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how would you get started
stuckinthemud:
So I have no metal working tools - I've only ever worked with wood - but this forging looks really interesting, how would you get started? Things like how would you make an anvil with no equipment would be good to know ;D
KHalverson:
a heavy piece of steel @ least 100 pounds for a makeshift anvil.
or an a.s,o as its often refured too. (anvil shaped object)
an old hair dryer and I would build a brake drum forge and use charcoal to start my blacksmithing journey.
a trip to the local scrap or metal recycling yard can yield supplies to get ya started.
there is a ton of info on you tube on how and what can be used.
check out purgatory forge.
trent has a ton of great ideas on how to get started .
Pat B:
A section of rail road track will make a good, small anvil.
stuckinthemud:
Thanks guys; really stupid question, but, I live in a row of terraced houses, just how antisocial is blacksmithing?
KHalverson:
depends on the people.
I live in a small village and have had people complain to me before.
the same people that didnt hesatate to drag broken lawn equipment over for me to fix.
so i tend to do the majority of my smithing during the winter.
i use a propane forge mostly so i do it in the garage and have not had any complaints since.
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