Thread: Portable Forges
View Single Post
  #8  
Old 02-20-2022, 11:37 AM
ChalkLine's Avatar
ChalkLine ChalkLine is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 765
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vespers War View Post
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.
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.
Reply With Quote