Guru's Anvil Sketch Book :

The process is simple. Flame cut the horn to a square or octagonal pyramid and machine the taper. Setup for machining can be done on an angle block OR a special fixture as shown.

The fixture as shown is horizontal on a lathe but could also be used vertical on a turret lathe or vertical boring mill. This would be the preferred method for production turning large anvils. A combination fixture could easily be used to machine four different sizes of anvil without changing the setup. A similar setup is used for belt grinding cast or forged conical anvil horns. This could be done on a machine tool OR a rotary weld positioner. The belt grinder is supported at the correct angle on a swing arm and only takes seconds to do its job.

• Index to anvil making articles,  
  
  
• Gallery of DIY Anvils
  
  
• Selecting an Anvil Which is right for you?
  
  
• Anvil Series
  1. Types and Specifications
  2. Index to anvil making articles
  3. Buying used anvils
  4. Quality, welding and other anvil miscelania
  5. Anvil Radiuses - Grinding corners
  6. Testing Anvil Rebound
  7. Weight of Anvils
  8. Cast Steel vs. Forgings
  9. Styles and Preferences
  10. About Hardie Holes
  11. Anvil Stands from the iForge page


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