Forging a Custom Fire Poker from Scrap (Beginner Blacksmith)

Forging a Custom Fire Poker from Scrap (Beginner Blacksmith) – Full Propane Forge Build! Beloved, welcome back! In this beginner-friendly blacksmithing project, I repurpose old handmade fireplace tools (useless tongs) into a beautiful heirloom wood stove fire poker. Using my affordable Hell's Forge propane forge, we cut square stock on the bandsaw, forge it round by hand, thread it (7/16-14) with a die—something I've never done before—bend a handy hook, and finish with beeswax for that classic rust-proof black look. Super approachable for enthusiasts—no expert skills needed! Perfect custom tool for your wood stove. Let me know in the comments if you want Part 2 (shortening the ash shovel + wall bracket). Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Project Setup 0:26 - Lighting the Propane Forge (Hell's Forge Tips) 2:42 - Choosing Vintage Tools to Repurpose 4:24 - Cutting & Straightening on Bandsaw 5:54 - Forging Square Stock to Round 7:40 - Hand Threading the End (First Time!) 11:25 - Bending the Hook 14:17 - Beeswax Black Finish for Rust Protection 16:27 - Final Reveal & Heirloom Thoughts Tools used: - Hell's Forge 2-Burner Propane Forge - SWAG Portaband Table - Basic Tap & Die Set Subscribe for more blacksmithing, forging, homesteading, and shop projects! 🔔 Turn on notifications. #FirePoker #Blacksmithing #DIYForges #WoodStoveTools #PropaneForge #HandForged #BeginnerBlacksmith #Homesteading