Easy starter blacksmithing projects for beginners, covering basic tools, simple forging techniques, and practical items to build foundational skills.

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. I walk through each stage of the build, from drawing out the reins to ...

Over the years we have featured a number of large DIY projects here on Geeky Gadgets but never a project like the DIY 40 ton hydraulic forging press created by Karl Metalworks. Check out the video ...

Amy Beth Miller [email protected] Feb 4, 2024 Feb 4, 2024 In the bright sunshine Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, hammers clinked on metal with the background thrum of a propane-fired ...

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 ...