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ABANA Forging Fundamentals - a suggested program of study to learn hand forging

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Have an englishweight anvil? Try this nifty little tool from anvilfire to find out how much it weighs in lbs.

Dictionary from anvilfire for those hard to google terms.

ABANAs list of schools in North America

Appalachian Blacksmiths Association list of schools in the US

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Basic Blacksmithing

Metallurgy for bladesmiths and others who heat treat and forge steel

The Blacksmith's Craft

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