The Work of a Blacksmith, 1960's - Film 18693

Blacksmith in Bosnia, Yugoslavia
Wonderful use of water power for the hammers, furnace, hand metal work of bowls, stirrups, agricultural tools, also village scenes in Bosnia.

Close up of Church bell ringing. Water wheel turning. Mechanics of the water wheel and two men work in the Blacksmith's. Mechanised Forge hammer powered by water in operation. Men working with wood fire outdoors to produce charcoal. Blacksmiths making a shovel and horseshoe. The large hammer hitting hot metal into shape.
The exterior of the blacksmiths workshop, Inside a horseshoe being shaped. More triangular shaped hot metal being formed into cooking utensils or baking tins. Tool making edge of tools being dipped into water to add strength.
Men outside carrying charcoal in baskets to fuel the fire in workshop. Men repairing broken water wheel replacing stay. More scenes of furnace and shaping tools. Outdoor scenes of the building and yard. Men carry out baking tins/bowls and load them onto packhorse. Horses carrying load away.

Bell tolls.