Before the hammer hits steel, the ground must hold. In this episode, we forge the massive foundation bolts needed to anchor the power hammer in place - shaped by fire, cut to spec, and driven deep ...

The power hammer shows no mercy. So we forge something that can stand toe-to-toe with its fury - a hardened flatter that won’t crack, bend, or back down. Born in fire, ground to precision, this is ...

Any way you look at it, blacksmithing is a punishing trade. Heavy tools, a red-hot forge, flying sparks, and searing metal all exact a toll on the smith’s body unless precautions are taken. After ...

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