Melton Forge Works Podcast

No frills basic podcasting is back! Blade show, shop talk and a quick note about being careful what you get good at.

Melton Forge Works Podcast - Video Edition. Episode 80 Lando Novak - Abstract Blacksmith ​Join me in this episode as I sit down with Lando Novak, the creative force behind Abstract Blacksmith. We delve into Lando's inspiring journey into blacksmithing, explore the vibrant blacksmithing community in Canada, and discuss his recent acquisition of the Anyang 88 power hammer. Beyond the forge, we also...

Melton Forge Works Podcast - Video Edition. Episode 79 FatBoy ForgeIn this episode, I sit down for a talk with Austin Richard, of FatBoy Forge in Massachusetts. Austin is a talented tool maker who has developed a unique and recognizable style in the world of hammer making. We discuss tooling, mutual friends and makers who have influenced us and more. To find out more about Austin:Instagram: https:...

In this episode, I have a great chat with Rob Hough, blacksmith out of Indiana. Rob and I met at one of the Clay Spencer Tire Hammer build classes at John Perriloux's shop in Robert, Louisiana and we've been able to hang out at several more hammer builds and blacksmith events since then. Rob is an accomplished smith and has demonstrated his skills swinging hammers alongside some of the best in the...

Podcast with Mike Ganotti: From Microsoft & AI to the Blacksmith’s Forge In this episode, I sit down with Mike Ganotti—an IT professional at Microsoft who’s also carving out a path in blacksmithing and bladesmithing. We talk about how he got started in tech, his role with Microsoft in artificial intelligence, and the journey that led him to swing a hammer in his free time. Mike shares insights...

Podcast with Jeff Dauterman of Warriors Way Forge In this episode, I chat with Jeff Dauterman about his journey into blacksmithing and bladesmithing, as well as his work with Warriors Way Forge. We dive into how their nonprofit organization supports veterans through hands-on metalworking, the powerful impact of forging on mental health and community-building, and their exciting partnership with Pa...

This week I got to sit down for a chat with Ryan Brueck of GnomeHammer Forge. Ryan most well known for his hammers and he's been making a BUNCH of them in collaboration with Housemade.us recently. We talk about how he got started, his short and long term goals, why he's getting rid of his hydraulic press, and more. To find more about Ryan and what he's up to check out his Instagram at https://www....

I got together with my friends Michael Hoops and Joey Powell for an hour-long chat for a podcast. We cover a range of topics including induction forging, general business practices, what we're working on in the shop and how many reels we send to one another in a day (too many.) I will be doing many more video podcasts with guests in 2025, looking forward to it! To see more work from these two grea...

Episode 73 - A highly unedited recap of my experience at Quad State 2024 as a demonstrator

Derek discusses how he’s preparing for the ABANA conference and what he plans to talk about and demonstrate

Derek explains his ideas behind this topic and gives an update on what he’s been up to in the shop.

This episode covers several weeks and includes information about demonstrations that I’ve given and attended recently.

The return of the podcast. A wrapup of my recent trips to Alabama and Ohio and some talk about the Coal ironworks power hammer and induction machine.

A little more social media, rambling and updates from the last few weeks

Recap of almost two months of blacksmith related 3d printing stuff. News on the second round of swage blocks and more general rambling. Enjoy?

Shop update and the story of how the Melton Mini Swage came to be.

Instagram shenanigans & catching up since July.

Recap of mid summer July 2022

Recap of my trip to blade show 2022

A recap of the last MFC Meeting as well as info on using 3D print technology for helping to learn blacksmithing and hammer control.

Lessons learned in two years of induction forging

Are you cheating?

I’m back! Catching up and getting back in the podcasting saddle. A chat about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to.

Getting the MFC shop cleaned up, working on new coffee scoop ideas

I demonstrated the coffee scoop and gave a talk about social media and blacksmithing at the Texas blacksmith conference in La Grange, TX.