Randy McDaniel
@randymcdaniel.bsky.social
Artist Blacksmith, Author and Instructor. Active 76 years old and single. Near Berkeley Springs, WV. #blacksmith #author #instructor #WV
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my family and friends!
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my family and friends!
A must have for those who are considering getting a forging press and for those who have them! Hydraulic Forging Press For the Blacksmith, by Randy McDaniel
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A must have for those who are considering getting a forging press and for those who have them! Hydraulic Forging Press For the Blacksmith, by Randy McDaniel
Over 35,000 sold worldwide. Still only $25. artisanideas.com/product/a-bl... #blacksmithing #blacksmith #classes #forging #books
A Blacksmithing Primer 2023 Updated Edition by Randy McDaniel
A Blacksmithing Primer by Randy McDaniel is an exceptional book to learn blacksmithing and help intermediate smiths with their blacksmithing skills.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Over 35,000 sold worldwide. Still only $25. artisanideas.com/product/a-bl... #blacksmithing #blacksmith #classes #forging #books
My fantasy adventure is about to be released. The Glint in the Dragon’s Eye, A Blacksmith’s Journey. By Randy McDaniel
Embark on a journey of fire, iron, dragons and ancient lore coming to life. More info when released. #dragons #blacksmith #books #fantasy #adventure #fun #reading
Embark on a journey of fire, iron, dragons and ancient lore coming to life. More info when released. #dragons #blacksmith #books #fantasy #adventure #fun #reading
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
My fantasy adventure is about to be released. The Glint in the Dragon’s Eye, A Blacksmith’s Journey. By Randy McDaniel
Embark on a journey of fire, iron, dragons and ancient lore coming to life. More info when released. #dragons #blacksmith #books #fantasy #adventure #fun #reading
Embark on a journey of fire, iron, dragons and ancient lore coming to life. More info when released. #dragons #blacksmith #books #fantasy #adventure #fun #reading
Today's special new three hour, "Want to Try Blacksmithing?" class. More of this class and the all day beginner's blacksmith classes will be scheduled soon.
November 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Today's special new three hour, "Want to Try Blacksmithing?" class. More of this class and the all day beginner's blacksmith classes will be scheduled soon.
And in all wars...
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
And in all wars...
Tonight's full moon, taken six miles south of Berkeley Springs, WV.
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tonight's full moon, taken six miles south of Berkeley Springs, WV.
A Blacksmithing Primer, over twenty projects are used to teach you blacksmithing techniques, covers the tools and basics of blacksmithing. Still only $25 and as a hardbound edition with lay flat binding! Get your copy at artisanideas.com/.../a-blacks...
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A Blacksmithing Primer, over twenty projects are used to teach you blacksmithing techniques, covers the tools and basics of blacksmithing. Still only $25 and as a hardbound edition with lay flat binding! Get your copy at artisanideas.com/.../a-blacks...
One year ago I weighed 223, had high blood pressure and was on bp meds. Today 174 pounds, normal blood pressure and off of the bp meds! That's 49 pounds gone in a year using an easy exercise regimen and just cutting back a little on intake. Easy!
September 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
One year ago I weighed 223, had high blood pressure and was on bp meds. Today 174 pounds, normal blood pressure and off of the bp meds! That's 49 pounds gone in a year using an easy exercise regimen and just cutting back a little on intake. Easy!
My view of the Cacapon Mountains from my front porch south of Berkeley Springs, WV. I love it every day!
September 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My view of the Cacapon Mountains from my front porch south of Berkeley Springs, WV. I love it every day!
❤️ Anything creative and nature does this for me! ❤️
September 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
❤️ Anything creative and nature does this for me! ❤️
I have two published books so far. A Blacksmithing Primer has sold over 34,000 books worldwide and the go to book for learning blacksmithing techniques. Hydraulic Forging Press helps one to decide which style and tonnage they need for their work and especially the tooling. Both available online.
September 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I have two published books so far. A Blacksmithing Primer has sold over 34,000 books worldwide and the go to book for learning blacksmithing techniques. Hydraulic Forging Press helps one to decide which style and tonnage they need for their work and especially the tooling. Both available online.
The largest job I ever designed and did all of the forged work for.
September 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The largest job I ever designed and did all of the forged work for.
One of the short railings I designed and created.
September 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the short railings I designed and created.
Yesterday I taught a personal blacksmithing class for "Help For The Experienced Smith". I have found that so many classes teach projects and not techniques, so the students learn how to make an item but don't understand how those skills are used for other items. This fills that gap.
September 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Yesterday I taught a personal blacksmithing class for "Help For The Experienced Smith". I have found that so many classes teach projects and not techniques, so the students learn how to make an item but don't understand how those skills are used for other items. This fills that gap.
Me recently forge welding at my blacksmith shop. Always still having fun!
September 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Me recently forge welding at my blacksmith shop. Always still having fun!
Ten years ago today I moved to Berkeley Springs, WV. Best decision in my live! I love it here! The views, this one from my front porch this morning, the arts, the music and the people.
August 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ten years ago today I moved to Berkeley Springs, WV. Best decision in my live! I love it here! The views, this one from my front porch this morning, the arts, the music and the people.
View from my front porch south of Berkeley Springs, WV, last evening.
July 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
View from my front porch south of Berkeley Springs, WV, last evening.
Hi, I live near Berkeley Springs, WV, and have been an artist in blacksmithing for almost 53 years. Here is my schedule of my next classes at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
#blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #blacksmithclasses #artist #artistblacksmith
#blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #blacksmithclasses #artist #artistblacksmith
July 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hi, I live near Berkeley Springs, WV, and have been an artist in blacksmithing for almost 53 years. Here is my schedule of my next classes at Expressive Metals School of Blacksmithing. www.blacksmithschoolwv.com
#blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #blacksmithclasses #artist #artistblacksmith
#blacksmith #blacksmithing #forge #blacksmithclasses #artist #artistblacksmith
Happy Independence Day!!!
July 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Happy Independence Day!!!
Happy Independence Day!
July 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy Independence Day!
To get off of my high blood pressure meds I cut back on my food intake some, fast walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day and then 10-15 minutes of upper body exercises. Since the end of last August I've lost 46 pounds. My bp is back to normal, so no meds. Still more toning up to do.
July 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
To get off of my high blood pressure meds I cut back on my food intake some, fast walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day and then 10-15 minutes of upper body exercises. Since the end of last August I've lost 46 pounds. My bp is back to normal, so no meds. Still more toning up to do.