Forge Fuel: Penn Keystone Coal sells clean-burning bituminous and anthracite blacksmith’s coal in 50-pound bags protected by a cardboard box. One pound offers an astonishing 14,373 Btu.

The sweltering heat had finally moved on and Giant Tick season was coming to a close (not kidding, they are HUGE here), when I decided to fire up my hacked together blacksmith forge made out of an … ...

How to DIY Your Own Tabletop Blacksmithing Forge. Why buy a forge? By David Grossman Published: Dec 21, 2016 9:58 AM EST. Having your own forge can add a lot to your metalworking capabilities.

Blacksmiths Forge A New, Artisanal Future Blacksmithing is an ancient trade that, like other crafts, saw a downturn during the Industrial Revolution, when machines took over jobs that humans once did.

Some of the 45 active Wiregrass Forge members, like Ohlenburger, are retired Army aviators. However, Ohlenburger said members come from all backgrounds and range from the curious to the obsessed.

The new Bavarian Blacksmith Experience is based on blacksmith Josh A. Weston’s Dragon Forge Experience, which has appeared at various Renaissance-themed festivals and state fairs across the country.