TomN Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi everyone. I'm very new to forging. In fact i'm going for my first course next weekend. Hoping I enjoy it and if I do I will start up smithing regularly as a hobby and hopefully on into business if I get good and experienced enough. I've asked in the forges forum about a start up forge and i'd also like to know what would be a good start up forge, and where to get the basic tools? I'd like to get as much info on these things, so I can start costing everything up and get onto working! So what would work for me as a basic anvil, and what sort of cost? Also where are the best places to buy, or look for potential anvils? I guess when I go to look at one, i'm looking for a nice smooth surface on top and no obvious damage or bad rusting. I'm sure i've seen buyers testing anvils for a nice rebound off of a hammer too. Any advice is gratefully accepted! Cheers, Tom PS - Forgot to mention that i'm in Oxfordshire, in England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbalist Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Have a look on ebay for anvils, I got one like this and paid about £130 for mine.http://www.ebay.co.u...b#ht_500wt_1156 Mine had light surface rust but not a mark on it - it had never been used by the look of it. The same anvil is still made by vaughans at over £430 so you can still get bargains on ebay. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Chambers Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Welcome Tom,Where are ya? dont forget to add a location to your profile, people that might be close to you can be a big help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Asking opinions about tools is like asking on a car forum about the "best" car, everyone will have their own answer. My advise is to find a blacksmithing group near you and try equipment that other folks have, and if at all possible take a course or two. That way you can get the feel of equipment and make a more informed choice about what works best for you, what you can afford, and what tools you wish to invest in first. That said, ask around and let people know that you are looking for blacksmithing equipment, anvil, hammers, leg vise, tongs, etc. You never know what someone might have collecting dust. As a youth I was helping a friend make repairs on his sister's house, the friend asked his brother-in-law, and found out the the brother-in-law had an 80lb anvil in the back of his van. Others on this forum have similar stories, having asked around and found some good blacksmithing tools just by letting everyone they knew know about their search for blacksmith tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Ok, added my location to my profile now. Might have found a deal for an anvil, forge and a few tools. well John B found it for me and i'm very grateful. ~£450 for an anvil, forge and tools. Will give the guy a call in a while. See if I can go visit and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 That deal on the start up kit was sold to someone ekse the day i called him. Back to the drawing board for finding an anvil and forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Allyn Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Cheers. I've managed to get hold of a vice, so thats something at least! Going to start scouring ebay for anvils and forges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Think outside of the box: http://www.marco-borromei.com/fork.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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