In this video, I forge a sturdy pair of bolt tongs—a must-have tool for holding round or square stock securely at the forge. I walk through each stage of the build, from drawing out the reins to ...

The Mega Spider is a step up in scale and complexity. I forge multiple parts and bring them together into a finished piece, focusing on proportion and strength. It’s not just about shaping steel—it’s ...

Amy Beth Miller amybeth.miller@thedailytimes.com Feb 4, 2024 Feb 4, 2024 In the bright sunshine Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, hammers clinked on metal with the background thrum of a propane-fired ...

Matt Jenkins is a blacksmith and author and he will have an artist talk with a book reading and signing Sunday at Townsend Atelier. It will be from 2-4 p.m. with the artist talk at 2:30 p.m. at The ...