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Start forging right now, today! You can do it. You have the skill. You have the tools... really!
This video takes you step by step through the process of transforming a backyard fire ring into a perfectly capable forge--no special tools needed--and making a fire poker/coal spreader from rebar. The whole process should take about 2 hours, start to finish, and will cost only a few dollars. (It might even be free).
Have you ever wanted to forge metal, but couldn't figure out how or where to start. Look no further, this video is for you. I'll walk you through it and explain everything you need to know along the way. I'll give you alternative ways to do each of the things I show you, just in case you don't have some of the tools or materials I have. For example, I used stones to build up a fire ring forge in my yard, but you could used bricks or even just dig a small trench with a shovel.
At the end, you'll have not only built a forge with common tools, buy you'll also be the proud owner of a rebar coal spreader that you forged yourself!
Follow along and become a smith, or just watch and enjoy the show. Either way, thanks for joining me and I hope you have a wonderful day. Cheers!
Also, just to let you know I recently opened a Patreon account for those who want to support the channel directly, while (hopefully) getting some great additional value...
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@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад

I saw a guy doing traditional metal work at a living history thing several years ago... the guy had at least fifty different hammers, I asked where he bought them. He said he made them, he said best way to learn is starting by making some of the tools you need and if you need a different size or shape hammer later on, make it..... I asked what he used as his first hammer, he said his neighbor8s ball peen hammer......

@coolhandluke5388 6 лет назад

I always say “People did this in the 16th century, so why is it that you can’t?”

@coolhandluke5388 6 лет назад

By the way, the 16th century started on the year 1501 Incase you didn’t know. And yes, I’m aware they forged many years before as well; although the 16th century is when I believe blades truly began to become works of art.

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Indeed! Much as the third millenium began in 2001 (but don't tell anybody, everybody thinks it was 2000, we don't want to confuse them)

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Exactly. And there weren't too many propane forges and electric blowers in 16th century. 😉

@crazyoldbiker938 4 года назад

forging iron as early as 1200bc. That's 6,000 years earlier. they had to figure it out without youtube too! LOL

@sarge1408 4 года назад

Well mabye they don't have arms.

@JustinTopp 6 лет назад

Great as always man I think it’s important to make these videos so beginners can start out well I know they helped me a lot :)

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Thanks! I learned almost everything I know about forging from RU-vid so it's natural to want to repay the community however I can. It's amazing how helpful and talented these DIY RU-vidrs are. Great community to be a part of.

@soggy5854 6 лет назад

Hey man I watched your first "start forging now" video from a while back and it inspired me to start forging. I have a better setup now but thank you for helping me get started and keep making great content.

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Awesome! Glad I could help. Keep up the great work and keep us posted.

@ColinDagwell 6 лет назад

Mate! Love how you made it so.... everyday...for anyone... to just start.

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Thanks, that's exactly what I'm shooting for. I've been fascinated by blacksmithing for most of my life, but always thought it was too hard to get into. Little did I know I could have been forging all along!

@masonenquist5115 6 лет назад

my dad helped me build a scaled up soup can forge for less the 100 dollars and it works great

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Awesome. I actually attempted a soup can forge about a year and a half ago... didn't go so well, but I've learned a lot since then.

@hypee81 3 года назад

I'm 11 and a want to blacksmith should i

@tripwire3992 3 года назад

as long as you practice the correct safety procedures you should go for it, its a fun hobby

@hypee81 3 года назад

@Joshua Huff Thank you u r awesome

@chadferguson2450 6 лет назад

Thank you for this!! I've been thinking about buying an expensive forge for a while and now i know it's half way easey to do with a normal fire with added air.

@bayoutrapper 2 года назад

Look into forges made from old truck brake drums, and car wheels. Works great, I know a couple of professional knife makers that use a brake drum forge, and an anvil made from a piece of rail road track.

@tango-bravo 7 месяцев назад

I think the number one improvement I could suggest to anyone watching this is to secure the anvil on an even wooden surface, a log or a stump or a big block of wood. That will all you to transfer more of the hammers energy to the metal as you strike it

@thegamingfungushoodclips 4 года назад

Gonna start forging lock picks

@dirge44 2 года назад

Gotta get into that display case somehow

@Dk8250 6 лет назад

First? Idk. I got my anvil, hammer, files, and tongs I’m starting forging soon

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Awesome! Keep us posted on your progress.

@roninbolivar1054 4 года назад

Good for you

@LTT.Official 6 лет назад

I use the heads of my enemies as anvils.

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

ThisIsAPrettyLongUserNameWhyTheFuckWouldHeDoThatSoThatEveryoneWouldThumbsUpIt, I’m not saying that’s a “bad” idea, but I would be concerned about the skulls coming apart in the middle of a project. Have you considered petrified dinosaur heads? Probably more durable.

@Banditswet17 5 лет назад

ThisIsAPrettyLongUserNameWhyTheFuckWouldHeDoThatSoThatEveryoneWouldThumbsUpIt Was oof

@dirge44 2 года назад

@@FargoFX BRUH XD

@braydenburns8300 3 года назад

You have a stellar attitude man. Good info. Subbed.

@raczekqq 2 года назад

Zastanawiam się czy nie spróbować że stalą. Fajny filmik. Dziękuję.

@SeaforgedArtifacts Год назад

I am going to start sending people to this video, it seems many people think they "can't just start smithing".

@wittvonwitt4403 3 года назад

Im gonna start building my backyard forge tonight! I so excited!

@Kevin_drinks_Lead 3 года назад

I'm using a 20kg barbell plate, as a anvil

@br3xx-ttv-au198 3 года назад

Lol I need too think bout preventing fire.guess where I am . Yep Australia

@ASMRJAMESY 2 года назад

Start your country on fire

@TypicalJacques 6 лет назад

Hi, just wondering but do u play Arma because I saw someone with your RU-vid name on arma 3.

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Blud man, sorry, must’ve been an imposter. The weird thing is I started this channel before I heard about the Fargo TV show on FX... I’m guessing there are a few screen names out there based off of that show. Mine happens to be entirely coincidental… Although if I had known about it, it would have been a good way to get publicity back in 2012. Lol.

@alewijnsl2668 6 лет назад

I did some forging this afternoon for the first time. It didn't work out very well because I didn't find an anvil or some other piece of metal, but it was a lot of fun doing it and I am defenitly going to do it more and search for better stuff. Your video helped a lot, thanks!

@zachmeyer2718 6 лет назад

Hey that’s what I’ve always done, I’ve heat treated a knife with one too

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Excellent! I wish somebody would’ve told me about this sooner-I spent about 30 years, from early childhood, being fascinated by blacksmithing. I just never thought I could do it myself. Thank God for RU-vid. LOL.

@sirmister5383 6 лет назад

I made a forge out of a barrel style grille. I put a hand blower attached to the side blowing under a charcoal bed. No matter how much I crank the blower I can't get the heat I want. Any suggestions? Or should I just get a hair dryer?

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Sir Mister I’ve often wondered about those handcranked blowers, it looks so cool when you see a blacksmith using one… Unfortunately I have no expertise in that area. It might have to do with the design of the Forge, in any case I’m guessing a blow dryer would do the trick… Just doesn’t look quite as cool. LOL.

@TheMysticBlanket 6 лет назад

Kinda sucks being in NC, it rains so much...

@jamieleigh6145 4 года назад

Get 4 1.5-2 meter stick's and a tarp and make a shelter job done or build a largerr fire so long as it isn't hammering it down should be all good

@junkoenoshima8835 4 года назад

Ikr? I just do it in my Carport.

@granderondeproductions3286 6 лет назад

Do you know anything about using a propane tank connected to a chamber that spins with air or something?

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Northern Sailor The only propane forge I have any experience with is one I built last winter. That one uses a Venturi style burner, basically just a pipe with a propane nozzle at one end and a few other modifications. It works, but I might need a second burner to get it hot enough for things like Forge welding. What you described sounds interesting though. Let me know if you learn more about it. I’m always interested in the design aspect of this hobby. Especially DIY stuff.

@firstnamelastname9824 5 лет назад

Question, does a creek count as an anti fire measure 😂

@izayamango756 3 года назад

You can start forging in less than thirty minutes in YOUR backyard assuming you don’t live in any regular neighborhood and have rebar just lying around plus you’ll need a fire ring and wood too use as well. JK, this helped a lot thanks for the tips and tricks to start forging!!!! :) ;)

@squidasaurus6009 6 лет назад

just asking should i build more tools like hammers and tongs, decrotive items like leaves or knives since im getting a WHISPER LOWBOY FORGE next week

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Nice! Forge what you love to forge (or if you have the discipline, forge what you find most challenging)

@jegjack4235 6 лет назад

My dad is a welder do you think the steel he uses will work?

@squidasaurus6009 6 лет назад

it really depends just make sure its not galvanized and its better not to use stainless

@CT-Productions-ti1ju 4 года назад

Safety fllopppsss

@olilles7 5 лет назад

Great video! You earned my sub :). I got some questions: what kind of bricks did you use? Normal bricks would explode right? What kind of metal/ steel should i start with as a beginner? Im thinking about trying some rebar like you did here. Are blowtorches good instead of a fire? Thank you in advance :)

@valdrikr6127 5 лет назад

Dry clay bricks are good for starting with. Cinder blocks tend to crack and wet stones WILL explode. However a normal clay brick will work fine

@muunii6801 3 года назад

you could buy firebricks which are specially made

@olilles7 3 года назад

@@muunii6801 thanks :D a bit funny that You answered for a 2 year old comment xD

@ASMRJAMESY 2 года назад

Or you can dig a small tunnel

@1scottws 6 лет назад

Shoulda forged the point! :-)

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Shhh 😂

@slime_tiger9568 6 лет назад

I'm thinking I might try this on a weekend soon, but I'm wondering if there is an alternative to the hair dryer, as I don think i have a long enough extension cord to power it. Really helpful and informative videos though!

@muunii6801 3 года назад

i know this is late and you probably figured something out but bellows work good

@abosisabyss 3 года назад

Best beginning forging channel

@gforce7502 6 лет назад

Hi FargoFX can you make a home make fishing hook Also I have started forging with the hammer in the beginning and the hammer near the end and a hairdryer in my back yard after watching your first how to srart forgoing and I forge on a elevator wait

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Home made fishing hook would be an awesome challenge. I honestly hadn't thought of that one. I'll def look into it.

@BrandonDickenson35 2 года назад

Funny. I also use an 80lb elevator weight. Before using it as an anvil I attached a vice to it so I could easily ground/hold oddly shaped pieces for welding. Only disadvantage is that it has no round edges. Hope to fix that with the next large brushfire I've got to get rid of.....

@pacetruitt9814 2 года назад

Me and my dad my grampa and my great grampa have a forge it's nothing pro like it's more like beginner shop we made a nori nori a butter knife 🔪 and we begining on a little knife for me ok

@jakkx4042 6 лет назад

Great vid! I've decided to get into the kraft as a hobby n maybe make a few extra bucks eventually. This video is the 1st one ov its kind to be added to my Smithing n Forging folder. Thanku.

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Awesome. Much thanks!

@ASMRJAMESY 2 года назад

So did you make a extra few bucks or did you quit 3 years ago? 🤣

@corvusmusik8776 Год назад

THANK YOU for keeping it real!

@therealbfunke 3 года назад

Dont forget safety first, you only get 1 pair of hands and one pair of eyes, dont fuck them up before you master

@ronbird121 2 года назад

i live in an apartment... if i could i would make knifes out of rebar ans sell em cheap, a bito coin

@casper1240 11 месяцев назад

A bit of fire .a bit of wind .a bit of Metal .that's all you need

@accidentalmadness1708 6 лет назад

This seems familiar 🤔

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Good eye. It's a very similar to my Backyard Forge video from last year. This is even simpler because it uses an existing fire ring and a very simple smithing project, but the overall theme is the same: "Get Started Now"

@LeRat12-s2v Год назад

If you want a good fire once it's burning well put some coal on it

@yeetmobileyeet9608 3 года назад

I have your ball peen hammer isn’t it the 32 oz

@kingomri9313 6 лет назад

Great video! very inspirational

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

King Omri much thanks, my friend. 👍

@tylerburdette3527 Год назад

iv wanted to get in to forging but i don't have a yard

@Shaffer34424 2 года назад

Can you you a air compressor

@AndyDr3 4 года назад

:~: (tears lots of tears) ):

@artificialgamer959 2 года назад

Can I use a leaf blower

@quartz6239 2 года назад

Jesus loves you

@dragan3290 2 года назад

Can you use a cordless leaf blower? I have a good dewalt. But I was going to use my old Ryobi? I can vary the speed with a dc to dc converter. I'm thinking cheap? It's just sitting there never used. Lol dewalt is my baby. Btw . I'm more motivated!!! Cheers from Australia 🙂👍👍👍

@matthewhall6087 6 лет назад

I started with a Stanley blast fan

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Matthew Hall That’s a good idea, plenty of air movement through one of those. I bet you got some really good heat out of that Forge.

@ibrhemahmed170 Год назад

Good

@Dannysoutherner Год назад

Forging is fun. I make many tools I need rather than order it and wait for it, or trying to find something suitable. Made a tool today I needed to drive round spring clips.

@periklisphoenix6521 6 лет назад

good very good, continue

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Periklis Phoenix Will do! 👍

@andrewlovegrove6442 Год назад

Thanks very much, this is very helpful, it is very easy to get too focused on equipment and not get to use it. You could also put some stakes into the ground to stop the anvil from moving around when you are shaping the metal, it should make it much easier.

@darksteels4713 3 года назад

Good video I am BlackSteel but in a different account

@marlenegray5501 2 года назад

Thanks for this i was about to spend 2000+ on forging but we had everything we needed already

@bobbyhempel1513 3 года назад

I Shop-Vac in blower mode works great for air flow.

@jovansworld_ Год назад

I have never forged before and I thank you for this knowledge.

@WilliamHollinger2019 3 года назад

I wanted to start forging when forge in fire show came on first 3 season is good for me. I wanted to make knifes from rail road spikes laying around in the stones where I took the spikes from not from the rails. Then go on with lawn mower blades.

@Dominic.Minischetti 6 лет назад

Nice job!

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@ricksiegfried3725 Год назад

That was very inspiring and I’m thinking about doing a forge in my garage my background is jewelry making so I have the basic knowledge great video

@devnitrate Год назад

It is not recommended to start a forge in a garage because if red hot metal falls on the floor, concrete can explode with the heat

@antonioj.2147 4 года назад

Will a bike pump work?

@rtwg605 3 года назад

"Safety flops!" 🤣

@yaboimitch3219 6 лет назад

👍

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@GildedLegion Год назад

I want to get into forging and tried using only wood but couldnt get my metal hot enough to get the job done any tips?

@lancewhoha3659 Год назад

More oxygen I'd reckon.

@wittvonwitt4403 3 года назад

This is what i need!

@tuxnoel 2 года назад

Good spirit.

@TheMysticBlanket 6 лет назад

Reupload?

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Good catch! Although not quite. This is actually an entirely different project, but very similar theme. 👍

@TheMysticBlanket 6 лет назад

FargoFX oh ok

@Seamusyt1396 3 года назад

What about a heat gun?

@stevenscott2136 3 года назад

I've tried a heat gun. It doesn't move a lot of air, so it's hard to get a properly hot fire.

@Seamusyt1396 3 года назад

@@stevenscott2136 ah sweet thank you for the reply kinda wierd in a way you think it would since it reaches 2500 degrees lol but thank you 😊

@squidasaurus6009 6 лет назад

great video I think this is going to be one of your more popular videos

@FargoFX 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@riner0631 3 года назад

What happens when the roots start burning underground?

@AndyDr3 4 года назад

My dream got ruined

@FingerinUrDaughter Год назад

FYI if youre going to do open pit "forging" like this, just dig a bowl shape into the ground and the wind will naturally funnel down into it, negating the need for any kind of forced airflow. not that it matters really, this ISNT forging, or anything even close to it. go buy a 10$ bag of coal, then you can start actually forging.