The DIY Blacksmithing Course

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The DIY Blacksmithing Course

If you’d like an easy to follow, step-by-step plan for getting started, our DIY blacksmithing class is for you!

Taught by a professional, full-time blacksmith, the DIY Blacksmithing Course covers everything:

  • Anvil Anatomy
  • Knife Making
  • Anvil Stands
  • Rockwell Hardness
  • Buying Anvils
  • Forges
  • Gas vs. Coal
  • Buying vs. Building Forges

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  • Forging Temp and Color
  • Forgemaster Forges
  • Majestic Forges
  • Lighting Forges
  • Fire Pokers
  • Shop Safety
  • Hammer Types

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  • Cross Peens
  • Hammer Techniques
  • Tong Basics
  • Tong Techniques
  • Buying vs. Making Tongs
  • Mild steel vs. High Carbon
  • Buying Hammers

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…And More!

How much does the DIY blacksmithing class cost?

The Gold Package with 55 Lessons including everything listed above taught by Terran Marks, the blacksmith who runs Brown County Forge, costs just $27!

In exchange for your spending money, you’ll learn how to save at least $1000 on equipment.

Saving money and Learning to Blacksmith at the same time!

Can’t I just look at YouTube videos for free?

Sure! That’s a decent way to learn things.

Keep in mind that the info you get may be:

  1. Disorganized
  2. Inaccurate
  3. Conflicting with what professional smiths teach.

That said, you can absolutely piece together all the info you’ll need to get started.

It might take a few months, but you can do it!

Where can I learn more?

You can get see the full diy blacksmithing class at:

The DIY Blacksmithing Course Website

There you will be able to see an overview of all 55 Lessons.

You can even get a preview of the first few for Free!

Ready to check it out?

Here’s your chance! >>> DIYBlacksmithing.com

What Is a Blacksmith?

 

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What is a blacksmith?

Who is a blacksmith?

What do blacksmiths do?

A Blacksmith Shapes Hot Steel

 

Above all else, a blacksmith works with fire and iron-based metal (steel).

The “black” in blacksmith refers to the “black metal” or iron that smiths have worked for millenia.

We take pieces of steel and heat them up to over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Then using a hammer and anvil, we bend, beat, and shape them into tools, railings, knives, and hardware.

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Over 1 Million Blacksmiths

Estimating the number of blacksmiths in the world is tricky. They are known for making a lot of noise, but not talking much.

You might have a blacksmith in your neighborhood. Someone who tinkers in their garage or barn with a hammer and anvil can call themselves a blacksmith.

The talented people who complete classes at Brown County Forge can call themselves blacksmiths, too.

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Different Types of Blacksmiths

There are a lot of different types of blacksmiths out there. Some specialize in a specific area of blacksmithing.

Shipsmiths focus on the hardware used on ships.

Bladesmiths mostly work on blades. Think: Japanese bladesmiths

Architectural Blacksmiths make things like railings, gates, beam brackets, and large hardware for buildings.

Artist-Blacksmiths often make decorative sculptures along with useful items.

Farriers are blacksmiths who shoe horses for a living. This is the most stable blacksmithing specialty in the 21st Century.

Hobby Blacksmiths might dabble in a few different areas.

What Type of Blacksmith Shop is Brown County Forge?

Terran Marks, the owner-blacksmith at BC Forge, is an Artist-Blacksmith. He makes decorative home hardware and teaches.

Architectural Blacksmithing is one of his interests. Shoeing horses is something he respects a lot, but doesn’t have the nerve to try.

If you have questions about blacksmithing or visiting the forge, please contact us!

 

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