Diverjim Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm just getting started and am short of money. I do not intend to do big projects: mostly leaves, flowers, candlesticks, and stuff of that size. The Cliff Carroll Anvils that are available (125lb) would do and is reasonably priced but I have never touched one. Are they any good? I live in NC. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Where are you in NC? There is an anvil dealer in Pageland SC who has all kinds of used anvils. He buys and sells, and advertises on Craig's list. He is not cheap, but he is reasonable. NC Tool also sells new gas forges and farrier anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beslagsmed Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Cliff Carroll anvils are more made and designed for farriers. They will work for blacksmithing, but if you look at the shape of the horn, the shape of the heel of the anvil you will notice they are different than most. The heel is very rounded as not to make marks on the inside of the horseshoes. I think you would be better served to look for a more "smith" type of anvil. Being a professional farrier, I hope this helps. Also I would look at this site, talk to some more members and get their opion. Many factors come into play - how much you got to spend, how big do you want, what you going to do? Also check out the thread: Lots of good advice there. I'm just getting started and am short of money. I do not intend to do big projects: mostly leaves, flowers, candlesticks, and stuff of that size. The Cliff Carroll Anvils that are available (125lb) would do and is reasonably priced but I have never touched one. Are they any good? I live in NC. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean1017 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Have had Cliff's 125lb anvil for some time - works great! Picked mine up at his shop there in Larkspur, CO and saw how he does the hardening, finishing etc....about the nicest guy you'll meet. I use mine for light blacksmithing - easy to transport (which I do for demos) and a great all-around anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielC Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Where are you in NC? There is an anvil dealer in Pageland SC who has all kinds of used anvils. He buys and sells, and advertises on Craig's list. He is not cheap, but he is reasonable. NC Tool also sells new gas forges and farrier anvils. I second this! I bought my first anvil from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 For the types of things you'd like to make, you don't need a "traditional" anvil. As we've said time and again, a decent chunk of scrap steel will work just as well now as it did a few centuries ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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