Basic Blacksmithing with Hershel House, Vol. 2 DVD

Product Details

Basic Blacksmithing with Hershel House, Vol. 2 DVD focuses on Intermediate Projects & Camp Gear, such as practical blacksmithing for the frontier camp; 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:

• Forging cooking utensils: forks, spatulas, and ladles
• Making campfire tools: pot hangers, S-hooks, and fire pokers
• Creating tent stakes, knife blades, and simple hinges
• Techniques for twisting, scrolling, and punching holes
• 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.