Blacksmithing-the old way
 

Greetings all who venture here!
My hobby/extra spending moneycomes fromtraditional Blacksmithing. I do it the old way, with a coal forge and hand held hammer and anvil. Started when I was about 15 and the bug never quite biting me. I do alot of ornamental railing and gate works along with sculptures, repairs, and recently started a line of furniture. Plan on doing this full time when I retire in a couple years. I do several benefit demonstrations throughout the year also.

Blakoak

RE: Blacksmithing-the old way
 

I had a few guys work for me doing ornamental iron and crystal chandeliers, using a gas fired oven and hammer and anvil.

they had the most massive arms I had ever seen .. impressive.

I always respected someone that could stand by that inferno heat all day long even on 100F days.

welcome to our site

you got pictures?

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RE: Blacksmithing-the old way
 

I do my work the old fashioned way, with a coal forge. The newer gas forges are a faster heat, but there is just something about the smell of coal as it cokes down! I'll see if I can dig up a photo or two.
Blakoak

RE: Blacksmithing-the old way
 

Stealth.....found an old photo but couldnt upload to this site. Said the file was too large.whats the max size here?

Blakoak