My New Stake / Stump Style Anvil

[@grahamjamieson7752]

I'm pretty sure that your anvil setup is the envy of many of us mate, not sure that you can improve on it

[@OKBushcraft]

I agree.

[@keithyinger3326]

I agree. Its compact, versatile, and really pretty quiet. I'm amazed at what he does with such a small work space. Just proves you don't need big giant equipment and a lot of tooling to make cool things.

[@gstongs]

I do enjoy all my anvils. And this stump anvil seems like a good addition. Thanks Graham.

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated.

[@gstongs]

I guess size isn't everything which is a definite positive in my case. Anyway, I try my best with what I have and appreciate your kind words. Thanks Keith.

[@OKBushcraft]

I've been impressed how South Asian and South East Asian smiths use sledge hammer heads or axle shafts as anvils or the Viking stump anvils. You are a an inspiration. Thank you.

[@gstongs]

Yes, I've gotten inspiration from seeing what others use as anvils. And some Asian blacksmiths are really creative with what they use and how effective they can make these objects work. I'm very glad you can get any inspiration from watching. Thanks.

[@bj20715]

Nice anvil, always good to be reminded of how much one can do with good technique and minimalist tooling. Also, might be time to take a ride to the wire brush store! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@gstongs]

I do make a point that I need a new wore brush in my next video. And I remembered your comment as I said that. I'm enjoying this stump anvil for sure but need a much better base. Thanks for hanigng around the channel.

[@grandadz_forge]

I like that stake anvil but I'm really impressed with a connection to a machinist with a giant lathe. Lol

[@gstongs]

That machinist does excellent work. But I've really had to expand my Chinese to communicate with him and learn the vernacular for a lot of their techniques / tools. Thanks.

[@flatlinesup]

Great vid. IMHO you are the king of nonstandard anvil shaped objects.* This looks to be a great anvil with a wide range of uses from smiths with fully outfitted shops using it in hardy for odd shapes, or traveling smiths or even beginners/part timers who don't have a lot of space to dedicate to a full shop. Wonderful job. Can't wait to see where it goes from here. * I love your regular working set and want to get something similar made one day Thanks for the vid!

[@gstongs]

The king of non-standard anvil shaped objects - I'll take it! A great title. My space is obviously at a premium and so small is the way to go. I'm really enjoying this stump anvil. Just need a proper base. And when you see my next video, you'll know why. Thanks.

[@TheOldaz1]

A modern version of the Viking stump anvil - so called because it was often used in an actual stump. Because the stump was earthbound there would be less sound and better rebound. Very nice piece and as you say, it would be a good traveller. Thanks Glen.

[@gstongs]

An earthbound stump would be ideal, no question. I'm really enjoying using this stump anvil but need to sort out a better base. After you see my next video, you'll know why. Thanks.

[@kirill87600]

Great anvil came out. The style is like a hiking, just a little more. This was used before for straightening scythes in the fields (before combine-harvesters) for dampening the sound of the anvil try using a sandbox that will be filled with sand. Or use pads out of lead (Pb) Good luck

[@gstongs]

The box with sand is a good idea. And after my next video, trying to sort out a base for this stump anvil, that may be what I try next. Thanks Serge.

[@armageddontools]

Your quenching style reminded me of a blacksmith that i saw on fair (people gather to buy and sell stuff),he used to quench his axes slowly ,just a edge ,steel would turn white. Then he would wait untill steel got to a yellow color, dip it slightly ,when steel got to the blue he would fully quench it.He was cutting nails as demonstration with axe -no dings or cracks. Also he used pickled cabbage juce to harden steel with low carbon.

[@gstongs]

There's definitely more than one way to heat treat steels. And I've seen this style you mention seeing before. The pickled cabbage juice is another thing but if some use urine, then why not cabbage juice. Thanks for sharing.

[@thecoulsongoodwin]

yeah I am jealous of the anvil setup. I used a small stump anvil like that for years and years, when I traded up, I had worn a solid inch off of the top.

[@gstongs]

Hey Coulson, how's life treating you? Nothing wrong with this stump style anvil except I really need to sort out a better base. Wore an inch off ? That's some serious hours you put in on your stump anvil. Good stuff. Thanks my friend.

[@richardball9116]

my anvil stand is a 20" long piece of 5" pipe that I filled with sand and put in some RV antifreeze just cuz. I think this is a good system. IT went from a sharp ringing to a dull ringing sound. No magnets used. I love your channel Glen, one of the best blacksmiths I think.

[@OKBushcraft]

My anvil stand for my 70lb farriers anvil is a 15 or 20 gallon grease drum. It's filled with rammed dirt. It's called a sand box stand I read about. Takes the ping and ring away nicely.

[@gstongs]

Hi Richard, thanks for sharing your method. The sand filled pipe is a good idea. I just can't stand a loud anvil and where I am, my neighbors probably feel the same. Thanks for your support.

[@adamwright4969]

I love you're set up

[@armageddontools]

I got my anvil on laminated pine board square block.I didnt put any bands or anything ,wood glue holds it just fine.This style of anvil was popular in my country 100 years ago for sharpening scythes.Today they are cheap like 10$. You could have heat up and burn the wood also .

[@gstongs]

I appreciate you watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@armageddontools]

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[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Very nice! My absolute favorite style of anvils! Love the viking style.

[@gstongs]

I'm really enjoying this simple but effective stump anvil. More versatile than most might imagine. Thanks.

[@wolfparty4234]

Good morning from Maryland!! Maybe try using one solid pc of wood, like a small log. Square it up to your liking but make the hole cross grain of the log. Also try finding a harder wood. Hope this helps! Much ❤️🙏🏻💯💪🏼

[@gstongs]

Yes, I definitely need to get a solid, hardwood stump. My next video will further prove that. I'll be out looking... Thanks for sure.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice stake anvil, looks very useful.

[@gstongs]

I'm really enjoying this anvil. Just need a proper base. Thanks RR.

[@wyoblacksmithtools3097]

Nice work, as always. Put some car shocks on it to stop the noise??? Thanks for posting! Jerry

[@gstongs]

Hi Jerry, I guess you want to hold off on the mark. After my next video, the car shocks might just be next. Hope you're doing well.

[@korrv]

Interesting anvil! Love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.

[@DavidJoyBlacksmith]

This work is fantastic. Keep it up.

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesw9930]

Ancient Rome was basically built on a very similar anvil to that one. I do most of my work on a piece of 6" round bar on its end, so I can appreciate the utility. How did you like the results of the heat treat? - archaic

[@gstongs]

Hi James, So far I'm very pleased with this stump anvil / the heat treat. Need a better base and my next video will prove that further. And anvil can be made from many things, not just the traditional London pattern. Good points. Thanks.

[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

Respect Glen

[@alexlau7115]

i like this alot man. thx for sharing

[@gstongs]

Thanks Alex. I'm enjoying using this stump anvil.

[@wolfparty4234]

I definitely sent my last message before the end of your video🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ Cheers 🍻

[@gstongs]

No worries. Thanks.

[@1080-v4v]

Fantastic!

[@wingnutbert9685]

That's a great size, Glen. I bet with a 1/4", 1/2", and maybe 1" radius edges, this would be an awesome knife makers anvil. Any reason for not making it fit into your anvil's hardy hole?

[@gstongs]

Yes, for sure this would be perfect for some knife makers. I didn't want to use this in a hardy hole - seems like that would defeat the purpose of this style stump anvil. But I really need a better base, etc. Thanks Bert.

[@ประวีณสุระหิรัญ]

country did you works and buy steel🙂

[@joell439]

👍😎👍

[@gstongs]

Thanks Joel.

[@brysonalden5414]

"Unconventional?" You???? BTW I would think that putting a thick rubber mat under the actual stake anvil would have a noticeable and negative impact on the rebound. Mine mounts in my vise, but I don't have neighbors to complain about the noise, and my chickens don't seem to mind.

[@gstongs]

I've never noticed a reduction in rebound with the rubber mats but I'm sure you're right and that some energy is lost. I'm just trying to nip the possible complaints in the bud over here. Neighbors all around and most are noisier than me but I have to be careful. Good to know your chickens are blacksmith friendly. Thanks Bryson and I hope all is well.

[@jarlove]

At what temp did you temper this at?

[@gstongs]

I didn't specifically temper it. I quenched/hardened it so slowly that further tempering was not necessary, I hope... So far so good. Thanks for watching.

[@jarlove]

@@gstongs then it will be exiting to see how it holds up over time 😊

[@Edgunsuk]

if i was wa you , and this is just for safety i would get a set of hardness testing files and make sure that is not a bomb waiting to go off .

[@gstongs]

Your suggestion is good. But there are also other ways... And the way I hardened this steel so slowly, it's unlikely to be brittle. But yeah, always better safe than sorry.

[@ronthacker211]

didn't you once say that you were considering moving out of the city?

[@gstongs]

Considering moving out? Every day of my life in this city! I will eventually move back to the States. When that is, who knows right now. Thanks Ron.

[@abitoffcenter383]

LMAO Try to explain that to TSA. They'd look at you like your a nut!! 😂

[@gstongs]

From my experience, I think there's a whole lot that TSA don't understand. Thanks Charles.

[@abitoffcenter383]

@@gstongs Yes Sir!! I'm in total agreement with you there!!! Oh....again thank you Sir for all your time and efforts!!

[@ademdogan1]

Il est aussi grand que le mien.

[@gstongs]

I like this stump anvil. Thanks Adem.