I’ve been eyeing anvils lately but have not pulled the trigger on one. Never Dull looks like it might be fiberglass with a chemical added. Am I wrong? Love the last tip; I often am of the opinion that “cheap” is too expensive. Because like you said, you just end up buying it twice.
HappyAtom Adam, this Anvil is sooooo nice and extremely affordable. They will be listed tomorrow and I will update the link. If you think you want one, let me know soon and I can actually bring one back from my show next week and you can save the shipping cost.
Hiya and what a great video, thank you. Such a shame some of those products are only in the states and not here in the UK, the Boeshield for one. A tip I picked up from a machinest from Kentucky was to keep his tools in cupboards with a 100Watt old style, (not led), light bulb burning away 24/7 keeping the tools and air just warm and dry enough to prevent surface rust. The oil coat is an old way of doing it and it still works. Looking forward to the next...
There are some brackets that came with the stump. They are just corner brackets, I placed the anvil on the stump and the brackets next to the anvil and screwed them into place. It doesn’t hold the anvil down, just doesn’t let it slide around. I can pick the anvil straight up and out.
I've been eyeing the Pepe Tools bench block. Apparently they're hardened to 57HRC. The 4x4 that I have is essentially tool steel. Perhaps 45-47HRC. It has dings. As such, I keep one side free from marring, and mostly use the other side for usual hammering. I'm a little surprised that no one is offering a Sorbothane base instead of rubber. It's a fantastic material for absorbing vibration and expelling it as heat. Arguably some of the best available. Not inexpensive, nor is a quality bench block. I use it with my 4x4 and a rubber one with a 2x2. The only issue with Sorbothane is that it's kinda sticky and can attract dust. Unfortunately I don't own an anvil, though I'd really like to have one, maybe 75lbs or so. Not very big. Instead, I use a ground and hardened block of tool steel with well-defined 90* sides. Maybe 35lbs or so. It's common for a machine shop or a metal manufacturing facility to have bins of scraps. Some can be used as bench blocks and anvils, and the steel is fairly inexpensive. Last I paid was a $1/pound for S2 steel. Perhaps there's something like this is available in other folks' areas. Are you guys familiar with draw filing? The file is placed perpendicular to the surface. If the handle is on the right side, the file is pushed forward. Left side, and the file is pulled toward you, which I personally find to be more effective. This can be used to smooth out dings and abrasions, particularly if your bench pin has an anvil. There's a bunch of videos illustrating the process, though I would caution folks as to whom they choose to learn from. If you decide to try out the technique, practice on something first. Good luck.
I had not heard of Sorbothane. Absorbing the vibration would be a good thing to have. If you ever want a 75-lb anvil, just let me know and I can get you set up with one easy enough. It even fits my stump as well. And No, I am not familiar with draw filing. I will check that out. Thanks.
Wonderful and informative. I too, have spent money more than once. Early on a vendor convinced me to buy a lightweight block because, why carry around something heavy. Well, it has very deep dings in it. Never again. Also, appreciate the different products one can use to clean and protect. Look forward to your upcoming video on how to refurbish them.
I bought a 6 x 6 three-quarter inch block and I love the size but it is so much louder than my 4 x 4 block even with a pillow underneath it. Can you tell me why and what I can do to make it quieter? I don't think it's the quality of my Pepe tools block but I sure like the size and I can't find one at Pepi tools that is that size.
I really like the larger ones too. I have an 8" x 10" block that I LOVE! I think the sound has a lot to do with the size of the block and the physics of the hammer blow moving through the block. Sadly, I do not know what to do about the ringing. One of the tricks we used to use when using an anvil was to put a leather wallet on the end, so I wonder if you could put some kind of magnet or leather item on one end of the block. But other than that, I don't really have an answer. Sorry. I did find that placing my 8x10" block over the leg of my table the ringing is much less than if it is just over the table top.
@@MelissaMuir Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me, I will try the leather idea and I will also try a rubber mat. Just out of curiosity do you wear ear protection? Thanks again Melissa. Best, Lauren
stacey smith you probably could. But I think it would be difficult because the teeth of the files. You might be better off with a warm vinegar solution.
liked the clean up on the blocks
Hola amiga, gracias por compartir este hermoso yunque, podrías decir dónde puedo comprar una igual. Gracias y saludos cordiales desde México.
Mine cost me $135.00 for my one ! Only rich men buy cheap tools ! Thank you !
I’ve been eyeing anvils lately but have not pulled the trigger on one. Never Dull looks like it might be fiberglass with a chemical added. Am I wrong? Love the last tip; I often am of the opinion that “cheap” is too expensive. Because like you said, you just end up buying it twice.
HappyAtom Adam, this Anvil is sooooo nice and extremely affordable. They will be listed tomorrow and I will update the link. If you think you want one, let me know soon and I can actually bring one back from my show next week and you can save the shipping cost.
Hiya and what a great video, thank you. Such a shame some of those products are only in the states and not here in the UK, the Boeshield for one. A tip I picked up from a machinest from Kentucky was to keep his tools in cupboards with a 100Watt old style, (not led), light bulb burning away 24/7 keeping the tools and air just warm and dry enough to prevent surface rust. The oil coat is an old way of doing it and it still works. Looking forward to the next...
That is a great idea. I hadn't ever heard this one before.
Great video, thank you for sharing! ♥️ (new subscriber)
Welcome and thank you. ❤️
I can tell that the softer bench block is cast iron, as in my table saw.
May I ask how you mounted it on your stump? I want to do the same. Thanks!
There are some brackets that came with the stump. They are just corner brackets, I placed the anvil on the stump and the brackets next to the anvil and screwed them into place. It doesn’t hold the anvil down, just doesn’t let it slide around. I can pick the anvil straight up and out.
Brilliant clear information thank-you, have subscribed.
Very helpful
I am revisiting these videos. Planning a maintenance day tomorrow . Thanks for all the helpful information.
I've been eyeing the Pepe Tools bench block. Apparently they're hardened to 57HRC. The 4x4 that I have is essentially tool steel. Perhaps 45-47HRC. It has dings. As such, I keep one side free from marring, and mostly use the other side for usual hammering. I'm a little surprised that no one is offering a Sorbothane base instead of rubber. It's a fantastic material for absorbing vibration and expelling it as heat. Arguably some of the best available. Not inexpensive, nor is a quality bench block. I use it with my 4x4 and a rubber one with a 2x2. The only issue with Sorbothane is that it's kinda sticky and can attract dust.
Unfortunately I don't own an anvil, though I'd really like to have one, maybe 75lbs or so. Not very big. Instead, I use a ground and hardened block of tool steel with well-defined 90* sides. Maybe 35lbs or so. It's common for a machine shop or a metal manufacturing facility to have bins of scraps. Some can be used as bench blocks and anvils, and the steel is fairly inexpensive. Last I paid was a $1/pound for S2 steel. Perhaps there's something like this is available in other folks' areas.
Are you guys familiar with draw filing? The file is placed perpendicular to the surface. If the handle is on the right side, the file is pushed forward. Left side, and the file is pulled toward you, which I personally find to be more effective. This can be used to smooth out dings and abrasions, particularly if your bench pin has an anvil. There's a bunch of videos illustrating the process, though I would caution folks as to whom they choose to learn from. If you decide to try out the technique, practice on something first. Good luck.
I had not heard of Sorbothane. Absorbing the vibration would be a good thing to have. If you ever want a 75-lb anvil, just let me know and I can get you set up with one easy enough. It even fits my stump as well. And No, I am not familiar with draw filing. I will check that out. Thanks.
Thanks Melissa!
Wonderful and informative. I too, have spent money more than once. Early on a vendor convinced me to buy a lightweight block because, why carry around something heavy. Well, it has very deep dings in it. Never again. Also, appreciate the different products one can use to clean and protect. Look forward to your upcoming video on how to refurbish them.
As you can see..... I have spent way too much money. LOL
Thank you so much, Melissa. Great information,👌🏻🌵🌺
Thank you
Love that boeshied stuff too. Thanks for video.
Great video Melissa!!!
Thank you
I bought a 6 x 6 three-quarter inch block and I love the size but it is so much louder than my 4 x 4 block even with a pillow underneath it. Can you tell me why and what I can do to make it quieter? I don't think it's the quality of my Pepe tools block but I sure like the size and I can't find one at Pepi tools that is that size.
I really like the larger ones too. I have an 8" x 10" block that I LOVE! I think the sound has a lot to do with the size of the block and the physics of the hammer blow moving through the block. Sadly, I do not know what to do about the ringing. One of the tricks we used to use when using an anvil was to put a leather wallet on the end, so I wonder if you could put some kind of magnet or leather item on one end of the block. But other than that, I don't really have an answer. Sorry. I did find that placing my 8x10" block over the leg of my table the ringing is much less than if it is just over the table top.
@@MelissaMuir Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me, I will try the leather idea and I will also try a rubber mat. Just out of curiosity do you wear ear protection? Thanks again Melissa. Best, Lauren
Lauren Youngs yes. I do wear ear protection. But probably not as often as I should.
Can I use that Never dull stuff on files?
stacey smith you probably could. But I think it would be difficult because the teeth of the files. You might be better off with a warm vinegar solution.