Thanks, and I don't plan on not listening or doing dangerous things so that won't be an issue.
Great idea about egg cartons! I bet I could staple some egg cartons onto cardboard panels and use the panels as a quick way to setup and take down my workspace. Going to need to eat alot of eggs hehe. so hanging a simple curtain of cloth will help deaden the sounds by a small amount? I will see if we have old sheets somewhere. I'm guessing the general theory here is the more material between you and the outside the better as well as many protrusions from the walls as possible. Thanks again, don't suppose you know of any smiths near? I believe there is one in the Hancock Shaker Village a few miles away but I have no idea how to contact him.
Matt, by anvil I mean anvil shaped steel block.
I know that ancient smiths used rocks because I had done some research with Japan once. Some actually still use them! :O Also, I keep saying I am more worried about cold working than hot at the moment.