This little tool lives up to my expectations! That way I can easily replace it when it comes time to replace it. Did some reviews mention there was paint on the anvil? I had no paint and the top part was sanded off. It was covered in a film of grease (thanks) and guys that's GOOD! A little elbow grease and the excess has been removed. I like to put a thin coat of lube on the top to keep it from rusting. The clamp holds securely and my bench is about 1 1/4 inches thick. anvils, you may find it difficult to use the clamp on a 2 inch thick bench. As always the YRMV seems sturdy enough, I used an anvil as a base to attach my Rathburn ring gauge (see Can it forge horseshoes? Probably not. Remember this is for jewelry - human jewelry anyway.