Basic Blacksmithing with Hershel House, Vol. 1 DVD
4085-003-021
Product Details
Basic Blacksmithing with Hershel House, Vol. 1 DVD focuses on the foundational blacksmithing techniques; this volume is ideal for beginners or reenactors looking to understand the basics of blacksmithing in a frontier context.
The Basic Blacksmithing with Hershel House 3-Volume DVD Series is a hands-on, instructional guide to traditional blacksmithing, particularly as it relates to frontier life, camp gear, and primitive living. Each volume builds on the last, offering both foundational skills and more advanced techniques.
Topics Covered:
- Setting up a traditional forge
- Tools of the trade: hammers, tongs, anvils
- Fire management and safety
- Forging basic shapes: hooks, nails, and simple tools
- Drawing out, tapering, and bending techniques
- Primitive Skills: Emphasis on using minimal, historically accurate tools
About Hershel House:
Hershel House is a legendary figure in the world of traditional muzzleloading gunsmithing and blacksmithing, known for his craftsmanship, historical accuracy, and dedication to
preserving early American frontier skills. He is especially renowned for his handcrafted flintlock rifles, often in the Kentucky or Southern Mountain Rifle style, and for his
educational work through demonstrations and instructional videos.
