Скачать или смотреть Jeweler vs Blacksmith | Todd Alan Interviews Veteran Metalworker James Kelly (30 Years Experience)

What’s the difference between a jeweler and a blacksmith? Following his popular short on jewelers vs. blacksmiths, Todd Alan sits down with his longtime friend James Kelly, a veteran blacksmith who has been working with metal since 1993.

In this in-depth interview, James shares:
    •    What blacksmiths actually do (ferrous metals, fire, and forging)
    •    The most common projects (railroad spike knives, axes, machetes)
    •    Tools every blacksmith needs (hammer, tongs, anvil, blower)
    •    The trickiest parts of blacksmithing (heat, hammer strokes, patience)
    •    Weirdest things ever forged (yes, even cigarette holders & goat staffs)
    •    How blacksmithing inspires modern people and teaches patience
    •    The surprising overlap between jewelers and blacksmiths

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to shape metal with fire, or how blacksmithing compares to jewelry making, this conversation is for you.

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Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00 – Intro: Jeweler vs. Blacksmith
01:48 – What does a blacksmith actually do?
01:57 – What do blacksmiths make most often?
02:07 – Working with fire vs. working with a jeweler’s torch
02:30 – Do blacksmiths melt metal?
02:44 – The importance of the hammer
03:55 – Can you blacksmith at home? (DIY forge setup)
08:15 – How James Kelly got started in blacksmithing
04:36 – Favorite tools of the trade
04:54 – The trickiest part of blacksmithing
05:20 – James’s proudest creations
05:48 – The biggest mistake in blacksmithing
06:03 – The weirdest things ever forged
06:20 – Who gets dirtier: jeweler or blacksmith?
06:38 – Desert island tools for a blacksmith
06:58 – Forging a sword with a gemstone pommel
08:16 – Blacksmith superpower
08:27 – How blacksmithing helps in the modern world
08:54 – Day job vs. passion: why James does it
09:19 – Safety & burns in the forge
10:00 – Are forged weapons actually usable?
10:30 – Closing thoughts & collaboration ideas