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.

Mention blacksmithing, and what comes to mind is hammering metal into swords, armor and horseshoes on large anvils. However, sometimes blacksmithing is more than that. A Michigan Technological ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X John Frank recalls how his grandfather and father used to do their own blacksmithing out of ...

A simple yet essential blacksmithing project—learn how to forge a sturdy campfire tripod, perfect for outdoor cooking and adventures. An all-time classic Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl ended in the most ...

Years ago, Shaun Williams began hammering his own armor out of cold sheet metal to wear to a Renaissance festival at Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale. He later graduated to a blowtorch and eventually ...

From the time humans discovered fire, people have gathered around flames. Nathan and Cristy Walker have built a business around that fact. Nathan Walker, a blacksmith, teaches customers at Beach ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...

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 ...

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) The new year ...