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More basic to complex projects with Hershel. Includes forging an eye, S-hooks, forging tongs, a grease lamp, ladle and a Kentucky belt axe.
(about 90 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on January 21, 2005 in Sports & Outdoor::Pioneer skills and Metalworking::Blacksmithing.
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I found this video to be informative. It’s entertaining and gives a good explanation of basic blacksmithing. The only complaint I would have is that the camera man didn't always know what to focus on and it was difficult to know what the blacksmith was talking about. I would also recommend Woodsmaster 9: Primitive Knifemaking if you’re interested in blacksmithing.
This is a natural sequel to the first video. Once again Hershel House is there to present some blacksmithing knowledge along with some really corny old country jokes in between segments. These do help to lighten the mood, and though I didn't really find them funny, it's certainly better than a stoic lecturer's format.
The video was well done, two of the demonstrations I found particularly interesting; forging an axe head and a lead casting ladle. As a standalone video it's a little lacking in that Hershel doesn't always go into much detail on techniques, but if you have done any other reading or seen other videos on blacksmithing, this is quite good.
