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Originally Posted by Vespers War
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.
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Yeah, I have a farrier's anvil and it only weighs circa 40kg and I've not found anything I can't do on it.