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[Bob]

Welcome Nathan. There are many blacksmith organizations around the 
country. It would help if we knew what area you are in.

Bob Willman	
The Eagle's Anvil
Bowling Green, Ohio
WB8NQW

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On 8/27/2014 11:08 AM, Nathan wrote:
> To all and any who wish to respond,
>         I am a recent addition to The Forge mailing list.  I am looking to start doing some metal work in the fashion of a blacksmith.  I have been interested for sometime and would like to start gathering the required tools or instruments needed.  I plan on starting with basic concepts and branch out from there.  My oldest son, he is 8, wants to help me make swords and knives (what 8 year old doesn't), but that is a little advanced I presume.  So I turn to the experience of the members here and ask for advice.  What would I need to do some basic blacksmithing?  What is a appropriate sized anvil?  If I would like to use coal for my forge what type and where would I find it?  Are there anyways to get an inexpensive anvil that is not a railroad tie or random peice of metal?  Any advice you have is appreciated.  Thank you.
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> Nathan
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