tdab95 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm a new smith. I started around a month ago. I'm 15 years old and I'm using cheap stuff to prove that anyone can smith. FORGE A ceramic charcoal grill with a blow dryer through a vent. ANVIL An old piece of railway steel. 7$ CHARCOAL Homemade in my forge. Wood is cut and split by me. TOOLS Went to Amish country bought 3 hammers, a poker, a hatchet, and a handle for 10$ Making tongs soon. I use a random pair of leather gloves and sunglasses. I don't use an apron.. and I either smith barefoot or with flip-flops. That's about it for me.. Any questions just ask. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Better foot gear should be a top priority for you! It is quite easy to drop a piece of hot metal and even small chunks of scale can leave a nasty burn on bare feet! Even hammers sometimes slip loose. It is especially easy to drop metal when using makeshift tongs. Most teaching smiths will not allow bare feet or open toed shoes in their smithing classes... take heed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdab95 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 I've been burned quite a bit on my feet.. My first day with a fire going my dad threw a firecracker in and I stepped on the ash that flew out. I wasn't born with them so I'll be ok BUT when I get into big projects I will be using boots.. No need to get hurt for no reason :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moderator52 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Welcome to IFI. Lots of people here with lots of good info. Lots of good safety info too. Heed it and you will enjoy your blacksmithing a lot. Enjoy your new hobby. Mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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