Wood-fired forges burn cleaner than forges that require coal. I want to start blacksmithing. What’s the difference between wood-burning forges and coal-burning forges? And can you really get a ...

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 ...

It’s a scene repeated once a month at the Cowlitz County fairgrounds, which has become a regional gathering place for blacksmiths. Members of the Northwest Blacksmith Association set up their ...

While modern technology offers improvements — such as gas-powered forges, pneumatic hammers, and advances in metallurgy — Luark prefers to use the old-fashioned techniques and tools of traditional ...

Explore the art of forging with this video focused on using a drawknife. Discover the tools and techniques essential for ...