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newriverboy

12-23-2006 18:01:28




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Anyone know of a site that has used blacksmith tools advertised?




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John in Nebraska

12-24-2006 14:42:41




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
If you want to find blacksmith tools nearby, to wherever you live, check the ABANA website and locate the chapter of blacksmiths nearest you. These fellas always have extra they'd like to get out of their shops, and love getting new fellas started. They also pretty much know where things are hidden in the surrounding area. Like has been said, you only need an anvil and hammer to start with, make your own forge, then start off with the plans in Anvilfire, to make your own tongs, tools. John in Nebr.

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1936

12-24-2006 07:04:34




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
Ebay name matchless antiques, in WI always has outstanding black smith items. Check with Ia Gary, and Allan in NE to use their check books? Very pricey,but good.



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ktheo1

12-24-2006 03:34:42




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
I have a 155 lb. Peter Wright anvil and 6 or 8 Hardys for sale,that I planned on taking to an auction in Amish country this spring.



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Randy as in Randy-IA

12-23-2006 20:25:46




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
Hi , I asked that same question a long while ago to a old smithy and his answer was the same as Bob's . All you need to start is a good hammer , a anvil and a forge ( and some basic tools like a drill and hacksaw ) . Some long bar stock helps also ( 3/8" or a little bigger up to maybe 1/2" ) . Start with one end , heat it up , flatten it some ( to about 1/2 it's original size ) up about a inch and give it a slight bend , then cool it , cut it off at what you feel is a good length to keep your hands away from the heat and make another one just the same , cut it off at the same length put the flattened ends together like a pliers and see how they fit , heat them up and work them till they fit together and then find a drill , drill a small hole through both of them after you clamp them together in a vise so you can drill the hole , then put a small piece of round bar stock through the hole ( it should be a snug fit and peen the ends flat and VIOLA you have your first tool ! Bend and shape it to fit your hand and you're done with that one and you have something to hold the following pieces with as you fine tune your needs . One word of caution that you'll find out about soon enough on your own - don't pick up the hot end ! The same old timer once told me to never wear gloves while working iron . That is good advice . Run the back of your hand near the iron you want to pick up first , that'll let you know if it's to hot for your hand . I tried wearing welding gloves once and the gloves got so hot it almost burned me before I could get them off . Without them you can't stay near the heat long enough to get burned . It's personal choice really so try both ways and make up your own mind . Have fun ! ...Randy

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Bob Whitmoyer

12-23-2006 18:38:48




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
Hi Best and cheapest bet is local farm sales
and auctions.. Stuff is heavy to ship. Other than some standard hammers and tongs, part of the
fun and skill is making your own tooling and set-up for the job. Enjoy

Bob WHitmoyer



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Vaughan

12-23-2006 18:16:32




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
Did not carefully read the post. Missed "used". Sorry ..



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vaughan

12-23-2006 18:11:39




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to newriverboy, 12-23-2006 18:01:28  
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WvaJim

12-23-2006 22:42:29




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to vaughan, 12-23-2006 18:11:39  
another site



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WvaJim

12-23-2006 22:44:01




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 Re: blacksmith tools in reply to WvaJim, 12-23-2006 22:42:29  
well, that didnt work, maybe this willhttp://www.anvilfire.com/index.htm



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