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Forging bolt tongs: Essential blacksmithing project

In this video, I forge a sturdy pair of bolt tongs—a must-have tool for holding round or square stock securely at the forge. I walk through each stage of the build, from drawing out the reins to ...
Black Bear Forge on MSN

The blacksmith tool that makes repetitive work look easy

Black Bear Forge shows how a spring butcher tool can help mark and shape hot metal more consistently by bringing a top and ...
Alfred University

Anvil Club providing demonstrations on summer blacksmithing projects

Members of Alfred University’s Anvil Club will be working on their blacksmithing projects throughout the summer and invites the public to view these demonstrations. Members of Alfred University’s ...
Publishers Weekly

Contemporary Blacksmithing for Beginners: Tools and Techniques Plus 18 Projects

Professional blacksmith Fire debuts with a comprehensive guide to shaping metal into a wide range of objects, from spoons and bottle openers to door knockers and wall hooks. Noting that blacksmithing ...
WAFF

Dive into the eclectic art of forging with basic blacksmithing course in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing, The Shop Huntsville is the place to be! On Thursday, May 29th, The Shop is offering a basic blacksmithing course, ...
Post and Courier

Blacksmith artists guild keeps the flame of ancient tradition alive in South Carolina

COLUMBIA — On a Saturday in April, David Bush was working over a portable coal-fired forge outside the Olympia Mill Village Museum. The coals burned hot. Orange, yellow and blue flames licked towards ...