spartananator Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hello, I am just starting blacksmithing and I was wondering, does anyone live in/near tampa, and if so where do you get your metal?Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Welcome aboard, glad to have you. Other than occasionally finding something good I buy my steel at the supply yard.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 What kind of steel are you looking for? New A-36 is a commodity so call around for the cheapest price for what you want to buy. Tool steels and blade steels may not be sourced locally; but are generally used in small enough chunks that shipping isn't that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Parker Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 spartananator, I joined the Florida Artist Blacksmith Association (FABA) when I was stationed at MacDill AFB. I would pick up whatever metal I needed from other members. We would buy in bulk and save a few bucks. I suggest you contact them, join them and promise that you will be glad you did. They also have plenty of projects on their webpage that will be of use. http://blacksmithing.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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