Hand Forging a Nail for the First Time: Beginner Blacksmithing

Hand forging a nail for building the medieval door to the saxon house. The first 1000 people to click the link will get a free trial of Skillshare s Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/taoutdoors10201 Join me on my quest into blacksmithing as I learn how to forge a nail using a coal forge and hammer. I travel to Alex Pole s blacksmith shop in Somerset, aptly named "The Forge" where he teaches me beginner blacksmithing tips like how to use a coal forge, how to use a hammer and anvil and most importantly, how to forge a nail by hand! I learnt so much on this adventure, and it truly made me appreciate the skill and craft of our ancestors. Stay tuned for more videos with Alex down the road... Alex s Forge: https://www.alexpoleironwork.com/ Alex s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIRulQA5ZmCYO_n2PRTskQ Alex s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpoleironwork/?hl=en Alex s Forged Kitchenware: https://www.alexpoleironwork.com/collections/shop TA OUTDOORS BUSHCRAFT & CAMPING GEAR SHOP: https://www.taoutdoors.com/shop/ TA OUTDOORS MERCHANDISE: https://taofficial.com Our other YouTube Channel: Dad s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/tafishing My Bushcraft, Survival and Filming Gear (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/shop/taoutdoors These are amazon affiliate links INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/taoutdoorofficial FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/totallyawesomeoutdoors TWITTER: https://twitter.com/OutdoorsTa #blacksmithing #forge #forging #nail #taoutdoors