tholdorimm Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 im a begineer blacksmith i need a forge and my budget is almost all going to an anvil i dont know much about forges other then thier hot and they use coal or gas can someone help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 IForgeIron.com > Metalworking Lessons > Blacksmithing > ForgesLB0003 Blacksmithing ForgesLB0003.0001 Blacksmithing ForgesLB0003.0002 Coal ForgesLB0003.0003 Gas Forges Information This should give you enough information in order to ask more questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I suggest you embark on a course of reading. That will give you a lot information so that you sort through the alternatives to a solution for your individual need. There are so many good books on blacksmithing at the intro level that is hard to recommend one. You might check your public library before buying books on line. If you contact the Pennsylvania Blacksmiths they can probably put you in touch with someone near you to help you get started. Their web site it: PABA Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tholdorimm Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 thnx ill look for some books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe5 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hey guys. I know that this hasn't been used since 2009 so I'm not expecting any answers, but I'm also new. My friend introduced me to this and I know this will be fun. He's given me a lot of tips on how to do this. I don't have a lot of money to spend on this so I'm hoping to get the best bang for my buck. Could anyone recommend the perfect tools for a beginner like me? I would also appreciate if anyone could drop a few tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Welcome to IFI... The best tip I can give you right now is to read this. READ THIS FIRST Then start reading the sticky threads in the area that interests you. If we knew where in the world you are located we could suggest some blacksmithing groups to attend meetings, there is nothing better than hands on learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi Sharp5! Well, first - you came to the right place for good info. TIP: Avoid YouTube for the most part - a lot of bad info there. Hard to weed that out to identify the good info. Need more info from you to help answer your questions though. What will you be forging? Can I assume you are looking to buy or build a gas forge (this is the gas forge section of the website)? That can be a bit more expensive to make than solid fuel forges. But read the "Forges 101" thread in this same section to get an idea of what building a gas forge is all about. Until then - just guessing to recommend you might need an anvil, a welder, tongs, gloves, goggles, wire brush, leather apron, or hammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 You Tube is good for old timers looking for a fresh view of things they already know; it's just kind of hard on new guys who don't know any better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 My TIP: 1000 hours smithing on a US$100 anvil will make you a MUCH better smith than 100 hours smithing on a $1000 anvil. It's like getting to Carnegie Hall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Practice, practice, practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 There's been a fad for fancy handmade hammers the last few years; however I'm still doing good work with the plain single jack I first bought used at a fleamarket for a couple of bucks 38 years ago...and buying used/cheap makes it easier for you to modify your tools as you don't have so much tied up in them... If you are in the USA find the nearest ABANA Affiliate and start attending meetings. We used to carpool 2 hours to SOFA meetings when I lived in Central Ohio. (Saved money and was a lot more fun stuffing the vehicle full of smiths and stopping at a fleamarket on the way for pie and postvises...) Note a lot of us use the "unread posts" page so any new posts will show up on our radar no matter how many years the previous post was sitting around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey98118 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 The best tools are always the ones you build for yourself; no other kind comes with insight built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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