Nail Maker’s Anvil

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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.

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