The overlapping 2x12 idea was pure genius. Well done. My only change would be to glue the boards for quietness and put the top band a little lower so the handles clear easier when getting hammers out of the stand. Overall brilliant move though that I’ll be shamelessly copying
@mikehayes223321 күн бұрын
Filming this OUTSIDE was a GREAT idea!! The sunlight [direct OR INdirect] worked out fantastically!! I am your NEWEST subscriber!! See ya again soon!!
@timswindler16149 ай бұрын
I picked up one 2x12x20 cheaper than two - 2x12x10 at $25.98. The two ten-foot 2x12s were $15.47 each. I had Lowes cut it up and it fit in my wife's Toyota Camry trunk. I purchased my screws in bulk at a local mom-and-pop hardware so, I was able to get out at about 30.00. Nice project.
@Goldenhorsestudio9 күн бұрын
I just made one of these, based on your design, with barn wood reclaimed from a historic racetrack (torn down for development). I love it. Thank you for the idea!
@theriversexperience93835 күн бұрын
Heck yeah, I'm glad it as helpful!
@waynespears56648 ай бұрын
That simple stuff for a shop is the best stuff,What you might consider is burning the wood with a torch or propane torch to give it a little rustic look and if its sitting out it gives a little protection against the weather,other than that I think it was a great build and addition to your shop...........................Fort Worth,Tx
@isitover90108 ай бұрын
That’s perfect I’m trying to get involved, I bought and followed “Black Bear Forge” “$500 start to black smithing” video and got vevor stuff but no anvil stand. You sir just solved that for me and I can’t begin to express my gratitude… I’ll try, Thank You! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You and your friend are pretty great, the love for the craft is strong with you and him, I hope the best for you! Subscribed by the way as well!
@theriversexperience93838 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm happy that this was helpful!
@mikehayes223321 күн бұрын
Black Bear Forge is GREAT!!
@dustinslenker9727 Жыл бұрын
This is perfect! Simple, useful, and affordable. Thank you!
@gregorye34714 жыл бұрын
Probably the least complicated one I've seen. And I've watched at least 20 different 1s. I really like the tool slots.
@caseycantrell3836 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video! i love that this is so easy to customize as well. i think i’m gonna put a leather pouch on one side to hold wire brushes. and maybe a magnetic bar on the other for punches and chisels. I’m so excited!
@czarface Жыл бұрын
Simplistically brilliant
@Hiim20167 ай бұрын
Bought the materials today and will be building it tomorrow for my son. Thanks!
@freedomsteeth1776-gi6pj Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video gonna save people a lot of money. Anvil stand gets expensive
@brianfalls58943 жыл бұрын
Update from my original comment, just wanted to let you know that I built a stand much like yours my friend. It turned out fantastic and it was very easy to build too. Many thanks for a very informative video!!!!! I look forward to forging some metal now. Woohoo!!
@Stout9363 жыл бұрын
Lumber prices have risen a lot due to covid, but this is still an excellent value imo. Great video!
@theriversexperience93833 жыл бұрын
They sure have! I might have to change the amount now.
@shaneoakley8757 Жыл бұрын
This is excellent!! As a home builder and woodworker taking up blacksmithing this is exactly what I was looking for!
@theriversexperience9383 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad the video was helpful!
@dannielharrison64493 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Using silicone underneath the anvil before bolting it would of made a good impact absorber but not neccessary. I really liked that you made a forge out of an ammo can. That is some impressive creativity.
@itzxavian9 ай бұрын
I don't think you want impact absorption because the anvil is supposed to bounce some force back up, could be wrong if the silcone will affect that or not
@dannielharrison64499 ай бұрын
@itzxavian Yes the anvil most certainly but that still wood underneath so enough force will cause it to split.You want the bounce up top not underneath.
@freedomsteeth1776-gi6pj Жыл бұрын
I might add a base of a few 2*12 maybe two or three at the bottom maybe extended out about a foot around the base for extra stability counter sunk screws.I'm considering a 110# vevor anvil.
@brianfalls58943 жыл бұрын
I like this video of your anvil base sir. Like you I am brand new to doing blacksmithing and forging and I am getting ready to make up my own anvil base. I've been considering using a tree trunk but the way you've just built your anvil base is an excellent way to have a base to I'm seriously considering doing the very same thing you did here. Keep up the good work!
@theriversexperience93833 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome
@robertmason79714 жыл бұрын
$35 stand for a $300 anvil....I love it...Great originality...
@jonpaulison22832 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video , I just got my NC knife maker anvil yesterday and have been looking at a lot of anvil mounts . This seems to be a real good one .
@theriversexperience93832 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the information useful. Enjoy your anvil.
@Thebearboarder Жыл бұрын
Wow, definitely gonna make this. Seems incredibly easy to build and stable. Thank you so much
@Kekaler2 ай бұрын
wow! This is awesome, I am currently getting up out of my chair to run to the hardware store. I love this shit man LOL
@MrCubflyer Жыл бұрын
Nice design thats what im going to build I think im going to add a small container on the side to hold tools
@MaxMinXX Жыл бұрын
This is a great i dea. I am about to make a stand right now. But when I saw your video, I pivoted to copying this instead.
@theriversexperience9383 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@BoxingMoogle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your design. I managed to make my anvil stand off your instructions and it looks great!
@theriversexperience9383 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@allenhammack83344 ай бұрын
Simple and effective. My only suggestion is to remove the anvil, lay down a bed of silicone caulk for ring deadening and helps improve rebound, then remount it and let the silicone cure. Great design though
@theriversexperience93834 ай бұрын
Yup, I have used silicone under the anvils for a few years now. It definitely helps a ton.
@sjoshuageers76482 жыл бұрын
Love being able to use regular sized screws without having to deal with drilling holes through 4x4’s and messing with all thread
@brandonrennicker45263 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Just got my first anvil and definitely have been looking at building and anvil stand. This design looks great!
@MedicMuffin Жыл бұрын
I have a stump coming my way some time soon but I'm real curious to see how this stand holds up to my 165lb Peddinghaus anvil compared to a square frame full of sand. This really is the most stock simple anvil stand build I've been able to find, and even with lumber costs up I priced the build out at a touch over $40 counting the hanger tape so its still pretty economic. Edit: 2 month update. Even for the 165 pound anvil this stand is very sturdy. I secured it with some hanger tape drilled into the stand and it works great. The stand does walk ever so slightly but I only have to adjust it maybe once an hour for normal forging work. Beyond that this really is about the easiest and most effective build for the price that I've seen.
@theriversexperience93839 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming back to add an update to your original comment! I still use this stand and am glad it was it able to be an economic and easy addition to your shop.
@voeunsavothy5082 жыл бұрын
I got 2x12x12 at $33 I had to buy 2 its crazy how much lumber went up. But I like this simple design so I went ahead with it
@chrismansfield31262 жыл бұрын
Just saw the anvil base you made a couple years ago. Very nice.
@thewirerabbit4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid on the simple build. I'm building one for a small 60 pound anvil. I'll let you know how it goes.
@theriversexperience93834 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@andrewbell34764 жыл бұрын
Hi Taylor - did you make the stand? I am thinking of making one
@paulharvey39728 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks I am definitely going to make 1
@jessestafford8150 Жыл бұрын
Very nice thanks for the share!
@houndsmanone4563 Жыл бұрын
I like the anvil base.
@NagelHausForge Жыл бұрын
I dig it man!
@Thunder_drop Жыл бұрын
I did it and it’s awesome
@jjccamis4 жыл бұрын
What about the little forge made from an ammo box? How about a video on that?
@theriversexperience93834 жыл бұрын
It has a video dedicated to building it, you just have to go back a bit in my videos to find it.
@Jeffindsm2 ай бұрын
Looks good 🚶🚪🦕
@cajunpipesmoker15193 жыл бұрын
Nice build!!!
@Jeffindsm2 күн бұрын
Don’t make it wider than the base or foot. Otherwise using the horn and heel are compromised.
@TheRedhawke4 жыл бұрын
I like it.
@tommyjimenez6120 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to use hardwood, or will any type of wood work?
@theriversexperience9383 Жыл бұрын
Just some decent 2x10 or 2x12 will work.
@Hiim20167 ай бұрын
Whatba great idea! How tall is it?
@theriversexperience93837 ай бұрын
You want to make it so that the overall height is even with your fist if you hang you're arm down next to you and clinch your fist. This height include sthe base and the Anvil.
@Keegan_Co4 жыл бұрын
Still cant believe it was so cheap!
@theriversexperience93834 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wanted to do this as budget friendly as possible because I've got so many other things that need to be purchased or built for the future of the shop.
@rodsanders32054 жыл бұрын
Are the 2 × 12's cut into 2 feet length? I didn't hear you mention that in the video. Thx.
@theriversexperience93834 жыл бұрын
The length is going to vary depending on your height. You measure from your knuckles to the ground (with your arm straight by your side) then take that measurement and subtract the height of the anvil and it will give you the length that you need to cut the boards.
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
This to hide the blunt blade? If you don't believe me look at the cloud before the video finished. Angels are always watching 🙀 regards Joycline Yeboah
@markremy6192 Жыл бұрын
What is the height of the stand?
@Hiim20167 ай бұрын
Are those 3” lags?
@theriversexperience93837 ай бұрын
Yes they are.
@ratler57 ай бұрын
Hi, any chance you remember what the banding is called? I am looking for some and all I can find is the thin rolls?
@theriversexperience93837 ай бұрын
Try looking up vent or conduit strapping.
@kingconnor46193 жыл бұрын
How tall did you make it? I couldn’t catch you saying how long each board was. Just trying to get exact measurements because of the stupid high lumber prices, don’t want to waste a penny
@theriversexperience93833 жыл бұрын
So my anvil height will be different from yours. You will need to measure the distance between the ground and your closed fist (your knuckles). That should be roughly the height of your anvil face, then you will subtract the height of your anvil and that will be the length of boards you will need.
@kwanrauschmoran14622 жыл бұрын
I was wondering this as well! Thanks for the comment
@gerardb2853 ай бұрын
What make and model anvil do you have?
@theriversexperience93833 ай бұрын
Currently I use a 1900's Trenton Ajax 170 lb and a Vevor 130 lb Anvil.
@gerardb2853 ай бұрын
Thank you
@chrisnosal25262 жыл бұрын
What length were the boards cut to?
@theriversexperience93832 жыл бұрын
Those lengths will be different for pretty much everyone. You want the face of the Anvil to be the same height as your fist when your arm is extended by your side. Just take that height and subtract the height of the Anvil to get the length that you will cut your boards.
@scottbronson8492Ай бұрын
How long did you have them cut the boards?
@theriversexperience9383Ай бұрын
The length will be different for everyone. Your height and the height of your Anvil plays a role in the length of the boards.
@pflugervillebushcraft8149 Жыл бұрын
How long were each of the individual pieces cut? 24 inches?
@BrokenWar46 Жыл бұрын
You would need to cut those down to your specific height. You want the total height for the anvil and stand to be right at your knuckles when you are standing straight up so you are hunched or reaching for the metal
@tauabn2 жыл бұрын
Won't it rot if left outside?
@theriversexperience93832 жыл бұрын
It spend most of its life in a shop. It's almost never out side.
@emanresu89682 жыл бұрын
Mine sits outside I added feet to it which are just some bolts that i ran through some old flat stock i had just make sure you seal it every few months depending on weather, i live in CA now and i only need to seal it once a year or so
@herrhansmeier342 жыл бұрын
Let the Material move, Not the Hammer!
@theriversexperience93832 жыл бұрын
Yup, pretty much.
@woddyarmin35953 жыл бұрын
It's been a year...hows it holding up?
@theriversexperience93833 жыл бұрын
Amazingly! I have one with a 170lb anvil on it now that I use every week.
@woddyarmin35953 жыл бұрын
@@theriversexperience9383 that's awesome!!! I just bought my first anvil, a cliff carrol 35 lb'er so this technique will be perfect for it! Thank you!!!
@Elmojomo2 жыл бұрын
@@theriversexperience9383 Did you make that one the same size, or larger? I'm considering this design for my 132lb anvil, but I was concerned it wouldn't be large enough to be stable.
@theriversexperience93832 жыл бұрын
@@Elmojomo it's a different size, it is the same concept though, just larger. I had to make it a little short in height and wider to fit the base.
@Elmojomo2 жыл бұрын
@@theriversexperience9383 Wider how? Still 2x12s, just offset more? Or do you just mean longer, along the length of the anvil, by stacking more boards?