How to Start Forging in Your Backyard | Beginners Blacksmithing and Bladesmithing

[@milkytoast6245]

Great video, just subbed

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks, I appreciate the support!

[@JapetoYT]

Same here, would love to get into blacksmithing

[@beaudiddly-ib8rw]

😂 I'm 62 years old and the very first video I watch, about something I've always wanted to learn, is done by a bright young man that is 17! Great video young man! Thank you for sharing and for the introduction. Wish me luck! I'll continue to watch and learn (I learn the way you do). 👍

[@raidthanfl]

Im 42 and stumbled across this, as black smithing has always tickled my mind. I was incredibly shocked how articulate and well spoken this kid is. He has a bright future in whatever endeavor he chooses.

[@shanedavis9963]

"I know it looks like a mess, but it makes sense in my mind", every man ever on planet earth lmao. Great video man, I'm 21 and looking to start myself.

[@ToddKoch]

Haha too true! Good luck with it man it’s a good time 👊

[@sawyerkruitbosch117]

I'm turning 17 in a couple weeks and I was thinking blacksmithing would be something that takes years to get into, your video helped clear my head about a few things and you've really motivated me. Thank you

[@Lightno021]

I’m turning fourteen in less than a month and living on a farm, and I’ve noticed my dad has to order a lot of supplies and metal and such, so I’ve decided that I should start blacksmithing to help him out, and when I saw this vid, this was the confirmation that I needed to start. You have a list of supplies, your opinion and tips and multiple options, you even told us that we didn’t need that big of a place! Seeing someone else who started around my age (17-3=14), I know that I can do that. I’m for sure subscribing, and thank you.

[@Nyitemare]

Get on it lad! Starting young is a great idea!

[@liber_mundi]

Just take care to not injure yourself.

[@dtanner7]

Wish all the kids your age were learning such valuable skills. Keep it up!

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks!

[@MaskedMonkey69]

I am a kid

[@Milksthename]

I am 15 going on 16 already have done woodworking for a solid 5 years and want to move onto something else so blacksmithing looks pretty interesting

[@ToddKoch]

@spritercramberrydotnet4990 having a background in woodworking will be very helpful for blacksmithing since you already have a good understanding of tools, shops, and fabrication! Especially if you want to get into knife making/tool making, woodworking skills will be valuable.

[@MasonIsaacson-qb1ef]

I’m 12 been doing it for 2 years

[@michiwonderoutdoors2282]

Thank you! I'm 58 and just started forging. Mr Volcano!

[@Othentic_Me]

Im 40, been collecting knives for years and now wanting to get into making my own. That said.. Can’t wait for the day I tell people I learned from a 17 yr old kid off KZbin! 🫡💯

[@Ocer.]

Good luck, man!

[@ToddKoch]

Haha this is such a great compliment!! Keep it up and hope you can get going soon!!

[@bobhilly546312156332]

They say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but the only old dogs you can’t teach are the ones to stubborn to learn

[@IronDio698]

Thanks for the advice, bud! 41 years old and taking my first blacksmith class tomorrow. Thinking my backyard will soon have a start up forge!

[@ItzJay_XD]

I’m a 13 year old blacksmith which I do at home and it’s not hard at all to get started you just need something to heat your metal I suggest a propane forge designed for blacksmithing, an anvil, a hammer, heatproof gloves and forging tongs

[@Nyitemare]

Actually really concise, clear and most importantly has the good energy! Might try and set something up 👀

[@imjustcolbyokay]

Bro, I'm 17, wanting to get into Blacksmith and Weapon Making. I love this video! Thank you!

[@ToddKoch]

Anytime man! Can’t wait to see what you make!

[@Jane-k1d2z]

I'm 13 and just started forging my first blade it's a short sword so this video was pretty helpful to me thanks

[@Vi-J]

Bonus segment : filming setup 😂😂( you’re genuine)

[@tjblanchard]

Dude I love your videos! Awesome job! I’ve been wanting to get into blacksmithing, but I get so caught up in having all the “right tools” before I do something. You are showing that all you need is ambition and a couple of basic tools to get into this thing! And you are doing it in a freakin lifetime plastic shed… UNBELIEVABLE

[@jimkeith3579]

all you really need to get started is something to heat metal, something to hold it, something to pound on and hit with and just go do it. I started with a piece of rail road rail, long handle pliers from Harbor Freight and a bucket forge made out of a metal bucket and plaster of Paris and a home made burner. You can get started and get better stuff as you learn.

[@ToddKoch]

I appreciate the kind words! And like Jim said, a basic forge isn’t too hard to make to get started!! Be safe, adapt, and make it happen! I hope you get to explore this awesome art!

[@Black_Flame-Rise]

thanks for this. I'm a veteran trying to fill my time with more hand on trades. I appreciate this a lot, keep it up brother.

[@ToddKoch]

For sure! Glad to hear that this helped I and I wish you best of luck with everything!

[@necromancer6405]

Fire, hard surface, hammer, and metal is all that's needed. Of course, a good mask and tongs are important.

[@patriciathomas3709]

Shoutout to the guy for xoming so far. He said 200 subs. What a feeling to make it to well over a thousand. Keep up the solid work!

[@SalvadorCalbado]

GG Todd that's awesome wish all the other kids were that cool

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

Subscribed, young man. You're cooler than a lot of "pro's".

[@Fisheagle1]

Thanks Todd, its good to be reminded that keeping it simple and getting it done is what is important; otherwise you’re just a tool collector! Keep up the great work 👍

[@brigettescottageplants946]

Comprehensive and mature approach to the info youre preventing thank you 👍

[@marketableplushies1842]

life saver. It's always been a dream of mine to learn blacksmithing/bladesmithing. this is the perfect introduction video. thank you so much. Subscribed.

[@jeremyelliott9145]

Great video! New sub from a 49 y.o. looking to get started. Thanks!

[@rufuscoppertop330]

Subscribed. If you can do that from the age of fourteen, I can make a start too. I'm only 61 so why the hell not? This video is an inspiration.

[@ToddKoch]

Glad to hear it! At the end of the day it’s an awesome hobby and everyone who wants to should try it out!!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job explaining and information about it. Thanks so much. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. God bless.

[@ToddKoch]

It’s my pleasure! Thanks for all your support!

[@Everblack666]

Blacksmithing is my dream job, and I hope to get started soon, so I really appreciate the simplicity you've imbued into the beginning process for aspiring blacksmiths, great video, dude 🤘 keep up the good work, you've definitely got my subscription

[@KittysLifeAdventures]

You have been so informative. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@AlphaOmegaKnight77658]

I honestly think forging should be something people should at least experience once. I might try it myself because I definitely would like to learn and experience it.

[@PapaGreyBear]

Love the energy...2 of my boys forge with me..8x12..anthracite coal forge.

[@poopymcface9792]

You’re awesome, dude! I’m 41, retired from the Army, and looking for new hobbies. This is the exact type of intro video I was looking for. Subscribed, and keep up the good work!

[@joeofnotrades]

Ha I'm in the same boat, head is melted since I left and really need a hobby to ground myself and blacksmithing seems to tick the boxes

[@poopymcface9792]

@@joeofnotrades Awesome, dude. Thanks for your service!

[@andyfrecker2096]

Dude you are an inspiration! Best most to the point easiest digestible video on the topic I've been able to find and your a quarter of the age of the rest of these forgers. Keep it up dude

[@ToddKoch]

I appreciate the feedback! I just wanted to make something that people could understand lol

[@tomgatto4567]

Very informative and to the point. Well done!

[@ToddKoch]

Glad to hear it!

[@cbylsma626]

Couple ideas for your shop, don't get rid of your water quench... add a bucket with oil, doesn't have to be fresh oil, I've seen blacksmiths use old engine oil for quench! Heck I've even done it! 2, if you know of a local Blacksmith close to you... go talk to him, he may just take you in to learn the trade,! Alot of blacksmiths are just proud you are interested and would be happy to teach you! Keep smithing!

[@seanmyers227]

Kick ass dude! This is awesome!

[@Ripla_Flame]

Getting my own place soon and definitely wanna get into smithing. Doesn’t have a garage but it has a decent sized shed. Once I’m all settled im definitely gonna look into building a shop in there

[@turjake76]

Thanks for sharing this video. Very inspiring! I have my own tiny workshop like this and it’s all i need.

[@jonanylund541]

Really good and encouraging video! I've been thinking of starting making knives and stuff as a hobby, thanks man!

[@ToddKoch]

Glad to hear it helped out! Hope you can get started!

[@freddymeisner]

This guy rocks

[@wolfgames3208]

Thinking of starting for my 16 bday just been looking to see how so i think this video has been a great help so thank u bro

[@mrpenguin6207]

Thank you so much, I really needed this! I really wanted to start blacksmithing but I had no idea what to do. Thanks so much for the information.

[@terrysalmonsen3646]

Just found your channel. Love it. Great job.

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks!

[@eadnimri7353]

I live in Indiana and iIndianapolis and i am a Mosaic Artist and i would love to learn blacksmith

[@dylanburkhalter]

Awesome video. I have subscribed and begun watching your other videos. I am very interested in getting into it and your videos are the final push for it.

[@ToddKoch]

Go for it man! Just keep learning and you’ll see some great things! This is a bit of a late response I know, but I hope you’ve been able to try some things out!

[@Nix-fl5fb]

This is gonna help out a lot. Great video.

[@dylandonigan4467]

Good job tablin

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks tablin

[@milkytoast6245]

@@ToddKoch huh?

[@ToddKoch]

Idk

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks tablin

[@brysonhampel5731]

Great job!

[@daniel-bg5nq]

Terrific video, very informative. Trying to work on reducing camera shake would be my only feedback, looking forward to checking out your other videos

[@nick39]

Nice job man!!

[@Americanviking82]

Good for you, man. You should be proud of yourself. I certainly am. Subbing now.

[@greeneggsandsam7821]

Impressive.

[@sludgegaming9331]

I loved your video! One question, is there a decent way to add handle scales without a drill press? They seem so pricey but it feels like a required tool. Thoughts?

[@ToddKoch]

Hey man, sorry for the late response! I’ve done a number of handle scales without a drill press, and they’ve turned out fine. Using a hand drill and good measuring methods can yield great results! However, using a drill press does make it way easier to be accurate. But we all gotta start somewhere!

[@Rook.G34]

Thank you for this video, I appreciate it! I'm planning on starting soon.

[@CriminologistRWorst]

Keep them comin young man!

[@bradnelson3267]

Awesome video.

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks!

[@ronniehall6784]

Good video young man!

[@ToddKoch]

I appreciate it!!

[@tojitojitojitojitojitojitoji]

Yo thanks dude I use a firebrick forge works pretty good thanks for the tutorials

[@shaneseaford4824]

This is awesome im thinking about getting into this

[@ToddKoch]

Go for it man! I’ll never regret time spent in the shop, it’s such a good outlet!

[@OpeliaObespo]

Can't I get an ol' fashioned sharpening stone? Like those where you use your foot to make it spin

[@TJ-Teeboxx]

Solid video dude, thanks for the info

[@ToddKoch]

Anytime!

[@Drathel302]

Great video man, earned a sub

[@ToddKoch]

I appreciate it!

[@michiwonderoutdoors2282]

Good Man!

[@meenakshisharma788]

My guy what if one needs to make a claymore. How tall would the claymore have to be if one was 5'8. The heaviness is not much of a problem. Anyways good video and keep up the work

[@thefitnesshutch8903]

I don't subscribe easy but I have left a sub. Im 44 and I want to give this a go so I'm gonna be watching a lot

[@joeofnotrades]

Well done bud, very good video, hoping to kick off my blacksmithing/youtuber career myself soon, definitely subscribing to you

[@ToddKoch]

I’m excited to see what you do!

[@dominiquehill1532]

Great video! Where can I find the hand sanding stick you have?

[@ToddKoch]

I just used an old piece of wood that I had laying around! It’s about 1/4 inch thick, and 6-7 inches long

[@eugeniobonello418]

What a great video. Thank you.

[@smerykpl8987]

Is it possible to heat the steel enought in coal? Cuz the torches and stuff like that are really expensive

[@gabrielgarcia439]

Sick video man!!

[@No-lg9xg]

I live in an apartment and as such its hard to get a big burly anvil and start hammering.i also checked for internships but they are very few in number and the internships are frowned upon in KSA and im an expat.any suggestions?

[@leonsmith6436]

its the noise for me that's the problem I have! only reason i havnt started yet because ppl would go crazy at me lol

[@FreeformSaiyan]

Dopeness

[@bigmd1343]

Is your anvil cast steel, and how much does it weigh ?

[@lucaskuykendall949]

thank you great video!

[@RVsbladesnthangs]

210 Subscribers... congratulations man!!! Did you upgrade from your 20psi regulator to a higher one?

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks! I haven’t upgraded my regulator yet but it’s definitely on my radar.

[@CJ.R6]

i only have one question i have no idea what to put my anvil on that’s sturdy it’s 88lbs. i live in a place where i don’t have access to a tree stump just need an idea thanks

[@ToddKoch]

Sorry I know this is way late but I built my stand out of 2x4s! You can also weld together stands if you have the means. But you commented this almost a year ago so probably figured it out haha!

[@joshuarosenblatt]

Congrats Todd. Great to see someone so passionate at your age when most are playing the Tik toks lol

[@justingottschall929]

Awesome thank for the tips brother

[@ToddKoch]

Yeah for sure! I’m glad it could help!

[@justingottschall929]

@@ToddKoch I'm studying, learning, and watching everything. I want to give it a shot be it will be a slow process until I get everything and started to forge

[@ToddKoch]

That’s the most important thing! Keeping that interest is essential and learning all you can is the best thing you can do! That’s what’s helped me a ton!

[@jeffreyjones6409]

I enjoy your video's. I am glad to see someone who I consider a "youngster" interested in this, I'm in my 60's and have been smithing for a while now. Keep up the good work and I think I noticed a spoke shave hanging on the wall? Care to show us how you made it?

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks, I am really glad I started so early and it’s great to know that people enjoy the videos! Not quite sure which tool you’re talking about, probably my drawknife? If so, I did make a video on that, I just posted it on a channel I used to do with my friend, here’s the video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvCkIt-mbSHY6M

[@jeffreyjones6409]

@@ToddKoch You are correct, it is called a draw knife. I have just always called them "spoke shaves" since they were used many years ago to shape the spokes on wagon wheels, not that I am that old. Thanks for the link, I will check it out.

[@ToddKoch]

I figure it was something along those lines, I just hadn’t heard someone call it that before! That’s cool though, I never knew that’s what they used to be used for. I just use it to shape up tool handles normally.

[@jeffreyjones6409]

@@ToddKoch Haven't seen you post anything in a while. Is all good with you?

[@ToddKoch]

All is well with me, thanks for checking! I just started up my senior year of high school and I am a student body officer so I have been a bit busy lately. I do have a few videos I’m working on though, I’m hoping to get a video out sooner then later!

[@AmyFinney-qm1yr]

great tips, thanks! 🙂 Just subbed!

[@kateymetke]

So, how do you overcome the fear that other's in the neighborhood might get annoyed with the banging? :)

[@thehuntsmin9072]

I'm a welder getting into blacksmithing so I want to warn yall as a welder where safty glasses any hot metal makes flaks and they suck when they get in your eye

[@ToddKoch]

Yup saftey gear is a must!

[@sandwichspud1622]

Hello! I am a recent sub and am getting into blacksmithing and I love the videos. I was wondering where you get the metal from?

[@ToddKoch]

I started with (and still use) rebar to learn how to forge. Scrap metal is a good option because then you're not losing money on practicing. I find most my rebar in construction sites, I just ask the workers if they're okay with me a taking scrap and normally they don't care. When it comes to buying actual metal, I like onlinemetals.com because they have a lot of varieties in metal type and thickness and are just a good streamline service overall. Metal really isn't expensive for the quantity you get per order, and you can even buy rebar for real cheap at home depot or most other hardware stores.

[@andrewscears7345]

Is there a certain video you would recommend for the coffee can forge?

[@ToddKoch]

Most any of the top ones should work well. I know this is a late response, my bad! I’m also thinking about making a tutorial on a coffe can forge sometime.

[@StreamOclips]

Where do i get the metal from, a problem im having rn

[@ToddKoch]

I like to get my metal from construction sites and stuff like that… just be sure to ask the workers first, in my area they’ve been fine with me taking scrap rebar. You can also order online, I like to use onlinemetals.com, and they have good alloys and knife making steel. If you are just looking for metal to practice with though, I’ve found decent steel rods/rebar at Home Depot and similar places! Just remember to check if it’s mild steel or not- mild steel can’t be hardened so you can’t use it for tools or knives.

[@paulorchard7960]

Keep on beatin Todd!

[@ToddKoch]

Thanks!!

[@Jafarmhhm28]

Cool

[@nvk5070]

can you put were you get your 1by30 belts

[@ToddKoch]

For sure, it's now in the video description under the link for the 1x30 grinder. Here's the link for convenience sake too: www.combatabrasives.com/collections/belts/1-x-30

[@nvk5070]

thanks bro

[@ToddKoch]

Yep, anytime!

[@LexStanton-hj2gy]

My new plan A

[@ToddKoch]

Good luck haha!

[@AmyFinney-qm1yr]

Great tips!🙂 I just subbbed!!

[@Night_Striker7]

My neighbors gonna be pissed “Tink, Tink, Tink, Tink, Tink…..30 min….. Tink, Tink, Tink, Tink”

[@samjohnd451]

My only criticism is that you need to work on putting out mor content more offten. Even if it's only once a month. Love your work keep it up!!!

[@duane-vw9nh]

Do you sell knives I collect them

[@ToddKoch]

I’ve sold a few every once in a while! It’s hard for me to consistently sell/make them though while I’m at college

[@99NOFX]

Yeah sick as! You're doing awesome but one day you'll still look back and say 'man I didn't know s":7. Me.... I was pumping petrol in the middle of nowhere after year 10.

[@ToddKoch]

True, learning takes time and I’m ready to learn lessons 😂

[@Vetti1g]

seems like this is impossible for me because i live in a apartment building

[@CollinBlackk]

I noticed that at around 1:15 you said “Or if you’re a miner and get to mooch off your parents like I do” but I thought this video was supposed to be about blacksmithing and not mining?

[@ToddKoch]

We’ll you have to mine to get the metal

[@owenbrasseaux3894]

A 17 year old forging in his backyard? I've seen stranger things...

[@ToddKoch]

lol this is the internet, I’m definitely not the weirdest one out there!!

[@ianseverydaylife5184]

👍👍👍👍🇵🇭

[@ToddKoch]

🙏🙏

[@alfredohaynes5752]

Ｐｒⓞм𝕠𝕤𝐌 😍

[@ToddKoch]

Ok

[@nickp527]

"hitting your hand on the metal isnt very pleseant", so you've hit you're hand on burning hot metal? Please tell me it was an accident