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Maison de l'Outil Collection - Nail Maker's Anvil

Nail Maker's Anvil

Unusual heavy round stake block with nail makers anvil and tools. The round block, approximately a foot in diameter would weigh 120 to 140 pounds (54 - 63 kg) plus the stakes.

Method below is the standard hand making technique.

Nail Making Step by Step drawing by Jock Dempsey

Photos by Stefaan Meeus, Drawing and digital processing by Jock Dempsey

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