Thanks for the advice, Frosty. I looked up the NWBA, and it looks like they do a monthly hammer in that I might try to get to, it is only a couple hour drive. I am also looking at taking a basic blacksmithing class at a couple of local shops, but they are a bit on the pricey side so I may just have to save up for those. On the bright side, I might have found some track to use as an anvil, with any luck I will go pick it and some railroad spikes up tomorrow evening.
Jason