If you love blacksmithing, you know it can come with a high price tag. The equipment and materials can add up quickly. However, you don't need to give up blacksmithing just because of its expense! There's a way to create a forge using a typical brake drum. Who knew?

This DIY forge will also make for a great story. It's a unique trick that not a lot of people have either thought of or tried. All it takes is a trip to the junkyard for a brake drum (if you don't have one lying around). You'll then only need a few additional materials that are most likely already within your tool shed. The rest can be completed without ever having to leave your backyard!

To follow the steps for creating this brake drum forge, keep reading!

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