Dirt Cheap Blacksmithing - Forge and Anvil setup

Money can be tight for many people making it hard to start blacksmithing. But it can be dirt cheap to get started with some very simple forging. Using a hair dryer for a forge blower, old pallets for fuel and a sledge hammer as an anvil, lets start forging. Previous $500 shop video - Bounce house blower - Starter Anvil - Other useful links Blacksmith Supply: Use discount code “bear5“ Main shop Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil Precut blanks for forging available from: use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound Become a Patron - Donate - Shop - Web site - Instagram - FaceBook - John Switzer channel - Some of my most used gear* Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - Rode Wireless Go microphone - Deity V Mic D3 pro - Insta360 One X2 - Insta360 Go2 - Autel Evo II pro drone - Autel Evo Nano drone - *Links include affiliate links Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - General blacksmithing supplies - General blacksmithing supplies - General blacksmithing supplies - General blacksmithing supplies - General blacksmithing supplies - Square head bolts and lags - New anvils - New anvils - New anvils - Industrial supplier - Tong blanks and tools - Fire brick and refractory - Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.