5 Tips To Become a Blacksmith 

You sir have inspired my 6 Yr old little girl to explore blacksmithing! She loves watching you and seeing the passion you have for it. She got her first anvil and hammers for her 6th birthday this weekend. She banged away with her new shop apron for an hour! Thank you sir for the inspiration and passion you show in every video!

I just started to learn blacksmithing from someone I consider a brother. He's so knowledgeable and I'm so blessed he's teaching me. He taught me that as a blacksmith- if you need a tool, make a tool. That day he easily mad a pair of tongs to handle something we needed. This and leather work are amazing art forms.

My Son (10) wants to learn a trade that he can do with his hands. I am a IT for the military but on the side I make round balls for blackpowder shooting and wife and I run a firewood/lumber business. Found your channel as I was aimlessly scrolling thru RU-vid. And I will say Thank you for breaking it down to it's simplest form. Told my son he can attend a blacksmithing class at the local smith when he can swing the 3 pound hammer 100 times.. that was last night at 8pm. This morning at 6am I hear him in the shed shining the hammer against a metal plate and he is marking the wall with chalk marks. We shall see. I am going to show him this video and attend class with him and we shall see.

Max, you dropped some hot wisdom in this video, the perseverance and the be curious parts hit close to home! you're amazing and I love your work!

Great video, thank you.

Excellent advice Max!. Great video

I've had dreams of becoming a bladesmith for awhile now but I'm worried it won't be possible. I'm a tiny girl, and from what I've experienced while trying to learn bladesmithing nobody's really willing to teach me. Plus I have asthma so I'm nervous to see how that might affect things. I tried to take a jewelry making course but it just wasn't what I wanted, I really want to make blades. If anyone has any advice if appreciate it. Your work is amazing and you're a huge inspiration to me

Alway wanted to get into black smithing. I was a welder and built massive bridge girders for years, and I always loved working with steel and swinging hammers, especially my 12lb. For some reason, the heavy hammer was my favorite. I was able to be delicate with it and beat something into submission with one tool. I just need a jumping off point to get started.

Very well explained and very information video Max. Thanks so much. It means a lot. I have been listening and watching and learning from RU-vid it self. I really love it. I always watched at tractor shows and 4-H festives when I was younger. I really like it. And I always thought I could do it. Thanks so much. Great video. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Fab On. Weld On. Keep the forge lit. Keep Making. God Bless.

Aspiring smiths in the Seattle area, there are a number of schools in the city and a lot of smiths in the area. If you don’t have the funds for a class but aren’t shy, say hello to the smiths you see. We don’t bite and love to share our trade. I’d be happy to host someone who has a real interest in the craft at my smithy. You can also join my crowd of fellow smiths any given Saturday morning as I do my weekly livestream and ask questions.

I'm just now starting my journey. I have a lot of equipment and the passion. I'm on hold because I hurt my arm tendons a bit in the shop and lifting a hammer hurts right now. But I am determined. I find the difficulty is being a woman.... the local blacksmith association is all men. Even the comments here. Not throwing shade at it, but it makes it hard to be taken serious or hard when asked if I am getting stuff for my husband (I'm single). Getting past the gender barrier has been the hardest part. But I am still determined! I made my first hooks and chisels.

Vevor Acciaio anvils.

Hey guys I'm starting my journey into blacksmithing any extra tips other than what's in this video

I want to see if blacksmithing is for me, but I don’t wanna drop more than 50 bucks on a forge, should I use a propane forge or like a coal forge? Do you have a preference on which one?

I desire to become one the most but im 21 and don't even have no high school deployment so idk where to start honestly

I've been blacksmith for 2 years and I can say I only bought a few things and made the the rest of it. Too all the new blacksmith you will always be learning something I'm still learning new things. Always try and challenge yourself. Max you are a big influence on my blacksmith. I really appreciate that you are will to give such positive vibes too everyone. Thank you.

Awesome video dude! While I love your videos, blacksmithing isn't my thing, but your passion for your craft and the obvious love for what you do inspires me in my own work.

The fact that you first tip applies to all fields and it is so obvious that we forget it made me insta-subscribe.

You left out the secret way to gain all the knowledge. On the full moon 🌕 head out to the field where the great pumpkin 🎃 reveals all the ancient secrets!

Blacksmithing is my dream job, really hoping to find some kind of reliable classes, and a mentorship with a seasoned Smith to apprentice under. Great video, dude 🤘 just found your channel with this video, but you've definitely got my subscription

Oh man this has to be the best “how to start” video out there! I don’t watch a lot of them as I have 20 years of hobby blacksmithing under my belt, but I clicked on this one out of curiosity and was not disappoint. I really love your “be curious” section. As an ADHDer, this is what drives me. In my opinion, it is not recommended nearly enough in life, often even frowned upon. I ignored the negativity and followed my curiosity and am now a part time blacksmith/hammersmith. I often have passionate local youngsters asking advice on this or that, and nothing gives me more joy then to fuel that passion and encourage them to get into it! And now I can, and will, recommend your video as well! Thank you for what you do for the community!

ان شاء الله سأبدا التعلم واخذ بنصأحك اتمنا ان ترشدني اخوك من العراق🌹

WOW! MY MENTOR BLACKSMITH SAYS THE SAME THREE THINGS!! Something to hit with,hit on, and heat UP !!!!

Awesome video and very well presented. Love your work and am always intrigued in the artistic flare you have and bring into reality

I love your videos

VERY GOOD

im just starting to get into the trade and i stumbled across a tiny section of broken railroad that was discarded just outside the track way and on public land, while its a lucky find i only say this because i made a nice anvil from it with a cheap angle grinder and theres tons of videos on how to do that if u are able to buy a piece of rail from ur local scrap yard

I’m really interested in this but I don’t know where to start. I’m going to have to buy stuff

very positive

oh its literally fucking Hephaestus

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Steel doesn’t interest me really. I’m interested in working with bronze and copper. Bronze has fascinated me quite early in life, for some reason, and I’m currently setting up a foundry for casting and working it. It just looks really gorgeous, and certain bronzes can be really tough, perfect for making knives. Do you have any experience with it? Could you make a video about it? Mil Gracias 🙏🏼

Lord of the rings and forgered in fire brought me to wanting to do this

A huge thank to you to take the time to share this with us ! 😎 From France, a big up to your work !

i have been tryhing to appretice someone as a blacksmith or get into metal work but there is not really that kind of industry near me. Any other tips on where to look? i feel like theres some community i cant find to contact

I've been making knives and tools for 2 years and after finding your channel I think I might start doing artistic and structural blacksmithing Edit, first day smithing I burn my primary hand on hot rebar please be safe if you are thinking of starting this hobby, you will get burnt and get cuts/grinder hits but if you are safe you can turn a catastrophe into a well that sucks, please be safe

thank you

This is EXACTLY what I would expect a professional blacksmith to look like 😄💪 I'm 31 years old still working retail, hoping to find an actual professional I can fall in love with. Thank you for the info! You're an invaluable resource.

IF you get a metal strand or flake in your eye, the first aid for it is to remove the element using a MAGNET, either a "cow" magnet or a grouping of welding magnets (grouping: combine a small group of magnets to increase their collective magnetic field) in a well-lit area with an eye-flush of purified water (first aid kit stuff) and a mirror or a helper (I recommend the latter) to pull out the element and expect the area to retain enough molecules to rust your eye boogers.

Back in the 70s my dad made a makeshift coal forge out of a Toyota break drum, empty coffee can, tube of galvanized steal, and an old squirrel cage fan. My friend and I are learning to blacksmith with that same forge today. His same old anvil too.

Beautiful, helpful, and clear video. Thank you

Thank you max, this knowledge may help me pursue my dream, you have my thanks

That is an incredibly good idea having the virtual apprenticeship thing.

You are very inspiring. I hope that spark stay with you. Bless.

Definitely looking forward to learn how to forge. It’s never too late, right?

Thank you Max! I really liked this video! I was curious about blacksmithing I super appreciate this!

Just starting now, I began by getting a forge to heat treat my knives but now I am slowly just getting into smithing all in all. Planning on figuring this out myself with the help of some knowledgeable RU-vidrs such as yourself. But I know this is what my heart has been calling to create.

Another awesome video

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I’ve been looking forward to this!

Forklift tynes are cheap and work well as anvils