saintjohnbarleycorn Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Is this anvil suited for blacksmithing or is it more towards a horseshoeing anvil. I know its made and sold for horseshoeing, but I guess my question is it also well suited for general blacksmithing. thanks if you have one or know of someone who does. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohnbarleycorn Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 thats a cliff carol 125# Cliff Carroll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal L Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 The question would be is it a steel anvil or cast iron? If it's steel or cast steel it should work just fine. Don't waste your money on a cast iron anvil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 They're good anvils, just specialized for shoeing. They work fine for general smithing though for the money I think you'll get more with a general London or German pattern anvil. Fine anvils regardless. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have a 70# Carroll wide face. Have had it for several years, and have turned a lot of horse shoes on it. It has been a really good anvil for what it is designed for....A farriers anvil. It is light enough to be very portable, and has a horn and heel with a very good geometry for shaping horse shoes. It also has turning cams on the anvil for turning the heels of shoes quickly and a clip horn that tend to get in the way sometimes for general smithing. I think as frosty said, you will be happier with a different anvil for general smithing. I really like mine, and I will always keep it to shape shoes, but I also want a bigger anvil and one of a different design for a shop anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 JHM shaper is a 160# anvil and is a very good anvil. JWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohnbarleycorn Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 this one is for sale for $250, so I thought for the price it might be a good buy. Otherwise I would go with something else. thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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