HOW TO: 100lb Anvil Stand

[@mikemph7779]

Best one I’ve seen so far, fourth one. Screaming deal you got on your anvil !! Thanks!!

[@davelantaigne6610]

Great channel. Great project. Nice that you gave proper credit for the idea. I built one and it worked out great. I saw another video where they added oil to the sand to keep it moist and compact. I did that and also lined the inside with poly to prevent the oil seeping into the wood. Not sure I needed to, but I had the material on hand so I thought what the heck. It is extremely solid. I chained mine down as that was the easiest for me and it gives it a pretty cool look. Stoked with the results. My forge comes tomorrow. Can't wait to learn how to shape metal.

[@clydeulmer4484]

If you add several more courses of 2 x 3's, and cut your top plate to fit *inside* the walls, the plate-mounted anvil then sits directly on the sand. No compaction worries, and the anvil height is infinitely adjustable. It took me months to find the best anvil height when I built my very similar stand, so adjustable height is useful. Clyde

[@bogomir67]

Exactely. This is done a lot in Germany. A 3rd of a fuel drum filled with sand, a 1" board on top and the anvil on the board. You can even adjust for a tilted floor that way. As for height: Stand next to the anvil, make a fist with your striking hand and your fist (knuckles) should be level with the face of the anvil (arm loosely straight down). As long as the height of the anvil is within an inch of that, you're good.

[@kimcurtis9366]

Fantastic deal on the anvil! Congrats on that!!! One thing you might want to remember: NEVER hit the anvil face with a hammer! It could mar the face's finish which WILL show up in the work you forge! ALWAYS use a mild steel or other for hitting with your hammer! Not criticizing, as many people do not know this! It just is good practice for the process and will help to keep the anvil face in great condition! Kudos on a great build! I think you have finally given me the best option for the stand I'll be building for my new anvil! I truly enjoyed your video!

[@marknickel4028]

Thanks for the info - followed them and now I have a great anvil stand!

[@thomasverga469]

Thank you for the design idea, and the turn on to the essential craftsman channel. A friend of mine recently gave me an anvil and a tin can forge. I had nothing to mount it on and had asked the Ranger at camp of a log piece. He never delivered, so this is my first build. Thank you again.

[@thegoomba336]

I had thought this was a decent builder until i saw the comments given to you. This is why I love the internet. The comments are just as instructive as the content. Lol. No disrespect to you though

[@HeartofTexasArmory]

Wow you really got an excellent deal on your anvil! $45 for a 100+ lb Peter Wright, unbelievable.

[@EdwardIglesias]

I had a teacher (bladesmith) who used a portable version of this there he just stacked 2x4s like Lincon Logs. It was surprisingly stable.

[@MakeEverything]

Dog house forge did a nice little comparison video showing this style base vs solid 2x4s and the rebound was a little bit better with the sand filled base. I prefer this type over the traditional LOG base, a little more controllable...

[@carbscustoms]

awesome idea with mounting the anvil i need mount my anvil so it gives me an idea on how to do it

[@OddRickk]

I’m building mine after viewing this video but with some changes. Im using all reclaimed lumber. I have a huge stack of 2x8 lumber that came from a small addition the we removed after 30 years. I’m using some 3/4 inch plywood that I salvaged from work. I lingering the inside with heavy plastic and using p gavel from the driveway.

[@Sockdarner007]

Nice feng shui vibes from your shop there mate. Wish mine could stay so tidy - far out I’m such a messy bastard

[@whosay1043]

Very clean build. Nice setup.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Nice! :) Cool stand and awesome anvil

[@disturbedsilence76]

This is a great design! I will definitely give this a shot thanks!

[@AnonYmous-ii4tc]

Great video and production. Nice job. Great job referencing other people too, we’re never alone in any of this maker world. Curious how it is 3 years later. Did you set it and forget it, or change to something completely different after a year? Also curious about your bearing bounce before you put it on the stand on that beastly anvil. It’s great to be as close up to that anvil as you can. I’d put the tool caddy on the strong-arm side. Thanks for all this!

[@MakeEverything]

It’s still holding up! I’ve gone a head and got a few much larger anvils so I don’t use this much but the stand is solid!!!

[@chrisjones6002]

I don't use instagram so I can't look at the original build. What advantage does the sand give in a build like this, is the stand more stable due to the extra weight or is there more to it? Thanks. I have seen a stand that was basically a hollow metal rectangle with a tamer towards the top kinda like a pyramid but not nearly that steep. It was filled with sand and the anvil was mounted to a plate that was just on the sand. I was told that was so you could adjust the height if needed by adding or removing sand.

[@nord4338]

Well-done, with your excellent design. I'm going to build one like yours. Thanks.

[@Elmojomo]

Nice design, very simple and slick. One Q: why 2x3's and not the much more common 2x4s? Is there a function reason?

[@OutlawEdge]

Awesome project bro! Great job👍

[@xXCP1993Xx]

Wish those lumber prices were the same.

[@curtissmith335]

I realize this is a very old post but is there a reason not to stand the top layer on it's end so that you're almost 3 inches thick instead of just the 1.5 with them on their sides. just seems to me it would stand the long term weight of the anvil better. shouldn't add much more cost than maybe one more 2x3.

[@MakeEverything]

That’s a good point, I made sure to keep the sand at the highest level possible and because the anvil isn’t very big I don’t hit it too hard, it’s held up great

[@tinnyblacksmith3434]

TAKE THAT PAINT OFF PLEASE !! 😂

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Now that this is a few years old are you still using it? Made any design changes?

[@Ex-Works]

Love your work shop

[@christinemanning8510]

Nice T-shirt! 👍🏼

[@MakeEverything]

Christine Manning gotta keep the legacy alive!! I'm glad you saw it!

[@SCREWthaUNDERPANTS]

Why is your anvil painted white? Diresta inspired? Great video!

[@MakeEverything]

I use white "bare metal primer" from rustoleum on raw metal stuff that lives outside. This anvil sat outside my old shop for almost 2 years before I moved into this place! Jimmy got the right idea though, white tools just look great!

[@HolmbergarnSH]

Make Everything, is the paint heat resistant?

[@MakeEverything]

It is not, since finishing the stand I used a belt grinder to flatten out the top a bit and get the paint off so it wouldn't burn off and make fumes.

[@robertweigandt9449]

Nice job.

[@pocobuen]

nice job mate +1

[@backyardbladesmith7612]

that anvils whiter than a indoorsy irishman 😂😂 great video man good job

[@kennruckey]

How high, in relation to my body, should the top of the anvil be?

[@ratroddiesels1981]

very nice

[@johnnyguerra3754]

I have the exact same anvil. I got it from my dad.

[@MakeEverything]

Great heirloom!

[@johnnyguerra3754]

@@MakeEverything yes it is. My dad passed away at 89 and he was still hitting on this anvil. thanks for the reply

[@bernardopatino6263]

great thank you very much.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Nice!!

[@neilyeag]

What about filling it with concrete?

[@tlbfarm4473]

Excellent idea for this design anvil!

[@travislloyd9014]

I guess I would have put some plating or another sheet of plywood on the bottom side of your hold down bolts to spread the force across the entire top. But if it works for you then to each his own.

[@johnbrevard5966]

Yes, good idea, but with most pressure of force downward it should be OK..I would say

[@loul7239]

I hate to be that guy but you mounted the anvil way too low. Blacksmiths regularly hold long work between their legs in their crotch when they need two hands (punching, slitting, drifting, etc..) and tend to keep the anvil right at a height between their knuckles or wrist while standing. Also, the wood is much stronger on the end grain. As is the sand is doing a great job of suppressing the ring of the anvil but I imagine that, in long term use, the wood will give.

[@poowhynot1268]

peter wright anvil??? that anvil is fucking sexy

[@beliajkrouinc21]

You can use woodprix, it has the best handbooks and ready instructions. You can learn much from them and make it yourself.

[@kenparnell4297]

I like the stand, I don't like the top of the stand. You are gonna need a more substantial top. Dude, clean up the anvil and get rid of that gross white paint on the striking surfaces. You go to the trouble to make a nice quick and dirty base then leave that God-awful white paint on it. And add a couple could of linseed oil to the base to make it look nice. Details, boy, details are everything.

[@YuriyKhovansky]

There are many similar projects in Woodglut's plans.

[@whiskeyjim4126]

The fuck is a 2x3?

[@3101010]

I would just go get a STUMP the forest is full of FREE trees that have fallen.

[@williamzarske1961]

Remove the paint!!!

[@rigidironworks9834]

Good build but ....... There should be a law preventing people from totally ruining their anvil by painting it. For the love of god, get that ridiculous paint off of it !

[@tamaratamrot2681]

I started with Woodglut plans.