[TheForge] Starting up

[Andrei Pandelescu]

Good day,

I am reading on posts here for about half a year or so, and since then
managed to get a more "rewarding" job so I think I might be in the position
to actually doing something instead of just reading. 

In order to get started properly , and to take full advantage of this
mailing list, I'd like to ask the more experienced members a few details
first, if you don't mind spending a few time to help a young wannabe
blacksmith start his thing.

1. What tools do I need? Numbers, details...
2. What type of anvil should I get?
3. Where can I find patterns for what I am supposed to do?
4. What do I need to make a forge or could I replace that with something
else for starters?
5. Where can materials be bought?
6. Some books or other kind of reference about materials, treatment and
shaping.

I don't know if this is and exhaustive list of questions, if you think I
missed some details please - fill them up :)

Thanks a lot for your patience and your time. 

Have a nice day!
Andrei