Hi folks.
I'm putting a smithing set up together, and would like some advice on tools if possible.
I'm still rooting about for an anvil on ebay and i'm making my own forge.
What i'd like is recommendations on what type of tools to buy, hammers, tongs etc.
I'm aiming at doing all sorts of smithing, blades, axes, damascus, ornamental stuff, fire steels, pot hangers, tripods etc, so i dont really know where to start with tools. I do plan on making my own tools when i have gotten to grips with the basics, so i suppose i'm just looking for basic tools.
Also, whats the best type of material to use? I have loads of old files for knives and fire steels. But what about for the other stuff? the decorative things that don't need hardening. Where is a good place to get it?
Thanks
Mark
I'm putting a smithing set up together, and would like some advice on tools if possible.
I'm still rooting about for an anvil on ebay and i'm making my own forge.
What i'd like is recommendations on what type of tools to buy, hammers, tongs etc.
I'm aiming at doing all sorts of smithing, blades, axes, damascus, ornamental stuff, fire steels, pot hangers, tripods etc, so i dont really know where to start with tools. I do plan on making my own tools when i have gotten to grips with the basics, so i suppose i'm just looking for basic tools.
Also, whats the best type of material to use? I have loads of old files for knives and fire steels. But what about for the other stuff? the decorative things that don't need hardening. Where is a good place to get it?
Thanks
Mark