The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/blackbearforge03221 Forge welding steel cable into bar stock that I hope to later forge into a small axe. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Forge welding cable 05:52 - Skillshare 06:47 - Forming the billet 13:58 - Final thoughts Blacksmith Supply - https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use code "bear5" for a discount on your next order Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com/ use coupon code John at checkout. Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com/ Steve is back in the anvil business. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com/ use code BBF Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com/ Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge FaceBook -https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBearForge John Switzer channel - null Some of my most used gear* Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/b3yZ7v Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/rneRoG Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/BXKMkJ Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Deity V Mic D3 pro - https://adorama.rfvk.net/mxO51 Insta360 One X2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?i... Insta360 Go2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?ins... Autel Evo II pro drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... Autel Evo Nano+ drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... *Links include affiliate links Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com/ Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com/ Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.