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Originally Posted by swaghauler
That's a portable COAL-FIRED forge. The modern Natural Gas or Propane (you can use either gas) Forge is portable too. The forges on the History Channel's FORGED IN FIRE are all portable forges. The big weight is in the Anvil. My Anvil is 600lbs.
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A lot of farrier's anvils are significantly lighter, since they're dealing consistently in relatively small pieces of ironwork. Shop anvils typically run 150-250 pounds, while portable anvils (for on-site adjustments) are 75-150 pounds. Considering draft horses would likely become more popular for their ability to work heavy loads, the heavier anvils would likewise become more popular for their ability to work heavier shoes.