Italian "Pig" Anvil Restoration and Stand Fabrication

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In this video I finally flatten the 75 kg (165 lbs) forged anvil I got 6 years back when I first started blacksmithing. I ended up removing only 1.5mm from the surface to get most of the working area 100% flat so I can now use this as my clean and super flat anvil for fine and small work.
This is also the reason why I made the stand this tall taking the face of the anvil up to 90cm high so I don't have to bend over quite as much when doing finer forging work. For heavy work I do have my other monster anvil at the right height: • Stand for BIG 290kg (6...
This is something I wanted to do for more then a year now, every step of this project took a real long time but I am now super happy to have this other cool anvil to work with when I need!
And if you are curious the base took 6 bags of 25 kg pre-mixed concrete so with around 10kg of steel frame it ended up weighting around 160 kg (353 lbs). All together anvil and stand sits at around 235 kg (518 lbs).
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0:00 Milling
4:09 Stand
7:38 Mount solution
9:14 Anvil grind and finishing touches
10:12 Result and tests
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@avago2day Рік тому

No talking, no music, perfect!

@alistersshop5787 Рік тому

Black beard project videos are always perfect

@stanbinary Рік тому

No product promo as well

@avidcollector869 Рік тому

just like my wife, silent and pretty

@larsfrandsen2501 Рік тому

Yup

@maxbowen6482 Рік тому

It’d have been prefect if it had gone back on a good bit of lumber instead of a concrete base. Just my 2pence

@jacobshort6528 Рік тому

I like that you used an engine hoist to pick up and move the anvil. Way to save your back and knees!

@GeneralJoefish Рік тому

Jesus man, I’d never pick up an anvil by hand 😂 there isn’t a chiropractor on earth that could fix me afterwards

@cdgonepotatoes4219 Рік тому

@@GeneralJoefish there are light anvils that weigh less than 20kg, which is the "safe max weight" for an adult to lift. I'd say it's either or when it comes to a solo workshop.

@thedazzlingape2006 Рік тому

or you could get some straps to lift it like an old timer. and theyre still doing it at the age of 80 so...cant be that wrong. I picked up a 50kg benchshear, couldnt lift it of the ground, but with aid of one rope on my back and the thing got lifted like a feather. I was fine. back breaking is for idiots. work smart not unsmart

@ninjaStalker069 Рік тому

i absolutely love watching anvil restorations especially when they get cleaned up on a mill. it's so aesthetically pleasing

@robusthedgehog Рік тому

It's a shame even really worn down anvils cost a fortune these days. I would love to restore one myself

@ShainAndrews Рік тому

@@robusthedgehog Anvils have NO business on a mill. It's what douches do for the views and kids think it's cool.

@dragonwing4ever Рік тому

@@robusthedgehog "its old so it must be worth a fortune" I'd rather buy a new one for a 1/3 of the price

@AndyFromBeaverton Рік тому

@@dragonwing4ever You get what you pay for. I'd rather pay 3x as much for a century-old anvil over something cheaply made in China you got at Harbor Freight.

@dragonwing4ever Рік тому

@@AndyFromBeaverton yes and no, old anvils are a bit of unknown when it comes to the steel used on the face, while there are many high quality old anvils you can aswell get new ones that are quality aswell, here in aus we have bsl which are cast from 1040 or 1050 i cannot remember which and nordic edge which are cast 6050 steel both are high quality anvils at a fraction of the cost of an old one

@lewissammons Рік тому

Passed the ball bearing test with flying colors, you can barely even measure how little force is lost! Really like the concrete base design and you did a damn fine job dressing up the working surfaces.. Nice job!

@BlackBeardProjects Рік тому

Thank you!!

@gorillaau Рік тому

I had my doubts on the concrete but it seems to be a very clever low cost sokution. Id like to see an update video in a years time on how it is holding up. Perhaps a little more steel reinforcing for next time?

@sandybarrie5526 4 місяці тому

you can also use hardened glass marbles wish will bounce higher than steel ball bearings.

@jeanladoire4141 Рік тому

Damn you're lucky that this anvil had a deeply hardened face, usually we NEVER remove steel from the surface beacause the hardened layer is sometimes very shallow. But it looks good as new!

@BoB-Dobbs_leaning-left Рік тому

Looking at the chips that came off whilst machining I would guess that it is a Cast Iron anvil, so no hardening is needed.

@medicbabe2ID Рік тому

Probably not luck. Pretty sure he knew what he was working with.

@jeanladoire4141 Рік тому

@@medicbabe2ID a case hardened anvil is kinda hard to recognize i'd say

@AaronBelknap Рік тому

I love a good anvil restoration. Using a mill to flatten the feet THEN flattening the top is brilliant and wondered why others don't do it more often. That stand is quite stout. At first I was what's he doing? Brilliant! I love it! That anvil turned out beautiful!

@IR-nq4qv Рік тому

nice pitch and tone, no ringing, the sound falls flat and is absorbed into the base, which is overall great ergonomic height that's tailored to your own comfort, easy on the back and shoulders. All together a great package that you will enjoy for years to come. Good job indeed

@tomweil9274 7 місяців тому

I am always so impressed by individuals who have the talent and ability to bring back to life something that a lot of people would simply cast aside, beautiful job !

@lovejcdc Рік тому

Absolutely love that anvil, you did a fantastic job bringing it back to life.

@bmg7488 7 місяців тому

Awesome job and I love the steel and concrete pedestal, I'm gonna do the same for my anvil to replace the old wood log I have now.❤

@moseshorowitz4345 Рік тому

Beautiful result. I expected you would hand scrape it, but the milling machine was a much better solution. I was concerned about the lack of "give" in a concrete stand over the original wood, but I suppose the material you added where the feet would rest would be spongy enough to compensate some.

@OzanTheWise Рік тому

@Jack Young No, less give means more hammering force is lost to the anvil and/or the base when you hit, instead of used to deform the part. You want your hammer bounce as much as possible when you hit the anvil without a part in between. That shows that only a very small amount of force is absorbed by the anvil/base. Because, when you swing the hammer with an X amount of force, you want less of that amount absorbed by the anvil/base and more of that amount absorbed by the part and the rest is recovered (bouncing the hammer back) if not used to deform the part. That way, most of the energy you spend with your swing is used for deformation and most of the energy that is not used for deformation helps you gain momentum enough to raise your swing to the starting height easier with less energy, hence the efficiency.

@tonywatson987 Рік тому

Very nice build, and an elegant solution to securing the anvil to the base. Well done!

@user-zp8kx6pk3k 7 місяців тому

Te veo hace muchos años ! necesitamos un Work shop tour . es increible lo que aprendiste y avanzaste en poco tiempo ! te mando un abrazo enorme desde argentina !

@sethbracken Рік тому

You have a good instinct for editing. You know when a process should be shown, edited out, played at high speed, shown in slow motion. It’s so good.

@Enigma-Sapiens Рік тому

Great job on a beautiful anvil!

@Charlielizard Рік тому

Good Lord, this has got to be one of your best restoration videos. Was surprised when I saw the concrete; but after all was complete, the "bounce test" with ball bearing tossed my concerns out the window. Brilliant video as always! Wish you and yours the Happiest of Holidays. Thanks again for a fabulous video.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@campbellmorrison8540 Рік тому

That base is Brilliant. So when you say pig iron I thought that was pretty soft but that anvil seems to have good ring and bounce and can obviously take a good hammering without denting and yet you were able to mill it flat, I'm impressed

@rocket8417 Рік тому

I watch a lot of these anvil restorations and this is by far one of the best ones.

@stepheno1870 Рік тому

So satisfying to watch, great job, what a beauty with an ACE stand…… Have a great holiday, see you in 2023….👍

@javierpaz4689 8 місяців тому

La mejor restauración que he visto hasta la fecha. Bravo!!

@robertmanley7556 Рік тому

Yes sir very very nice work !! That Advil has a very nice ring and 27 inch ball bearing bounce is great !! Very nice smooth and flat surface and very nice stand as well !! 👍👍

@wookieecantina Рік тому

Great work, absolutely loved it! Thanks for creating and sharing.

@endurogubbarna Рік тому

I just bought a 176kg Söderfors from 1916 today! Don't have a mill but I will do my best to restore it as nicely as you did with yours!

@karcinoma Рік тому

that thing is so beautiful I would be scared to put a scratch on it! absolutely stunning!

@williamsforge6263 Рік тому

Awesome. I used sand in mine. It's nice seeing someone want to have a solid base with a solid mounted anvil. Lots of guys just nail them and the anvil rings like a bell and moves all over the place. 😆

@dumpsterfire6351 Рік тому

Oh thank god! I saw you putting boards down and my eyes got huge…just super duper cement forms 🎉

@lacaver64 7 місяців тому

The best work for the anvil. No vibration and its very heavy

@richardlangley9066 Рік тому

That is absolutely beautiful. Excellent job on the restoration!

@JaapGrootveld Рік тому

Wow... that turned out so much better than I expected.

@davejustdave4721 Рік тому

You my friend are an amazing craftsman. Keep up the great work. Bravo 👏 👏 👏

@stephenjohnson6841 5 місяців тому

What a great restoration of an awesome anvil! Job very well done as per usual! Thanks for sharing!

@lostbuffalo196 Рік тому

BEAUTIFUL....BEAUTIFUL. Great job. I especially liked the remote control you secretly installed in it to "rotate" while you took the final pictures. ha

@lynmidl86 Рік тому

Теперь можно поставить на полочку и любоваться каждый день

@Argel_Aurelian_Tal Рік тому

Да тем более о амартизацыоных способностях бетона легенды ходят , одним словом нужно объяснить человеку почему наковальню вот уже лет с тыщу на деревяху ставят.Поржал от души.

@lynmidl86 Рік тому

@@Argel_Aurelian_Tal вот и именно. Хрен знает зачем он вообще такую фигню делает.

@ironhammer3734 Рік тому

Outstanding restoration. I wish all of them could be restored that well.

@SonoraSlinger Рік тому

Been waiting to see this exact video. Our anvils are similar so this was awesome to see and gather ideas from. Looks solid af

@Smallathe Рік тому

A very cool clean-up and refurbishing. Loved the new base - very cool and very heavy :)

@craigcox1441 7 місяців тому

That is a beautiful piece of art music to my ears at the end

@comfort_in_discomfort Рік тому

Great rebound. Anvils are a thing of beauty.

@joshsickles1163 Рік тому

Nice work on that. I have not seen many restorations that get that clean!

@pabrowncoatbrewer7154 Рік тому

I couldn’t agree more. It really was damn good work.

@tazarcher3880 Рік тому

Satisfaction at the end when you hear that hammer ring on the anvil. Love that noise

@JacobE-23 Рік тому

Probably my favorite anvil restoration video to date! Love the stand you made for it, and how you attached the anvil to it. Simple but effective.

@alanpreston3111 Рік тому

12.31 minutes of pure craftsmanship….👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻❤️

@robusthedgehog Рік тому

At first I was like "that table sure won't have enough mass" but then you poured concrete and I had to laugh

@horstszibulski19 Рік тому

Finally a non-singing anvil in your workshop! 😉 Sweet thing, the top plate looks gorgeous! That gave me a idea how to make a anvil stand for my own workshop, thx a lot for showing! 👍👍👍

@mjo326 Рік тому

I need one of those. Brilliant and beautiful work!

@Beltfed45 Рік тому

That turned out fantastic! Great work!

@fabiogiacomelli3410 Рік тому

Damn, pig anvil is my dream anvil. You did a awesome job restoring it!

@josetonon5726 Рік тому

Maravilhoso trabalho de restauração, sem comprometer a originalidade. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho.

@Justlookingaround24 7 місяців тому

Watched three times. Like it better each time.

@yeagerxp Рік тому

Very good restoration 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

@Triumph2727 7 місяців тому

Damn that’s clean! Nice job! I’m super jealous!

@playwithmatters7676 Рік тому

Oh man that's going to be great to work on. Like forging by itself wasn't amazing enough already. Haha great job !!!

@AsadRind90 7 місяців тому

your videos are so satisfying to watch

@kielmeyer1 Рік тому

Beautiful work love the old world style.

@benjaminclifford2095 Рік тому

That is amazing 😍 I've wanted one for many many years.

@RedBeardOps Рік тому

Bro... I may need to mail you my anvil to surface... lol - This looks awesome!

@ClintsHobbiesDIY Рік тому

Excellent vid, restoration, base and mounting system.

@minnesotatomcat Рік тому

That is the best idea for an anvil stand that I have ever seen. Beautiful old anvil too 👍

@henryguyonnet2963 Рік тому

Enclume trop haute pour forger.

@alainqueyras372 Рік тому

Hello and Well done!!! Superb restoration 👍 But this brings me a reflection that has matured for some time. I've been a subscriber to the channel for quite a long time and I have to admit that you've succeeded perfectly in everything you touch. Repair of machine tools, creation of tools, the forge, the cutlery, the foundry, I forget... and it becomes particularly annoying!!! 🤣🤣🤣. In fact, it shows me how bad I am and it's not easy to accept. Finally, it also shows my room for improvement. Let's see the positive side. See you soon in a new video which will be great as always. Sincerely. 👍👍👍

@9Antonian 3 місяці тому

Just a beautiful restoration, thank you sir.

@BalearicBeatnik Рік тому

Absolutely stunning! Best wishes from the uk 🇬🇧 ❤

@Twigglebaron Рік тому

Almost seems a crime to hammer on such a beautifully restored anvil, but I suppose that's what they're for. Beautiful restoration.

@oohhhhh Рік тому

What a fun job! Love the base. Cheers, brother.

@ironcladranchandforge7292 Рік тому

Beautiful anvil. Nice job!!

@trainnerd3029 Рік тому

Trued up and put back in service… That’s better than just a restoration! Hope you can figure out something cool to do with the original stand… Great video!

@LakshmananLM Рік тому

I like that I can never see where your creativity takes the restoration every time. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

@neilkloppenborg8399 Рік тому

Great looking anvil! And knowing your channel, you’ll make good use of it! Cheers

@bradthayer6782 Рік тому

Nice restoration. I am concerned over time that concrete will crack and chunks fall out without more rebar or reinforcement.

@pcvtintin Рік тому

The stand…🤯 Nice job!

@ResponsiblePledge 7 місяців тому

Smart of you to grind the feet first (less meat off that bone) - I often see videos of people leveling with shims, this just makes sense.

@JMS-2111 6 місяців тому

As someone who worked in a museum (not as a restaurateur) I will tell you this, this anvil was not restored (that is a wholly different procedure). However this anvil has been repaired and upgraded, which is as impressive to watch and admire as a restauration.

@mikehayes2233 7 місяців тому

Nice Job My Friend!!

@OriginalMomo Рік тому

Beautiful work as always

@Triumph2727 Рік тому

Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

@vinceianni4026 Рік тому

Beautiful restoration mister good job well done

@eatenkate Рік тому

In the beginning i was like DUDE shouldn't you mill the feet first? And then you turned it upside down and all was well again. This was 100% the exact amount of excitement i needed today so thank you for that (:

@simoneboxler1065 Рік тому

Greeting from the italian alps. I have one of this anvil (porco). Was my grandpa anvil and back in the day (he passed away 10 years ago) he say to me that this anvils are full made of steel. There's not only a steel plate...

@ALPACABOWLCOMPANY Рік тому

Awesome job. Fun project. 💚👽

@user-ju1cz1zz2s Рік тому

Hello. My favorite section. Good video!

@Donorcyclist Рік тому

Very nicely done!

@kjellski Рік тому

Awesome job mate! And a phenomenal rebound for the little money invested in the stand! I don't know if it's of any concern for you, but I found that a big chunky magnet gets rid of any ring the best... by far! :)

@josephcormier5974 Рік тому

That turned out great excellent video awesome content thank you for sharing this with us six stars brother

@RH-om1ph Рік тому

Just tips from a machinist my friend. The end result was amazing. Good video.

@drycreek3204 Рік тому

Seems to work well, but I'd say that the concrete will dry fully & start to break apart under the hammer blows. Great job on milling it flat for a good working surface!

@clayfree7428 Рік тому

That will be there LONG after you are gone. Beautiful!

@yanm4098 6 місяців тому

Concrete basement is a fine solution! I think I will make one for my anvil

@BrianSheppard 4 місяці тому

That was truly beautiful and satisfying to watch.

@davehammond8940 Місяць тому

No disregard to what you have done to the Anvil it's a superb job. But blacksmithing on it, hopefully you were only showing as an example. As for forging the bar one heat is totally possible 🙌

@bruce150 Рік тому

Beautiful work as always ! 12:10

@neffk Рік тому

That's not a stand.... THAT'S a stand! Nice work. I admit I was a little worried for your mill table but it looks like everything turned out OK in the end.