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Alec: @alecsteele Jamie: @jamie.popple My name is Alec Steele and I am a 24 year old blacksmith. We make videos about making interesting things, learning about craft and appreciating the joy of creativity. Great to have you here following along! If you want to get into blacksmithing or knifemaking,...

Intermediate - 14 min - Trades & Construction - Alec Steele

The full course: Learn Metal Fabrication & Blacksmithing free

What you'll need

• Angle grinder: Cut, grind and finish.
• Bench vise: Hold work while you shape it.
• Metal file set: Fine shaping by hand.

Books

1. The Complete Bladesmith by Jim Hrisoulas - View on Amazon
2. The Complete Modern Blacksmith by Alexander George Weygers - View on Amazon
3. Metalworking: Doing It Better by Tom Lipton - View on Amazon

Next lessons

• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 10 (32 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 11 (38 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 12 (29 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 13 (20 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 2 (33 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 3 (25 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 6 (24 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)
• My Dream Power Hammer Restoration! Part 7 (24 min, Alec Steele, Intermediate)