Dirt Cheap Blacksmithing - Forging with a hair dryer

Mark781
Published on Jun 7, 2024
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 - https://youtu.be/WHpWpdOBG_4
Bounce house blower - https://s.vevor.com/bfQCDL
Starter Anvil - https://s.vevor.com/bfQn97

Other useful links

Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Use discount code "bear5"

Main shop Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil
http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com

Precut blanks for forging available from:
https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com
use coupon code John at checkout.

My blacksmiths apron
http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF

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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.
https://www.abana.org/

Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils - http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/
Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com

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.