Old South Forge & Weld Shop

05/16/2026

Finally got a forge upgrade! The majestic forge 3 burner

04/26/2026

I think this explains how I got started into blacksmithing😂

This is exactly how a new hobby works.

“It’s only $20.”

Then somehow you’re 3 weeks in and down $500 with a storage bin full of supplies.

See also: golf, fishing, photography, pickleball, bourbon, and “backyard projects.”

04/26/2026

Brackets for my daughter’s fireplace mantle.

04/18/2026

I’ve been out of commission for quite some time due to back problems but thank the Lord I’m starting to feel good again. Can’t wait to put this old hammer back to work!

12/24/2025

Wishing each of you a very merry Christmas.

12/11/2025

A one of a kind forged fire poker handle.

11/09/2025

A couple of stag horn hinges that we demonstrated at the foothills farmstead living history day yesterday.

10/11/2025

Come check out the vendors at 76 supply today during the Bigfoot festival! We will be doing demos and selling. Hope to see you there.

09/18/2025

This blacksmith proves, “where there’s a will, there’s a way!”

09/12/2025

These were a forst for me. Some period style flag holders for a revolutionary war reenactor.

08/20/2025

Fair season is about to start! Here is a list of Fair dates and locations to find us at this fall!

SC Apple Festival, Westminster- 9/6/25
Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair- 9/23-9/27/25
Bigfoot Festival, Westminster- 10/10 (76 Hardware Parking Lot)
Foothills Farmstead Heritage Day, Oakway-11/8

We will be doing live demonstrations at all of these as well as selling items! We hope to see you there!