Tools and Techniques in Forging

Carl Dunn introduces his home forge in Greenville, South Carolina, showcasing his tools, including a grinder, vise, and his grandfather's anvil. He also highlights his main forge and a smaller forge for knife making. Derek from Damselfly Forge provides a tour of his shop, featuring a drop hammer, punch press, and an old coal forge. He shares his favorite saying and discusses ornamental pieces he's working on. The video concludes with a look at the finish room and machine room, emphasizing the transition from a non-electric to an electric shop.

What is Carl Dunn's pride and joy in his forge?

• His rolling cart

• His grandfather's anvil

• His big vise

• His main grinder

Where is Carl Dunn's forge located?

• Los Angeles, California

• Greenville, South Carolina

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York City

What type of forge did Carl Dunn start with?

• A large industrial forge

• A small knife maker horseshoe forge

• An electric forge

• A coal forge

What is the main feature of the drop hammer at Damselfly Forge?

• It was built in 1946

• It is used for polishing

• It drops the hammer once a second

• It is a non-electric tool

What does Derek use his punch press for?

• Making knives

• Punching holes for fences

• Polishing metal

• Shoeing horses

What was Derek's anvil originally used for?

• Punching holes in fences

• Forging knives

• Shoeing horses in New York City

• Making ornamental pieces

What is Derek's favorite saying?

• Do is greater than say

• Say is greater than do

• Practice makes perfect

• Work hard, play hard

What type of pieces is Derek currently working on?

• Ornamental pieces

• Horse shoes

• Fencing pickets

• Knife blades

What tool does Derek highlight in his finish and machine room?

• A coal forge

• A punch press

• A drop hammer

• A milling machine

What challenge did Derek face before building his current shop?

• Limited space

• No experience

• Non-electric shop

• Lack of tools