What safety equipment do you need?
I am going to start blade smithing this summer, I would now but the 2 feet of snow puts a damper on it.
In fact I got an anvil last sunday :)
I know that you need hearing protection, is there a criteria for hearing protection?
What to look for in safety glasses? I want to keep the glasses under 50 dollars
My wife wants me to wear a apron, I was looking at the "Pieh Knifemaker Apron, Flame Retardant" available at:
http://www.piehtoolco.com/contents/en-us/p10937.html or a leather welding apron, like this:
http://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-99406-Leather-Welding/dp/B0000DCZPF/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1361736150&sr=1-4&keywords=welding+apron#productDetails should I go for a leather welding apron or the knifemaker apron?
Also any recommendations on gloves?
THX in advance
BTW the anvil turned out to be a Hay Budden, it's 152 pounds and I payed 150 dollars!!!