PSA: That new anvil stand from the trade show in Louisville is a real problem

I was working on a big draft horse at a farm outside of Lexington last week, and the whole stand started to wobble on the third shoe. It's got this slick powder coat that just doesn't grip the shop floor, even on level concrete. I had to stop, wedge a scrap of rubber matting under one leg, and finish the job ten minutes behind. Has anyone else had this happen, or did I just get a bad one?

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joel_clark372d ago

My shop floor in Bowling Green is the same way, just sealed concrete. I tried that stand last month and it slid a good six inches during a simple trim on a quarter horse. I felt like I was trying to shoe a horse on a sheet of ice. Ended up bolting the whole thing to a sheet of plywood like a total rookie, which fixed it but looks ridiculous.

seth_singh202d agoMost Upvoted

Yeah that sealed concrete is a nightmare for any stand without rubber feet. I've seen guys use those interlocking garage floor tiles under their whole work area, gives the stand something to bite into. The plywood trick works but it's a trip hazard waiting to happen, especially with a nervous horse. Honestly, a little tube of that clear silicone caulk on the bottom of the feet can work wonders without being permanent.

charles_mitchell2d ago

Oh man, the silicone caulk trick is a lifesaver! I did that on my stand last year after it nearly took out a wall. Just a few little dots on each foot, let it dry overnight, and it hasn't budged since. It peels right off the concrete too if you need to move it.