RESOURCES & FAQ

Getting Started is hard. There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there. Where do I start? What tools do I need? So many questions!!

How Do I Get Started?

The best way to get started is to take a lesson from a reputable teacher. There is no substituting the experience you gain from swinging a hammer with someone who knows what they’re doing watching you and providing guidance.

Where Do I Find Materials

In the USA: https://speedymetals.com/ www.blacksmithsupply.com www.quickanddirtytools.com www.centaurforge.com www.blacksmithsdepot.com www.piehtoolco.com www.kensironstore.com www.gstongs.com www.blacksmithed.com www.texasfarriersupply.com www.hammersource.com/blacksmithing-hammers/ www.farriersdepot.com/tongs.aspx www.watersidemetalart.org/shop/ www.cloverdaleforge.com/blacksmith-tools-and-equipment-for-sale/ https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
content/home https://www.imountainforge.com/ https://hammersource.com/ https://www.ffforge.com/

Are "HC" Railroad Spikes High Carbon?

Craig Cowan wrote an article on The Barefoot Forge using *gasp* DATA!! https://www.thebarefootforge.com/blog
/2019/11/4/railroad-spikes-are-hc-spikes-high-carbon