Blacksmiths were the high technologists of fabrication up until the industrial revolution gained momentum. At its core, this is the art and science of making any needed tool or mechanism out of metal.
ROCKWELL — Hanging in front of James “Jeep” Sabo’s house is a handmade sign that reads, “Jeep’s Forge School of Blacksmithing.” Behind his inconspicuous house is a small village of sheds and shops ...
It’s a scene repeated once a month at the Cowlitz County fairgrounds, which has become a regional gathering place for blacksmiths. Members of the Northwest Blacksmith Association set up their ...