Oct 10, 2016 · So I figured I'd write a decent buyers guide for buying anvils. Repost with photos First of all I want to make it very clear that if you’re just starting out in blacksmithing you DO …

Dec 11, 2023 · All Activity Home Blacksmithing Anvils, Swage Blocks, and Mandrels Anvil Reviews by brand Dtx anvil

Nov 17, 2025 · Holland Anvil just posted the following on their Facebook page: Many of us here will remember when Greg Hagen first showed up on IFI in 2017 as member "foundryguy", …

Feb 28, 2014 · If you have used these anvils please post a review of that anvil to include weight, dimensions, and how the anvil worked for you. Photos are encouraged. Please include how …

May 31, 2020 · Dan, this is one of the coolest projects I've seen in a while. You're setting it up like a traditional japanese forge with a pit to stand in? Zeb Zeb, Yep, that's the plan.

Jan 31, 2016 · Search "Gunter anvil repair" for a tried and true method synopsis. Wrought iron is not easy to weld on, unless you have some experience with it. Cast iron is worse: you have to …

Nov 19, 2023 · However, a high-rebound anvil does making smithing easier, but for a different reason. Because more force is available to deform the workpiece when forging on a high …

Jul 9, 2025 · Good morning Alan, Billy-O, Jerrod, Matt, Geoff, Jaron and all of the other Smiths who have been so incredibly welcoming and generous with their knowledge!! Jerry Smith here, …

Jul 26, 2012 · Put the anvil on a silicone base like Alan sugested and that will isolate the anvil from its mount and dampen alot of the vertical resonance. A ring of putty around the waist will …

Jun 23, 2012 · We made a new striking anvil the other day from a piece of mild steel we got from Jody, Ironsmith. I was going to have a hole put in with a water jet, but David suggested that …