#kilnfrog

Forged out one of my #railspike #axes today. Planning, preparation and precise hammer blows make for a beautiful piece. Stay patient and keep forging. #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #greatkilnsgroovyprices #kilnfrog #kilnacademy #heatbeatrepeat #forgedwithfire #hammerandanvil #kilnenvy #heattreatoven #blacksmithlove (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft)

Getting a new 220 outlet wired up to switch back and forth between my press and my @jenkenkilns I am quite pleased to have this taken care of. Straight blade here we come! #thepxsmith #jenkenkilns #kilnfrog #heattreatment #bladesmith #kilnenvy (at The Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRy5nMhUBF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tn3fyhmevw32

I got a little too busy last Friday to get this post out but I don't want this to get lost in the gallery. Good father's make good decisions. This man came into the shop ( #ironmountainmetalcraft ) to #forge a couple #knives together. I gave my instructions and the son hammered first. He went gung-ho but didn't have accuracy so his marks were all over the place. I gave him some feedback and gave him my usual "Precision preceds power" speech. The father paid attention. He went second and although he was a contractor and had the power he kept his hammer blows on target and very controlled. When the son went again he hammered like a new person. He brought it into control and the two of them forged out some great knives. I was so impressed because I have seen many fathers that want to show up their sons and sons that just want to ignore advice and show they are strong. This father and son duo clearly has deeper character. The father was a perfect example for his son and the son paid attention. I loved it. Blacksmithing is not pure power. It has to be controlled power. Precision must come before power. You must learn to control yourself and listen to thise around you to grow. Take the humility pill and watch your skill set grow. Not all #protips have to do with tools and equipment many #shoptips start within. #kilnacademy #kilnfrog #greatkilnsgroovyprices #lifelessons #character #thepxsmith #strength #precision #livingexample #knifeworld (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft)

Tyron is retired military veteran. He makes motorcycles for fun when he can and now he makes knives! He got hooked from watching #forgedinfire and now I bet he goes home and #forges some #knives. We were a little backed up on the grinders today so I got a few minutes to get his background story and I walked him through the basics of forging with Newton's 3rd Law in mind. Can't wait to see what he makes! #kilnacademy #heatbeatrepeat #kilnenvy #kilnfrog #greatkilnsgroovyprices #lifelessons #character #thepxsmith #letsgethammered #bladesmith #horseshoeknife #happycustomer #blacksmith #military #marines #ooorah (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft)

Quick little test forging of a #railroadspike #herbchopper during my lessons at #ironmountainmetalcraft I like to #draw or #sketch out everything I make. Even a rough idea with a soapstone makes a huge difference in outcome. This kicks off the problem solving mindset right from the start. Thanks to @kiln_frog for supporting my shop #keepforgingkeepmaking #thepxsmith #kilnfrog #greatkilnsgroovyprices #kilnacademy #heatbeatrepeat #forgedwithfire #hammerandanvil #kilnenvy #heattreatoven #blacksmithlove (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft)

My first batch of #straight #knives out of my @jenkenkilns I love this #kiln you can get one for your shop from @kiln_frog #thepxsmith #letsgethammered #bladesmith #knivesofinstagram #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #blacksmith #kilnacademy #kilnfrog #greatkilnsgroovyprices (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl8wf0RHTVx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wz0xff57hw8d

She is alive! Going to be doing some sweet vertical #heattreating with my @jenkenkilns #thepxsmith #jenkenkilns #verticalairbath #kilnfrog #hot #quench (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft)

I taught another #railroad #spikeaxe tonight at #ironmountainmetalcraft and this was a great group! We ended with four nice axes and hopefully these guys all learned something valueable. One of the trends I noticed was a couple guys taking a swiping blow with the hammer. The thought behind it is that it will move metal faster. However, it really just effects the surface and doesn't really move the metal effectively. Use the tooled faces and hit stright down. Let that hammer impact deep into the steel and really start moving some steel. #greatkilnsgroovyprices #kilnfrog #kilnacademy #heatbeatrepeat #forgedwithfire #hammerandanvil #kilnenvy #heattreatoven #blacksmithlove #protips #hammerbetter #makesomething #thepxsmith #letsgethammered (at Iron Mountain Metal Craft)