Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Little projects and little distractions in the blacksmith shop can sometimes keep you from working on the larger projects. But drifting from one small job to the next is still forward progress and work the needs to be done. This sort of shop drift can also be a pleasant way to spend time in any workshop.
Zachs Wax - zhfabrications.com/shop
Anvils in America - centaurforge.com/Anvils-In-America/productinfo/BK1002
Fisher and Norris Museum - fishernorris.com
Copper State Forge - copperstateforge.com
youtube.com/@copperstateforge5272
Blacksmith Supply: blacksmithsupply.com
Use discount code "bear5"
Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d
Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order
Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil
stevefontaniniblacksmith.com
Precut blanks for forging available from:
blacksmithingblanks.com
use coupon code John at checkout.
My blacksmiths apron
Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
Music sourced through Epidemic sound
epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf
Become a Patron - patreon.com/BlackBearForge
Donate - paypal.me/BlackBearForge
Shop - blackbearforge.etsy.com
Web site - blackbearforge.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearfo...
FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe...
John Switzer channel - youtube.com/johnswitzer
Some of my most used gear*
Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - adorama.rfvk.net/b3yZ7v
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/rneRoG
Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - adorama.rfvk.net/BXKMkJ
Rode Wireless Go microphone - adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm
Deity V Mic D3 pro - adorama.rfvk.net/mxO51
Insta360 One X2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?i...
Insta360 Go2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?ins...
Autel Evo II pro drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11...
Autel Evo Nano+ drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11...
*Links include affiliate links
Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023
Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
abana.org
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - saymakhammers.com
General blacksmithing supplies - oleoacresfarriersupply.com
General blacksmithing supplies - piehtoolco.com
General blacksmithing supplies - centaurforge.com
General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsdepot.com
General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsupply.com
Square head bolts and lags - blacksmithbolt.com
New anvils - oldworldanvils.com
New anvils - nimbaanvils.com
New anvils - fontaninianvilandtool.com
Industrial supplier - mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
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.
Little projects and little distractions in the blacksmith shop can sometimes keep you from working on the larger projects. But drifting from one small job to the next is still forward progress and work the needs to be done. This sort of shop drift can also be a pleasant way to spend time in any workshop.
Zachs Wax - zhfabrications.com/shop
Anvils in America - centaurforge.com/Anvils-In-America/productinfo/BK1002
Fisher and Norris Museum - fishernorris.com
Copper State Forge - copperstateforge.com
youtube.com/@copperstateforge5272
Blacksmith Supply: blacksmithsupply.com
Use discount code "bear5"
Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d
Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order
Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil
stevefontaniniblacksmith.com
Precut blanks for forging available from:
blacksmithingblanks.com
use coupon code John at checkout.
My blacksmiths apron
Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
Music sourced through Epidemic sound
epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf
Become a Patron - patreon.com/BlackBearForge
Donate - paypal.me/BlackBearForge
Shop - blackbearforge.etsy.com
Web site - blackbearforge.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearfo...
FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe...
John Switzer channel - youtube.com/johnswitzer
Some of my most used gear*
Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - adorama.rfvk.net/b3yZ7v
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/rneRoG
Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - adorama.rfvk.net/BXKMkJ
Rode Wireless Go microphone - adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm
Deity V Mic D3 pro - adorama.rfvk.net/mxO51
Insta360 One X2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?i...
Insta360 Go2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?ins...
Autel Evo II pro drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11...
Autel Evo Nano+ drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11...
*Links include affiliate links
Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023
Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
abana.org
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - saymakhammers.com
General blacksmithing supplies - oleoacresfarriersupply.com
General blacksmithing supplies - piehtoolco.com
General blacksmithing supplies - centaurforge.com
General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsdepot.com
General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsupply.com
Square head bolts and lags - blacksmithbolt.com
New anvils - oldworldanvils.com
New anvils - nimbaanvils.com
New anvils - fontaninianvilandtool.com
Industrial supplier - mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
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.
