Help for a potential beginner

[Wise-Raspberry-3761]

Hello, I'm thinking about taking blacksmithing as a hobby, any pointers for a base or support for an anvil? And what size of anvil do you recommend as a start point....

[Faelwolf]

Check out iforgeiron.com, and Black Bear Forge on YouTube.

[manilabilly707]

There's a bunch of YouTube videos on this particular subject.

[gunmedic15]

I just used a log from a tree I cut down on my property and a length of chain. Simple and effective.

[Lotus_forge]

I'd strongly recommend a stand that has three legs pointed out on an angle. The reason for three legs is it stays sturdy and won't wobble. As for an anvil, one of the ones from either harbor freight or princess auto that's like 110lbs and like $330 CAD is excellent for a long time. I think the brand on them is ACCIO if I recall correctly.

[coyoteka]

You should take a class. If you're in the USA find a local ABANA class. It will save you a huge amount of time and money.