It was only 2 degrees outside, but as I gripped the tongs, trying to hammer the glowing piece of steel clamped in its jaws, my leather glove began to smoke. I dropped the tongs with a yelp, and the ...

In this blacksmithing project, I set out to build an oil fired forge and share the key moments of the process. The video shows the construction stages, from design to assembly, giving an inside look ...

Having your own forge can add a lot to your metalworking capabilities. There are two notable problems: size and cost. That's why making a compact forge relatively cheaply would seem to be the ideal ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Forging steel is significant for several reasons. It’s one of ...

Kristopher Mercy of Sanford is a person with many interests. Among playing in the pit orchestra for the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance’s production of “Mama Mia!” and taking online classes, he also ...

Wood-fired forges burn cleaner than forges that require coal. I want to start blacksmithing. What’s the difference between wood-burning forges and coal-burning forges? And can you really get a ...