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 video, I demonstrate how to build a post vise stand using mostly found and recycled materials. My friend Craig, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The science pros at TKOR forge a copper leaf with blacksmithing techniques.

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 ...

A Clifton Forge man is getting national attention after appearing on a DIY Network show. The star of Barnwood Builders asked Glen Bryant, a local blacksmith, to teach his guys the trade. From there, a ...

While modern technology offers improvements — such as gas-powered forges, pneumatic hammers, and advances in metallurgy — Luark prefers to use the old-fashioned techniques and tools of traditional ...