Frontier Blacksmith: A Day in the Life - Hardware for the Cabin

[@birdiesfrijoles8324]

The fact that videos like this are free to watch absolutely blows my mind. Thank you so much!

[@Chadronius]

It's pretty much old school History Channel stuff. Not this new "history" Channel stuff like Duck dynasty or truckers

[@richardj855]

And that is why I just kicked in 5 bucks.

[@Wolfram762]

Yes it's absolutely amazing!!

[@jamesvatter5729]

Townsend's videos were always fantastic before, but the addition of Brandon has certainly taken them to a new level.

[@sydrose13]

Totally. His leather work is also very impressive

[@alifr4088]

A very fine craftsman and artisan

[@sandrastreifel6452]

@@alifr4088 Absolutely right, Alif!!!

[@Nannaof10]

I felt I had just pulled up a chair to watch and it was so satisfying. The sounds of nature behind his tapping, the camera shots....and is there anything this man can't do?! Great video Townsend's!

[@karenblohm3279]

it's relaxing

[@Wireframeable]

These types of uploads have got a real "Primitive Technology" vibe to them. So relaxing, yet so well edited that it's incredibly engaging as well. Hats off to the Townsends team indeed!

[@femalism1715]

What amazing craftsmanship! I love how Townsends is keeping this art alive. Thank you so much for allowing me to time travel and actually see history!

[@sandrastreifel6452]

There probably are blacksmiths in or near where you live, who work like this. A company of women demonstrate blacksmithing at our PNE (state fair) every year. They don’t use a coal-fired forge, though.

[@TingTingalingy]

Blacksmithing is more popular today than it was in the 18th century.

[@Hollyhock7]

We all love frontier asmr ♡

[@DanDowell]

I echo all the things others have said about the high quality of the videos, the enthusiasm of the Townsends crew, and the psychological balm you provide, but I would also like to commend you for two things specifically. First, having seen a few behind-the-scenes shots in an earlier video, I realize now just how close the camera is to the subject for those close-ups, and I can't imagine being able to concentrate on cooking or leatherworking or, especially, blacksmithing with someone holding a camera six inches from my face or hands. It must take a considerable amount of focus, steadiness, and lack of self-consciousness to do any of this. I can't say how impressive it is that every video doesn't end up with Jon or Brandon or Ryan smacking the camera away repeatedly while growling 18th century curses. It also speaks to the finesse Aaron and the rest of the camera crew have--being able to get so close for those beautiful shots with minimal disturbance to the subject. It must be a very precarious balance, and I really appreciate the effort. It really pays off. Second, thank you so, so, so much for not ending every video with a jarring "smash that like button and subscribe and share and watch more videos and follow us on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram and buy our merch" spiel, or, worse, having like/subscribe graphics pop in the middle of the video, or, even worse, interrupting the flow to take time out to do an ad for a "sponsor." Of all the historical, bushcraft, or, for that matter, any sort of videos I watch on KZbin, this is one of a very few channels that lets the videos speak for themselves, doesn't take the viewer out of the moment, and allows us to support the channel because we enjoy it so much, rather than out of a sense of obligation or guilt. This is what pushes Townsends above the other channels that I enjoy, and ensures that I keep watching and supporting. tl;dr: Great job!

[@joshuahafer]

The Hands of a Blacksmith

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Really like this. Thanks for leaving background music out of this one.

[@Weasel_Squeezer]

I love the peaceful historic vibes and aesthetic! I'd love to see more of this kind of content without narration or voiceover.

[@sevenravens]

Should have made the nail too! 😜 Excellent examples of basic metal working and black smithing. An indispensable trade on the frontier.

[@crusaderguy1817]

I remember doing this with my father back in 1806. Thanks for bringing back all the fond memories, still clear in my mind.

[@DudokX]

Ok who among you are the camera nerds because these shots are absolutely brilliant. The composition, the right amount of cuts, the lighting and the sound are literally top quality. You have to have a lot of knowledge and passion to produce such professional looking videos.

[@randy-9842]

Blacksmithing is far from being an easy job, but, somehow, in this video, it is extremely relaxing and satisfying! I very much enjoyed the sights and sounds and I think I could even smell the smoke and the hot iron! --- Thank you, Brandon!

[@generalhades4518]

watching a professional in a craft is always a relaxing time. true skill is mesmerizing and endlessly indulgent

[@randy-9842]

@@generalhades4518 Excellent and truthful point!

[@jenniferkirby3791]

I enjoy blacksmithing as a way to relax and make something that is satisfying on a primal level.

[@josephstevens9888]

Just perfect... nothing but the sounds of a blacksmith practicing his trade, as well as the sounds of nature. One of the best Townsends videos yet! I work in tooling engineering. Machine tool has been around for less than 200 years, give or take. For most of human history, metal working was the domain of the blacksmith.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

I didn't even know what I was watching at first but it made me crave being outdoors near a fire even though it's been snowing today here in grant county IN. I take it this was shot last week lol great video!

[@deezimmo4814]

Blacksmiths, reminds me of my great grandfather; he was one of the last blacksmiths in downtown St.Louis, MO.

[@SCRT]

As a video creator myself, I’m impressed by how much time and effort you put into these videos. *Keep up the good work!* 💕🔥

[@PalYouJustBlowInFromStupidTown]

you aren't.

[@josephnebeker7976]

I love the title. I usually prefer some talking to explain what's going on, but with the title, I initially got lost in the sounds of his project, then thoroughly enjoyed watching the process. Excellent job.

[@kaisenji]

Absolutely enjoyed the sounds of watching him work. I could sit there and knit and just listen to that all day. Of course I think knitting would be out of the time period for what you guys do. Anyway excellent video Brandon. And as always excellent videography work Townsends.

[@ladyofthemasque]

Knitting would be completely in-period! Even the Romans knew about knitting. it was a genuine thing from thousands of years ago through to the modern era. Crocheting, on the other hand, appears in its final modern form in the mid 1800s, so that would be a little bit out-of-period for the eras which Townsends usually spans.

[@jennifersvitko5997]

What is really interesting about the forge is if you look really closely, some of the clay has turning "brick red". It may be a cob forge, but it is slowly turning to brick.

[@AppliedCryogenics]

I can't decide if that front door hinge would benefit from some grease soap or if its a good early warning system.

[@rainydaylady6596]

I think of squeaking doors as early warning systems. 🤗🖖

[@zyanidwarfare5634]

@@rainydaylady6596 same, it’s especially useful considering good locks weren’t that common back then, I’d definitely want squeaky hinges

[@CrinaeaeStarleaf]

This is why I love this channel. You bring history to life.

[@RustyDust101]

THIS is what ASMR should be. The sounds of true craftsmanship, no other commentary necessary.

[@kinjiru731]

OK, that was really awesome. Loved the sounds, loved seeing the way the metal was worked to get a result up close and personal. Great video. Also made me wonder if Brandon is even close to this quiet when he works on projects alone or if he talks to himself a lot.

[@HLBear]

That was beautiful. I like this style, along with your many others. It's unique to hear the audio of only the smithing.

[@friedasorber1653]

Great. It makes you think that if you go out in your yard, build the clay fire pit and attach bellows you could easily forge your own iron, given a few tools. It seems so effortless. But what a wonderful combination of design sense and complete mastery of a craft.

[@mattbarnes4346]

I love the meditative, Primitive Technology-style approach of this video and really hope it becomes a series. It's truly amazing to see PBS level of quality and type of content come from someone and presented for free. Hopefully people realize this and their support as well.

[@niros9667]

I absolutely love these crafts type videos, you guys do amazing work.

[@dragonfairie27]

Thanks for making another one of these videos! I love the sounds of the homestead! :D

[@JayEmGe]

I've been looking forward to a new blacksmithing video by you guys! This exceeded my expectations!

[@Just_Sara]

I was just thinking about getting back to the forge, thanks for the inspiration, guys. :)

[@joshschneider9766]

Finials and twists and curl I cues oh my lol. There's a few sellers of angels here on youtube that sometimes have ones from this time period. Cool to see period correct tools and techniques!

[@Mystic_Sanctum]

I've never been more calm making breakfast in the morning than listening to this in the background. Like everything felt so clear and present as I worked. Thank you for this and more please!

[@Martial-Mat]

I love anything on the homestead, but I super like these "sounds of the homestead" videos. They feel like an advert for expensive aftershave or clothing!

[@paulbeck71]

Watching any craftsman at work is deeply satisfying, but in the context of the front ie forge even more so. Brandon's work is great, but my word, the filming, sound and editing are so good now. A real joy to watch. We'll done to all who made this - excellent stuff!

[@martinparmer]

This fellow has amazing skills. Thanks Mr. T for bringing this content. It's great!

[@generalhades4518]

this reminded me so much of primitive technology. and i hope y'all do more like this. no talking, just a craftsmen plying their trade, and us getting to watch the fruit of that labor. this was immensely relaxing! thank you!

[@frankieragnarok8437]

Something therapeutic about the sounds of the crafting process.

[@vondabarela8994]

Oh my goodness. His hands! What hard work. Beautiful work. But, hard…

[@CinnamonToastKing]

This was way better then I anticipated! Just watching and hearing the work be done naturally with no teaching or words. (except for maybe having to angle things better for the camera) Its almost like a nice ambiance and honestly its nice to just....watch someone do their thing you know? I love LOVE learning about our past and this channel has done something school has never done and made it one of the most interesting things! The way topics/recipes/jobs/everyday life is presented and taught has been so well done on this channel! Thank you all so much for showing many of us how history can be so much fun to learn and that there is so much more then, "here's some things that happened that drastically changed our history." So many little things effected that and you share with us.

[@kanishk7267]

It's therapeutic to watch this. Like applying a healing balm on man's modern wounds.

[@eastcoastartist]

Fascinating

[@buttonvalley]

Brandon, I always enjoy watching another smith work. And I particularly enjoy that the only sounds were the background nature sounds, the working of the bellows and the hammer blows shaping iron on the anvil. On many blacksmithing videos I always think "stop yakking and start whacking!" If I may offer some suggestions: I would second the advice to use more coal in the forge. The other suggestion is to secure the anvil to its base so it doesn't wobble or move while you work.

[@kaseyripley9194]

This was so awesome. I've been watching, well listening to, the Townsend's wilderness cabin playlist while i work. I do a lot of things "the old fashioned" way. Listening to this whole i was cleaning my kitchen felt like i was working alongside someone, and it really made the job easier. I glanced up at the screen every once in a while, and it was very much like i was just looking over at someone else doing their job while i was doing mine. Very peaceful.

[@LindaCasey]

THAT'S some pretty amazing work .. really!🌹

[@meacadwell]

I'd never heard of blacksmithing ASMR before...I like it.

[@adamsloan9616]

Great skill! He always hit just where he wanted to and the metal never twisted as he hit it. Great relaxing video.

[@Tenelia]

Really love this zero dialogue, zero music style. A very different take from Primitive Technology.

[@Lorriann63]

I love these kinds of videos. I love seeing how things were made. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in for us.

[@cindykrauss7168]

The homestead is a living history museum.

[@Jaydoggy531]

I know you're not intended to be an ASMR channel - I've been following the channel since early 2020 for recipes. Buuuut, this one got me. I love it. Thank you for this post.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Watching these videos makes me miss reenacting. Thanks again, Mr. Townsend!

[@MaxfieldMini]

Very informative with out a word spoken. As a visual learner I greatly appreciate it.

[@loganl3746]

I'm loving these soundscape-y videos. Sometimes there's already a video on the how of it, but you still want to get a feel for the time it takes and let the presenter get in the zone.

[@sabercat2178]

My favorite Townsends video. I hope you guys can make another Day in the Life video like this! Thank you!!

[@Coffeeandkiddos]

Have you ever heard of a KZbin channel called Early American. It's about a young couple who are historical reinactors. They do alot of skits and she does alot of cooking over an open fire. Townsends you should interview them ( they currently have around 200k subs)

[@25Bsingle]

I have been watching Justine and Ron I think it would be great to do a colab even though they do different decades

[@schneedrachin]

God I love seeing these types videos. Blacksmith ASMR epic crafting godly amazing artistic, crafting legend

[@prettyflower999]

This was such a neat way to do it! You can just sit and watch and learn in such a peaceful way.

[@TheHangedMan]

I find your videos on the homestead and your cabin to be my favorites.

[@herbpage1533]

Great blacksmith video. If i may, I would offer a tip. I would build the fire up in what is acting as your forge pot. Ideally you don't want the work piece on much of angle. You want it straight across the forge pot. Reason for that is there a zone in the fire which burns the hottest. If lower in forge pot, it will make it hard to heat the work piece evenly. Or else you run the risk burning the steel. Hope that's helpful.

[@joshuarachita9265]

I second this. I’d also cut a small groove in the clay on either side of the fire pot to let the bar lay farther down in the fire and then you wouldn’t need quite as much fuel to get it to the lip. Regardless, more fuel should be used to have a better and hotter fire for sure

[@zintosion]

I really love seeing craftsman at work

[@BlastFromYesterday]

So cool watching him work and just the sounds of the work. I liked it as a change from videos with commentary.

[@HerrZenki]

videos like these give my heart a little tickle every time I watch.

[@ghostisblack]

Nice, the silent videos can be very enjoyable.

[@FamilyTravelandExcursions]

love it! i have a feeling we may hear these times again with the way the country is going!

[@bt3722]

All of these videos are fascinating. Glass! Glass panes for the cabin! I would love to see you make windows!

[@MrJohnManifold]

This bloke can do anything. Love these videos.

[@amywright2243]

My grandparents used a coal burning stove to heat their house. I can smell the blue smoke just watching this video! Beautiful work.

[@christianpatriot7439]

My great-grandmother was born in 1901. She married around 1920 and spent the rest of her life on her farm in North Carolina. She used a wood burning stove until sometime in the 1960s when her family bought her an electric stove. She refused to use the thing until she dropped a log into the wood stove and had it fall through the bottom. She lived to be 103.

[@jennaozzy6863]

Watching/listening to this at 1130 pm unwinding before bed and it was MAGIC. Soooo soothing

[@christopher5855]

Please do more of these crafting type of videos. Cooking, blacksmithing or leatherworking. I love them all. Maybe you could also get crew together and do something like a winter survival type thing where you all preserve food and use it to make it through the season.

[@joanhelenak]

LOVE the shot of Brandon's hands at the end 👌

[@istandout321]

I love how the coal looks & how it sounds so crunchy. 😍

[@MrRoybert]

wow! is there anything he can't do? amazing leather work, horn work, smiting...just awesome

[@Hansenomics]

Wow, what a process!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is very fascinating. A few years ago, a friend of mine and I went to a historical site. We saw a blacksmith there. It's neat to see this process. Cheers!

[@snoobl]

The craftsmanship is very interesting and relaxing to watch! 👍

[@geuis]

Really wasn't sure what was happening here. I'm down with blacksmith videos,, but when there's no context it's a hard watch.

[@Jennifersacredhag]

Brandon’s videos are my favorite

[@maryannhicks7829]

Awesome blacksmithing. I love your little hook hanger and the 2 tine fork

[@southronjr1570]

Before I began working as an amateur blacksmith, I couldn't for the longest time figure out why all the historic blacksmith shops I visited were always so dark, after I began doing it with a coal forge, I quickly figured out why. Daylight blinds you from being able to the temperature of the steel and a coal forge will QUICKLY burn the steel up if you can't see the colors in the fire.

[@markcaselius5993]

Wonderful! I could watch this kind of stuff all day.

[@heavymetalbassist5]

Fantastic video, now I reckon its time to rewatch the making of that bellows and forge

[@ladyjusticesusan]

Wow! I could watch this forever! Amazing talent!!

[@femalism1715]

He is so skilled! Precision work. Just WOW!

[@AllDayBikes]

0:24 I had to play that shot back a few times, that sound was immaculate lol

[@timkibben8004]

ABSOLUTELY MESMERIZING!! Well done!!

[@McGovern1981]

Lighting the fire was so realaxing to me.

[@Prismaticlysm]

I could watch this for hours!

[@joshuathomas456]

This is the pure ASMR I didn't realize I needed.

[@roycepearce9314]

This is possibly my favourite episode to date. Brandon reminds me of Captain Harding from The Mysterious Island; so impressive!

[@philclum1705]

I love the sounds with no speaking.

[@12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon]

Blacksmithing seems like such a therapeutic activity to do. I've promised myself one day to give it a shot and see if I like it as much as enjoy watching it in videos like this one.

[@stark599]

strangely relaxing, no speaking, no weird noises or "trigger sounds" its just working with tools and its oddly soothing.

[@mdsmith702]

Focusing on the sounds and the activity is so great. I love the detail and the care that you put into this video. Thanks so much for this!

[@Rene.Rondeau]

Positively mesmerizing. Wow.

[@TingTingalingy]

Those tongs are unique. I've not seen any quite like those before.

[@OGSadPenguin]

Great job, Brandon! Fine craftsmen work. The camerawork was spectacular as well. What a great video.

[@reevesharvey3125]

These videos are so nice. I love every second and every sound

[@olivier.st-amand]

Great work! Simple, yet amazing. Thanks!

[@marleneplatcek6364]

Wonderful Blacksmith tools, thanks for