Lykam

Okay, that really helps! Thank you JHCC!

That's pretty epic. I might have to look into that!

Thanks Wayne!

Another question I had for those in the Atlanta area, where's a good place to get metal to experiment with? I've heard rebar, but what about railroad stakes? Anyone know of good scrap yards to check out? Or should I just buy some?

Lykam

Thank you both. Some great suggestions! On Reddit, I was also pointed to a makerspace in ATL that has a forge and anvil. Going to check it out soon, too.

Hey y'all,

I'm brand new to these forums and honestly to the craft. Blacksmithing is something I've been wanting to try and get into as a hobby, but I haven't found a good way to do it while living in an apartment. I really want to get a few things, pound some metal and then maybe take some classes after having a tiny bit of experience. I've thought about finding a small anvil, a hammer, some tongs and a way to heat my metal, throwing them into my car and finding a park or some public place around Atlanta to try it out. However, I'm not sure about the ordinances for flame and sound. Any suggestions on how to try this are welcome!

Also, thanks for these forums and so many great posts over the years. The amount of knowledge contained here is incredible.