Smith's work surface (5)

I believe the answer is:

anvil

(Other definitions for anvil that I've seen before include "Block for blacksmith" , "Block on which metal can be hammered" , "Forge equipment" , "Bone" , "One frequently gets hammered" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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