Forge and Fire
By woodlandstv
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Master Blacksmith, Mark Constable, shows us how to make a portable forge out of a metal bucket, a metal pipe and a foot pump. Mark has found this an ideal way to produce a working charcoal fire without the need for electricity. He expertly fashions a fire steel on his forge to create sparks with a flint. Mark`s son Harry shows us how char cloth, made from natural fibre, can be ignited by a single spark and then used to light a tinder bundle to start a bigger fire.
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3 comments so far
Opal Preston Shirley
October 1, 2013
Enjoyed greatly. Made your own forge system never saw a portable one great job. Thanks.
OKBushcraft
October 1, 2013
Like your resourcefulness. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Yorkshire Arboretum
October 30, 2013
Our very favourite blacksmith in full flow at his forge (alfrescoforge.co.uk/mc/home.html) Many thanks to WoodlandsTV for filming this at the Yorkshire Arboretum – really interesting footage!