Ken's Custom Iron Blacksmithing Tutorials

Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 5: Turning an Eye

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:48:36 GMT

Blacksmithing Basics: Turning an Eye

In today's video, Ken will show you one of the most foundational blacksmithing techniques: turning an eye. Watch as he walks you step-by-step through this process so you're ready to practice it on your own.

Blacksmithing Project Tutorial-Lesson 3: Horse Head on Horseshoe

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:45:46 GMT

HOW TO: Forging a Horse Head on Horseshoe

In this video, Ken will show you another fun project you can easily work on with a little time in the shop: Making a Horse Head on a Horseshoe!

PURCHASE YOUR HORSE SHOES HERE: https://kensironstore.com/products/horse-shoe

PURCHASE YOUR HORSE SHOE / PUNCH BUNDLE HERE: https://kensironstore.com/products/horse-head-bundle

Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 4: Twisting | A Basic Blacksmithing Tutorial

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:42:14 GMT

Twisting | A Basic Blacksmithing Tutorial

This is a tutorial video on a basic tutorial of twisting.

Twisting can be fairly straightforward, but in this video, Ken provides a few of his favorite basic tips on twisting.

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Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 3: Riveting Basics

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:18:21 GMT

The Basics of Riveting

This is a tutorial video on The Basics of Riveting, demonstrated on a pair of blacksmith tongs.

Riveting can be used in decorative pieces such as railings or wall art, or in functional pieces like tongs and other tooling. The process of riveting is an essential technique for blacksmiths to know as it is used quite frequently in the craft.

PURCHASE YOUR RIVET BUCKING AND HEADING TOOLS HERE: https://kensironstore.com/collections/tooling/products/rivet-bucking-heading-set

Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 2: Starting Your Coal Forge

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT

How to Start Your Coal Forge

'Coal' is one of the first things that come to mind for many people when they hear the word 'Blacksmith'.
It isn't as simple as lighting it and forgetting about it, though.
In this video, we take you through the steps you will take to properly start your coal forge.

Shop and Technique Basics-Lesson 1: Managing Your Coal Forge

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:50:17 GMT

How to Manage Your Coal Forge

'Coal' is one of the first things that come to mind for many people when they hear the word 'Blacksmith'.
Though there are many blacksmiths who choose to use other methods of heating their iron,
we feel that knowledge of managing a coal forge is essential for any blacksmith.
Watch the video to see a few tips and tricks on keeping your fire, and finding the right coal for the job.

Blacksmithing Project Tutorial-Lesson 2: Drive-in-Hook

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:48:15 GMT

How to forge a drive-in-hook

This video will show you how you can forge a drive in hook from 5/16" round. Drive-in-hooks are a great beginner project to practice many skills like timing, rhythm, and hand-eye coordination. You use blacksmithing techniques such as drawing out, twisting, bending, upsetting.

Blacksmithing Project Tutorial-Lesson 1: Ram's Head

samantha@kensiron.com (Samantha Rule) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:52:47 GMT

How to Forge a Ram's Head

This video will show you how you can forge your own ram's head out of 1/2" square. With a little bit of time and practice, you can be making your own ram's head in no time at all!