Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
One of the best ways to jumps start your journey as a blacksmith is to attend events being offered by blacksmithing groups. Join me today as we attend an event hosted by the Rocky Mountain Smiths and Otto Engel.
For more information a groups in the visit ABANA
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Rocky Mountain Smiths - rockymountainsmiths.org
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Resources for blacksmiths: *
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. abana.org
Blacksmith Supply: blacksmithsupply.com Use discount code "bear5"
Blacksmiths Depot - blacksmithsdepot.com
Everlast Welder - bit.ly/4hP495z
Atlas Knife and Tool anvils and forges - atlasknife.com
Fireball tool vise - fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise?variant=40514426732588
Markal Silver Streak welders pencil - amzn.to/3FsoXl8
Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d Use discount code "Blackbear10"
Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil stevefontaniniblacksmith.com
My blacksmiths apron Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
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Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera – adorama.rfvk.net/N902O2
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7y
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net
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Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.
One of the best ways to jumps start your journey as a blacksmith is to attend events being offered by blacksmithing groups. Join me today as we attend an event hosted by the Rocky Mountain Smiths and Otto Engel.
For more information a groups in the visit ABANA
abana.org/affiliates/directory/#!directory/map
Rocky Mountain Smiths - rockymountainsmiths.org
Become a Patron - patreon.com/BlackBearForge
Donate - paypal.me/BlackBearForge
Shop - blackbearforge.etsy.com
Web site - blackbearforge.com
Instagram - instagram.com/blackbearforge
FaceBook - facebook.com/John.BlackBearforge
John Switzer channel - youtube.com/johnswitzer
Resources for blacksmiths: *
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. abana.org
Blacksmith Supply: blacksmithsupply.com Use discount code "bear5"
Blacksmiths Depot - blacksmithsdepot.com
Everlast Welder - bit.ly/4hP495z
Atlas Knife and Tool anvils and forges - atlasknife.com
Fireball tool vise - fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise?variant=40514426732588
Markal Silver Streak welders pencil - amzn.to/3FsoXl8
Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d Use discount code "Blackbear10"
Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil stevefontaniniblacksmith.com
My blacksmiths apron Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
Music sourced through Epidemic sound epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf
Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera – adorama.rfvk.net/N902O2
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7y
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net
*Links include affiliate links. Using these links does not add to your cost but they do pay a small commission to help support the videos here at Black Bear Forge.
Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023
Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.
