When you grow up with something as the constant backdrop to your life, it’s easy to forget as an adult that not everyone else shares your instinctive knowledge of the subject. My dad is a blacksmith, ...

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 ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Learn the art of forging axes in this hands-on blacksmithing video. This tutorial covers traditional techniques and tools ...

In this video, Gorillo shows a step-by-step tutorial on how to build an easy medieval blacksmith base in Minecraft. This design combines function and style — perfect for survival players who love ...