Equipment and Material Recommendations
Anvil
- Large embedded 12lb+ sledge hammer (recommended)
- Any large chunk of steel (search eBay for 1045 steel or ask to purchase at a local machine shop)
- New anvils from retailer
- Upright railroad track (Google Anvilfire)
Check out our how-to guide for tips on mounting your sledgehammer anvil
Hammer
- 2 lb Nordic Forge rounding hammer (from Amazon or Centaur Forge)
- Any Brent Bailey hammer (around 2 lbs)
- 2 lb crosspein or rounding hammer
Tongs
- 3/8" bolt tongs
- Wolf jaw tongs
- Quick & Dirty Tongs
- Ken’s Custom Iron Quick Tongs
Forge
Check out our forge lining page for an overview of the process and materials needed to line your gas forge
Steel
- Assorted 1/4"-3/4" (6mm-19mm) mild steel in square and round stock
- 1/4" x 1" flat bar, 3/8" x 1" flat bar
- 1045/5160 for tool steel
- 5160/1075/1084 for blade steel
Whetstones
- King KDS 1000/6000 grit combination stone
- King KW65 1000/6000 grit combination stone with plastic base
Personal Recommendations
TeknoXI
Hearing protection
2x72" grinder
TIG welder
Anvil
Forge
Electric inline duct fan