Making a Blacksmith Anvil Stand

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This was a project long overdue. I bought my anvil months ago and haven't got to use it yet. Also it's one step closer to getting my metal workshop up and running.
I didn't add a hammer/tool rack as I plan to make a small trolley to position near the anvil with what I need on it for each job.
I mentioned in the video that I was starting to struggle with the welder and I said I'd buy another soon, I've already ordered it and should be on it's way soon. The old welder has done me well until now, it's had heaps of use and was a very cheap one, so it's more than paid for itself several times over.
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[@PaskMakes]

This was a project long overdue. I bought my anvil months ago and haven't got to use it yet. Also it's one step closer to getting my metal workshop up and running. I didn't add a hammer/tool rack as I plan to make a small trolley to position near the anvil with what I need on it for each job. I mentioned in the video that I was starting to struggle with the welder and I said I'd buy another soon, I've already ordered it and should be on it's way soon. The old welder has done me well until now, it's had heaps of use and was a very cheap one, so it's more than paid for itself several times over. :)

[@jebowlin3879]

was that a Steele hammer I see there? :D Very nice seeing one Ytr supporting another, I might be wrong, but that Anvil Stand build was a good job imo, looking forward to more

[@PaskMakes]

@@jebowlin3879 Thanks mate! The hammer was a gift from a mate who forged it himself! :)

[@VideobyHomeworks]

I’m not really looking for gear recommendations, Neil, but I am curious about your “poor performing” welder. 😉 It certainly appears to work a lot better than mine, to be sure! I’m guessing it’s a 220v (or Aussie equivilent😄), wire fed welder, right? Are you running flux core wire? Using shielding gas? (Not needed when welding regular steel with flux core, right?). I have a 110v Campbell/Hausfeld that was “gifted” (also known as, “junked”) to me by my neighbor when he got a new welder. He said it barely worked, and he hadn’t the patience to try and fix it... a challenge RIGHT up my alley.😀 I’m not entirely sure I’ve got the settings right, but with a few tweaks and some TLC maintenance, it strikes an arc pretty reliably, so the actual limitation may be with my technique. I’ve never taken even a “Basics of Welding” class, so maybe that should be my next goal, eh? They offer one at the local high school... might be fun, being 63 and going back to high school!

[@frankleone8695]

Thank yoj for sharing ,what brand is the Anvil ?

[@paulmartinez9908]

Pask Makes Hey Pask, can you please make a leather stitching pony? With your own uniqueness qualities? I’d love to see and even pay for something from your shop

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Holy smokes - that lifting edit was brilliant! Looked like fun to do, too.

[@PaskMakes]

Haha! It was fun to do Tharemy! :)

[@HammerandNeil]

@@PaskMakes you fooled me. Better than some movies.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Agreed, it certainly fooled me! I know Ozzies are hard but...wow!

[@DanKoning777]

What editing Tharemy? lol

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

Can’t wait to,see you build a pyramid shaped forge in the yard!

[@jonahtaake727]

I love how you apologize for being late on a video when you post more regularly than others. Plus you don't even have ads. That shows true love for what you do and honestcare for your viewers

[@PaskMakes]

I used to post more but for some reason the videos seem to be taking longer these days. I do have ads in some videos but I try and keep that to a minimum as I honestly do care for my audience. I turn a lot of offers down. :)

[@xJustForKiicks]

@@PaskMakes See, I don't think I'm alone in this, but I wouldn't mind one bit if you ran ads or got sponsors. It doesn't ruin my viewing experience and I would rather you be able to keep making such quality content, and be rewarded for it.

[@V8PropaneBurner]

@@PaskMakes Great content takes time. Keep up the good work sir

[@vincentrosa9631]

Fooled me with your daughter, i was thinking wow she's pretty strong picking up that big anvil, great job on the build 👍

[@S8tan7]

Vincent Rosa I was bamboozled by that as well, how can a child do that without even wincing?

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it Vincent! :)

[@V8PropaneBurner]

@randomguy8196 That was my first thought do :o. It's always good to wait and see before we dive in and make fools of ourselves. There are tricksters about ya know :)

[@youtubeuser206]

well it's only 110kg/242lbs easy deadlift if you ask me

[@richardpalmer6196]

Surely you jest sir , when you say " hopefully this will help someone . " This has got to be the most stable, most logically built anvil stand around . You have built it using a minimal amount of material with the strongest design . I"m very glad that you showed how you actually moved the anvil on to the base . #1 It shows that you did not break any child labor laws . Although you should show the first version to any young man that wants to date the young lady . # 2 that technique is very handy to us old geezers, who were not kind to our bodies when we were young and dumb . Thank you , stay healthy , keep posting .

[@boryscholewinski4370]

Im repeatedly impressed by your ingenuity. Its in those small jigs, like that corner and a wedge, where your brilliance overshadows not just my own humble skills but even my aspirations. I mean... Damn I wouldnt think of that wedge. So clever. Thank you for sharing knowledge and for entertaining.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed that Borys. :)

[@ronmichaelsen3983]

I took a welding class once and became a good grinder! Cheers. Stay well.

[@henryworkswoodandmetal]

Really great watching and leaning about the stand.......👍

[@cg6522]

You're a woodman not a metalman. I have never seen a man who is both. Expert in one side, handyman in another. One exception : Mr Diresta. The man who engrave his name everywhere.

[@Boris4960]

G'day Neil, Years ago in a big maintenance shop we had a 160 lb anvil sitting in a steel box of 6mm plate 300mm deep filled with dry sand and a 6mm rubber mat on top of the sand, supprted by a leg on each corner. It did a great job of stopping the ringing and it did not move about with the very heavy blows from 14lb sledges raining down upon the top. Tim

[@TimPiggott]

Really nice job. I love how you take time to do the extras like sand & oil, silicon, Hammer finish paint, corner restraints, bracing. You take real pride in your work and its inspiring!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Tim! :)

[@threeriversforge1997]

Had the same thing happen when I put silicone down under my Wilkinson anvil. I was amazed at how much squished out! You'll be happy to know that you don't need those bolts now that you've gone through all the trouble to re-drill the holes. That silicone is like a super-glue and you'll have a bear of a time trying to break the bond once it sets up! The oil/sand mix is to help slow/stop the corrosion inside the legs from ambient moisture. I usually pour about a cup into each leg, then fill with sand before welding on the feet. The oil will migrate as you use the anvil, the vibrations helping to move it around as much as capillary action does. Adding it before the sand means you can weld the feet on without worry that you'll light the oil on fire with the heat of the welder because the oil hasn't had time to migrate up to where you're welding. Overall, great build and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! That's good to know how well they stick together with silicone, I did suspect that. It wasn't too difficult to re-drill the holes though. It makes sense that the oil slows down corrosion so I might go ahead and try and get some in there. :)

[@EngineerMikeF]

Pask- a small hole at top of leg, squirt in oil, tap hole, tapered pipe plug. Voila

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@PaskMakes The only way I could get my anvil off the wooden stump I had it on was to finally just tip the whole thing over and let momentum tear the two apart. It was stuck very solid... and I later found out that a lot of professional installation companies use silicone to join machinery to the concrete floors instead of drilling and bolting them down because it acts so glue-ish. :D

[@v1.031]

As always, beautiful and neat work. Very nice to watch. From Russia with respect!

[@paulshortt103]

SO, SO glad you add the mistakes it makes it better video and you a are a human, also nice to see other people measure once cut once on the odd occasion.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Anvil stand !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EngineerMikeF]

Welds work better on clean metal, no paint or rust. Might try wire brushing or sanding off any finish near planned welds.

[@kalebsobek2086]

I was thinking the same thing. It actually kinda made me mad when he didn't hit it with a wire wheel or a floppy disk.

[@billybobjoe198]

I was assuming that was some sort of weld through paint that came on that tube stock from the factory. I've never seen it before but it seemed reasonable.

[@joachimschnoor2849]

Sorry, but take a look at 5:14.... There you see that there is no paint.... 🙂

[@arlingtonhynes]

Mr Man These days you just rub a thumb drive on it. Be glad you never had to rub paint off with a punch card.

[@EdTheMole]

Was going to say the same until I saw your comment.

[@orionbennett7343]

new subscriber here .... I enjoy that you make mistakes, and instead of ignoring them, you explain what you did wrong, then fix them. No job goes without mistakes, but too many KZbinrs don't film them.

[@bobbonham4823]

You have a strong helper. Thanks for the great video. I'm looking forward to more projects in your new shop.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice job on the Anvil stand

[@andymartin3021]

Nice stand

[@mikecurtin9831]

I know I'm going to like your videos before I start watching, so thumbs up to crush a troll. There were several useful tips, especially adding sand in the legs. For your future consideration, when I set a stop for consistency, once I set the stop I move the part against it again to make sure all the parts see the same conditions. Probably only makes a thousandth or two (inches) difference, but on machined parts it can be noticeable. Thanks much for posting.

[@yap9877]

That finish is great, and what an awesome anvil. Hoping to see lots of projects from this!

[@boryscholewinski4370]

Finally! Something I can do as well! I've been mixing sand with liquids since I was a toddler.

[@steliosstavrinides3502]

Always love the simplicity in the way you work Neil. All the best to your new shop mate.

[@billiondollardan]

I'm so glad to see this. I've been commenting a big thanks to all the KZbinrs I love who are putting up great videos which help me forget about all the bills I have right now. The government has shut down my job for the foreseeable future and it's worrying to be sure. That said THANK YOU for this video

[@PaskMakes]

No worries - sorry to hear about that, hang in there mate! :)

[@billiondollardan]

@@PaskMakes Thanks, buddy! We've got a long row to hoe yet

[@LostStormcrow]

I’ve used horse stall matting whenever I want a high quality, thick, cheap rubber matting. I did the floor in my home gym with it, which worked great. After that I found dozens of uses for the scraps around my shop (though I never had a cool ‘Scrap Horse Mat Challenge’ theme song). I’m guessing it’d do a bang up job on deadening an anvil. In the States you can always get it at a farm goods store, like Tractor Supply. Be warned it comes in large sheets.

[@PaskMakes]

I'd love to hear the ‘Scrap Horse Mat Challenge’ theme son! :)

[@aserta]

Depending on where you are in the world, they sell the same thing as children's play ground anti-injury matting (no specific name). I found that it's one of the cheaper products that encompasses the needs + because it's meant to be around kids and playgrounds, most are fire proof.

[@DaveJHarry]

I sure hope "mat" isn't a typo.

[@marleycharkwick]

A simple but perfect project. Great

[@michaelhermann9990]

Aha- Pask makes heavy metal. Very solid stand for your anvil "monster". Congratulations.

[@singJJBplay]

I'm not even a minute into the video and I have to say, that anvil is GORGEOUS! Good for you, sir! Woooo!!

[@PaskMakes]

It really is a beauty Josh! :)

[@bier9041]

The way you figure thinks out is very impressiv👍 Great work

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nicely done Neil! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@art1muz13]

MY, MY, MY, YOU'VE GOT SKILL , KEEP UP THE UNIQUE CINEMATOGRAPHY BLOKE!

[@hamidge1976]

I was totally fooled by the anvil lift great bit of editing. Great video content as usual!!

[@DavidNayer]

As usual, love your video. I'm commenting to share a potential design improvement I have implemented when I set up production spaces with equipment or tables that have bolt down tabs. I put the bolt tabs on the inside of the feet facing into the internal space under the item. It makes the bolts and tabs one less thing to bump into. It is especially useful when the legs are flared. No sharp edges, no trip hazards when you're carrying heavy work pieces.

[@S8tan7]

Pask metalworking is something I’m very excited to see more of, keep it up down there my man 👍

[@Dave.Wilson]

That's one nice anvil stand, something to be proud off. Had me too with the lifting of anvil. cool trick.

[@eizzle78]

Thanks, now I’m going to have flash burn in the morning 🤣 Glad to see you eased those corners, they were the perfect height for knee knockers!

[@petehilll9492]

I'm new to your channel and have thoroughly enjoyed binge watching your videos. I not only enjoy watching you make things but your sense of humour and timing is hilarious, thank you

[@vladb-88]

That's a fine looking stand!

[@kennywoodard7321]

Thanks for the info. Everything helps when you are building you own shop for the first time.

[@ИДЕЯ_38]

Talent, standing ovation !!! Everything is neat and beautiful!!!

[@joachimschnoor2849]

Thank you for that Video. As always you work not only with your head... You do it with your heart and love for details. (7:26, it's not necessary to grind it.... but you do it) 👍🌟

[@alfiversen7023]

Great project! Can’t wait to see what you plan on banging into shape on it.

[@pablorraco]

Man, you did a cool job, art is the correct Word!

[@lord.onk99]

Well made sir.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

As I have noted before....you have two great qualities: craftsmanship and self-deprecation. Just curious...is that a 300 lb. anvil...it sure is a beauty. Best wishes and stay healthy.

[@geoffallert1921]

G'day mate. Another thing you can do to reduce the sound on your anvil is to wrap chain around the waste of the anvil. It absorbs the ringing as well. As for your welder problems, have you taken the liner out of the hand piece and used compressed air to blow it out. Sometimes, metal dust or rust gets in the liner which can cause feed issues with a GMAW welder (MIG). You never know, you might not have to buy another one. Unless you really want to. Cheers mate. Love your videos.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Geoff! I haven't cleaned the liner out and that makes sense that it could be something like that. I'll give it a go although I have ordered a new welder, I really needed something better. :)

[@DanKoning777]

Looks great as usual; well done.

[@phbrinsden]

As always as art, functional, clean design. Looking forward to scrap steel challenge as someone already suggested. Keep well.

[@kf4ung]

Nice work on the piece, and your muscle assistant is awesome. I would like to make a suggestion about adding a second upper string of stretchers that you could add loops to hold your smithing hammers and tongs.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks William! I wanted to keep the anvil clean. I do plan on making a rolling tool cart to use next to the anvil. :)

[@jag7672]

Mate you are ace! Really enjoy your videos and creativity! Greetings from Oslo

[@MoYvStarkey]

So, that's how they built the pyramids. Thanks, this was good to watch. Good instructions/commentary.

[@Kyurnmakes]

BEAUTIFUL

[@waldodewaal4123]

Good luck with the new workshop, hope you make some great projects in there!

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Beautiful,and sturby !!!

[@Zogg1281]

I love that anvil and your stand looks great! Looking forward to some blacksmithing in the future 👍

[@jimx1169]

Totally fooled me with your daughter helping lift the anvil. Well done, mate!

[@tracematson385]

Am i missing something or could he have just picked it up?

[@DC430]

@@tracematson385 Well it's a 110 kg anvil (240 pounds). I'd be curious to know how many people in an average gym can squat that much, maybe it's not too ridiculous, but I don't think a typical person can just walk up and casually lift 240 pounds.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Lovely and quiet. Your ears will thank you, and so will your KZbin video subscribers 😉

[@BeaverCraftTools]

Amazing work! Thank you for sharing it!

[@djscotty06]

Looking forward to future projects in this space. Cheers mate.

[@KitoMarchetaria]

Amazing ! Good luck in Your new Workshop !!!

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking stand

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I really enjoy these videos so thank you for this!! I hope for some more of these shop setup videos.

[@nathanmitton4612]

Love your videos. A welding tip I would give is holding the nozzle closer, or not giving as much stick out. It seems to help on my welder.

[@PaskMakes]

You're right Nathan, I noticed a few times when viewing the footage I had to much stick out. :)

[@MarkMcCluney]

Enjoyed the painting bit mate, wish I had such a willing helper. Great vid mate, thanks!

[@bay4west]

Very nice!

[@mikenorman4001]

Nice job covering up the fact that superhero strength runs in the family! I almost believed it!

[@jaja-qv7gb]

You bought a really nice anvil

[@BadYossa]

As ever, a great wee vid with yer usual artistic/creative flair. I really enjoy how you shoot and edit your content Neil. The stop motion malarkey takes time and imagination mate. Respect. You clearly are influenced by Frank Howarth, but bring your own thang to the table. Love it mate. In these crazy times, it's great to watch channels like yours. Keeps us sane Neil. Thanks for that mate. I'll email you a pint later... Makers of the world unite! Be strong, keep safe brothers and sisters! Skipper Rov, a Thames-based Pirate

[@fabriziocioffi5708]

Bello come sempre complimenti per i tuoi progetti apprezzo molto la traduzione in Italiano ottimo grazie mille! 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks you and no worries! :)

[@sianarlira3305]

Beautiful! Wait for new videos!

[@RedBeardOps]

Total Beast!

[@Vikingwerk]

pretty impressed with how little it rings.

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Awesome progress Neil. I like how the metalwork shop is coming along. Hope you're staying safe (i.e. at home!) up there in QLD. We've self-quarantined down here in TAS - even though most folks are going about their daily business like nothing is happening. Cheers, Craig

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Love the gag. Clean design on stand. Envy blue weld thru coating on steel. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@ianvicedomini2648]

I'd say that was quite a nice bit of welding going on there mate and a really stable stand too. Great video buddy

[@stevenA44]

You sir are a master builder/creator. You mkae such cool and interesting things. I had to re-watch the part where you had help moving the anvil. LOL Good editing job!

[@dennisobrien3618]

I appreciate the way you show when you make mistakes along the way. All part of the learning curve. I'm surprised you don't use one of those portable bandsaws instead of cutoff wheels. Since I got my portable saw (from Harbor Freight), I have used it more often than than any other method to cut metal (and I have cutoff wheels, a chop saw, cutting torch, and pneumatic & hand chisels, as well as a hot cut hardy tool).

[@SMee67]

Woohoo, getting there slowly but surely. 👌🏽 I like your stand design, well done, mate. 👍🏽 Muscles run in the family, aye! 😉

[@RIPPER334]

Well... That's it. It's official. I've spent a week watching every single video you've made. All of them... Make more!!! And hurry!

[@Alanbataar]

Somehow I missed this when it was first published. You mentioned that the welder was behaving poorly -- welding arc destabilized by magnets. Use the magnets only for tacking, then get them well away from the welding area. That's a *really* nice anvil! Official anvil envy. :)

[@toucanproductions2935]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@adamnapolitano432]

Damn that's a sexy anvil stand. ⚒

[@bigpete4227]

If you turn the anvil upside down and attach the stand you could then just flip it over using a fulcrum and leaver of some sort, if necessary. It’s how builders get their mixers onto the stands when they’re on their own. Don’t lift the heavy thing onto the light thing, reverse the process. Read this as a helpful comment not a snide one, like most of KZbin comment sections.

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Pete - that would certainly be an interesting way to do it! :)

[@Ebikelover]

Another really great project and video Mate, your editing skills have gotten incredible with the new camera.

[@joeduffy9764]

great video work on the lift!! also like how you really did it!

[@wobius]

great video!

[@pukinpaja1974]

Nice stand!

[@frozo12]

Nice work 👍🏻 We call them “ties” not stretchers They are tying the legs together preventing them from opening/sliding outwards. With good sized ties you don’t need to anchor the stand to the ground.

[@devilchildpro]

I think anchoring it is so that his work shop stays locked in and nothing moves

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Mohamed! It shows I'm more of a woodworker by calling them stretchers, but thanks for the clarification. :)

[@BigFella73]

Awesome build as usual!

[@said-abouhiba]

Très bien comme d'habitude

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

The sand contains water adding oil is only to stop the steel from rusting from the inside out

[@spxyx]

Very nice! One thing about attaching the anvil to the floor, make sure you leave plenty of room around all sides, you never know what size piece you will need to use on it. We have a stand with our anvil but not attached to the floor so we can move it around and get to any side with as much room as we need. Just something to think about.

[@PaskMakes]

Good point. I'm not sure exactly how I'm setting everything out yet either, so I won't be rushing in, to bolt it down. :)

[@ardemus]

You might use epoxy to embed reusable threaded anchors into the concrete, and rubber sheet material for the decoupler, so you can move the Anvil when needed. It's only a little extra work, and you've got such a nice stand and big flat concrete floor, it would be a shame to not have the option if you need it.

[@IWANTMYSNACKPACK]

The welding is getting good mate

[@Cyan2002]

Blue Steel!

[@GuyRicheyGibbons]

This is without a doubt my favorite youtube channel. Keep the videos coming!

[@MrTomaccoo]

If you might find some spare time and camphor laurel, could you please make a flute? 😆 Even the simplest builds become artisan work in your hands and you are always so humble. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up! :)

[@lionellacroix2520]

very nice vidéo, as usual !!

[@billybobjoe198]

For something like those tie down straps you made. Would it be a good idea to temper those to stop the steel from simply bending when you tighten the bolts? Only reason it was on my mind is I needed to remove a steering wheel locking plate and bent up a piece of mild into a U shaped to use to compress the spring with the steering wheel nut. The bar was pretty easy to bend cold so I tempered it for fun thinking it might help fight deformation. Seems like the same might apply here.

[@PaskMakes]

I'm not sure if tempering would do anything and I'm happy enough with them bending. :)

[@colinaskey9777]

A job well done.