Good source for beginner-level tools
Guys,
I haven't dealt with this guy yet, but he seems to be offering some decent stuff of interest to aspiring bladesmiths: eBay Store - Poor Boy Blacksmith Tools: Category 1
His freon tank forges seem like a good buy at $200. Getting all the supplies to make something like that would probably run you $50 to $100, and then would come the hours of tinkering and wondering if you were going to blow yourself up... :) For bladesmithing work that looks like an excellent choice.
Josh