Dying Trade Forge

Dying Trade Forge Part time blacksmith learning the art and trying to help keep a dying trade alive.

I got her waxed tonight and she’s ready to go out the door!
03/31/2026

I got her waxed tonight and she’s ready to go out the door!

Pretty excited about this one! The fireplace set is done! My first time attempting one and I’m pleased. Pictures are fro...
03/28/2026

Pretty excited about this one! The fireplace set is done! My first time attempting one and I’m pleased. Pictures are from start to finish.

I was able to complete the fireplace stand this weekend. It will need a coating but it’s pretty much done. Now it’s time...
03/23/2026

I was able to complete the fireplace stand this weekend. It will need a coating but it’s pretty much done. Now it’s time to make the tools. Like and follow my page for more projects and updates.

Another update:I got the hooks hammered out today, tacked on and ready for some final touches. The stand for this firepl...
03/15/2026

Another update:
I got the hooks hammered out today, tacked on and ready for some final touches. The stand for this fireplace set is almost finished

Made some more progress on the fireplace set. I got the legs together and tonight I added the vine wrap going along with...
03/12/2026

Made some more progress on the fireplace set. I got the legs together and tonight I added the vine wrap going along with the leaf theme. Slowley but surely it’s coming along.

It’s been a little time and motivation has been low but we’re back at it. I received a request for a fireplace set. Chal...
02/27/2026

It’s been a little time and motivation has been low but we’re back at it. I received a request for a fireplace set. Challenge accepted. This was tonight’s progress. Two of the four legs completed for the stand. The twisted square stock will be the main piece. Learning as I go!

New stand made, got the new anvil set up and ready to work.
12/27/2025

New stand made, got the new anvil set up and ready to work.

Merry Christmas to the shop! New anvil for the shop. Small upgrades and I’m happy with it. I started with a 55lb anvil a...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to the shop! New anvil for the shop. Small upgrades and I’m happy with it. I started with a 55lb anvil and upgraded to a 110lb anvil. Keep checking for more progress!

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