Introduction to forge welding - basic blacksmithing HD

Forge welding is one of the fundamental skills of blacksmithing. Even if you can arc, mig or tig weld, forge welding will open new doors and help to improve your skills as a blacksmith Thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in Southern Colorado. If you would like to take a more active role in the production of these videos, you may provide financial support through one of the two links below. https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge I have set up a Facebook group just for my YouTube channel. If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos This is the place to do that https://www.facebook.com/groups/101400907400310 Find my shop on line at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge/ https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919/ If you have something you want to send my way you may do so at: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 The following list provides just a few resources to help you find supplies and equipment for blacksmithing. These first links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy from these dealers. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF My favorite cordless angle grinder – http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8856008/type/dlg/https://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee-2783-20-m18-fuel-cordless-4-1-2-in----5-in--braking-angle-grinder--bare-tool-/miln2783-20,default,pd.html My cordless die grinder - http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8856008/type/dlg/https://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee-2784-22-m18-fuel-1-4-in--brushless-die-grinder-kit/miln2784-22,default,pd.html Other suppliers of blacksmithing tools and supplies http://www.forge-aprons.com/ http://www.saymakhammers.com/ https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ http://www.piehtoolco.com/ http://www.centaurforge.com/ https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ https://www.abana.org/ http://www.mcmaster.com https://kensironstore.com/ Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.