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As well as my classes at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology).\u003cbr\u003eBlacksmiths propane fueled gas forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eif you get “we don’t ship to you “ it’s an error .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Please email me spc@frontstepforge.com and I’ll calculate it manually \u003cbr\u003eThis website can now  calculate the shipping automatically  This forge weighs 170 lbs.  you can also send me your city, province\/state and postal or zip code for a precise shipping quote.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fast, easily, efficient; it just works and works and works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe bricks arranged on each end allow a huge variety of heating configurations. 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Other weights available on request.  Available for local pick up at front step Forge or online here .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Front Step Forge","offers":[{"title":"1.5 lbs","offer_id":43291463680161,"sku":"","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs","offer_id":43031715152033,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25 lbs","offer_id":43347941785761,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 lbs","offer_id":166443253761,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.75 lbs","offer_id":43432856158369,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 lbs","offer_id":166490570753,"sku":"","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 lbs","offer_id":166490636289,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 lbs","offer_id":41967771910305,"sku":"","price":260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 lbs","offer_id":41967775908001,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lbs","offer_id":41967775940769,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 lbs","offer_id":43347942801569,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7067\/products\/C8BC4D43-F0D5-4DDA-B2BC-0A26E008BBE5.jpeg?v=1579793440"},{"product_id":"hammer-eye-tings","title":"Hammer\/axe eye tongs - Everyday","description":"\u003cp\u003eHammer and axe eye tongs . 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Hand polished to a mirror bright finish. Mounted on a well oiled hickory handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a size not listed ? 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This is a great anvil for the budget sensitive blacksmith.  Square flat with a nicely tapered horn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease don’t order for pick up,  unless you are actually picking it up from front step forge . \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YirBLiYF8Bo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYouTube video\u003c\/a\u003e of it In use and how to use it: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YirBLiYF8Bo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/YirBLiYF8Bo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12”x4” flat face. 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