Forge Side Chat

Episode 111 with Marcus McCoy of @trollcunningforge in the beauty state of Washington(almost Canada eh)

Marcus and I have been buddies on the socials for a few years and one thing really sticks out about this guy. His work lies in the occult world! Its got a dark and sinister look yet whimsicle and daring to the beholder.

His knowledge in the occult world is unlike any other I know. Especially amongst blacksmiths. Although, that being said there is a strong connection to the blacksmith world as you'll hear in this episode. The Halloween special! Honeslty some gnarly topics in this one. Thanks Marcus! Stay awesome eh!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

ABANA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Mark the calendar!!!

June 6-9th 2024!!

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America is celebrating their 50th!!! You can head over to

www.abana.org/50thanniversary

to get all the details on this amazing event.

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

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Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart

Music choices of the week

Marcus - Bong Ripper - O

Lando - Sepultura - Roots

Ep 110 Leah Aripotch Metal Artist/Sculpture in Oakland, California, USA

Oh you betcha! Down south once again to relax with our friend Leah Aripotch in Oakland, California.

Leah's been playing with metal since 2008 and has graced the world with her amazing art talents creating life like bugs and monsters from metal. Although we dont talk about it this time Leah was on the Netflix series Metal Shop Masters. It doesn't take long once seeing her work to realize she had some amazing talent. Starting with simple stock removal and addition she has created some mind blowing work and now she is into blacksmithing! Sit back and hear more!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

ABANA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Mark the calendar!!!

June 6-9th 2024!!

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America is celebrating their 50th!!! You can head over to

www.abana.org/50thanniversary

to get all the details on this amazing event.

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart

Music choices of the week

Leah -

Nick -

Lando -

Ep 109 Craig Henshaw of Henshaw Blades in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

We're back up in the great white north again, eh! This time, Welschy of @twistedsteel505 and myself, Lando @abstractblacksmith sit down with retired school teacher turned bladesmit, Craig Henshaw. Craig tells us how he studied with David Robertson and as well at The Center for Metal Arts with Salem Struab. He doesn't hesitate on some great shoutouts either. Some business talk along side lifes journeys and this episode is another great one.

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

ABANA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Mark the calendar!!!

June 6-9th 2024!!

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America is celebrating their 50th!!! You can head over to

www.abana.org/50thanniversary

to get all the details on this amazing event.

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart

Music choices of the week

Craig - Josiah - Ghost

Nick - Motorhead - Ace of Spades

Lando - Weezer - Tired of Ses

Episode 108 Clark Taplin of Clark Iron Forge in Franklin, Tennessee

Good day, y'all!

This week, we bring Clark Taplin to the show. Many of you in the blacksmithing world have probably heard of Clark and may also have had the pleasure of using one of his forges or presses.

Clark is no stranger to working with metal, so it should be no surprise we wanted to bring him on. We chat metal, trains, no planes, automobiles, and more.

Get ready for some saucy stuff. Clark reveals his next device, sure to take the bladesmithing world a leap further!!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

ABANA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Mark the calendar!!!

June 6-9th 2024!!

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America is celebrating their 50th!!! You can head over to

www.abana.org/50thanniversary

to get all the details on this amazing event.

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart #blacksmith #bladesmith #podcast

#wfiprojects #psstiloveyou #welder

#welding #maker #comedy

Song of the week:

Nick - Blue moon of Kentuky - Bill Monroe

Clark - Metallica - King Nothing

Lando - Little Stranger - Red Rover(Sugar Shack)

Ep 107 with Ellen Durkan of Iron Maiden Forge in Wilmington, Delaware

Ladies and gentleman please stand up for the amazing Ellen Durkan!!

This ladie pushes blacksmithing inna direction like no one else. I personally put her work next to the likes of someone like Peter Braspenix. Ellen has brought metal art into the fashion world in a most amazing way. Her run way projects are absolutely mind blowing. Again I would compare her work to the greatness of Cirque Du Soleil. While not nearly the grandiose of the Cirque, she definitely brings an essence of that style of entertainment to the table. Combine her amazing talent with metal art, fashion runways and preforming artists and you get yourself something unlike anything else in this world.

This one was a solo hosting job. Hope you all can handle it. I personally like it best when there is one of the Nicks bouncing around with me. Much love and respect for taking part in the show people. Its really amazing to hear how many people have enjoyed the show. Thank you all very much!!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

ABANA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Mark the calendar!!!

June 6-9th 2024!!

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America is celebrating their 50th!!! You can head over to

www.abana.org/50thanniversary

to get all the details on this amazing event.

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart #blacksmith #blacksmithing #wfiprojects #bladesmith #welding #canadian

Songs of the week

Ellen - Sia

Lando - White Zombie - I am Legend

Ep 106 with Celeste Flores of Clay and Steel in San Fransisco Bay Area

This week, we(actually just Lando again) sit down with Celeste and discuss her passion in creating metal sculpture. Celeste has been at this game for 16 years now with heavy ties to the California Blacksmith Association. Teaching at the crucible with some really well-known smiths. Hear about her hard work in creating a business in the artistic blacksmithing world, including an amazing adventure to Argentina. There is some really great info in this episode. Hope you all can handle this hoser going solo on the hosting job.

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

ABANA 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

Mark the calendar!!!

June 6-9th 2024!!

The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America is celebrating their 50th!!! You can head over to

www.abana.org/50thanniversary

to get all the details on this amazing event.

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart #blacksmith #blacksmithing #wfiprojects #bladesmith #welding #canadian

Songs of the week

Celeste - The Cat Empire -

Lando - The Tragically Hip - Killer Whale Tank/New Orleans is Sinking

Ep 105 David Graham Metal Sculpture of Simply Forged in Victoria, Australia

This week, we sit down with David to hear his story on the life of a metal sculpting blacksmith. This man has been at this game for 26 years now!! He's seen a lot in his time and has created some absolute master piece sculptures. His shop is stocked in the manner we all wish, including a hydraulic press that really caught our eye. We chat tools, life and of course blacksmithing

Hope you all enjoy this episode. David is one of those guys that many aught to take a minute to appreciate. I know we do and will continue to do so. Thanks David!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart #blacksmith #blacksmithing #wfiprojects #bladesmith #welding #canadian

Songs of the week

David - Dire Straights - Romeo and Juliet

Welschy - Oliver Anthony - Rich men North of Richmond

Lando - NOFX - The Decline

Ep 104 Sam Wandishin of @Ross.Peak.Steelworks in Bozeman, Montana, USA

Yep, back South we go. Not to far this time as Montana shares the border with the Great White North. For many its a ski town. For Sam it is home. It was also home to Alec Steele for a few years and the Alec Steele Co. where Sam found himself employed.

Sam, like many, had an interest from a young age. Enthusiam eventually led him to a forge which eventually led him to making some amazing hammers and knives. Make sure you go give Sam a follow to see his amazing work! Maybe check out AlexSteeleCo's website while you can too! Come give Sams story a listen to and find out just how this all transpired for this young man!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Use the code FSCKILN to save $100 on evenheat and paragon kilns! Save 10% when you order 10 packs of 2x72 belts!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handtools

#handforged

#nature

#sculpture

#floral

#metalfabrication

#hammer

#anvil

#forged

#forge

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#blacksmithshop

#swageblock

#weld

#welding

#welder

#tools

#makersgonnamake

#canada🇨🇦

#canadianartist

#manitobamade

#manitobaartist

#winnipegmade

#winnipegartist

#204

#artistblacksmith

#wfiprojects

#psstiloveyou

Ep 103 with Rowdy Turner of Block Chain Blacksmithing in Gainsville, Florida, USA

Yeah, ok, so we did it again. Actually, another solo host episode as I head south of the 59 and touched based with a knifemaker in Florida. Rowdy had actually reached out to me in interest of being on the cast. After a quick conversation, it became very clear how dedicated he is to this craft. The man has a ton of love for knifemaking and has dove beyond head first into it all. From tooling to education, he has really tried to develop his game. The man has a super awesome group of guys he has been able to tap into, which has really helped things take off eh. But, all of this comes from a very tragic incident that Rowdy faced not long ago. You're gonna have to give it a listen to hear more!

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Use the code FSCKILN to save $100 on evenheat and paragon kilns! Save 10% when you order 10 packs of 2x72 belts!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handtools

#handforged

#nature

#sculpture

#floral

#metalfabrication

#hammer

#anvil

#forged

#forge

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#blacksmithshop

#swageblock

#weld

#welding

#welder

#tools

#makersgonnamake

#canada🇨🇦

#canadianartist

#manitobamade

#manitobaartist

#winnipegmade

#winnipegartist

#204

#artistblacksmith

#wfiprojects

#psstiloveyou

Songs of the week

Rowdy Turner - Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North of Rich Men

Rancid - Up to No Good

Episode 102 with Ethan Koch of Blazing Ember Forge in Missouri USA

This week I sit down solo with Ethan Koch. At 22 year old gent from Missouri that is specializing in artistic blacksmithing. Ethan has been running things as a business since he was 18. As youll hear in the show, Ethan questions that move as he moves forward. He puts in a lot of work to create quality items, but thats only half the struggle.

Hope you all enjoy this one. Ethan might be young and he isnt massive on the social media platform, but I personally find that you can really learn a lot from conversations like this.

Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the show!

Also, if you wanna be super duper fantastically awesome...

Check out our sponsors

@detwillerlinseed

https://detwillerlinseed.com/ These guys are hooking you up with 10% off orders over $50!! Use the code forgechat10 and save!! Try the flax wax. You will love it!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

@maritimeknifesupply

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

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

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton , VSM , Klingspor , Combat Abrasives , and 3M!

Maritime Knife Supply also carries a full line-up of 2x72

@brodbeck_ironworks grinders and accessories

#handmade #metalfabrication #forged #artistblacksmith #metalart #blacksmith #blacksmithing #wfiprojects #bladesmith #welding #canadian

Songs of the week

Cat Empire - Two Shoes

Gordon Mote - Wounded Hands