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Blacksmithing stuff in Charleston WV
This is a discussion on Blacksmithing stuff in Charleston WV within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I'm headed to Charleston WV, this week and I was wondering if there were anything good blacksmithing resources around that ...
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10-22-2007, 04:28 PM
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 Blacksmithing stuff in Charleston WV
I'm headed to Charleston WV, this week and I was wondering if there were anything good blacksmithing resources around that area. I'll be lookingn for stuff along the way and will be comming in from the north. What I am looking for is blacksmithing supply shops or anything I guess blacksmith related. I'm in the market for: - Good Coal - Bar stock (round, flat and square) - Assorted old "junky looking" tools ;-). - Very easy to use Flux for starting forge welding. - Etc.... I know all of these can be had online but figured if I was on my way down there anyway, I might as well keep my eyes open. So if you guys know of any shops or resources down there drop me a line. Thanks. -Dan  |
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10-22-2007, 11:12 PM
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Dan good coal is 100 miles from there, new steel in the middle of town, scrap yard 25 miles away, flux at wal-mart. If your going to be there Fri, Sat, Sumday, try the flea market in Charleston or Milton.
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If you do not build a box, then you do not have to think outside the box. If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
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10-23-2007, 10:02 AM
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Thanks Glenn. Actually I'll be headed down there tomorrow. Where's the new steel location that your talking about that's in the middle of town? Right now after seeing whitesmith's how to for the easytongs I'm looking to get some bar stock to get started on that project. A couple of the gents on chat Sunday told me about his anvilfire demo. So that'll probably be my first tong attempt, followed by some of the bp's listed here. As for the flux are you refering to just 20 mule team borax? Thanks again Glenn for the tips. -Dan |
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10-23-2007, 01:06 PM
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West Virginia Steel at Morris St. and Hansford St, cross the rail road tracks from the baseball park. Airgas (Linde Gas) is next door, as is the farmers market. Flux is the Borax. Depending on your free time while you in the city, Big Chimney may be one of the places to visit. Contact me PM by clicking on Private Message top right of the forum page.
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If you do not build a box, then you do not have to think outside the box. If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
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10-23-2007, 04:42 PM
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Thanks Glenn. Whats Big Chimney all about? -Dan |
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10-23-2007, 05:02 PM
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There is a blacksmith shop in Big Chimney that is open by appointment. Would be interesting to visit if you have the extra time.
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If you do not build a box, then you do not have to think outside the box. If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
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