BOOKS: include a "Book List". This list was created by NTBA members and currently contains over one hundred books, with author and publisher. Mumford Books is an on-line bookseller of Antiquarian & secondhand editions, located in England. Reviewers Consortium contains information of books relating to Blacksmithing among other subjects. The Blacksmithing Primer book web site contains details on the book, the author, plus reviews and feedback from book dealers and people who own the book.

HISTORICAL: Email list/web site "Texas Blacksmith" contains an archive of historical blacksmith shop images and event info. Wonderful historical information is available at the Hood County Geneological site with a photo of the Key Brothers Shop.

EQUIPMENT: "Anvil Names" is a listing of 72 names and history of anvil manufacturing. Gas Forge Plans contains instructions, photos and plans for construction of an inexpensive gas forge. Old World Anvils has excellent selection of anvils and blacksmithing tools. Online Metals provides a full supply or ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

OTHER SITES: Some other suggested web sites are: Ironews up to date news about ironworking and events, Tom Essary's ingenious tool ideas, EGroups blacksmiths email list, Houston Area Blacksmiths Association, Johnny Stout Handmade Knives, also Blacksmiths Virtual Junkyard has great info in various areas relating to Blacksmithing, California Blacksmiths Association has excellent info. Great connections to international blacksmithing are located on the British Artist Blacksmithing Association homepage and another web site is devoted to World Blacksmithing information. For keeping up with what's happening down under, try Metal Crafts Australia.