The Northwest Blacksmith Association is a Washington 501(c)6 non-profit corporation, established in 1979, with a mission of Education in Blacksmithing and Related Metalcrafts.
One of the largest affiliates of ABANA, the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America, the NWBA currently has over 500 members, mostly from Washington and Oregon.
NWBA membership is $45.00 per year for US addresses, and US$50.00 for foreign addresses.
Naven Restoration Specialties
Naven Restoration Specialties is our parent company, and you will still find odd metalworkers' supplies here. Items like Tin Shot for quenching damascus steel blades, Beeswax for traditional blacksmith's finishes, and Cast Victorian Handrail Brackets.
In addition, you can see a varied portfolio of woodworking and metalworking projects in and around Portland, Oregon and other places.
Blacksmith Supply, LLC
Blacksmith Supply has a wide variety of tools and tooling for your metalworking shop. NC gas forges, Off-Center Tongs, Hammers, Power Hammers, Top Tools, all the essentials and more are available at Blacksmith Supply.
Western Canadian Wheelwright's Association
The Western Canadian Wheelwright's Association has an interesting website with much information about wheelwrighting, both past and present. A far-flung membership receives three issues of their publication, The Traveler, per year, containing articles of interest to all in the carriage and wheelwrighting trades.
