Hello I been a blacksmith for around 30 yrs or so,,,and you approach to blacksmithing is dead on,,Hope you do well and never stop learning,,

Very cool. Co. Clare is where im told my ancestors are from. Greetings from ontario canada

Wow, this is something that I've been wanting to learn for a long time. I watch every video that I can on KZread. I really enjoyed this video, I think we need more young lad's like Reece, he's an inspiration to us all. At the end I almost fell off my chair when you gave out the course details, the reason that I was so surprised is that Cappamore is a local village to me, about 35 minutes away so I will be checking that out. For all that, Thanks.

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

Definitely check it out, he couldn't have given it a higher praise! They have a new set of courses starting in September I believe.

It's a grand old shop ,wishing you A.T.V.B. great selection of hand made tools.

Love your workplace and passion. Wish you all the best!

@makewithmitch

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Marcel! His passion really is infectious 👍

wishing you all the success in the world! Would love to come to your forge and take a blacksmithing class if you offer them!

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

I don't believe he does classes at the moment but is planning to in the future. It'd be such a great location for them!

Cool old shop and a very handy smith! Hats off to him working in a dark shop, I need my lights!

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

Ye it was fairly dark but seemed to brighten up as the sun came around later in the day. He's only been in it a few months so not sure if he'll manage the winter with no light. I believe the is some wiring in it though an it was previously connected to the grid so he may be able to get some lights in action relatively easily.

@gbwildlifeuk8269

10 ай бұрын

Dont you turn the lights out when watching tempering temperature?

@FarmsteadForge

10 ай бұрын

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 No I do not, I have trained my eyes because when I'm working out of my mobile shop you can't turn off the sun.

A man after my own heart. Do you have a wants list, I would like to help.

Legend

@makewithmitch

11 ай бұрын

🙌

Same here sir 12 years in the restaurant business and a few others in construction a mental break down now off to be a blacksmith. Best of luck.

My forge does not look anything like this. Awesome vibes from your forge. Something to be said about old world forges. Great to see a new blacksmith taking over.

@makewithmitch

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, it was like stepping back in time👍

Your work is always impress.👍👍

@makewithmitch

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!👍

OI AMIGO ACABO DE ME INSCREVER E DEIXAR AQUELE LIKE

@makewithmitch

9 ай бұрын

Obrigado!

Very cool 👍 beautiful shop . All the best mate

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

He's a lucky man!

Please tell that fellow to put a magnet on that anvil to quiet the ring. That way he will still have his hearing when he's 50

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

I don't remember it being loud in person but perhaps over time it could be bad for the ears! Thanks

How bit of a bellow is that I want to build a forge on some land probably

Hope he start a KZread channel id follow

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How do those brackets attach to the wall? Nice shop this fellow has, thank you for showing us.

@makewithmitch

9 ай бұрын

No prob. He drilled 2 holes in the back of them for screws. Think you can see them in some clips.

@SlungBlade

9 ай бұрын

@@makewithmitch Ah good, that makes sense. I always have a problem making brackets, half the time the support angle part blocks where your screwdriver would go.

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@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙌

Is there any recommendations on what someone beginning on the journey should start making to hone their skill that sells to help subsidize the cost of starting off?

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

I think in general probably smaller stuff initially and then get bigger or more specialised as you gain more experience. As Reece says in the video, he makes a lot of jewellery, bottle openers, and similar stuff that is probably on the simpler end of things, and also not too difficult to sell at markets. People might have a few quid in their pocket and would be more inclined to spontaneously buy something if it was relatively affordable. From a honing you skill point of view, i think smaller is probably better too. Less material used first of all. But more importantly, you'd probably be better off making 10 small things as opposed to one big thing to hone the skill and develop muscle memory. Lots of repetition. Reece has posted lots of what he's made over the last year on instagram if you're looking for some inspiration.

@joeofnotrades

10 ай бұрын

@@makewithmitch thanks lad, we went to a forge in Tipp for a stag and me and the buddy loved it, we're putting serious thought into setting something up.

@makewithmitch

10 ай бұрын

@@joeofnotrades What was the name of the place you went to? There seems to be a really strong growing community of blacksmiths in Ireland at the moment. Regular events and meet ups and stuff. Think theres a facebook page where they all hang out and organise stuff. Give it a go I say, looks like great craic!

@joeofnotrades

10 ай бұрын

@@makewithmitch Triscele Forge I think 🤔 A lad ironically with the surname Smith

@makewithmitch

9 ай бұрын

​@@joeofnotradesoh ye very good. Haha he must have been a natural