juggalo

i was using galvinized metal in my forge to cover the holes in the bottom. i was forging like that for about a week and today i learned that the fumes can kill me! ive been acheing all over and having bad headaches and ive been realy sick at my stomach. what do i need to do?:(

thanks thats great info im going out asap 2 find these things that will work for an anvil

i dont have many tools just a 2 lb sledge and a small ball peen hammer i made a homemade forge and hooked it up to a shop vac and it works pretty good so far and i live near a place where they used to strip mine coal so i can get free coal there. i just dont know the different types of metals and wich is best to use.

all the tools i have is a small ball peen hammer and a 2 pound sledge hammer my forge is homemade and my "anvil" is a rock lol thanks for the info

im interested in bladesmithing espescialy knives

im new at forgin so i dont know what all the big terms are plus im in 9th grade so i need help what will have good forging metal?:confused: