This video shows how to build a pair of bolt tongs designed for secure grip and everyday forging work. The techniques are inspired by the work of Toby Hickman and adapted for practical shop use. The ...

A blacksmith’s shop is always evolving, and today I focus on both upgrades and forging. I finish out the interior sheathing ...

He uses a gas-powered forge built by his friend and fellow blacksmith, Jim Bolinger, as a backup and to put finishing touches on his work. And while he uses the traditional blacksmithing method of ...