This Coin Isn’t for You This coin probably isn’t for you. Why? This coin is heavy. It’s a little over 1 and 1/2 […]
An Interview with a Blacksmith whose goal is to preserve … I stumbled on this video of Jamie, a Blacksmith who works in probably the most authentic style of […]
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 […]
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. […]
An Honorable Profession Under the spreading chestnut tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large […]
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 […]
Learning to Blacksmith #5 – Railroad Spike Coat Rack I’m finally back from a summer traveling and ready to start a new project. While visiting family, my […]