Forge Side Chat

This week the hosers had Patrick McIvor from @dancing_scot_forge sit down for a chat. It was a beauty of a chat for sure eh bud. Give it a listen on all your favourite podcasting platforms.

Sorry no shoutout tags this week cause I'm on holidays right now and the shred is too good. I'll get it down when I'm back. Lando

Edit for the shout outs*

@hammer_whisperer

@fortyhillsforge

@frontstepforge

@housemade.us

@butlerbuilt.us

@lesforgesdemontreal

@papa_hache_axe

@cloverdaleforge

@historic_okeefe_ranch

@jon_bardal

@@andrew.paquette.9237

@derek.foster64

@ranknfilesteve

@metalheadforge

@hildebrandmyles

@andrew_geeves

@jakekuzyk

@derek_mo

@_kevingriffin

Alfred Habermann

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This week on Forge Side Chat the hosers sit down with Robert Dent, the man behind Axcadmy.

Axcadmy is a business in the city of Toronto Ontario that runs classes on ax making for people of all skill levels. As young as 13 years old can attend a class and in one day learn the techniques needed to make an ax. Not only do they get to learn how to make an ax but they get to walk away with that very ax they learnt on.

With the assistance of @tobydruce the workshop has developed into an amazing business for Rob and we have all the details in the show!

We had a ton of shout outs this week with some familiar names being dropped but some new ones you may not have heard about before.

@khdailyknives

@dogwoodcustomknives

@knifeperspective

@workinghandspodcast

@workforit.podcast

@b.kohnknives

@iron_clover_forge

@whiskeydeltametalworx

@forging_ahead_inc

@giver_terry

@thompsonmetals

Paul Kryskowski aka Toronto Blacksmith

@coalironworks

@codyironworks

@_ethanharty

@hoffmanblacksmithing

@axe_wax

@frontstepforge

@mightyforge

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#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#art

#artistblacksmith

#metalart

#maker

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#bladesmith

#welding

#tools

#vintage

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#forgeside

#eh

#axe

#toronto

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New episode is available for download and its a good one. This week the hosers sit down with Nick Welsh of @twistedsteel505 l in Red Deer Alberta.

Nick's shop specializes in knife making classes where people can take a one day course that teaches them how to make a knife. Nick has a good knack for business and there are a few good tips to pick up on in this episode.

Shout outs this week

@thak_ironworks

@nexusgrinders

@jvbknivescanada

@storchknives

@brenx_blacksmithing

@ironsunsetforge

@sw_blacksmith

@sidehillforging

@truenorthforge

@coalironworks

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www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

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Check out the Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD it's a deal you can't go wrong with.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#art

#artistblacksmith

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#bladesmith

#welding

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#forgeside

#eh

https://open.spotify.com/show/4HTumF0wZU9W4tA6FKLb19?si=3d95889d8dfa4be9

This weeks episode is up and ready for download.

We sat down with Shawn Cunningham of Front Step Forge the other night and chatted about his life as a blacksmith and how he got to where he is. Shawn has been blacksmithing out of Edmonton Alberta full time for the last 30 years! The man has the knowledge we all want to soak up. So kick back and get your note pads out kids cause this was another great forge side chat.

So many shout outs on this episode I'll see if I can get them all down.

@frontstepforge

@cloverdaleforge

@dennispaish

@jvbknivescanada

Rob Gunnther

@wdm.ca

@jeffdeboersculpture

@thompsonmetals

pritchellandhardy

@steveschwarzer

@phyreforge

@daelenforge

@thistlerockforge

@hughcupples

@truenorthforge

@uri.hofi

@coal_thompson

@jbblades7550

@chris_spilak

@rustland_revision

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www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

Save $100 on kilns !!!!

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FSCKILN

Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M!

Check out the Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD it's a deal you can't go wrong with.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#art

#artistblacksmith

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#bladesmith

#welding

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#forgeside

#eh

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This weeks episode was a special one.

We sat down with what many consider to be the godfather of blacksmithing in Canada. John Little and his wife Nancy took time out of their evening to sit down with us and chat blacksmithing. One day after their 50th wedding anniversary yet! We spoke about how John got into the craft. The wheres and the whens. We could have easily sat down with these two for hours more. lots of great advice and tips in this episode so make sure you chalk up for this one!

And thanks everyone for the bday wishes!

Shout outs this week

@kohnbryan

@bone_setter_knives

becky little

@dakotawilsonknives

@bakerforgeandtool

@cluaranforge

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www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

Save $100 on kilns !!!!

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FSCKILN

Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M!

Check out the Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD it's a deal you can't go wrong with.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#art

#artistblacksmith

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#bladesmith

#welding

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

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#wfiprojects

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The next episode is live!

On this episode the hosers sit down with another Ontario bladesmith, Jacco Van De Bruinhorst @jvbknivescanada

Starting blacksmithing at 12 years of age, Jacco has honed his skills and has created a shop where he outputs amazing damascus knives and mono steel marvels.

This weeks shout outs go to

@countrycustomfab

@vollman_forges

@nathanbutcher

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Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

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FSCKILN

Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M!

Check out the Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD it's a deal you can't go wrong with.

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#wfiprojects

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#welding

#canada

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#eh

#wfiprojects

https://open.spotify.com/show/4HTumF0wZU9W4tA6FKLb19?si=3d95889d8dfa4be9

On this episode the hosers sit down with another Manitoba local, Pedro Bedard @red_river_valley_forge

Pedro is one of THE blacksmiths in Manitoba. Ask anyone about blacksmithing in the area and his name is bound to come up. Top it off with the fact that he is one heck of a conversationalist and you get a most excellent episode of what is already Canada's number one comedy podcast about blacksmithing and knife making.

We hit all sorts of areas with blacksmithing on this one as Pedro has done it all from armour and knifes to decorative iron work and chassing/repousse. At one point we even dive into a little bit of wood working and viking age shelter building.

Some really cool stuff in this one!

This weeks shout outs go to

@stylesdawg

@kreaturekid

@brighamkindell

@rustland_revision

@charlieberens

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Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

Save $100 on kilns !!!!

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FSCKILN

Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M!

Check out the Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD it's a deal you can't go wrong with.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#art

#artistblacksmith

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#bladesmith

#welding

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#forgeside

#eh

#wfiprojects

https://open.spotify.com/show/4HTumF0wZU9W4tA6FKLb19?si=3d95889d8dfa4be9.

Episode 4 brings to the table Chris Spilak of Winnipeg, MB. Chris is a friend of Justin's, but has also been a blacksmith for 20 years now. We talk to Chris about a really cool project he took on for the government here in Winnipeg at the legislative building. we also dive into a few other subjects with him throughout the episode so make sure to tune in and pick up some blacksmith knowledge.

We also have a surprise drop in this week from Ryan Chadbourne. Shout out to

@samtownsbladesmith

@valhallaironworks

@the.forgecast

@fire_earthforgeworks

Please check out our awesome sponsor @maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

Save $100 on kilns !!!!

with the code

FSCKILN

10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M.

Might as well get a Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#forge

#art

#artistblacksmith

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#blacksmithtools

#bladesmith

#weld

#welding

#welder

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#entertainment

#education

#inspiration

#nofluxgiven

#forgeside

#eh

This week on Forge Side Chat we chatted with the amazing @canadian_welder_girl , Alicia Butty. This girl is absolutely killing the instagram game by showing the world what she can do behind the welding helmet as well as what she does with the mask off.

Her metal art business has her busy making all sorts of different welded art.

She speaks about design and meeting customers requests. Remember failure is an option. Learn and move on.

Sometimes you loose a bit, but did you really?

We dive into how Alicia got herself into trades and where she plans to go with it. There is some convo about how the instagram game works and some other industry aspects with the welding game.

Shout outs this week

@truenorthforge

@cwbgroupwelding

@xbknives

@stevedupras

@haleythefabricator

@barbiethewelder

@housemade.us

@loewendustyn

@stylesdawg

@black.cat.metal

@iron_clover_forge

Please check out our awesome sponsor @maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

Save $100 on kilns !!!!

with the code

FSCKILN

10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M.

Might as well get a Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#forge

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#blacksmithtools

#bladesmith

#weld

#welding

#welder

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#entertainment

#education

#inspiration

#nofluxgiven

#buffblacksmith

Episode 2 of season 2 is now up and available for download. This episode had Paul Reimer join us for a chat about blacksmithing and his life long career in the art. Paul has a lot of interesting things to say in this episode that can really open your eyes to what it is we deal with when we decide we are going to run our own blacksmith business. from engineering to anvils to picking cherries this episode covers a ton of awesome content. Who the heck welds a bunch of anvils together to make a tree?? Lucky bugger eh! Make sure to tune in and find out just what we are talking about, get some great shop tips and find out about some of Canada's top metal workers!

This weeks shout outs go to

@samtownsbladesmith

@valhallaironworks

@the.forgecast

@loewendustyn

@black.cat.metal

@iron_clover_forge

@tyler.dies

@pickle_kutterz

@white_north_forge

@papa_hache_axe

@timothy.dyck

Please check out our awesome sponsor @maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything.

Save $100 on kilns !!!!

with the code

FSCKILN

10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat, and 3M.

Might as well get a Velocity Grinder while you're there for under $2500 including a 2hp motor with KBAC VFD.

#steelnerd

#handmade

#metalfabrication

#forged

#forge

#metalart

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#wfiprojects

#blacksmithtools

#bladesmith

#weld

#welding

#welder

#canada

#podcast

#comedy

#entertainment

#education

#inspiration

#nofluxgiven