Ron Zwart Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I live in the Netherlands. Does anyone of you have an address of somebody here in my neighbourhood who does sell equipment for blacksmithing? I'am a rooky still in your trade. But seriously committed. Thanks in advance for trying to help me. Ron zwart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden_eagle Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 You don't need a post vise right as you start. I've been smithing for six-seven months and I still use a mechanics bench vise(the kind you can get at any hardware store), and for an anvil you just need a hunk of steel bigger than your hammer(try a tractor weight, its big, heavy, and if you live in the country side- easy to come by.), Other than that good luck and keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Golden Eagle, Thanks for your tip. We have tractors plenty here. The mechanical vice I already have, an old- but heavy one. Now I have to make a simple forge. Good weekend. Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTK Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi Ron I'm also dutch. I got most stuff from marktplaats (dutch Ebay) Goodluck searching Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi Frank I'll look into Marktplaats. However I do not have much trust in this Webmarket. I hear too often about cheating. Thanks for your reply. Good weekend to you, Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Are there antique stores there? How about welding/fab shops? Maybe you could stop and ask there. Farm type auctions? Good luck with the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Dear Kevin, I'am certainly going to look into this kind of possibilities. You can be sure. Thanks for your idea's. Regards, Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhunter Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I dont know if you have flea markets in the Netherlands but it would be a place to look ,also metal shops that are going out of buisness, public sales and scrap yards good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Longhunter, I certainly shall check these possibilities. Thanks for your suggestions. Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 You could also see what Blacksmiths are listed in your region - there was one near me who fabbed everything due to costs & demand, they said. There was a forge, anvil & some tools in a corner but according to them they never got used. Find someone like that & they may be open to offers, although they'd likely know the value of the items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 The original Blachsmiths in my region died out long ago. For many years I have had an anvil and back vise that I bought from a old blacksmith from my neighbourhood. Five years ago I sold it, due to moving to an other place. Many regrets now of course. Thanks anyway for your idea! Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I wouldn't know what local papers are published in your area, but in the United States it is common for there to be regional papers that are didicated to selling and buying used things (almost like a flea market newspaper). The papers have names like "Thrifty Nickel", or "Peddler", or something similar. Usually, these papers are sold (or are free) at convience stores or news stands. I would put an ad in one of those papers, saying something like "Budding young blacksmith is looking an anvil, forge, hammers and tongs (and anything else blacksmith related)". You might be suprised what comes out of the woodwork. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 In former days we had such a newspaper called "Vraag & Aanbod" something like demand and offer. I'll check whether this paper still excists. Thanks for the idea. Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Zwart Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 In former days we had such a newspaper called "Vraag & Aanbod" something like demand and offer. I'll check whether this paper still excists. Thanks for the idea. Ron Zwart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ron...I don't know if it will work where you live but someone here posted not long ago that he put and add in the local paper "Looking for old Blacksmith Tools" said people just gave him stuff...you might try that...who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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