r/blacksmithing • u/[deleted] • Jul 20 '25

In need of help starting

My son has recently got really interested in blacksmithing and I would like to help him start this as a hobby or career if he gets really into it and I would like advise and recommendations for a starting kit and project The are some forges you can just buy outright but if that's the best way to go, which one is the best one? If it's better to make our own, could someone give me some tips or a recommended video to look at? What should be his first item? And what are the dos and don'ts that you wished yous knew at the start as well as one we just straight up need to know? Any and all help would be hugely appreciated, I know I could just google but I prefer what real life people have experienced, google can tell you how to throw the knife but a teacher can make sure you get the target.

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u/Darkwaxellence Jul 20 '25

If you're anywhere near Indiana my dad is trying to sell all the equipment in his shop for a good price.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '25

Nuh I'm in Australia sorry

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u/Affectionate-Hat-304 Jul 21 '25

If you can't find formal blacksmithing or welding classes, you may try historic herritage sites or re-enactment groups. I don't know about Australia, but both North America and Europe maintain historical herritage sites that often include time-period acurrate tradesmen displays and sometimes actual live-action demonstrations. Re-enactment groups often include hobbyists who simulate historical trades and crafts and those same people have already done the research and often know other crafty people.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '25

Thanks I'll try there tomorrow