Mikeldigra

Hey could you guys tell me all the safety gear and equipment that I'll need (minimum) so i wont inhale anything that can make me sick or kill me? This fear is keeping me from trying :(

is a twelve watt fan enough?

Hey guys thanks for being really helpful! What would be a nice coal forge furnace to start with? With the air coming from the bottom? Is a 12 watt ventilation fan enough? (sorry im not sure! haha) And any safety tips for making my first forge? Thanks guys! This has been merged with a related thread.

How do i know if the metal im using is safe to forge with? (fume explosions etc.)

thanks guys!, by the way how do i know if the steel or iron im using is safe?

Hey Guys i've recently become interested in blacksmithing Where should I start? What tools do I need? How do i make a forge? What are good books to read? How do i know if its galvanized metal because i heard its fumes can kill What are some easy projects? Thanks! I really want to get started soon!