The Metal Shaper | A Craftsman's Legacy

In this episode of A Craftsman's Legacy, we invite Lorelei Sims to work with Eric Gorges to learn metal shaping by making a motorcycle fender.

Lorelei Sims is a blacksmith in Illinois and was featured in Season 1 of A Craftsman's Legacy.

✯CHAPTERS✯
00:00 The Metal Shaper
01:23 Interviewing Eric Gorges
11:55 History of Metal Shaping
13:26 Making a motorcycle fender by hand
24:30 Closing

✯SOCIAL MEDIA✯

✯LOOKING FOR MORE✯

#blacksmith #metalshaping #custommotorcycles

[Crosley]

What is not to love about Loreli Sims, if her smile doesn't get you, then her personality will, for sure .
Everyone of the craftspeople that Eric has met with are in a rare class of people.
Thank you, Eric for bringing them into our homes.

[orshaharorna.shahar]

As an academic who 10 years ago moved into the world of carpentry, I really like the whole series. But this episode, where you, as an interviewee who is willing to reveal your weaknesses, is for me the diamond in the crown. When I had anxiety attacks, I discovered that the ability to talk about them and not hide them and my willingness to be weak in the immediate family - these are the things that strengthened me and helped me a lot.

[Bill-YellowDogWelding]

I can say that you have inspired me, Eric. I hope our paths cross some day. God bless, Bill

[TheMoonlightCraftsman]

How does this channel only have 25k subs?

[tonydpayne]

Love how keen she is to get into it. Obviously very passionate.

[patrickretsel]

One of my favorite shows…….thank you brother 😎

[paulajones]

Hi Eric aka Big Daddy! I hadn’t seen this episode (doing my best to catch up from the beginning) That was fun watching you teach a Master your craft and you could see in her eyes she was thrilled to learn something new and different. I’m sure Buddy and miss Chase kept an eye on you as not to embarrass them 😊 I was hoping it would end with you frozen with your hammer on the metal and the screen shot turns sepia tone ( I like those endings of the Craftsmen Legacy….Kinda 70s Old school)

[calebcroche]

i really love this show thanks for sharing your perspective and story. Craftsman have changed the world so much and it's great to see you keeping the artistry and dream alive.

[pmelchman]

What a treat to see the Craftsman who usually does the interview BE interviewed. Well done Eric!

[Swamp-Fox]

I love every episode of A Craftsmans Legacy, but this one is by far my favorite. It was great to see you on "the other side" of the interview. You sir are an artist and a craftsman! I truly admire your courage and skill. Making is important, especially in today's crazy world. It helps keep me grounded. These episodes always inspire me! Thanks Eric! By the way, do you do your own pinstriping?

[paulsavidge]

I am inspired by the show - Thanks for your vision, and drive. Because of you Craftsman and artist across the world know they are not alone.

[adelheidsnel]

Wonderful to see the warmth and skill you both love sharing with eachother, made me smile the entire time! You and Lorelei are for real❤️🔥

[cheryljames]

I love seeing all the Craftsmen you interviewed. I do all kinds of yarn work, painting, drawing. You inspire many.

[leatherbydragonfly]

Awesome video. It was fantastic to see the man behind the scene in his element. Well done Eric.

[brucebarnes]

I am a huge fan of this show watching all of those different Craftsmen and artists and the skills from which they possess really fascinates me thank you

[shanemyers]

Man, I respect the fact that you do these hands on craft works. I too am addicted to motorcycles, but my new found love is working on a wood lathe for the last 3 years. I can relate to some of your story, and it was awesome to hear. I love your content brother.

[tristanbuckoke]

Full respect to you both . Your skills and knowledge are extremely inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story.

[donazzopardi]

This is one of my favorite episodes. It was nice to get to know you better and nice to see a fellow Michigander succeed.

[markdmaker]

Love the show, and yes you are an inspiration.

[SeaDog-Si]

I've definitely been inspired by this show. There have been several episodes where I have gone on to try new skills and learnt something I will use for the rest of my life.