My name's Dave and I'm here to sporadically upload videos that maybe a thousand people will see. Here to entertain and educate.

Active member of the California Blacksmith Association. Certified level II blacksmith by CBA and ABANA.



David Henderson

Last week I posted a short of a mystery tool etching in acid. Well, here's the finished piece. Wrought Iron and 1075 steel. My first woodworking chisel, so it's not perfect, but it was a great learning experience. I'm happy with it. Handle is made out of walnut (my favorite wood), wrought from who-knows-what and 1075 I had laying around.

Yes, I know my hands are dirty.
If my hands aren't at least a little dirty after being in the shop, I haven't done enough work.

4 days ago | [YT] | 13

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New workbench for the shop. Finally have something to mount the leg vise I got back in April on. Not much of a woodworker but it's fun to make something out of wood rather than metal. Shop dog in training enjoyed the wood shavings.

Everything got a nice coat of boiled linseed oil after I was done.

2 months ago | [YT] | 9

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Pro-tip: return anvils if you seriously dislike your mailman

4 months ago | [YT] | 7

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Blacksmiths and prospective Blacksmiths, How do you feel about ABANA's National Curriculum?

As for my opinion on it, I think it's a great way to build your skills as a Blacksmith and is well worth doing. I'm a level II Blacksmith and it has challenged me in ways I didn't expect and has definitely made me a better smith.

6 months ago | [YT] | 4

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What sorts of videos would you like to see on my channel?

If there's anything you'd like to see in particular, let me know in the comments. I'd appreciate your feedback.

1 year ago | [YT] | 7

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Sneak peak of an upcoming video

2 years ago | [YT] | 6