[TheForge] Anvil

[Matt Gallagher]

My name is My name is Matt Gallagher, I am a 15 year old guy living in
Charlotte and I need to find or purchase an anvil. I have alot
of experience smithing with my Metalworking instructor in Boy Scouts. I am
attempting to make a Gladius (small sword) for a school Latin Club
competition as well as a Roman Legionnaire outfit for the same
competition. The sword will not be sharpened, i just want to be authentic
and make it properly and have it functional for a
Gladiatorial demonstration I will be participating in. I just need a
sizeable anvil, not too expensive, and a 1000 gram German style cross-peen
hammer. Also, i have a pair of tongs, but they are extremely old and rusted,
so if you could suggest an alternative I would be most appreciative. I don't
have a lot of money, but if necessary I can scrape some together. (if anyone
would like to loan and/or give me these, i would be EXTREMELY grateful) I do
plan on joining NCABANA but i have not had the time , money, or ability to
as of yet.

~Sincerely and hopefully, Matt Gallagher
                                     fudgumz at gmail.com