Cheapest DIY Forge

Howdy everyone, This video is less of a direct tutorial, and more just a catalyst to spark your imagination and innovation. Have fun building the forge, you should see it as less of a chore and more of a fun challenge to try and overcome with unique solutions. Plus, playing with fire is always fun! Just make certain you are safe, but burning yourself is part of the journey as well! And as always, have a fantastic day!

[thanson]

I've been deep diving into Blacksmithtube. This was by far one of the best beginner vids I've seen

[sporky]

The bluddy thumb was the icing on the cake for me 😂

[Mtbambeno]

My grandfather's forge was made basically this way except with sand in a 5 foot square box with an old hand crank blower that I still have.

[lastnamefirstname]

I really liked that quick hammer interlude, I feel like it added a fair amount to your video.

[Mtbambeno]

The Con Air Nic Cage reference was pure gold.

[CR_Outdoor_Adventures]

I did this in high-school. My anvil was a chunk of railroad I ordered off of eBay for $20 and secured to a stump. It worked extremely well. You can grind the top down to make it more flat if needed. My forge was just a hole on top of a very small hill with a scrap piece of metal pipe sticking out. I built a little stand out of sticks for an electric leaf blower to rest on. I was able to make a crappy knife with it and mess around.

Edit: I used that exact same harbor freight hammer.

[rumpumpum]

Liked the video. Most of the other ones are either too complicated or bask in their own glory without explaining much! You had a right balance! Thanks!

[leemiddleton]

Okay, I was ready to dis you and go watch something mo' betta, but your 'silliness' finally got through me and it was really entertaining. Besides that, you proved your 'obviously ridiculous' ideas were quite good and that you had the skills to prove it. Well done!

[RebuildingSaad]

Dude, this is an absolutely fantastic tutorial. I love how you broke it down to be as bare-bones cheap, simple, and realistic as possible, which is exactly what most beginners need! I am definitely going to replicate this set up in the coming weeks. Thanks!

[harlemsar]

The quality of the content summarized in this video is up the charts. This really changed my perspective and gave me the Push I needed.

[demastust.]

This is a fantastic video. Make sure to keep your handles oiled up with boiled linseed oil so they aren't dried out and weakened.

[ForsakenKingOfMurrica]

I think this gave me the confidence i was missing to get started.

[CreationsInChrist]

I love this video. You explain it perfectly without rambling and you explain how to upgrade it in the future. Great work

[dibingsdibingens]

Great tutorial, very detailed yet simple explanations with a unique humorous touch, the most beginner-friendly tutorial i've ever seen, incredibly useful especially for anyone with limited resources.

Overall 10/10 content, subscription well earned!

[Ornitholestes]

A large axe makes for a really good improvised anvil. You can simply chop it into a chopping block to fix it in place, so you can save yourself the time it takes to mount your hammerhead or block of steel, and the back of it will give you a decent-sized, reasonably flat surface to work on. At least for small pieces, it works really well

[JC-jswe]

WOW cool project! The hook came out really well! Hope your finger is healing up!!

[andrew]

as a diy blacksmith a hair dryer from goodwill has been my bellows for about four years now. revlon makes a hell of a product. i also use a standard 8oz ball peen hammer for my most popular product. i use my big hammer only for bigger things. my first anvil was a counterweight peice from a forklift.

[stefanpaxton]

Very solid video, I used to BS and am getting back to it. These are all solid ideas and way better than my original set up using a galvanized trash can and a bathroom vent fan.

[ScrapDaddy]

Bro you are hilarious!! Your video was entertaining and informative, I love it. Keep it up!

[KoJaksKranium]

Great attitude and endless knowhow, especially for a young dude. You're an extremely sharp young guy. Great beginner/starter video. KK