Blacksmithing Archives

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 […]

I stumbled on this video of Jamie, a Blacksmith who works in probably the most authentic style of […]

A treadle hammer is a ‘mechanical pile-driver’ that hammers metal by pressing a lever down with your foot! […]

Belt grinders come in many shapes and sizes, but the Cadillac, the granddaddy of them all is the […]

To answer the question of what a Fly Press is, one must first ask, what is a screw […]

This week I have been learning how to make hinges, and intellectually speaking it is an easy process. […]

Under the spreading chestnut tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large […]

For a week now, I’ve managed to get out and work in the shop everyday. Though, It can […]

The Railroad Spike Coat Rack is finished! This was a really fun project that I made for my […]

I’m finally back from a summer traveling and ready to start a new project. While visiting family, my […]