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Chris Montgomery said:
Thanks for the kind complements. As far as tools I use a gas forge that I built for under $60.00 an anvil made in 1919 I paid $200.00 one pair of tongs I paid$45.00 3 other sets of hand made tongs and an assortment of hammers. My favorite hammer is a hand forged hammer that was a gift to me and made by a knifemaker friend, Lin Rhea. There are a few other tools I use that I have made along the way like drifts and a flatter. If you have the desire you should certainly try it. Have you talked with the smith from the skills fair? I would venture a bet he woukd probably be glad to let you try or help you get in touch with somebody that could help. If Idaho weren't so far away you coukd drop by and I would help you try it to see if you wanted to give it a go.

Be careful though its very addictive.

Chris
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Damn hard to find a good anvil. You can't afford to ship them and the pawn shop ones I've seen are way over priced. I' going to keep looking at pawn shops and hope I can find an affordable one.
 
I started forging my stuff at a friends house until I got setup. Keep looking on Craig's List also. Put the word out. Find somebody on anvilfire or check out ABANA also. Most guys that enjoy forging are happy to help a new guy. Give a farrier a call and put the word in there. There are also hammer ins put on by the American Bladesmith Society. ABS members are usually very willing to help out also.

Chris
 
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