August 28, 200916 yr Does anybody know where I can find some clay for my forge and some coal or charcole around Lafayette LA?? And any places to find some scrap steel??
August 28, 200916 yr CLAY, USE 100% clay kitty litter it's pretty cheap. STEEL' construction sites have scrap rebar just ask the foreman. Scrap yards have all kinds of steel ,coil springs,leaf springs ,tie rods ,etc...; some you can haggle on the price but be careful they are busy. I hope this helps.
August 28, 200916 yr James, Go to the website of Louisiana Metalsmiths Assoc. (LAMA) lametalsmiths.org, join and get involved. We have a very active group and several smiths in and around Lafayette who would be glad to help you get started. A good grade smithing coal can be purchased from a smith in Covington, LA for $35/100lb, someone local may have some to sell you to get started. Scrap steel is readily available from the many fab and machine shops in the area - your in the middle of oilfiled service country here. Good luck. David Bernard
August 29, 200916 yr Author Thanks David, I will hopefully be on land in the next few weeks. I can't wait to sign up and get some learning from you guys.
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