Ergonomic Adjustable-Height Anvil Stand for Blacksmith Injury Prevention
A 19-year-old blacksmith experiencing elbow pain thinks their anvil is too low, saying, "I think my anvil is too low," and is planning to rebuild their stand. This shows a real need for better ergonomic solutions in blacksmithing. An adjustable-height anvil stand would let blacksmiths set their anvil to the right height for their body and specific tasks, reducing strain and preventing repetitive stress injuries. This would improve comfort, promote better posture and hammering technique, and significantly reduce the risk of work-related injuries like tennis elbow.
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r/blacksmith
Could I be developing tennis elbow
Posted by u/ArtbyPolis•05/28/2025
For context I'm 19, I think my anvil is to low so while I'm swinging I might be utilizing my elbow to much. This could be a gym related injury or something of that matter. I only notice it wh
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u/ArtbyPolis
Good point
u/Bandiforge
Btw you should probably see a doctor and/or physiotherapist if you have aches, best before they become chronic.
u/Bandiforge
Proper anvil height and hammering technique is crucial! You can really injure yourself just hammering away with bad form. Hammer size for your all-rounder, "basic" hammer is important too. Do
u/ArtbyPolis
Thank you sm for the info, I’m planning on rebuilding my stand for the anvil because it’s awkwardly low and definitely does not help me keep good form.
u/kleindinstein5000
Too = also