Any blacksmiths here?

Steve welder said
Ive seen many railroad tracks made into anvils, kind of like a poor mans anvil but they are very useful
Good sized anvils aren't cheap but if you keep a eye peeled, watch local yard sales and places going out of business, you will eventually pick one up for a good price
I always wanted my own forge, maybe someday...

An old steel wheel raised up off the ground with bricks makes for a simple wood/coal forge. That's what I'm going to use, since because I have all the materials already. Just need a bellows or a hand cranked turbine, which can both be had for cheap online. The goal for now is to make some usable items (bottle openers, knives, whatever) without using power tools.

Treblig said
I don't do any forging but I am waiting on my friend who works for the railroad. He's bringing me a 4 ft section of rail for free. I plan to cut out and grind at least one larger anvil, I've seen on youtube how you can take two sections of rail and make a really nice anvil,it requires a little welding but that not a problem.

You ain't kidding about the cost of a real anvil. Even the small ones are out of my price range for now. A sturdy base to mount it on is essential. This one's screwed into a piece of locust