Tag: Video
Precision cut tanto kata review
video from islandblacksmith.ca: A look at some precision cut steel tanto kata based on historical japanese swords from 1200s-1500s…order a set of kata here. A kata is a pattern or form used for appreciation, study, or for reference. The exercise of accurately making kata based on the work of historical smiths is an excellent way…
Soulsmithing — Japanese ground anvil installation
Japanese blacksmiths work sitting on the ground and their anvil is half protruding, half buried, sitting on convincing wooden base. Here’s the installation of the anvil I brought back from Japan.
CO Poisoning: How NOT to install a forge hood!
So I poisoned myself while working in a carbon monoxide-soaked smithy! The western style forge chimney was not functioning properly. In a sealed winterized shop it is a good idea to have a CO detector, and there must be a place for fresh air to enter the shop. Here’s the link to proper forge hood…
Soulsmithing Visit Video 6
reposted from islandblacksmith.ca: Pierre Nadeau of soulsmithing.com lights his new forge in Canada for the first time. I was honoured to be there for the inaugural firing, it felt like a graduation, a major milestone. Pierre will now resume his work and research in the area of traditional Japanese sword craft. Read more about the…
Soulsmithing Visit Video 5
reposted from islandblacksmith.ca: Pierre Nadeau of soulsmithing.com prepares to light his new forge in Canada. The focus of this video is sumi-kiri, charcoal chopping, screening, and sorting techniques, and will offer some valuable details for astute observers. Read more about the project, or watch the whole soulsmithing series. The charcoal is chopped and then processed…
Japanese Forge Hood in a cold country!
This is a quick overview of how I tackled putting together a quick and dirty hood for my Japanese forge. I needed a flap that would cap the chimney so that, when not in use, the warm air wouldn’t leak outside the building in winter. I also needed to make my own crooked 12″ dia.…
Installation of Japanese Power Hammer
I brought back from Japan two power hammers: a belt hammer — on which the head is suspended by a belt, and a spring hammer — on which the head is suspended by a set of leaf springs. This is the latter. Here’s a recap of DaveJ from Crossed Heart Forge and I working on…
Soulsmithing Visit Video 4
reposted from islandblacksmith.ca: Building the fuigo floor at Pierre Nadeau’s workshop. Read more about the project, or watch the whole soulsmithing series. The three major projects during this visit were focused on getting the forge itself ready for use. In this episode, creating a steel frame and wooden floor to support the fuigo and conceal…
Soulsmithing Visit Video 3
reposted from islandblacksmith.ca: Laying bricks for the swordsmithing forge at Pierre Nadeau’s workshop. Read more about the project, or watch the whole soulsmithing series. The three major projects during this visit were focused on getting the forge itself ready for use. In this episode, insulating and laying bricks for the forge. During the long cold…
Soulsmithing Visit Video 2
reposted from islandblacksmith.ca: Fabricating a combined fuigo/blower manifold at Pierre Nadeau’s workshop. Read more about the project, or watch the whole soulsmithing series. The three major projects during this visit were focused on getting the forge itself ready for use. In this episode, fabricating a custom manifold for combined fuigo box bellows and electric cage…
Soulsmithing Visit Video 1
reposted from islandblacksmith.ca: I had the honour of being able to observe and assist as Pierre Nadeau of soulsmithing.com works on setting up his new smithy in Canada. The last time I saw Pierre and his wife was when they (and we) were packing to move from Japan in late 2011. Pierre spent several years…
Pierre Nadeau on Learning à la Japanese
Japan has preserved its craftsmanship culture even throughout its accelerated industrialization in the late 19th and 20th centuries. This has a considerable impact on its corporate culture. In this interview, swordsmith Pierre Nadeau shares his observations on how learning and knowledge transfer works in Japanese culture, and how it can be observed throughout the country,…
Sumihira MANABE demonstration at Rencontres d'Aubrac
Terres d'échanges Japan
The series of 12 programs is a voyage of discovery about 24 people, including 12 Quebecers, as well as 12 countries! Argentina, Laos, Haiti, Japan and Sweden feature amongst the intended stop-off points along this international journey, and at the same time these expatriates share their thoughts on Quebec and its inhabitants with us. Watch…
Iron smelting pellet maker
A small scale high-furnace is operated at Les Forges de Montréal. It is supplied with charcoal and iron ore. In order to improve the furnace's efficiency, the ore is prepared into pellets. This ingenious tool facilitates the making of those pellets.