Metalworking Courses and Certifications

Professional Foldforming Techniques

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry with surface designs, textures and dimension you never knew were possible.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

How To Make Everything

Melting Dragonglass to Cast an Obsidian Axe

Explore the process of recreating a Game of Thrones-inspired obsidian and metal axe through melting dragonglass and casting techniques.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Art of Boat Building

Lost Wax Casting of a Cam Cleat

Detailed demonstration of lost wax bronze casting process to create a cam cleat, covering pattern making, investment, casting, cleanup, soldering, polishing, and assembly.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

purgatoryironworks

Tongs - A Primer

Comprehensive guide to tong-making for blacksmiths, covering materials, techniques, and heat treatment. Includes tips on selecting and maintaining various types of tongs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Toledo Museum of Art

How to Make Damascus Steel

Learn the ancient art of Damascus steel-making, from preparation to welding, with insights into Japanese swords and modern techniques.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Toledo Museum of Art

How to Make a Steel Vessel

Learn metalworking techniques to craft a steel vessel, including forging, shaping, grinding, and welding. Gain hands-on skills with tools like hammers, tongs, and swage blocks.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Toledo Museum of Art

How to Make a Leaf Hook

Learn to craft a decorative leaf hook using traditional blacksmithing techniques, including flattening, bending, hot cutting, and shaping steel into a functional and artistic piece.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org

Pouring Babbitt Bearings for a Goldens' Three Roller Cane Mill

Learn the process of pouring Babbitt bearings for a vintage cane mill, including melting, cleaning, and pouring techniques. Gain practical skills in restoring and maintaining antique machinery.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org

Machining a Height Extension for a Dividing Head Footstock

Fabricate a custom height extension for a dividing head footstock through machining techniques, addressing mismatched equipment and enhancing functionality.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org

New Tools for the Machinist Tool Box

Explore new machinist tools acquired at a collectors' meet, including tap wrenches, gauges, scrapers, and more. Learn about their uses and unique features for enhancing your machining toolkit.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TimWelds

10 Tools for Cutting Metal in Welding Projects

Comprehensive overview of 10 essential metal cutting tools for welding projects, from basic hacksaws to advanced CNC plasma tables. Explores features, applications, and benefits of each tool.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Weld.com

Getting into the Trades - Ironworkers 397

Explore the path to becoming a union Ironworker with insights from the apprenticeship coordinator at Local 397 in Tampa. Learn about the trade, union benefits, and requirements for joining this skilled profession.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Weld.com

Grinder Safety: How to Properly Use an Angle Grinder

Comprehensive guide on angle grinder safety, covering proper usage techniques, common hazards, and essential precautions to prevent injuries and ensure effective operation in welding and metalworking.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Art of Boat Building

Sculpting a Bronze Skylark Masthead - The Art of Boat Building - Episode 69

Learn to sculpt a bronze skylark masthead, from fitting the mast cone to welding techniques. Explore the symbolism behind the skylark and create a beautiful, meaningful boat ornament.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cutting Edge Engineering Australia

Building a Fume Extraction System for Metal Arc Spraying

Step-by-step guide to building an industrial-grade fume extraction system for metal arc spraying, from construction to testing. Includes welding, painting, and assembly techniques.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video