Funny how life gets in the way, or at least it’s easy to make that excuse. Just over two years since buying my anvil, I have a working blacksmith setup.
First up, an anvil stand. I chose 4x4s instead of a stump as I wanted it flat enough to put wheels on as my ‘shop’ is just my driveway, and to be able to add tool holders easily. I flame finished it (Shou Sugi Ban) to help protect it and hide the inevitable scorch marks.
Next, an anvil stand with a cutoff beam section from the Coolidge’s old barn and a Land Rover brake rotor from the dump. Post vises are hard to come by and are expensive, so this will do.
With some new tongs from blanks purchased from Ken’s Custom Iron, I’m in business.
Patch Hill Forge 