I'd take a quick walk through Google. under "blacksmith supplies".

John

Here is a link that might be useful: blacksmith supplies

And for less expensive supplies, start hunting through the local antique shops. You can often find very good deals there on old tools.

John

John, thanks. Those guys that you linked me to there... they've got the right tools, but they're 4000 miles from me, in North Carolinia - a lot of shipping cost, I think.

I've tried the Google search you recommended, but could not come up with blacksmith supply sources in my province of Canada or in Alberta (next province east of me). But I'll continue to try to locate a source.

Sources near Calgary or near Vancouver would be the best for me.

Joel

I found a good source for affordable custom-made tongs. So I've got that covered now.

From a more general interest, though, I've been thinking it would be great to find one or more on-line sources for pliers, nippers, and these sorts of handled tools. I know Canadian Tire has a pretty broad selection, though their nearest store is about an hour's drive from where I live. Anybody know of an on-line source for a wide variety of pliers and similar tools?

Joel

I've no idea whether you're interested but I came across this set of antique set of sheet metal tools.

You can check out the flickr set, which is linked from that page - I think.....;-)