Money can be tight for many people making it hard to start blacksmithing. But it can be dirt cheap to get started with some very simple forging. Using a hair dryer for a forge blower, old pallets for fuel and a sledge hammer as an anvil, lets start forging.
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Main shop Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil
Precut blanks for forging available from:
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Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers -
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Square head bolts and lags -
New anvils -
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Industrial supplier -
Tong blanks and tools -
Fire brick and refractory -
Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.
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