Samantha Winn

I am a joyful forge lackey for an artisan bladesmith from Winnsboro, Tx. Follow my apprentice journey here.

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

If you haven't yet seen @cloverdaleforge's #366hooks photo series on Instagram, it's a real treat!

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

@FireHouseIron @MichaelJBudd we had a bit of hail & sleet yesterday at the forge, glad to be by a fire. So much for spring!

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

And it's been long enough that my hands have lost a lot of strength, which is terribly frustrating. Have to start back somewhere though

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

No matter where I'm working, I always manage to be the dirtiest person there. #forging #blacksmith

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Snapshots of some artisan metalwork around Cuenca, Ecuador.

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We attended an axe making workshop with Gerald Boggs of Wayfarer Forge today. Great demo.

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It's been a quiet season for me (having moved across the country away from my home shop), but there are plenty of opportunities up here

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Hammer therapy this weekend at a local meetup in Floyd... I'm hoping to pick up some new tools, too

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I've got to plan better for #canironx next year. It looks incredible.

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@PhoenixHandcrft ha ha! A common affliction among smiths, I think. My mentor collects them "to repair one day."

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

@GowanIron I've never used a French style hammer, curious to try one. Strangest I've ever seen in use was 8lb Japanese swordsmith hammer...

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

I haven't found a perfect hammer yet, though I generally like a cross-peen around 1000g; my fav all-purpose tongs are wolf's jaw.

[Samantha Winn @BlacksmithLady]

#blacksmiths of Twitter: what's yr fav hammer style (French, Swedish, Hofi, etc) for general shop use? What about tongs?

[Blacksmith Ideas @blacksmithideas]

Worth a watch! RT @PaleyStudios: #Blacksmithing film from the 1920s period. #ironwork #forge

http://t.co/P40xVMClL5

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@JesseBlacksmith nice! What a beastly anvil.

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Right now, David Tucciarone is demo'ing a fireplace poker. His scroll work is phenomenal. Check out his shop at http://t.co/MAChPkrV4J.

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Sunrise Forge in Rustburg, VA. This was on the way to lunch.

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Drawing a 28" fireplace poker.

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David Tucciarone demonstrating how to make a hook. Really lovely little piece.

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David Tucciarone on quality: "Do the best work you can do, in everything you do..." whether it's a showpiece or a little hook.