Blacksmithing Basics video series

[Everything Mac]

Hi all, I've been playing around with youtube videos and I've started a blacksmithing basics series to show beginners where to begin.

Here's episode one

[video=youtube;eVI-QYT_7pk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVI-QYT_7pk[/video]

And episode two:

[video=youtube;G5Y3VgKY0Vk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5Y3VgKY0Vk[/video]

Have a look and have a go!

Andy

 

[milius2]

Both very good videos! Thank for showing and taking the time to film!

 

[Whittler Kev]

Well subscribed and commented.
Good vids dude

 

[cbrdave]

Added to watch later, as soon I get some peace and quiet I'll watch both, thanks for sharing.

 

[BushBob]

These videos are great. Thanks for making and sharing. I really enjoyed them.

 

[Everything Mac]

Cheers guys. I'm glad you're all enjoying them. I'll be doing part three in a couple of weeks when I get back to shore.

All the best
Andy

 

[Everything Mac]

Episode 3 is now up

[video=youtube;qTp038CK15g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTp038CK15g[/video]

Cheers
Andy

 

[forginhill]

Those are both excellent! Two great projects to get started with, and you do them with admirable style... Looking forward to more.

 

[Everything Mac]

Thanks Forginhill, I'll be getting episode 4 up shortly.

Cheers
Andy

 

[Everything Mac]

Episode 3.5

Blacksmithing Basics Episode 3.5 - 5 Tools


Episode 4

Blacksmithing Basics Episode 4: A Blacksmith's Knife

Cheers
Andy

 

[Whittler Kev]

Nice ones Andy. I've left you some comments

 

[Everything Mac]

Cheers Kev, Much appreciated.

Is there anything you guys would like to specifically see?

Cheers
Andy

 

[Muddypaws]

Thanks for posting those videos, they make for interesting viewing. One day I would like to have a go at hot metal bashing, so I'll be looking forward to more from your channel.

 

[MilkTheFrog]

One thing i will say is that, at some point at least, some videos on the sort of gear you need or the easiest/cheapest way to give smithing a go would be much appreciated. I don't imagine i'll have a space i could do this in for a good while yet but it definitely interests me.

 

[forginhill]

Very nice additions to your growing series! You're making a name for yourself with these... Keep them coming!

 

[Everything Mac]

I shall. I've got several videos planned. Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

Andy

 

[Everything Mac]

Right then chaps,
I'm ashore in a few days - is there anything you'd specifically like to see?

Milkthefrog - I have something like that planned but I need some time to sort it out.

Cheers
Andy

 

[mr_magicfingers]

Fantastic. This is a project for the summer, I've wanted to try my hand at this since doing some at school 40 years ago.

 

[David LaFerney]

One thing i will say is that, at some point at least, some videos on the sort of gear you need or the easiest/cheapest way to give smithing a go would be much appreciated. I don't imagine i'll have a space i could do this in for a good while yet but it definitely interests me.

I second that. Improvised anvil, forge, and tongs. Simple first projects to tackle. Etc. IE - how to get your feet wet without buying a whole swimming pool.

 

[Everything Mac]

That's partly why the first couple of projects are made without using tongs. The rake in episode one could easily be made using a large sledge hammer head as an anvil.

I'll see what I can do chaps.

Cheers
Andy