Special Coal Cast Episode Pt. 3! Check out the Father-Son tag team Winburn Steel and their demo on a twisted forge-welded blade core! There is a ton of incredible wisdom shared by these two generous craftsmen. Tune in if you never want to ruin a damascus billet again ;) Thank you @winburnsteel for the amazing demo! Watch and Listen now and Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. https://www.winburnsteel.com/...
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr
A few weeks ago we held our annual Andy Davis Hammer-In here at the Coal School of Iron, and we were blessed with 4 incredible demonstrations on the second day of the event. The next demo was done by Mr. Andrew Larson https://www.andrewlarsonblacksmith.com/blacksmithing-tools Andrew forges out a rounding hammer using an intricate sequence process and a striker, and then a pair of flat bit tongs. COALIRON.COM
Dec 14, 2023•2 hr 41 min
Today is the first of 4 special episode leading up to the season finale of Season 2 of the Coal Cast. A few weeks ago we held our annual Andy Davis Hammer-In here at the Coal School of Iron, and we were blessed with 4 incredible demonstrations on the second day of the event. The first demo was done by Mr. Derek Melton of Melton Forge Works https://www.derekmelton.com/ Derek dives deep into his processes and reasoning behind his product line and business model. You can listen to Dereks account of...
Dec 12, 2023•2 hr 18 min
GNOME HAMMER FORGE Ryan Brueck is Gnome Hammer Forge- a proud owner of a 12 Ton Press, a 16 Ton Press, and now the very first Coal Iron Works 60 Ton Press owner! Ryan has been making hammers and smithing full time for a while now- acquiring contracts and doing custom work for clients all over the world. You can find more of Ryans work on his Instagram or on his website ! Be sure to get your tickets to the Andy Davis Hammer-In on December 1st and 2nd to meet Ryan and for a full day of Open Forgin...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Nathan and Francis recap some of our recent shows and Hammer-Ins including the Eric Hemker Hammer-In and the Catskill Maker Camp . We also dive a little deeper into the new H-Frame Press line and the Press Builder Tool. Be sure to get your tickets to the Andy Davis Hammer-In on December 1st and 2nd for a full day of Open Forging at the Coal School of Iron and a full day of demos from the likes of Derek Melton, Andrew Larson, Winburn Steel, and Will Stelter! COALIRON.COM...
Nov 08, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jeremy Fulton is Norse Forge - professional blacksmith, army veteran, and social media icon. Jeremy and Alyssa (SkateElf) have just concluded their first leg of their ForgeTour 2023 - a full cross-country tour with stops for adventure and teaching the art of blacksmithing! Along with Forge Tour 2023, Jeremy is busy facilitating blade competitions such as "Forged in Duck Sauce", creating viral TikToks for his army of followers, and casually building a castle. To get involved with Jeremy and Alyss...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We've got Nathan Brandt, Logan Gillihan, and Francis Strole talking about Quadstate 2023 and the epic reveal of the Coal Iron Works Self-Contained Power Hammer. Learn More about the Coal Iron Power Hammer at COALIRON.COM
Oct 04, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Will Stelter is a social media sensation with an affinity for sharp things and occasionally heavy things as well. As an accomplished bladesmith and influencer, Will has built a mighty empire of followers who are drawn to his creativity, skill, and energetic character- among other things including a collection of some of the coolest machines and tools he's restored over the years. Dive into the Stelter origin story with us on today's episode of The Coal Cast! Check out Will's channel here ! COALI...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We're bringing you a very special episode of The Coal Cast Today featuring Mr. Bob Rankin and Mr. Brian "Rocco" Nawrocki. Bob Rankin is a bladesmith and a mentor many young makers. Bob is here with us today to talk about his son, Bobby Rankin. We'll let Bob tell his full story in the episode. The Product below is a giveaway for a very special blade set forged by Tyrell Knifeworks. The deadline to purchase your stickers and entries is Labor Day. The rest of the links are resources mentioned in th...
Sep 01, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jeff Dauterman is a blacksmith and advocate for Warriors Way Forge , a non-profit that offers free recreational therapy services to Veterans, First Responders, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Youth. You can check out Warrior's Way Forge by clicking here , or by joining them at their location for a class or event such as the "Grudge Match" competition, taking place November 10th - 12th. Listen in on Jeff's journey and involvement with Warriors Way by clicking HERE!...
Aug 23, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Nathan Brandt interrogates Coal Iron Works Manager, Francis Strole, about his history and involvement with the company! Check out Francis's story now! COALIRON.COM COALSCHOOL.COM
Aug 09, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this video interview, we sit down with Ed Sol, a talented local craftsman who specializes in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, woodworking, and leatherworking. As a husband and father, Ed's passion for his craft is evident in the incredible pieces he creates. Join us as we dive into Ed's journey as a craftsman and explore some of his stunning work. @ed.sol.crafts www.edsolcrafts.com COALIRON.COM COALSCHOOL.COM
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Christopher Menges and David DelaGardelle talk WETA WORKSHOP, life in New Zealand, Bladesmithing, and more! @cedarloreforge @christophermenges @wetaworkshop www.wetanz.com COALIRON.COM COALSCHOOL.COM
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We went to BLADE SHOW in Atlanta Georgia! While there, we got the opportunity to snag and talk to some amazing folks. David and Francis interview some familiar faces and some brand new friends in our Blade Show Mini's Episode and our SEASON ONE FINALE! The Coal Cast will be back with Season 2 and some really awesome conversations in just a few weeks. New episodes will be going live every other Wednesday. Stay tuned for more Coal Cast coming soon :) COALIRON.COM COALSCHOOL.COM 00:25 Carver Gage -...
Jun 21, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Nathan Brandt talks with Coal School of Iron Instructor - Charlie Ellis! Charlie is a masterful blacksmith and machinist and runs his own shop at charleslionheart.com Join Charlie this August 14th-18th for his Integral Knife class at the Coal School of Iron! COALSCHOOL.COM
Jun 14, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Francis Strole and David Delegardelle delve into the concept and concerns of AI and its place in the world of artists. Frank'n Daves will return in Season 2 of the Coal Cast!
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Francis Strole gets to know bladesmith Curtis Haaland of Freehill blades! Curt has come a long way with the help of many amazing smiths, such as Burt Foster and Jason Knight, and a lot of dedication. You can find his work on instagram @freehillblades @hammerandrosegoods, on YouTube at Curtis Haaland and on his website freehillblades.com
May 31, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Check out the new podcast episode with Evan Williamson! Nathan Brandt and Evan Williamson, a Marketing and Media Team member at Coal Iron Works, talk social media, marketing, and martial arts!
May 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
New Wednesday means a New Episode of the Coal Cast! Francis hosts our incredible CNC team this week. Shiloh Robertson and Nigel Baker make up the day-to-day Coal Iron Works CNC operations and have rebuilt it from the ground up since they've joined the team. Nearly every single product we sell goes though their hands before going into yours. While rocking the big machines, they still find time to explore their own creative efforts in the forms of Sasquatch CNC (Shiloh Robertson) and Morphin' T...
May 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Nathan Brandt unveils the rest of the history of Coal Iron Works with Francis Strole.
May 10, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Logan Gillihan of Northwest Bladeworks is the lead engineer of Coal Iron Works and creator of the Digital Press Controller! Francis gets into some of Logan's history with his own entrepreneurial endeavors as well as his story with the Coal Iron Works team so far.
May 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Francis Strole and Chris Choate yuck it up about business dealings and fun stories about some of the Coal Iron boys and how they all got where they are now. Two Idiots and a Hammer will return in podcast form as well as in video content in the near future! Check out Choates website https://www.lazerforest.com/
Apr 26, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Benton Frisse of River City Forge & Tool is an incredible blacksmith specializing in hand forged axes. Benton will be teaching his class, the 2023 Axe Intensive, at the Coal School of Iron from June 22nd - June 25th.
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
David Delagardelle is a world renowned bladesmith and artist with unparalleled talent and insight. Nathan Brant talks with David about his company, Cedarlore Forge, and the upcoming class he's teaching at the Coal School of Iron.
Apr 12, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Check out the Coal Iron Works Story from the co-founder himself, Nathan Brandt, alongside Legendary Swordsmith David Delagardelle and Coal Iron Works GM Francis Strole!
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
