Projects
Too Many Irons in the Fire | from The Blacksmith’s …
We’ve all heard the saying, “You’ve got too many irons in the fire!,” and we all know what […]
What is a Treadle Hammer?
A treadle hammer is a ‘mechanical pile-driver’ that hammers metal by pressing a lever down with your foot! […]
The Cadillac of Belt Grinders – The 2 X 72!
Belt grinders come in many shapes and sizes, but the Cadillac, the granddaddy of them all is the […]
The Ironic Compost Bin Project
Composting is a process of breaking down organic material (carbon and nitrogen) to make new beautiful and nutrient […]
What is a Fly Press?
To answer the question of what a Fly Press is, one must first ask, what is a screw […]
Learning to Blacksmith #9 – Learn by Doing | Learn …
This week I have been learning how to make hinges, and intellectually speaking it is an easy process. […]
Learning to Blacksmith #8 – “Embrace the Suck”
There is a saying in the Army that Soldiers often mutter to one another. When the going gets […]
Learning to Blacksmith #7 – The Ugly Duckling | A …
For a week now, I’ve managed to get out and work in the shop everyday. Though, It can […]
Learning to Blacksmith #6 – Railroad Spike Coat Rack – …
The Railroad Spike Coat Rack is finished! This was a really fun project that I made for my […]