Thanks Bobby for being the contact person on this!
I think we can do a lot with an 8lb swag block and a 100lb anvil. While a cone mandrel would be nice, I really think another anvil (or stake anvil) would be better suited for classes if we have numbers similar to the cutting board classes.
Also, maybe we hang a sign in the blacksmith area along the lines of “This space made possible Holland Anvil” as a sponsor? just a thought
Absolutely we’ll put up a sign for them, and add them as a listed sponsor on our website. Happy to be in charge of that!
Everyone that want to input look at Holland Anvil’s website https://www.hollandanvil.com/ look at the catalog and list item that you would like from Holland Anvil. I will compile the list and submit it to Holland Anvil. I have given them of some of item. It would be better to have list of specific products.
What I’d like to see from Holland:
I think that would be a huge improvement. Eventually a variety of tongs would be perfect (and maybe some armoring hammers 
).
The following was sent Greg Hagen of owner of Holland Anvil
Greg,
What we’d like to see from Holland:
Thank you whatever you can do for us.
(2) 100lb double horn anvil
(1) 8lb swage block
OR
(1) 100lb double horn anvil
(1) 46lb stake anvil
(1) 8lb swage block
Lansing Makers Network
Address: 2730 Alpha Access St, Lansing, MI 48910
Open Hours
Thursday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Phone: (517) 234-4566
Bobby
We received a reply from Holland Anvil:
Bobby, sorry for the delay. We would be happy to supply you with a few different swage blocks. The anvils are hard for us to move on price with, but we would happily include delivery to Lansing 100lb is $775 46lb stake is $450 Thanks, Hobie
Bobby
That’s good to hear about the swage blocks! I’ll try to start fundraising some money to eventually get an anvil. Thanks for being the contact person on this
When we decided on the anvils we could consider a road trip to Holland Anvil and pick up.
The the time I went to pickup my 260# double horn was give a tour of the space where they were made.
Message from Holland Anvil
“Bobby, Greg here. Hobie and I will work on this Monday and get a skid together. Thank you”
Honestly, while it would be nice to have a larger anvil in the future, I just helped a blacksmith friend in Charlevoix mount a new model 65 lber Doyle from Harbor Freight that has a surprisingly good ring and rebound. At $150, it seems like a better place to start until the blacksmith area is more sustainable. Thoughts?
I have watched YouTube reviews of the Harbor Freight and Vevor anvils and both function well enough for most tasks. I am not against them. However if can support American made and in Michigan I like to support them if possible.
It would be good to have a selection of anvils that one could use and see the difference and make a decision based on their needs. That’s how I would see some place like LMN have a variety of equipment to use
Latest message for Greg of Holland Anvil:
It will be ready for us to bring over there some evening next week. Are there any good days for you that would work next week?
So if anyone of the Lansing Makers Network blacksmithing or anyone interested in meeting and help off load. Let me know of a time during open hours. I will ask Greg to come during that time agreed apon
Bobby
I will be busy Friday-Sunday next week but can help thursday
I also have open access and live really close, so any evening during the week would work for me
As soon as I know their schedule I will post a day and approximate time.
Thank you for responding
I also have full acces between the 2 of us we got some coverage
Bobby
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We have Holland Anvil deliving this week swage blocks and 2 100# Double Horn anvils.
Bobby
Got a call from Hopie of Holland Anvil and expected to be at the Makers space around 5:30 pm today Thursday the 22nd of August. With stuff for blacksmith area.
So if anyone wants meet and thank for what they are donating be there.
Bobby
I’ll be there!
