Benton's Workshop and Blacksmithing Practices

Joe Vachon shares his experience living in a bus as a nomadic blacksmith, utilizing a gravity-fed water system and a two-tank fuel system for filtering waste vegetable oil. Benton Frizzy introduces a well-equipped blacksmith shop in Evansville, Indiana, highlighting various tools and equipment, including a power hammer and forges. The video also covers the process of oil filtration and the philosophy of off-grid blacksmithing. A legacy of tools from a master smith is discussed, emphasizing the connection to past craftsmanship.

What unique fuel system does Joe Vachon use in his bus?

• Solar panels

• Electric battery

• Natural gas

• Waste vegetable oil

Where is Benton Frizzy's workshop located?

• Portland, Oregon

• Evansville, Indiana

• Goldendale, Washington

• Austin, Texas

What is the weight of the hay button anvil in Benton's shop?

• 150 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 350 pounds

• 450 pounds

What type of fuel do Benton's forges run on?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Propane

• Electricity

What is the approximate age of the power hammer Benton purchased?

• 150 years

• 100 years

• 75 years

• 50 years

What was Joe's primary method of blacksmithing during his first ten years?

• Induction forge

• Electric forge

• Coal forge

• Gas forge

What philosophy did Joe embrace while living off the grid?

• Living with less, needing less

• Living with more, needing less

• Living with less, needing more

• Living with more, needing more

Who was the original owner of the belt grinder in Benton's shop?

• Benton Frizzy

• Thor

• Joe Vachon

• James Polk

How many welders are there in Benton's shop?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What phrase does Benton use to describe the abundance of tools in his shop?

• More tools than a hardware store

• More tools than a carpenter's workshop

• More tools than a blacksmith needs

• More tools than Quakers got oats