Another tool

Some blacksmithing tools are made to fit into the square (tapered) hole on top of the anvil. This hole is the hardy hole. Regrettably, I did not have any of these tools. Here's what I created.






This device is a bending block for hot metal.






















The screw  heads are counter bored so they won't touch the anvil top.

Steel bars and rods can be inserted between and around the tines and bent into curves.

I've already tried it and it works. It certainly meets my minimum expectations.