Hi Guys,
I have started blacksmithing and am putting myself through a program I read about being done in the US. The program is called tools for making tools. So basicaly you start with a basic tool and forge it to use to make the next tool until you end up with a smithing hammer. Of course all the tools made along the way are tools that can be used in their own right for other purposes later. Great learning experience and you finish with new tools!!
What I need to find is a piece of scrap steel that is 10" x 6" and 3" thick or close to it to make my striking anvil. This differs from a regular anvil as it is used with a smith and a striker/strikers all bashing on it with a sledge hammer. This can break a regular anvil off at the hardie hole should someone have a wayward strike.
The hardie hole is punched and drifted square, which will be fun in it self.
Mine will have a adjustable stand fitted so I can raise it and use it as an anvil also until I can find a usable and affordable anvil.
Below are some sample photos of striking anvils. These are mild steel, tools steel or bisplate would be better but harder to put the hardie hole in.
Any ideas or suggestions on where to find suitable scrap or what could be repurposed into the striking anvil??
DSC08589.jpgIMG_5255.JPGIMG_6834.JPGpost-26-0-29339200-1318463962.jpgpost-4954-0-07199200-1340468935.jpgStriking Anvil 2 sections of 2"x 3" CRS legs their 4" X 6" X 3:4".jpg
I have started blacksmithing and am putting myself through a program I read about being done in the US. The program is called tools for making tools. So basicaly you start with a basic tool and forge it to use to make the next tool until you end up with a smithing hammer. Of course all the tools made along the way are tools that can be used in their own right for other purposes later. Great learning experience and you finish with new tools!!
What I need to find is a piece of scrap steel that is 10" x 6" and 3" thick or close to it to make my striking anvil. This differs from a regular anvil as it is used with a smith and a striker/strikers all bashing on it with a sledge hammer. This can break a regular anvil off at the hardie hole should someone have a wayward strike.
The hardie hole is punched and drifted square, which will be fun in it self.
Mine will have a adjustable stand fitted so I can raise it and use it as an anvil also until I can find a usable and affordable anvil.
Below are some sample photos of striking anvils. These are mild steel, tools steel or bisplate would be better but harder to put the hardie hole in.
Any ideas or suggestions on where to find suitable scrap or what could be repurposed into the striking anvil??
DSC08589.jpgIMG_5255.JPGIMG_6834.JPGpost-26-0-29339200-1318463962.jpgpost-4954-0-07199200-1340468935.jpgStriking Anvil 2 sections of 2"x 3" CRS legs their 4" X 6" X 3:4".jpg
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