How To Forge A Chain - Hand Forged Links & Wooden Sign
1,916 views · Published 30 September 2016 · 6:28 · Indexed 28 September 2026
Channel: Red Smith · 2016 · Howto & Style
I'm not a blacksmith, but I love forging. In this one I forged a chain, link by link, to hang the wooden sign of my little smithy. If you have never forged a chain before, this is what it really takes - and where it goes wrong. 🔨 WANT ONE? There is no pattern for this build, but I take custom orders: [email protected] Patterns, tutorials and finished pieces: https://www.redsmithleatherwork.com/ 🤝 CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE This build was inspired by a professional blacksmith many of you already know: Rory May, aka The Dirtysmith. He does it far better than I do. His website: www.dirtysmith.com His channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ30hd_-bXZB1zk0RdPVfpg His full Hooks & Chain tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJl2RNLE7VU His podcast with Jesse Savage and Rick Barter: http://theforgeweld.libsyn.com/podcast 🔗 THE RED GUILD Website & patterns: https://www.redsmithleatherwork.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedsmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmithleatherwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redsmithleatherwork ▶ MORE BUILDS Blacksmithing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_q71s3tlRcITbrTN5_3D3UiXsr4LZzL Metalworking: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_q71s3tlRcyLPn1VwCgRuUkpn8AJPN7 Woodworking: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_q71s3tlRevVpKLtFfE7wOJvOpU9oJp Tool restoration: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI_q71s3tlRfuOg1aXTvBhlzJoYOyTd_d 🎵 MUSIC "Sugar Pines" by Wes Hutchinson As always - be good, be safe, and keep making! #forgedchain #blacksmithing #forging #handforged #chain #woodensign #smithy #blacksmith #metalwork #redsmith
