Thread: Steel Block Needed

There is two of us striker &director. If it was smaller stock a sprung fuller would be easier as it self aligns. Trying to hold the stock in tongs, put it in the right spot over the bottom fuller and then align the top fuller making sure everything is square, parallel and lined up all by eye between each blow. The sledge makes it all jump out of place.

For those of you following my journey, you might like to check out my new forge:
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f266/handy-189928

It came with a bag of charcoal and the lot cost me less than most people pay for a blower.

Originally Posted by DSEL74

regular anvil I mean a London Pattern Anvil. I have done striking in one also. that doesn't mean you aren't risking damage. my mentor has three busted anvil one missing the beak & 2 split at the hardies hole. All are well known quality firewelded iron anvils. He also has 5 in good condition. Me I can't find a cheap anvil so mine will be an allrounder.

I would try to get the busted anvil. Way better than scrap metal. You can always weld a fifth leg to compensate the imbalance. Not perfect but usable.
I agree with the previous comment, you only break an anvil if there is disproportion between its weight and the weight of the hammer used.

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Used these


To forge this

After a light sand and wheeling


Should be about 4lbs

Yep, that's a very nice hammer mate. Would go nicely with my others. We may have to discuss pricing if you are at all interested in making me one. No problems if you're not however, looks to be a bit of work!

This is an excellent thread BTW. Very enjoyable. I'm considering having a dabble in the blacksmithing side of things as an aside to the bladesmithing but just got a wood lathe so will haven't learn to use that first... Just because I have it now.


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