![]() I welded this in place because the strap sits in a channel and could not be fitted over otherwise. PS: Below you will see the welds I did where the ends of the flatbar met. The last step will be to add the tool holder to the top and secure the anvil with some brackets that I'm yet to make Overall, I'm super happy with the outcome. I sealed the charred base with two layers of boiled Linseed oil.įinally, I created the 2x metal straps that fit snugly in the channels I had milled, welded the ends and drove 16x 45mm coach screws through it to bring it all together. Once I was happy with the shape and size, I used a blowtorch to char the exterior and really bring out the wood grain, followed by a quick Scotchbrite scuffing to blend it nicely. I also used the router to create 2x 25x3mm channels around the base, 150mm from the top and bottom ends. I traced the anvil's footprint and used my router to drop it by about 10mm so that the anvil sat nice and snug and couldn't slide around. I used a power planer to get the sides relatively flush without completely ruining it's rugged looks, and also threw a bevel on the edges while I was at it. So I started off with a 100x100x2400 timber post that I cut in 4 and glued together to create the 200x200圆00 blank to work from. ![]() I wanted something epic, preferably medieval looking with a mix of charred wood and bare steel. Naturally an anvil needs to sit on a sturdy base and I didn't just want to settle for the old tree stump solution. Now while I had no immediate need for an anvil in the garage, if you love tools, you probably love anvils too ![]() A couple of weeks ago, I picked up a little anvil for a very reasonable price off Facebook Marketplace. ![]()
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