attention to detail and the follow thru to completion beyond the just good enough to get by with.

[@go2extreme]

Another amazing build ! Well done. It’s great to see you back !

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks mate 👍

[@tyshufelt5299]

Good to see you back

[@TheOriginalFlyingElk]

Epic to see you back Will. Life is an utter bastard sometimes but I'm so glad to see you're back. Wishing health and happiness for you and your family in 2021 🤟🏻

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks very much!

[@Fabric_unfolded]

Stoked you are back dude. Don't be too hard on yourself and take a break when you need. Best wishes, Dave

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks mate, will try not to be!

[@Fabric_unfolded]

@@WillMatthews I suffer with anxiety and PTSD so I have learned the hard way what happens if I don’t look after myself. I keep telling myself that 1 day I will build your belt grinder... the only thing stopping me is the control wiring and a lack of space.

[@WillMatthews]

I'm sure you'll nut out the control wiring! Space though might be a bit harder to organise. Will have to get creative!

[@RGSABloke]

Brilliant design young man.👍😎

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@thisolesignguy2733]

That's a nice anvil, it's got a really nice ring to it. glad you secure it the same way I do mine, I love the ring of a good anvil

[@FixitRestoreit]

Awesome, great to see you back!

[@madwilliamflint]

I could NOT figure out wth you were trying to do 'til about 17:15. That's a damn fine build right there.

[@user-sg6dr9lt5r]

Awesome video and fun to watch.

[@padams788]

Was a pleasure watching this build Will. Subbed.

[@StillFailing]

Never thought I’d see this channel again. Welcome back!

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks Sledge 👍

[@mikehutchison9589]

Excellent job.

[@mdlmickysdigitallab6499]

WOW beautiful project Will, thanks for share it. Micky from Italy

[@zvonibab]

Welcome back Mr Matthews! Cheers

[@czarface]

Best mobile stand I’ve seen 👍🏽

[@DracoGalboy]

A most pleasant surprise to start 2021. Good to see you back at it!

[@jimmyjones2426]

Jimmy Jones is glad to see you back brother

[@WillMatthews]

Good to be back!

[@bruceprosser8332]

Brilliant design. Thanks for sharing!

[@InstrucTube]

Took me looking at your history to remember why I had this channel in my subscriptions. Glad you're back!

[@WillMatthews]

Me too! Cheers

[@davecarberry8212]

Outstanding!!!!

[@claudiopistorijunior5089]

Good Job. Everybody in YT make anvil only no the stand.

[@rossjohnstone4195]

Great to have you back mate!

[@mikechadwick2785]

HE LIVVVVES!!

[@rickyp3172]

Great to see you back Will, hope you guys are holding up well. Love your work keep it up man. Happy new year. Cheers from Melbourne 👍

[@JohnDoe-tg8st]

لي الشرف ان ارى مثل هذا العمل الجاد والرائع والممتاز شكرا وموفق

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Love it what a great idea. Well done.

[@Corruptinator]

WOOOOO! YES! Good to see you again! I subbed cause I saw that Chainsaw Restoration video a while ago, but now its amazing you improved an Anvil stand that can be moved around with ease. IMPRESSIVE! :D

[@robertmaggi6979]

just came across your video today mate NICE one i don't have a nice anvil like that, iv only got and old rusty bit of rail track :) i would like to convert into one one day and i love your stand idea that mobile base is a stroke of genius u are a true artisan my friend well done.

[@JuanGarcia-1125]

Min. 14:10. El perrito: "No hagas ruido, déjame dormir!" Jajajaja jajajaja 😆😆

[@ophello]

You’re alive!

[@pithymonkey1489]

Happy to see a new vid after so long 🤟

[@morkovija]

Glad you're back my dude

[@felixthecat1672]

Welcome back! All the best to you and your partner for 2021

[@WillMatthews]

Thank you Felix

[@davidchang-yen1256]

What a great coincidence - looking through the subscribed list and was wondering how you are doing... Awesome to see you back man! Missed you and your awesome work!

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks mate, good to be back!

[@nayrlladnar]

Welcome back!!

[@redbeardsknives3278]

your dog is adorable. your project is nice 2 :D

[@Pinoy671]

Welcome back!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Fine Job There Mr. W.M. Happy 2021 To You & Yours From Frosty Canada. ATB T God Bless

[@aserta]

Here i was, in my subs, looking for something to watch, and out come pops this video. Had me wondering, wait who posted this. Bam, two years hiatus. :)) Whatever it was, i hope it got resolved, either way, good to see this channel active. Always a treat to see old channels revived.

[@WillMatthews]

Glad you had something to watch 👌

[@johnwhauserman]

Dude that's Slick as hell.

[@alazanjoe]

Badass build

[@lordvengerx]

Welcome back Will great to see you doing well. 🐱👍

[@WillMatthews]

Thank you mate

[@lordvengerx]

@@WillMatthews You're very welcome 🐱👍

[@kennethplatz5843]

Well done sir!

[@emanuelvera7525]

Great job my friend, Im Making my own

[@motorbikemadness5773]

Work of Art right there.

[@beersboy_82]

Great to see you back! Keep em coming and I hope this comment finds you in good spirits.

[@WillMatthews]

Yes, doing well and glad to be back!

[@TheIronshaper]

Superb Very well done

[@benmoran6198]

I never lost hope on you uploading

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks for sticking round 👍

[@julianomengue]

Welcome Back!! 😃😃😃😃

[@0ndast]

been waiting a couple of years for this, best wishes to all in your family :)

[@WillMatthews]

Thank you 👍

[@TalRohan]

the idea with the raising casters is great I like that a lot...its a great stand Can I just say though please don't use woven gloves around a wire wheel, there is way too much potential for it to catch the fibres of the glove and ride your arm down through the wheel causing some really nasty injuries and definitely spoiling your month.

[@brissyboy7164]

Awesome work mate it looks great keep the videos coming .............. Thumbs Up

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks mate, good to hear from fellow Aussies!

[@kennethstephens8046]

Woah. Back from the dead

[@MrCytree]

My thought process went like this: 1. Cool This guy's axe guitar video was great. This should be good. 2. Saw the wheels. Thought-that is a dumb ass idea. 3. Doesn't he know that the force will..... 4. Oh that is fantastic. It all makes sense now. 5. Sleepy puppy! 6. I owe Mr. Mattews an apology.

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@edumelo360]

Nice

[@saad-rn2xy]

Thank you man, the job well done and excellent

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

Very nice.

[@akord1328]

Twoja nonszalancja poľączona ze skutecznością przy zgrzewaniu żelaza w najróżniejszych konfiguracjach, jest po prostu dołująca : -)

[@dumankral8812]

good job

[@user-or6pu7ub3b]

SUPER!!!!!

[@kwcnasa]

very good design features @26:00

[@lsdlmaker9660]

Good job !

[@gertfrom588]

Why all that Chain around the anvil?

[@gertfrom588]

@BKNY FINEST Yes, it Will be harder to transport that stand. But still, you have not changed the momentum respons by loosly chains, just mass that is forced down will do that.

[@awldune]

Chain helps to deaden vibrations. It makes the anvil ring less loudly when you strike it.

[@gertfrom588]

Ah, that makes sense.

[@TheItalianstallion90]

I believe it's used to absorb some of the shock of the hammer hitting the anvil. Don't quote me on this

[@cemguidodedeoglu6070]

Super Idee. 👍

[@RobertBranch-FL]

Very nice!

[@spooncarvingwithtom]

Hey mate! I saw you use diggers degreaser in the chainsaw video, i figured you must be Aussi! What state are you in? I found your channel and am so pleased to see you're back. Warmest regards, Tom from WA

[@k9elli]

He’s back! Hope you and your family are doing well!

[@WillMatthews]

We are, thank you!

[@AliA-jr3iv]

Nice work

[@billbaggins]

😲 I'd almost given you up for dead Will. Anvil stand is great and lots of new editing skills too. Look forward to more content mate 🍺

[@WillMatthews]

Thanks mate, will be working on more content asap!

[@meatrodprime]

WE MISSED YOU!

[@JedReynoldsBitratchet]

It becomes readily apparent that steel is not the best solution for all problems. When do you start adding aluminum?

[@Max_Molotok]

круто-только видно, что наковальня прыгает от ударов. ее все равно придется хомутами к брускам притягивать

[@nrs8043]

Awesome project and execution! Curious why the chain?

[@-Slinger-]

Please tell me you're taking regular breaks. To pet the gud girl keeping you company 🐕👋🏻

[@WillMatthews]

Oh yes, she gets lots of pats!

[@ericthude7136]

That amazing 👏

[@artemsiberian1868]

С возвращением))

[@danturley8809]

You will get more done when that shop partner starts helping a little more.

[@krimboslice7998]

long time no see ! missed u man