Paul Mac

John B
In answer to your questions:-
The railway works I works for has all types of rail vehicles. (Network rail, all the big frieght loco companies, GB Rail Frieght, DB, DRS, etc. Heritage steam lococs)
Experiance wise:- 25 years a fitter, welder/fabricator, machinist, pipefitter, toolmaking. Blacksmith training, 2 years at college plus years of forging tools.
I will be making tools, and small parts. Also some ornamental work.
I will be the only one using the equipment.
Paul

Hi all

I am looking for an anvil as I am just setting up a blacksmiths shop at the railway works where I work. My boss has kindly offered to pay for a new one. So two questions:-
1) Where can I buy a new anvil?
2) What sort of size would you recommend?
I will be undertaking all types of work, so a general size.

Thanks

Paul

Hi Paul, welcome to the site, if you scroll down to the groups section on the forum, and click onto the Blacksmiths Guild UK or go to www.blacksmithsguild.com you will see some things what we get up to, which may be of use to you.

Did you have anything entered in the New Forest Show Blacksmiths feature by any chance?

Good luck in finding your new path in the world of hot metal

Hello, I'm Paul. I live in Southampton, UK.
I have recently found this site and thought I had better introduce myself.
I have recently completed the first year of an artist blacksmith course at Chichster College. I am an engineer by trade, but have always wanted to learn blacksmithing. (And hoping a chance to change career is not too far away.)
It's great to have found a site full of like minded people and I look forward to tapping into your combined knowledge.
Cheers
Paul