purgatoryironworks Courses

Making a Leather Canteen - Turning the Top - Part 2 of 4

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Master traditional leatherworking by turning the top component of a handcrafted canteen in this detailed blacksmithing tutorial from Purgatory Ironworks.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Fancy Fork - BBQ Fork from Scrap Material

Discover how to forge a decorative BBQ fork from scrap materials using traditional blacksmithing techniques in this hands-on metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Turkey Wing Broom Handle

Learn traditional blacksmithing techniques in this 17-minute tutorial that demonstrates the complete process of forging a broom handle specifically designed for a turkey wing broom. Master the fundamental skills of heating, shaping, and finishing metal u…

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Hoe Cake - Historical Cooking with Charcoal

Discover traditional hoe cake cooking using historical methods and charcoal in an authentic cotton field setting with practical blacksmithing techniques.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Hoe

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a functional hoe from raw metal, including historical context and practical techniques for creating essential farming tools.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Meat Hook - Blacksmithing Tutorial

Master traditional blacksmithing techniques by creating a functional meat hook from raw metal using forge, hammer, and anvil in this hands-on metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Rush Lamp

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a functional rush lamp from raw metal, learning essential techniques for shaping, forming, and finishing historical lighting fixtures.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Cant Hook

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a cant hook from start to finish using charcoal and time-honored techniques in this hands-on metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Leather Canteen - The Strap - Part 4 of 4

Master the final step of leather canteen crafting by cutting and sewing a durable strap to complete this beautiful handmade piece in this concluding tutorial.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Pintle Hinge

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a functional pintle hinge using time-tested techniques and hand tools in this detailed metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Hog Catcher

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a colonial hog catcher tool using authentic wrought iron techniques and charcoal fire methods.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Biscuit Cutter

Master delicate forge welding techniques to create a functional biscuit cutter from scratch using traditional blacksmithing methods and charcoal forging.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Potato Masher

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a functional potato masher from raw metal using time-tested techniques and tools in this hands-on metalworking tutorial.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Cresset - Traditional Fire Basket Blacksmithing Tutorial

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a medieval fire basket (cresset) with hands-on demonstration and expert techniques from the Sorber Collection.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Gig - How to Make an Eel Gig

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging an eel gig from raw metal using time-honored techniques and tools in this hands-on demonstration.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video