Beginner Blacksmith Tools for New Forge
Now that we have the safety piece out of the way its time to outfit your new forge (or “Smithy”) with all the blacksmith tools and equipment you will need to get started. I do want to point out that this list isn’t the end-all be all. It is just the humble opinion of of myself and what I think would work in building out an new forge. I also am partial to amazon as I love getting things in a few days so I pulled the below list from there.
Hell's Forge MAX Propane Forge Double Burner Unit
- USA MADE double forge burner furnace with 2300F capability and UPGRADED 0-30 psi regulator
- Large size (6″ x 4.75″ x 19″) provides max workspace, ideal exposure to the flames “sweet spot”
- 1″ thick ceramic fiber blanket ships with HELLCOTE 3000 Refractory Coating (applied by customer)
- Solid Stainless Steel burner assembly and Includes 2 full size, thick (9″ x 4.5 x 1.25″) fire bricks
- We beat the competition with 5 X’s THICKER STEEL than competitor’s imported thin sheet metal version
Picard Blacksmiths' hammer 2.205 lb Swedish pattern of ash
Every blacksmith needs their trusty hammer and there are many different styles. This hammer is just over 2 lbs and has a handle made of ash wood. The front of this hammer is great for moving hot metal while the rear has a horizontal peen.
NC Tool 70 Lb. Anvil with Turning Cams
Mobile style Anvil by NC Tool. This NC Anvil has a flatter style top of the horn, with cams for turning heels on horseshoes, or bending bar stock. Has a 1″ Hardie hole and the pritchel hole is nearer the heel.Face: 3 1/4″ x 10 12/”; Horn: 4 1/2″ x 9 1/2″;Height: 8 3/4″; Base: 11″ x 9″
BetterForge Blacksmith Tongs Set - Starter Kit
Every blacksmith needs a sold set of tongs to hold the hot metal. We’ve combined the 2 most essential types of tongs to get your shop going as quickly and smoothly as possible. With the BetterForge 18″ V-bit bolt tongs and 16″ Wolf Jaw tongs you’ll be ready to handle the most common types of stock with a better bang for your buck.
16Pcs Premium Grade T12 Drop Forged Alloy Steel File Set with Carry Case
16 pieces file set – comes with 4 large files – flat/triangle/half-round/round file and 12 pieces precision needle file, Perfect for shaping wood, metal, mirror, glass, tile, ceramics, leather and plastic
Portable carrying case – all files are packed in a rugged, compact carry case for storage and portability, which is perfect for carpenter and DIY fans. Each tool fits snugly into its respective place to prevent moving around and scraping
Winco BR-9, Medium Metal Brush
Metal when worked will naturally start to develop scale and oxidation on the outside of the piece. The best way to remove this oxidation is by using a wire brush. This Winco wire brush is the perfect adition to any blacksmith shop that plans to be working with hot metal (PS, its all of them).