Hi guys,
I am just about ready to make a purchase of two propane gas forges and I'm looking for let's say under 60 to 70 pounds so to be portable. Now I just realized that my animal is cast-iron so I really don't want to ruin it by using it for HoTMetaL. So my question is, what would be a really good quality and level to consider I'm going to have to keep it outside as my forging in blacksmithing practice will be all outside.
Should I look for a lightweight let's say 100 - 140 pounds that could be shipped easily by FedEx or just consider something that would be in the 3 to 400 pound range and except the freight charges on them. going to definitely buy new so I'm not really looking for a used anvil.
I also could use just a really quick list of minimum supplies for tools rather what I would need for the Hardy Hall am just basic across peanut hammer I know would be one purchase and really just what I need to get started in the basics thanks so much, I appreciate all the help that you guys have given me.
Thanks,
Jon
I am just about ready to make a purchase of two propane gas forges and I'm looking for let's say under 60 to 70 pounds so to be portable. Now I just realized that my animal is cast-iron so I really don't want to ruin it by using it for HoTMetaL. So my question is, what would be a really good quality and level to consider I'm going to have to keep it outside as my forging in blacksmithing practice will be all outside.
Should I look for a lightweight let's say 100 - 140 pounds that could be shipped easily by FedEx or just consider something that would be in the 3 to 400 pound range and except the freight charges on them. going to definitely buy new so I'm not really looking for a used anvil.
I also could use just a really quick list of minimum supplies for tools rather what I would need for the Hardy Hall am just basic across peanut hammer I know would be one purchase and really just what I need to get started in the basics thanks so much, I appreciate all the help that you guys have given me.
Thanks,
Jon