I'm still pretty new to this obsession called blacksmithing and I recently picked up a drop of steel to beat on until I can afford a real anvil (There's aplace I've been using that has a full shop). I don't have a hardie or pritchel hole but I would like to start punching and drifting at home as it is far more convenient than driving for 45 mins each way.
::Sets out coffee, beer, whiskey, and snacks to appease the curmudgeons::
For a new guy what would you recommend for this task? Budget is EXTREMELY limited, kid #2 is about 6 weeks from making his world debut.
I have a fried that has a plasma cutting table and a MIG welder. My initial thought was to get another steel drop and some angle and rig something up short term.
What say you fine folks?