One of the biggest challenges facing the aspiring blacksmith is procuring the tools of the trade. And that means tackling the unenviable task of finding a decent anvil. Sure, one can buy an ASO — ...

PORT TOWNSEND — After working as a blacksmith most of his life, Jim Garrett found it natural to forge ahead as an anvil manufacturer in 2007. After all, he pounds out and shapes metal for a living ...

A heavy-duty workshop upgrade shows what it takes to safely set up a massive blacksmithing anvil.

Like the Temple of Hephaestus perched on the outskirts of Athens, the slightly less-ancient Blacksmith of Trenton shop sits in a remote corner of the city, well away from the State House and the rest ...

A look at upgrading an anvil setup in the forge, improving workflow, stability, and efficiency for traditional blacksmithing ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. An anvil is a big steel workbench, where blacksmiths do most of their forging work - that’s when you hit the hot steel with the hammer to ...

Blacksmithing holds a rare kind of beauty that stands out in an age shaped by automation and quick manufacturing. The forge, the hammer, and the steady rhythm of practiced hands come together to show ...

Hobby crafts are growing in popularity. Sometimes they include anvils and fire. By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from Brookfield and Wolcott, Conn. The amateur blacksmiths were hard at work: heating ...

For the past few months we’ve been running this series of Blacksmithing For The Uninitiated posts, exploring the art of forge work for a novice. It’s based upon my experience growing up around a ...