This is a very nice anvil for less than 2 bucks a pound. 66 pounds isn't too big and it isn't too small. It's the perfect size for me. I'm mainly going to use this for flattening out nails and rods (which I have only done so far), but I'd like to get into blacksmithing at some point. Since I'm learning how to weld right now, I don't need a new hobby. I built a stand out of wood with rubber padding at bottom, silicone, and chained it down. It has made the ring deaden and sounds really quiet for an anvil, though it is obviously louder at both ends. The edges come sharp, so you will need to grind the edges down and make them round. My only gripe (like others have shown) is the pritchel hole is defected, but since I only will use it ocassionally with a holdfast, I'm not too worried about it. I love it.