Blacksmiths have heated metal to hammer into shapes for centuries, using fuels like wood, charcoal, or bituminous coal to heat their metal. For a modern day hobbyist, a simple fire pit and bellows will give sufficient fire temperatures to...

It's getting to be that time of year! What time is that you ask? Bonfire time!! It happens a little earlier down south, a little later up north. And then it reverses in the fall. Add that to our list of "odd facts we notice through online sales." This fall we added to our custom fireplace

Dad bought the parts from Jay Hayes back in 2003. I found the shell and burners while cleaning out the barn. Figured it was time to finish it. Made the back side as a cap to make is easier install the Kaowool and to service later. For the doors i used a couple of cheap chipping hammers for the ha...

The third and final video in the series: Building a traditional brick blacksmith forge.3 de 3 - construir una fragua tradicional de herrero de ladrillo

How to Make a Bladesmiths Forge: In this Instructable I will be explaining how to convert that old barbecue grill sitting in your yard next to all that junk into a furnace capable of heating up steel to forge long items such as knives,daggers,and small swords. Before we begin I wou…

Here's how to choose the best anvil for your homestead forge, Learn everything you should consider when selecting the right anvil for your needs!

The Backyard Blacksmith

Start Blacksmithing! 🔥 *Building a Simple DIY Forge*

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