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this what your talking about NC Whisper Momma Atmospheric Forge, Open End Model well are the tongs the right ones? or should i get these tongs. And also what kind of bar stock do i want to start making knifes with?

Will these items be suffcient for starting blacksmithing? NC Whisper Deluxe Atmospheric Forge with a Back Door NC 70 lb. Standard Anvil .Peddinghaus 1000 g German Pattern Hammer Centaur 3/4" x 3-7/8" Heavy V-Bit Bolt Tom Tongs, 14" Rein (these the right tongs to get?) Centaur Gas Forge Stand Will those work?

ok thanks for the ideas. So a metal salvage yard what exactly do they have their? It seems all of the ones here are just for pick up and you cant buy what they have. Also are car junkyards good places? i mean can i find the stuff to make a forge their?

Can someone explain this whole Scavengeing thing to me like the key places to find good stuff and like how to do it and how it works and such thanks

ive seen those chili burners that you put a link to jerry and xxxx they are a dream but too expensive

dude im talking butane torch not a propane they are differnt differnt fuel so will it work or xxxxxxxx what? And how do you build a forge burner or where do you buy one?

Well i was thinking about a solution to my forge since i need something to well provide the heat. After some searching of torchs on wiki i found the Butane torch. They are cheap as i see and i have found some that can get as hot as 3000F! Most run for 1-4hours on a tank of fuel which you buy replacements about $20 for a pack of four. I think i found my burner. What do you guys think? Will this work?

Would something like this 100,000 BTU Weed Dragon Garden Torch work as a burner?

Ok so i am going to build my own forge instead of buying one since it will save alot of money. My basic design i am thinking of is a coffee can forge which many of you have seen. I need it to run on propane. Here are the parts i plan on using Coffee Can Ceramic Blanket (To line the inside of the coffee can) Fire Bricks (To use as the doors to to the forge) Propane Torch/Burner (Not really sure what to get on this one could you guys help me out on this) Something to hold the forge up of course So are these all the supplies i need? Also if you can tell me where i can get most of the stuff and which brands and such i would really love it thanks :P

Well i did some thinking and i am going to build a coffee can forge i am thinking.

Ok i have an idea in my head thanks i guess i do not have to spend like $400 on a forge. What are some good types of places to find parts? I live in Phoenix, Az so if anyone knows any good places to find old scrap and items to build a forge with i would love it

Wow you are in luck man i am looking for a forge and i live in Phoenix Az. Actually just passed threw cave creek yesterday i think on my trip back from the white moutains. How much are you asking for the anvil?

Well thanks for your help guys. I have been looking on e-bay and i think that is where i will find the best deal. I am looking at this forge the most http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACKSMITH-FARRIER-KNIFE-MAKER-LP-PROPANE-GAS-FORGE_W0QQitemZ200240773991QQihZ010QQcategoryZ13869QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem it looks very good.

Well i am on a limited budget of about $400 for my blacksmithing supplies. $550 is stretching it but i think i am going to have too. Here is the forge i had in mind Forgemaster. Do you guys think this forge will work ok for knife making? My other three forges i am looking at that will really help me hit my budget closer are http://www.centaurforge.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NCBABY, http://www.centaurforge.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NCFORGE, and finally http://www.centaurforge.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NCFORGEBD. I will just be making knifes so yeh i hope you guys can help me out thanks.

can i find this just laying around somewhere or do i have to cut it.

Delete this post it was a stupid question.

Well i think ill just get a $300-$400 forge and then use free railroad track as an anvil so i can save so much money. Tools are not that expensive so yeh! By the way what kind of length and width of the track should i use? Also how heavy are they? And where can i get them? Thanks.

Thanks alot! I was looking at something like this (4FORGE4NAT) but its a bit expensive. I have a natural gas line but i would prefer propane since it seems to be a cheaper fuel. Know any other good sites?

Well been looking at blacksmithing/bladesmithing for about a year now and i think i am ready to give it a go. Mainly i want to forge knifes and i dont know a sword or two. I am a hunter so i would love to have some good knifes made by myself. Do you guys know any good forge brands where i can get some bang for my buck? I do not really want to build one becasue im too lazy to find parts and build it . I am looking at a gas forge becasue it burns much cleaner and zero smoke and such. Also if you could name some cheap anvil brands and where to get the froge and stuff i would really love it. Well thanks talk to you guys soon. This post was combined from several posts on the same subject so all the answers could be in one place.

Hi what is up iforgeiron. Well been looking at blacksmithing/bladesmithing for about a year now and i think i am ready to give it a go. Mainly i want to forge knifes and i dont know a sword or two. I am a hunter so i would love to have some good knifes made by myself. This remainder of this post was a question. It was split into another post so all the answers could be together in one place.