http://www.miblacksmith.org
indianablacksmithing.com
In case your trade falls through, the state association meetings are a good place to find information and equipment. The meetings are usually in someone's shop, so you can also get some forging time while you're at it. While it is more than 100 miles away, Quad State is the best place to find anvils. It's in Troy Ohio in late September. The prices are about as reasonable as you can find since there is so much available, and blacksmiths are notoriously cheap.
http://www.sofablacksmiths.org
indianablacksmithing.com
In case your trade falls through, the state association meetings are a good place to find information and equipment. The meetings are usually in someone's shop, so you can also get some forging time while you're at it. While it is more than 100 miles away, Quad State is the best place to find anvils. It's in Troy Ohio in late September. The prices are about as reasonable as you can find since there is so much available, and blacksmiths are notoriously cheap.
http://www.sofablacksmiths.org