Stump Anvil Build – part 1

Build a stump anvil! This is the 4th video in the “Start Blacksmithing” series. In this video I will show you how to build a stump anvil using an old sledge hammer head, a bolt, and a railroad spike! In the next video I’ll show you how to heat treat...

Starter forge build

Build a starter solid fuel forge! This is the 3rd video in the “Start Blacksmithing” series. In this video I will show you how to build a solid fuel blacksmithing forge with a few common tools, a cheap table top charcoal grill and kitty...

Dressing a blacksmith hammer!

Prepare your first forging hammer! This is the 2nd video in the “Start Blacksmithing” series. In this video I show how to take an inexpensive cross peen hammer and dress it so that it will work well as a general forging hammer. I also show how to modify a...

Tools to start smithing

What tools do I need to get started? This is the first video from @ravensroostforge and the 1st video in the “Start Blacksmithing” series! This video will cover the basic tools you will want in order to start blacksmithing. This is going to be part of a...