Walked through an old blacksmith shop in Gettysburg and noticed the anvil placement

Went to a historical site in Gettysburg last weekend. The old blacksmith shop had the anvil set way off center from the forge. Tour guide said it was so the smith could work in natural light from the side windows. Made me realize how much I take my overhead shop lights for granted. Anyone else work with a specific anvil position for better lighting?

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schmidt.blake2d ago

Honestly, how is anvil positioning that deep of a realization?

the_richard2d ago

It's not that deep honestly... you just gotta have a feel for it.