Fabri-Cobbling Tools for the ANVIL ~ Blacksmithing Tools from Random Stuff Around the Shop

I decided to make a few tools for the larger hardy hole in a new (to me) anvil I recently DISCOVERED! Join me on another chapter of my journey learning the incredible art of Blacksmithing!
The hardy on this 305 lb Peter Wright Anvil is 1.25" square, and all my other hardies and tools for the hardy hole were FAR too small. At some point iIll also make an adapter so I can use the small tools on the large anvil, but for now these new tools will just have to do!
I enjoy re-purposing things, and all the tools I made are from things I had laying around the shop! Some are repurposed tools, others are old Press Dies, and others are pieces I've cut off things from older projects!
A LOT can be done with a little imagination!
Make sure to watch to the end, this OLD anvil saw some HOT IRON for the first time in at least the past 50+ years! See how well it performed!
Have you MADE any tools for the anvil or your shop? If so I'd love to hear about it in the comments!
As always your opinion is always valued, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this project in the comments!
Please consider supporting the channel by buying these tools & materials for your project using the links below! It helps support the channel & won't cost you anything more!
Tools USED in the VIDEO:
Boots (Trust me they're a MUST have tool) - amzn.to/2ZgzVkI
AC / DC Welder - amzn.to/35MnuPL
Welding Rod - amzn.to/2PKr5bE
Angle Grinder - amzn.to/2Mlc4e9
Portable Battery Bandsaw - amzn.to/39391Bi
Dual Power Work Light Tower - amzn.to/33d1Ty1
1/4" Impact Driver - amzn.to/2qvtGfW
Materials USED in the VIDEO:
Metal & Stuff!
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[@allfiredupltd9108]

I am so jealous of your hoarding ability and having it so organised

[@davidlegault9745]

Hello SW. As a lot of blacksmiths say "need a tool, make a tool". You are certainly off to a great start, nicely done. Regards, Dave

[@rur13223]

You’ve got a gold mine in them racks and tote boxes my brother! 👌🏻

[@frankbaine3918]

I'm all about re-purposing tools and iron! Well done!

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Wow. you just blew my mind. I didn't know anything about any step at all of all before watching. I just started trying to build a metal sculpture, with found pieces, & have been trying to bang on it & bend it & fabricate & have been hunting around for techniques, just building skills. This was stunning. But I definitely had a great laugh to see the big conclusion, after all that work, making all those tools, & all that setup & fire up... of a coat hook & hanging a coat. I loved it. HA HA ha.

[@CaptCha-p2q]

Excellent video! No music, very pure.

[@darkenemberforge]

That is a brilliant idea for a roll-out coal forge! Very clever hardy tools as well, seeing not what something is but what it could become is a wonderful skill for any craftsperson, but especially a smith with a penchant for reusing scrap! I am definitely going to borrow your idea for the quick release twisting wrench too!

[@stevesyncox9893]

I love making useful things from discarded steel. Your hardy tools are very imaginative! I’ll be copying a couple. Thanks for sharing.

[@julieanddavidmyers6641]

What a great variety of bits and ends remade into useful tools. I enjoyed most...you showing the used of each tool you made!

[@Greekman72]

" ..repurposing old things.." right on spot my friend! That's the pleasure! You did a great job by converting all these scraps to treasures! Great, strong long life tools for your mighty anvil! Thanks for giving me this joy!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It was my pleasure! Thanks for always watching, I truly appreciate it!

[@einarlotric]

Thats a lot of treasure. I would use every piece of that steel. I do bladesmithing and welding. Way to go man. :)

[@k.cashman427]

Appreciate you showing us all the tools you made and examples of how many of them are used. Very cool stuff!!

[@haeryvlog7757]

Its so hard restoration anvil but you can maked. From anvil abandoned to be like new. I liked your done...very well. Good job. 👍👍👍

[@travwilson7827]

I don’t make the following kind of statement on KZbin much of at all: this may be the most important blacksmithing video to come out in years. You have shown us how to acquire hardy tools. Well done.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Never would have figured that! I just wanted some additional tools! I appreciate you watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

[@Aaron_Barrett]

I love this plastic boxes too! They are so modular❤

[@rdc008]

Enjoying your repurposed blacksmithing tools.

[@ThomasCopland]

youve done well with the hme made tools well done.

[@Dudleymiddleton]

When many people see a rusty old hammer or something they discard it , but it's top quality hardened metal that's going to waste. keep up the good work!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Not me! I've got tons of old hammers! I love em!

[@marymuller1062]

I love how organized your workshop is.....all those drawers with everything in boxes, all sorted....awesome! 👏👏👏

[@ernieduncan602]

seriously impressive organization, which is the only way to remain productive when ya love to recycle and salvage things... "its not hoarding as long a you find a use for it"

[@tjdarmo9921]

It pained me to see you save the Ford wrench and weld to the monkey wrench/adjustable hammer...I love em one of my favorite tools

[@ScorpIron58]

Me too, that WAS a beauty....I was shocked ( commented above )Those lovely wood slabs, all contoured in, like the old screwdrivers.

[@kimcurtis9366]

Great use of STUFF for what you will be needing as far as Hardy tools! I wish I had as much old stuff to use for the tools I need! Thanks for the video!

[@donaldshulman6771]

Sometimes I watch your channel to see your metal working, other times I watch to see the dogs! Actually I enjoy both. BTW - Re-purposing of old objects to something new is great to see.

[@grumpy3517]

Wow, very nice supply of bits and pieces. And soo tidy, you actually have a chance at finding just the right thing... Great

[@tomayrscotland6890]

Well done Fellla you did real well there making all those tools. I get a lot of hints from Blackbear forge. I am unable to get to my shop due to a new hip replacement, So grounded for 8 weeks maybe more... Tom Ayr Scotland.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Can't believe how organized your shop is now... Great stuff!!!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I appreciate it! It's always a work in progress!

[@HeadtoTailBBQCooking]

Neat repurposing of tools. And always love seeing the Weimaraners! 👍🏻

[@asharnold6820]

Damn! You really don’t mess around, definitely giving me tool envy🤯 and lots of inspiration. Thanks

[@SalvageWorkshop]

No I do not! If you enjoyed this video, I'll bet you'll enjoy some of my others! Thanks for watching & supporting the channel! Lots more to come!

[@dannywilsher4165]

Oh man you got a bunch of them crazy dogs!!!

[@scottwhitney4532]

That's an impressive number of tools for the anvil, and I can't wait to see what you have in mind for each of them.

[@brittinghammerforge9441]

Funny I found this video. I made a hot cut out of an old chipping hammer and welded it to a mild steel shank today. I think my phone is tracking me. Just subscribed also.

[@davidcoats1037]

That is so nice to have all those treasure chests full of steel parts and the skills to make stuff. Those hardy tools ain’t cheap either! You probably have several thousand dollars worth there now. You could rebuild a civilization with all that. 😁 I love the quick release twisting tool too. Great stuff!!! 👍🏼

[@mark6115]

When you welding I'm instinctively closing my eyes lol

[@TopCat2021]

Good work on using what you had on hand. I do love the old "liar" er... level being used as the backing for a coat rack.

[@wetdedstuocm]

Excellent. Some good hardies for the anvil. I like the way you think outside the box, I tried to think outside the box once, got a bad headache.. LOL .. Always like the puppy time.. Peace..

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Sometimes it give me a headache too!

[@johnq.public5911]

Love the use of the old level. My Grandfather's is still hanging in the basement.

[@Digitalplasma]

Random stuff? Dude you've got EVERYTHING in that shop! I am VERY envious. 😁

[@keithballow8693]

Love the weimers checking on you. Only one here but she keeps me company in the Smitty!

[@timsmith1589]

Great job using old things and giving them purpose again. I hate wasting perfectly good items. Nice work and cool dogs bro

[@cathybenson5119]

I'm impressed with the amount of steel "stuff" you have. Lol. I really enjoy watching you do what you do. Especially when you restore various things. Keep up the good work, mate. Lol. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm always collecting things that are "junk" to others, and this video shows why! Thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

[@stevenlarsen1691]

For my bending tool I took breaker bar that had broke and welded the square end to the plate. That way I can change the diameter by changing the socket. I still use the small round holding bar. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and making this great video.

[@McGowanForge]

Dude I'm so jealous of your "scrap" I mean I'd be in heaven just fixing those old hammers up and forging blades from that hard enable steel, Awesome video man, I liked it

[@zigfriedxylaphone2599]

That was an amazing instructional video, thank you!

[@keithlalonde4308]

Hello friend I used to do alot of blacksmithing in my youth. I suggest that you make a few punches and chisels with handels on them they come in handy . Also on your tounge make a oval ring like a chain link. It goes around both handels and thightens around the work piece as you slide the ring back towards your self.

[@paddrivers]

I found this extremely interesting . Thank you for posting this video 😎👍🙏🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@tylerkrug7719]

You have alot of cool stuff! The possibilities of what you could make with it is endless

[@tylerkrug7719]

@@mwilliamshs fuck off shit head. Lame ass comment..

[@tedmattingly7564]

Your parts organization makes my CDO happy. My barn, tools and parts are the same way. Cheers

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Man you live in the middle of blacksmith heaven..lol.. I just thought I had alot of "scrap" steel.. great video

[@125sm3]

Some of those descriptions on your storage boxes 😂 great the way you made your own tools, have to call you a blacksmith soon. Look forward to seeing what you can make with that collection.

[@tomcarlson3244]

125 SM he is a blacksmith he heated steal and move the steel into a different shape.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have a lot of fun in my shop, even with the simple things like labels on my tubs and crates! I'm a ways off from actually knowing what I'm doing at the anvil, but I know enough to be dangerous!

[@Contantq]

That is excellent that you can reporpose all that scrap tooling and make something awesome. Going forward, you can now make or repair just about anything. I recall buying a Shopsmith.... made a few $500, birdhouses. Costs go down for the tools the more you use them.

[@larryshaw6517]

Like the repurpose of the old wooden level very good use of scrap steel for anvil fixtures, gives me ideas. Ahah cought you in your nefarious scheme trying to make me get out of my chair, I will get even, by teaching you the watchmakers trade if I ever catch you in Pensacola!

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Quod est impossibile…….necessitate est ingenii mater! Great job, best wishes, and a collective hug for the Weims.

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@robertmanley7556]

Love the assortment of tools you made for your anvil very nice a wide selection for what ever comes your way good thinking I am sure we will see some of them being used fir things on further restoration projects! 😃🔨!! 👍Keep up the excellent work !!

[@numbnutz9398]

Jealous of your old steel stash. I love the repurposed tools made into new tools for the anvil but im not gonna lie. Those dogs!😊

[@numbnutz9398]

Why would anybody hijack a one year old thread with crap about hacking Instagram accounts is beyond me.

[@kimcurtis9366]

Thanks for the video! I need to make several more hardy tools and have been putting it off! This vid might just get me off my dead ass to do what I've been putting off! Very nice selection of tools you've made!

[@fnordhorn]

Having done some Blacksmithing you have made some nice tools for your hardy hole on your anvil all thought I don't know how I would use some of them yet if it was my shop. Just adding them adds a lot to the shop

[@DireWolfForge]

Had a coworker catch his sleeve on a similar wire wheel on his drill press. Wasn’t pretty. Nice fab work, I like how you reused that stuff.

[@ScorpIron58]

Yeah, dangerous f'in set up that, break your arm. They can just grab you in a split second, or send something flying down the workshop.

[@nemo4907]

* /most enviable fashon/* I HATE YOU! What a treasure stash of a shop you must have. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@darrinrentruc6614]

I know the hurt at 10;55 when you sacrificed that nice American made Armstrong or Williams c-clamp.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I love how organized you are and you have everything on hand to make what you want. Those are very clever additions to the big boy anvil!! I recently bought a steel cabinet with 30 large drawers to go in it. Every drawer had all kinds of tools nuts bolts, a tap and die set, you name it was in there. The kicker is I only paid $20 for it. It was the woman's father stuff she was selling and I knew she should have at least another $100 to the price, so I asked if she was sure on the price because I felt like I was stealing from her. I have several wrenches like the one you have. They are pieces of art to me.

[@ScorpIron58]

Ah, that wrench mate, wrenched my heart to see him weld to that !

[@32mudbug]

Good video; about the right amount of dog time. A solid A.

[@sethbracken]

Making that speed adjust on the little wrench is smart.

[@Az-om8rw]

Watching your vid I first thought great content then, this guy's gonna injure himself then, I saw the finished product and subscribed!

[@lastfrontierforge6170]

I'll give you a A+ for tooling

[@denisoconnor6343]

Mighty fine work

[@tomcarlson3244]

Pleasure to watch. I was very impressed with your stash of round bar and all your extra stuff to repurpose. The dies I think could be a gold mine. Fun video, I have an old a axe the eye is deformed from hitting it with a hammer I think. I’m going to make a hardy cut.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

DO IT! It's always more satisfying using a tool YOU made!

[@cathybenson5119]

My God mate. You certainly have a lot of 'stuff'. lol. Well, at least you're not short of things to use in your restoration projects. Good job on the resto. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

All that for a coat hook!!!!!😁😜😍👍

[@billwoehl3865]

You have more money invested in plastic storage totes then I have for my whole shop!!!!

[@HenryShiley]

17:49 Now you can start up your main business! Smithing Bench Dogs! =D

[@arianlaser]

Very good artisan !

[@mattthescreamer177]

I have some serious steel stash envy going on right now damn

[@edwardfraker4043]

I just started watching your channel and I am already jealous of your massive stash. 😜

[@marty01957]

Great job, Matt! Need to get myself another welder then I could do this. Love those anvils!

[@heinrichjanevanrensburg1900]

Hi nice Job . Love IT.👍

[@BFVgnr]

Those are some good looking dogs.

[@michaelb.5345]

I could almost guess your DOB by how organized you are and how you keep your work area clean as you work. Great videos you are doing, nice mix of interesting work. Love those dogs. Thank you

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'd love to hear your guess!

[@michaelb.5345]

It would be 33 give or take 2.. How bad was that... Be nice..

[@131dyana]

What neat ideas you have. Thanks.

[@frenchcreekvalley]

I am jealous of your bolt cabinet

[@bryonhills6172]

Love the Weimaraners. I've had a lot of them. My female is almost 16. We've grown old together.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

They are amazing dogs!! I'm a bit biased though!

[@bradlusk4531]

Bryon Hills good comment, miss mine terribly at times.....

[@ArkansGamer]

Dont get me wrong, great job on making your own tools, but i love watching guys forge their own tools, take the stock and forge it......

[@craigtate5930]

Love your organization system

[@Kai77884]

Hello a very nice Video it’s great 👍 from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai

[@jakebendel5238]

i LOL when your tried to cut the tap with a hacksaw. you know better than that. love your junk pile.

[@marknickerson3645]

That's a beautiful Peter Wright anvil, I have one myself 157 pounds. You should clean get up to show off its beautiful lines!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Yup! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpDai2iXYrSfjbM

[@susilorahardjo5984]

Treasure trove...👍👍👍

[@boilerhonkiedude9163]

You might want to fabricate snow plow adapters for those 4 footed freeloaders to help earn their keep. lol

[@Anvilbanger]

Great Ideas! I had an anvil clam like the one you made, but I found I wasn't using it much. I prefer the old holdfasts. I made the clamp into a bar clamp.

[@erikcourtney1834]

I like the way you think. I have many hardie tools made the same way. No sense in wasting good steel. 😉

[@BossmanEight]

Sooooooooo many Weimarainers. I'm jealous!!

[@hakkigoo]

Great work. See you also use hand protection, good example for others to take care of those valuable 10 only fingers. I learnt from experience myself; eye- and dust mask go along also.

[@alanr4263]

Look at those puppies.

[@stevehall4548]

Very impressive.

[@brianmcguire5005]

Awesome job man! I like the way you used the bench grinder to grind that right angle on the base of the tooling. People over think things like that so much and want to make jigs and spend half a day fingering something like that out. When you can just get it done quick and efficiently lol. Awesome man!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Definitely lots of ways to do things like that, but I always think: what's the goal? For the bottom of a tool that will be in a hardy hole on an anvil, it just has to FIT!

[@dumankral8812]

you are smart good job

[@shnepper]

Nice work

[@joebob7344]

Very cool, soon to be a completely lost art.

[@shanek6582]

Nice Peter Wright, that thing’s worth some $$$$

[@keithparady2594]

Good stuff man I love making sumtin out of nutin

[@prairiecracker214]

Major scrap envy, I have been collecting for years but my treasures are pitiful next to yours