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WIP- Post Anvil Build
I decided to document my post anvil build.
Pic #1 This week I had 2 pieces of 5"x5" 4160 follow me home. They are a little over 29" long and weigh 206# each. One is going to be my post anvil. Pic #2 and #3 I wanted some lifting lugs, just in case I decide to heat treat the face. There was no way to get a 206# piece of steel on the table of my floor model drill press. Sat my little 5 speed table top Clarke in the floor and used it to drill two 27/64" holes, 1 1/4" deep. Had to go very slow or the little Clarke would stall. Tapped for 1/2"-13 bolts 1" long. Pic #4 For the stand, I used the stock I had on hand. The base is 1/2" plate, 16" square. The frame is 1 1/2"x3/16" angle. The cross braces are 3/8"x1" bar. With the cross brace spacing I have now, the anvil face height can be adjusted from 32" TO 34" IN 1/2" increments. I will post more pics as the build continues. __________________ Mike Broach Knives made to be used. |
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I have one of Chuck Robinsons, Sea Robin post anvils and use it exclusively for knives, you will love the post anvil , its all sweet spot. You might want to contact Chuck, he has a video that details the making and heat treating of these anvils. Might be some good info for you.
Jerry Fisher |
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Finished all the welding and added some tool holders. Had to figure out how to get the anvil into the rack. Wasn't that bad. All that's left is grinding the saw marks.
__________________ Mike Broach Knives made to be used. |
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Looking good, your will enjoy two straight sides close together.
Jerry |
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Good lookigng post there. I have a 5" dia piece of 4142 that I beat my truck bed with hauling home. It is about 29 or 30" long setting in a tub of concrete. Whole package is just short of 400 lbs. There is no ring to it, just sounds like driving nails in a concrete slab. I wish i had square stock though. Ihaven't really got use to where and how to use the round edges yet. I can chase the work all around looking for what I want to hit and what I want hanging off the face.
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You might want to contact Chuck, he has a video that details the making and heat treating of these anvils.
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Wow. Old thread. Forgot I was watching it.
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