Any way you look at it, blacksmithing is a punishing trade. Heavy tools, a red-hot forge, flying sparks, and searing metal all exact a toll on the smith’s body unless precautions are taken. After ...
Like the Temple of Hephaestus perched on the outskirts of Athens, the slightly less-ancient Blacksmith of Trenton shop sits in a remote corner of the city, well away from the State House and the rest ...
Any way you look at it, blacksmithing is a punishing trade. Heavy tools, a red-hot forge, flying sparks, and searing metal all exact a toll on the smith’s body unless precautions are taken. After ...
In this video, we demonstrate the process of making a new blacksmith hammer using power tools that have been built and ...
A far north Queensland blacksmith is pivoting his business after a surge in interest from people wanting to learn the ancient trade. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, ...
Forging pipe under a power hammer is all about control. The machine delivers force fast — but the smith controls the outcome. Heat, timing, and positioning determine whether the pipe shapes cleanly or ...