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Blacksmithing for Beginners

Section 1: Anvils

Anvil Anatomy (3:57)
Anvil Stands (2:17)
What is Rockwell Hardness? (3:30)
Anvils - Top Picks (1:21)
Buying Anvils (3:12)
Where to Buy Anvils (2:33)
Anvils 101 - Printable PDF

Section 2: Forges

Gas vs Coal (6:45)
Buying vs. Building Forges (7:02)
Building Forges (5:31)
Forging Temp and Color (5:13)
Closer Look Forgemaster (2:35)
Lighting a Forgemaster Forge (1:15)
Lighting a Majestic Forge (1:15)
Where to Buy Forges and Save $$$ (1:31)
Shop Safety - Ventilation (1:27)
Forges 101 - Printable PDF

Section 3: Hammers

Hammer Types (5:04)
Cross Peen - The Blacksmith's Hammer (2:09)
Hammering Techniques (3:14)
Buying Hammers - Save $$$ (2:47)
Hammers 101 - Printable PDF

Section 4: Tongs

Tong Basics (5:24)
Tong Techniques (2:26)
Buying Vs. Making Tongs (4:14)
Tongs 101 - Printable PDF

Section 5: Metal

Mild Steel vs. High Carbon (2:07)
Spark Test (1:47)
Finishing Steel (2:41)
3 Options for Buying Metal (3:24)
Metals 101 - Printable PDF

Section 6: Basic Techniques

Drawing Out (1:56)
Scrolling (1:15)
Quenching and Bending (1:31)
Twisting (1:10)
Upsetting (1:46)

Section 7: Beginner's Project - Fire Poker

Fire Poker Intro (1:23)
Fire Poker - Drawing Out (3:34)
Fire Poker - Making the Handle (3:09)
Fire Poker - Making the Rake (4:48)
Fire Poker - Twisting (1:42)
Fire Poker - Beeswax Finish (2:50)

BONUS: DIY Blacksmithing Audio Guide

DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 1 - Welcome
DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 2 - Basic Costs
DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 3 - Let's Talk about Forges
DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 4 - The Anvil
DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 5 - Hammers and Tongs
DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 6 - Creating Your Workspace
DIY Blacksmithing Podcast Episode 7 - Finding Good Steel

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