The Product
The hammer is the most important tool to for a backsmith to own (Andrews, 1994). It carves and transforms pieces of metal into useable, sometimes beautiful, objects. A 2lb Swedish Cross Pein hammer will be supplied from a small company called Thak Ironworks.
The second main piece of equipment for a blacksmith is an anvil (Anvil Fire, 2013). The anvil is where the metal is struck, drawn out with a hammer and created into the blacksmiths desired product. Professional Farrier Supplies located out of Mono, Ontario will supply the 35-pound Cliff-Carroll anvil. This anvil is a basic model for all blacksmithing needs. It is advantageous because it is small and light enough to be transported or moved around the shop easily . This anvil style contains a flat surface for striking and drawing out metal and a round horn for bending the metal (Andrews, 1994).
The second main piece of equipment for a blacksmith is an anvil (Anvil Fire, 2013). The anvil is where the metal is struck, drawn out with a hammer and created into the blacksmiths desired product. Professional Farrier Supplies located out of Mono, Ontario will supply the 35-pound Cliff-Carroll anvil. This anvil is a basic model for all blacksmithing needs. It is advantageous because it is small and light enough to be transported or moved around the shop easily . This anvil style contains a flat surface for striking and drawing out metal and a round horn for bending the metal (Andrews, 1994).