Finally got my Anvil

[Fiddleback]

It was my Great Grandaddys, but was in the posession of an inlaw who wasn't on good terms with the family. Had to go begging and hand over a little cash too. No problem. I now have an anvil. Only problem is that its not flat on top. How do I go about flattening it? Other than that and a little rust its in perfect condition.

 

[Sweany]

if you are just starting to learn to use the anvil. Just use it like it is. Untiul you get some hammer control

An anvil doesn't have to be flat, a little dip is helpfull when straigtning anyway

 

[Fiddleback]

Good to know. Thanks Sweany. I've certainly got a lot to learn. I've already learned that I need to remake my forge. Damn thing takes an hour to get a blade red.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

When you are ready to true up the top,get two things.An angle grinder,and some metal working belts for a hand held belt sander (like a 3X18). Grind the top fairly even with the angle grinder,and sand it smooth with the belt sander.
Round the edges a bit to keep from chipping them. Grand Daddy would be proud!

 

[cmd]

I hope the anvil serves you well. It's great when something like that continues to be used.