Seeking a tree stump
I am searching for a very, very special tree stump (section of a tree trunk, sawn at both ends).
The properties of this tree stump are as follows:
-Flat on the top and the bottom
-About 28" tall
-Around a foot in diameter, or bigger
-Heavy enough to stay put and not get kicked over easily; light enough for two people to get it down some steep stairs without injury
-ETA: hardwood (such as oak/maple/beech)
-Located somewhere in the Boston area
The reason? I tried hammering metal on a tree stump like this (rather than on my taller work table), and it's a lot better for me ergonomically--I can hit the metal harder, with better leverage, and the wood deadens the blows effectively. Mounting anvils on tree stumps is traditional for blacksmiths and metalsmiths, and now I see why. I would really love to have on in my basement studio! (There are also designs for anvil stands that I could potentially make, but a tree stump would be simpler.)
So keep an eye out and let me know if you see any trees being cut down in the Boston area, OK?
(This is crossposted on Dreamwidth, where there are
comments so far.)
The properties of this tree stump are as follows:
-Flat on the top and the bottom
-About 28" tall
-Around a foot in diameter, or bigger
-Heavy enough to stay put and not get kicked over easily; light enough for two people to get it down some steep stairs without injury
-ETA: hardwood (such as oak/maple/beech)
-Located somewhere in the Boston area
The reason? I tried hammering metal on a tree stump like this (rather than on my taller work table), and it's a lot better for me ergonomically--I can hit the metal harder, with better leverage, and the wood deadens the blows effectively. Mounting anvils on tree stumps is traditional for blacksmiths and metalsmiths, and now I see why. I would really love to have on in my basement studio! (There are also designs for anvil stands that I could potentially make, but a tree stump would be simpler.)
So keep an eye out and let me know if you see any trees being cut down in the Boston area, OK?
(This is crossposted on Dreamwidth, where there are
comments so far.)