Sometime we set out on a project confident in our plan. Only to discover that plan was a bit flawed. In this case I set out to make the pick headed fireman's axe with a double bit style handle when it should have a teardrop single bit handle.
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The following list provides just a few resources to help you find supplies and equipment for blacksmithing.
These first links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy from these dealers.
My blacksmiths apron http://www.ForgeAprons.com use code BBF
My favorite cordless angle grinder – http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...
My cordless die grinder http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
https://www.abana.org/
Other suppliers of 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
Industrial supplier http://www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools https://kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory http://refwest.com
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