![]() ![]() A hoop with a bolt can just be tightened as the stump shrinks. A hoop that is tightened by a bolt is also a practical solution. A stump with a hoop that is shrunk on might need to be redone as the stump shrinks or the top and bottom of the stump can be tapered a little and then the hoop can be driven on tighter as the stump dries. Stumps that split easily can be strengthened by shrinking an iron hoop or ring around the top and bottom of the stump. Woods that are heavy but split easily are Oak and Ash. Some non-splitting and heavy woods are American Elm (best but hard to find), Sycamore, Honey Locust, Walnut, Mulberry, and Sugar Maple. It is best to use a heavy wood that doesn’t split easily. This system works if the blacksmith knows how high he wants his anvil, as it is not a system for which the height is easily adjusted. There are many ways to prepare a stump, but this is the one that works for me. Of course if the anvil needs to be moved periodically, fastening the stump down is not usually an option. When that is impractical, iron brackets fastened to the tree stump and the floor helps. Preferably a stump should be buried 3 feet into the ground. When fastened securely to the anvil, the stump becomes an integral part of the anvil and a heavy base makes a small anvil act like a bigger one. ![]() ![]() They are pleasing to the eye and very serviceable. Traditional tree stumps as anvil bases are my favorites. Alternative Methods (+ 3% Fee) Anvil Base - Stump Preparation ![]()
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