Greebe Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Anyone have the Holland 125lb double horn anvil. I like the looks of this anvil. I have been wanting to upgrade to a double horn. I am one of those weirdos that likes the horn to the right, so this one with the shelf as it is would be great for me. Only concern I have is that I already have a 120lb anvil, which needs to be replaced, and was hoping for a larger anvil. Wish they would make this pattern in the 150-175lb range. I work alone, but my sons are getting old enough that they could start working as strikers in the next few years. Most of my work is 3/4" and under, except when axe making which is obviously larger stock depending on the axes. Also hoping to buy a hydraulic press soon for doing the majority of the work for axes. The other option is maybe to just get their 190lb single horn, but I really was wanting a double horn this time around. Should I look at something else? I would rather not spend too much over $1000, which is limiting these days. Thanks, Greebe 125lb Holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 A 125 pounder is more than enough anvil for the average shop. There have been several threads about the Holland anvils if I recall right, those who have them are very pleased. Might do a google search and add iforgeiron.com in the search string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greebe Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Thanks. I wonder as a right hander if that shelf would get in the way. Most righties that use a shelfted anvil have the horn to the left and the shelf to the left rear as well. Seems like the shelf near the horn on the right might be a finger chopper for a right handed smith. Wish they would just make a 140 double and no shelf. Even the 125 and no shelf would probably be fine. I really like the idea of the double horn anvil, but maybe their 140lb singe horn would be fine. I also like the Hoffman anvil without shelf, but do not like the hardie hole near the horn as a right handed smith using the anvil horn to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Greebe said: Most righties that use a shelfted anvil have the horn to the left I don't like working on the horn with my hammer hand over the face. I started out with the round horn to the left but soon switched the horn to my hammer side. It's all personal preference but you raise a good point. Pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I was working on the horn today and had it pointing toward my belly button. I was using a straight peen and the horn to draw out a taper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greebe Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Would like to get a new anvil soon. Trying to decide on this 125 double or their 140 single. I really like the idea of the double horn, but am not sure about the shelf. Then I think to myself, if I am going to spend $1000 on a new anvil, maybe I should spend another $275 and get the 190lb single horn. Decisions, decisions. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Buy it once and then pass it on to the next blacksmith to use, who will then pass it on to the next blacksmith to use, and so on, and so on. Anvils, rent-to-own is another why to buy that anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 How's that working for you Glenn? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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