Anvil, iron block on which metal is placed to be shaped, originally by hand with a hammer. The blacksmith's anvil is usually of wrought iron, but sometimes of cast iron, with a smooth working surface of hardened steel. A projecting conical beak, or horn, at one end is used for hammering curved pieces of metal.

What is the use of anvil in fitting shop?

The anvil is an important smiths tool. It is used for supporting the work while hot metal hammering. shanks of swages fullers etc. while the Pritchel hole is of circular shape used for bending rods of small diameter and as a die for hot punching.

Where do you find anvil?

An anvil is a heavy iron block on which hot metals are beaten into shape. The anvil is the middle bone of the three small bones in the ear of mammals.