In the Shop with Pete Bethke

Duration:

1 minute, 10 seconds

Enjoy this glimpse into what will be covered in this season of In the Shop with Pete Bethke.

 

Duration:

7 minutes, 42 seconds

In this episode, Pete will walk you through some of the things to keep in mind while setting up your shop. Before you even start hammering hot iron, you have to make sure your ducks (or should we say hammers) are in a row. This way, once you start your work, you’ll have a much easier time. In this episode, Pete will talk you through the proper use of the forge and bellows, various hammers, and various tongs.

 

Duration:

9 minutes, 5 seconds

In this episode, Pete will walk you through more of the things to keep in mind while setting up your shop. Before you even start hammering hot iron, you have to make sure your ducks (or should we say hammers) are in a row. This way, once you start your work, you’ll have a much easier time. In this episode, Pete will talk you through how to properly start and keep your fire going with coal.

 

Duration:

9 minutes, 38 seconds

With your shop all set up and everything in order, you’re ready to start hammering some hot iron. In this episode, Pete will walk you through the proper techniques utilized to make a “S” hook with a decorative twist. Using the forge, tools, an anvil and even a vice, this is a great beginner project to get your feet wet in the world of 19th Century blacksmithing. Join us next week when Pete will cover how to make a wall hook!

 

Duration:

8 minutes, 30 seconds

With some of the basic techniques learned in making the “S” hook, you’re ready to add some more techniques in. In this episode, Pete will walk you through the proper techniques and tools utilized to make a wall hook. Using the forge, tools, an anvil, a hot cut and a pritchel hole, this is a great project to expand your knowledge of 19th century blacksmithing.

 

Duration:

12 minutes, 44 seconds

With techniques learned from the “S” Hook and Wall Hook episodes, you’re now ready to take on a more challenging task — making a chain link. In this episode, Pete will walk you through the proper techniques and tools utilized to make a chain link. Using the forge, tools, an anvil, and hot welding techniques, this is a great project to further expand your knowledge of 19th century blacksmithing.