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The Backwoods BaptistDerek Melton Bawoods Baptist American TourDerek Melton serves as the pastor of Grace Life Church in Pryor, OK. He and I sat down on July 26, 2025 at his dinning room table to talk about life, friendship, and ministry.
2025-07-3045 min
The Broncast - Ford BroncoEpisode 83 - Driving Broncos: Blanco BroncoThe Blanco Bronco clan was at Toms Offroad Rock and Roll Event, and we caught up with Derek and he took us around his 60,000 mile 6th Gen Bronco, let me drive it, and we got to talk with his family.
Blanco Bronco YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blancobroncoadventures
Follow Jon and Donnie
Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/
Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/
The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast
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2024-09-0415 minThe Broncast - Ford BroncoEpisode 83 - Driving Broncos: Blanco BroncoThe Blanco Bronco clan was at Toms Offroad Rock and Roll Event, and we caught up with Derek and he took us around his 60,000 mile 6th Gen Bronco, let me drive it, and we got to talk with his family.
Blanco Bronco YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blancobroncoadventures
Follow Jon and Donnie
Jon - https://www.instagram.com/nashvilleearlybronco/
Donnie - https://www.instagram.com/dreamweaverdonnie/
The BronCast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBronCast
QUESTION - Have a question abou...
2024-09-0415 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 72 - ABANA conference prepDerek discusses how he’s preparing for the ABANA conference and what he plans to talk about and demonstrate
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2024-06-0422 min
Making, Our Way164 - Derek Melton164 - In this episode we take a deep dive into designing and manufacturing products. Please join us for a great chat with Derek!
You can see his work here:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Patreon
Show hosts can be found in these links:
Dean Duplantis
Christy from Twisted Twine Woodworking
Austin from High Caliber Craftsman
2024-06-041h 17
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 71 - Tire hammer or self contained hammer?Derek explains his ideas behind this topic and gives an update on what he’s been up to in the shop.
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2024-05-1731 min
The Coal CastDerek Melton | The Coal Cast - S3E7Join us for a great conversation about podcasts, induction, and innovation with the one and only Derek Melton (except there are apparently two of him). Derek offers some wonderful forged products and tools on his website, gives his time for demonstrations and events, and is an incredible source of information, joy, and experience through his social media presence.
You can follow Derek though his Instagram @derekmelton and check out his work on his website derekmelton.com
Sign up for Derek's Fathers Day Forging class at COALSCHOOL.COM!
2024-05-011h 11
The Coal CastThe Coal Cast | Derek Melton: Induction DemoToday is the first of 4 special episode leading up to the season finale of Season 2 of the Coal Cast.
A few weeks ago we held our annual Andy Davis Hammer-In here at the Coal School of Iron, and we were blessed with 4 incredible demonstrations on the second day of the event.
The first demo was done by Mr. Derek Melton of Melton Forge Works https://www.derekmelton.com/
Derek dives deep into his processes and reasoning behind his product line and business model. You can listen to Dereks account of the Hammer-In on...
2023-12-122h 18
The Strange Harbors Podcast"May December"A thorny balancing act of different tones that drills straight into sordid psychodrama and the elusive nature of performance, Todd Haynes’ May December is high wire cinema at its finest. We review the film and dive deep into the trinity of powerhouses that is Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and Charles Melton.
2023-12-0847 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 70 Demos & Life LessonsThis episode covers several weeks and includes information about demonstrations that I’ve given and attended recently.
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2023-12-0452 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 69The return of the podcast. A wrapup of my recent trips to Alabama and Ohio and some talk about the Coal ironworks power hammer and induction machine.
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2023-10-0728 min
We Are Makers PodcastWe Are Makers In Conversation with Derek MeltonIn this episode of the We Are Makers Podcast we sit down with Derek Melton, a talented blacksmith and bladesmith from Clinton, Mississippi. Derek has been working with metal since 1999, and his passion for crafting beautiful and functional items is evident in everything he makes. He has won the title of "Forged in Fire Champion" on the hit History Channel show, and currently serves as the webmaster and secretary on the board of the Mississippi Forge Council. In this episode, Derek shares his journey as a Mississippi craftsman, his love for the forged blade, and the inspiration behind his...
2023-05-111h 31
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 68A little more social media, rambling and updates from the last few weeks
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2023-03-2824 min
The Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 4 - Mississippi Blacksmith, Christ-following Husband, Father, Forged in Fire Champion - Derek Melton - Pt. 2Take some time with Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford to get to know the fascinating Derek Melton in this two part series!Featured on Forged in Fire Season 5, episode 20, Derek is an avid blacksmith, bladesmith, and all around great guy! Derek talks treadle and tire hammersChris asks Derek about his induction forge We talk about Derek's own podcast (Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast players)Chris and Derek talk TikTok, social media, and moreDerek talks about his personal ministry through blacksmithing, knives and his work as a wholeHe also shares some sage wisdom for new ma...
2023-02-2249 minThe Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 3 - Mississippi Blacksmith, Christ-following Husband, Father, Forged in Fire Champion - Derek Melton - Pt. 1Take some time with Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford to get to know the fascinating Derek Melton in this two part series! Featured on Forged in Fire Season 5, episode 20, Derek is an avid blacksmith, bladesmith, and all around great guy! Chris tells us how he met DerekDerek discusses his humble beginnings in knifemakingWe discuss Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop Derek talked about his Forged in Fire experienceAlso, listen to him talk about blacksmithing, "Harry Potter Wands" and more!Be sure to follow Derek Melton on his social media:Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and his Website....
2023-02-1548 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 67Recap of almost two months of blacksmith related 3d printing stuff. News on the second round of swage blocks and more general rambling. Enjoy?
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2023-02-0429 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 66Shop update and the story of how the Melton Mini Swage came to be.
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2022-12-0333 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 65Instagram shenanigans & catching up since July.
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2022-09-1715 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 64Recap of mid summer July 2022
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2022-09-1730 min
The Faithful ExpositorContending with Sin feat. Derek MeltonYou're either contending with sin, or sin is conquering you! In the midst of preaching Fall Outreach at SMBC, Bro. Derek Melton joins the podcast to discuss his messages and address the false doctrine of "passive sanctification".
2022-08-2354 min
Derek Lambert's MVP podcastRabbi Tovia Singer Christianity is the easiest religion to disprove (Christianity false)Singer is the founder and director of Outreach Judaism, a Jewish counter-missionary organization. It describes itself as "an international organization that responds directly to the issues raised by missionaries and cults, by exploring Judaism in contradistinction to fundamentalist Christianity."Singer cautions regarding congregations that "are designed to appear Jewish, but are actually fundamentalist Christian churches, which use traditional Jewish symbols to lure the most vulnerable of our Jewish people into their ranks." Outreach Judaism was described by J. Gordon Melton in 2002 as an example of "the current state of Jewish counter-cult activity." Rabbi Tovia Singer wanted to...
2022-07-201h 22
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 63Recap of my trip to blade show 2022
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2022-06-2020 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 62A recap of the last MFC Meeting as well as info on using 3D print technology for helping to learn blacksmithing and hammer control.
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2022-05-3026 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 61Lessons learned in two years of induction forging
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2022-05-2114 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 60Are you cheating?
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2022-05-1715 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 59I’m back! Catching up and getting back in the podcasting saddle. A chat about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to.
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2022-05-0914 min
Enlisted CraftsmenAn Interview with Derek MeltonDerek Melton is a craftsman on multiple levels. Everything from knives to steak turners, coffee scoops to bottle openers, he is well versed in forging and metalworking. Melton has attended several tire hammer build classes, and owns a couple of them and uses them all the time. He also employs induction forging into his process, which is discussed. A great interview and episode to listen to!
Enlisted Craftsmen is sponsored by Rock rooster Footwear. Use our discount code for your new pair of boots!: ENLISTED15
Enlisted Craftsmen is also sponsored by Maritime Knife Supply, the...
2022-02-251h 17
The Faithful Expositorfeat. Derek MeltonBro. Jono sits down with long time friend Derek Melton to discuss a variety of topics related to his personal life and ministry in Pryor, OK.
To learn more about Derek's ministry please visit:
http://www.gracelifepryor.org/Home
Or follow him on twitter @dereklanemelton
2022-02-221h 01
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 58Getting the MFC shop cleaned up, working on new coffee scoop ideas
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2022-02-1819 min
Mac Folklore RadioSteve Hayman - NeXT's Black Monday (1993)/The Merger (1996)
Steve Hayman and diskzero recall the death and unlikely rebirth of NeXT.
Original text from blog.hayman.net (Remembering NeXT’s Black Monday, Apple & Next 25 Years Ago Today). Additional text from diskzero on the orange website. Thanks to thj for the submission!
Audio clips from these interviews packed with insight into Apple’s resurgence in the 2000s:
Avie Tevanian: CHM interview video (1, 2) and transcript (1, 2)
Jon Rubinstein: CHM interview video (1, 2) and transcript
NeXTEVNT 2015 with Michael Johnson, Doug Menuez, Peter Graffagino and Don Melton
Scott Forstall at CHM’s iPhone...
2022-02-0519 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 57I demonstrated the coffee scoop and gave a talk about social media and blacksmithing at the Texas blacksmith conference in La Grange, TX.
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2022-01-3113 minEnlisted CraftsmenEthan's New 250 lb Power Hammer, and Derek Melton's VisitEthan talks about his new 250 lb power hammer purchase, Derek Melton came by to visit and see it as he was passing through. Ethan and Mike discuss the advantages of air hammers vs trip hammers, and more induction forge talk.
Sponsored by Rockrooster footwear. Use our discount code ENLISTED15 at https://rockroosterfootwear.com/
2022-01-2847 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 56How learning guitar and learning blacksmithing are similar. Website updates and getting ready for the Texas blacksmith conference in La Grange, Tx January 28
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2022-01-2021 min
Tokenverse by FMFW.ioDerek Yoo, CEO of MoonbeamMoonbeam CEO Derek Yoo on the Future of an Ethereum-Compatible Smart Contract Parachain on Polkadot. Moonbeam is a smart contract platform that provides a scalable and accessible alternative to other developer platform options. Moonbeam aims to provide developers with the ability to port existing Ethereum DApps or to create new DApps using familiar Ethereum development tools. This will substantially decrease the barrier to entry for successful Ethereum DApps that want to move to a more performant and cost-effective platform. This episode was recorded as Bitcoin.com Podcast and sponsored by FMFW.io (Formerly Bitcoin.com Ex...
2022-01-1422 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 55Just catching up from the holidays. What I’ve been up to and some things coming in the next few weeks.
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2022-01-1015 minMelton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 55Just catching up from the holidays. What I’ve been up to and some things coming in the next few weeks.
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2022-01-1015 minMac Folklore RadioDon Melton - Memories of Steve (2013)
Don Melton, former WebKit and Safari team lead at Apple, recalls some close encounters with Steve Jobs.
Original text from Don’s website.
Don did a wonderful interview about his computer journey before, during, and after heading the Safari project on episode 11 of the Debug podcast.
Steve Jobs Quote Compilation Index
WWDC 2004: “Our competitors buy the panels we reject”
All Things D 2007, Bill Gates: “He’s really pursued that with incredible taste and elegance… I’d do a lot to have Steve’s taste”
Game Changers, Guy Kawasaki: “It’s a...
2021-12-1346 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 54Quick recap of the last tire hammer build and some suggestions for increasing your sales using social media and web pages
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2021-11-1720 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 53Shop talk about using technology in the blacksmith shop, a new anvil and another tire hammer.
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2021-10-2834 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 52Using material with a story, catching up after hurricane Ida and a cool story about a couple of new hammers I received.
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2021-09-0427 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 51Shop maintenance tasks. Induction forge problems, coffee scoops and railroad spike knife classes
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2021-08-1725 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 50Catching up on the last few weeks. Talking about the process of product development in a small shop in regards to the coffee scoop project.
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2021-07-2132 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 49 - Blade ShowA short review of my weekend at Blade Show 2021 in Atlanta
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2021-06-1323 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 48What I’ve been up to during the end of May and into the first week of June. Laser cut bottle opener blanks and 3D printing.
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2021-06-0336 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 47 - A bit of personal info and catching up on the last weekMental health & how I try to keep it in check. Catching up on the last weeks of April
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2021-05-1525 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 46 - John RigoniToday's episode is an interview with John Rigoni of Rigoni Ironworks. John is a blacksmith and firefighter from Texas. He's one of my heroes in the craft and he's got an amazing YouTube channel with some of the cleanest forging you'll see. He's a very talented guy and I was thankful to be able to talk to him about his background, some of his tools and his thoughts on his work ethic in the shop. Enjoy!
You can find out more about John here:
http://www.rigoniironworks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pIZaFcd2sTC65bijHrgYw
John Rigoni (@rigoni_ir...
2021-04-2756 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 45What I’ve been up to this week. Unloading tire hammers, unboxing the mr volcano forge
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2021-04-2429 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 44Workshop talk and a short re-cap from my 3rd tire hammer workshop.
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2021-04-1231 minMelton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 43Catching up on what I'm doing, shop cleanup and a bit of talk about the ABANA virtual learning class "Business of Blacksmithing"
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2021-04-0719 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 42What I’ve been up to the past week and a recap from the LAMA conference
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2021-03-2320 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 41 - The Facebook RantWe’ve all had negative experiences on Facebook in blacksmithing or bladesmith groups, Some of those groups are really helpful, some not so much. I’ll give a few thoughts on the topic.
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2021-03-1319 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 40 - 2nd interview with Nils ÖgrenEpisode 40, interview with Nils Ogren, blacksmith and axe maker from Sweden. We catch up on what he's been up to this year including his experience with Forged in Fire in Sweden, his new Power Hammer and some talk about how we both are using the web and social media for our blacksmithing businesses.
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2021-03-091h 23
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 39Catching up over a long break from podcasting and a bit of small business talk
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2021-03-0329 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 38Year in review Q&A
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2021-01-0924 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 37Tire hammer lessons and miscellaneous ramblings
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2020-12-0933 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 36 - October tire hammer build workshopWe built 32 enhanced Clay Spencer tire hammers in 2.5 days. The episode has audio before during snd after the build.
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2020-10-2835 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 35Gearing up for the tire hammer build. Finishing another batch of steak turners and talking about letter stamping in steel.
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2020-10-2219 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 34 - September-October updatesA recap of the last few weeks and a look ahead to the end of October
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2020-10-1231 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 33 - Railroad spikesIn this episode I talk about the merits of using railroad spikes in blacksmithing Work and some of the controversy around them.
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2020-09-0930 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 32 - business & website chatTalk about my business process thoughts, social media and websites
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2020-08-3118 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 31 - induction forge part 2More talk about the induction forge and how the cooling system is working for it.
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2020-08-1617 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 30 - Starting my journey into induction forgingIn this episode I give some details about the induction forge and you can follow along as I collect the items needed to get it running in the shop
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2020-08-0925 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 29 - Perfection vs good enough?Just a quick chat about something I’ve been thinking about in regards to personal work standards and efficiency in the shop.
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2020-07-2721 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 28 - new tools, eye injuries and a hammer classDust collection comes to the Melton forge works shop, I had an eye injury this week and a friend came by for a hammer making class
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2020-07-0327 min
The Inebriated Genius PodcastBail OutThis week, Rumeal, is joined by Derek "Stick" Easter as they talk Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain, Bubba Wallace noose gate, Justin Bieber fake sexual assault accusers, future of movies theaters, NBA schedule release and more!!!! Send us your thoughts
2020-06-291h 38
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 27Had a couple of questions come up about how I take orders so I thought I’d discuss that a bit this week.
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2020-06-2121 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 26 -Damascus and the new makerIn this episode I talk a little bit about my feelings regarding Damascus and new knife makers.
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2020-06-1431 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 25- weekly updatesWeekly updates and a chat about artistic free form forging versus detailed layout
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2020-06-0929 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 24 - Grinders, to build or buy?A talk about the grinders I built and some suggestions on a few people and companies to buy one from, if you’re not into building one yourself.
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2020-05-3138 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 23 - Out of practiceCome along with me as I talk about my week in blacksmithing
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2020-05-1925 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 22 - Forged in Fire interview process and my weekly updatesIn this episode I chat a bit about what to expect if you’re wanting to apply for Forged in Fire and some info about what I’ve been up to this week.
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2020-05-1030 minMac Folklore RadioGlory Days (1989)
Why did the original Macintosh team disband immediately after 1984–and where were they five years later? Checking in on Steve Jobs, Burrell Smith, Andy Hertzfeld, Randy Wigginton, Steve Capps, and Bill Atkinson.
From Macworld February 1989.
Andy Hertzfeld’s Frox Demo (1990)
Bill Atkinson talking about PhotoCard
Buy gorgeous nature photography work by Bill Atkinson
Atkinson Interview - Triangulation 244, 247
Don Melton Safari stories: text, podcast
Andy Hertzfeld demonstrating Eazel’s file manager for Linux
The Machine that Changed the World - The Paperback Computer
Gene...
2020-05-0241 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 21 - Weekly update for May 2020Updates on the week. A new leg vise, more power hammer tooling and some good advice from a listener
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2020-05-0241 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 20 - Recap of my weekI talk about the things I got done this week, a little revisiting the tire hammer vs air hammer discussion and some info about the first things forged on the 88
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2020-04-2531 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 19 - Tire hammers vs Air hammersA suggested topic on Instagram for this episode. I go over the pros and cons for the tire hammer and the self contained air hammer based on my experience
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2020-04-1831 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 18 - Finishing up the 88 hammer installI finish installing the 88 and moving most of the tools in the shop back in place
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2020-04-1622 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 17 - Mask supports & a new hammerThis week I talk about the mask supports I’ve been making, a bit of a struggle with motivation and details on a power hammer upgrade
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2020-04-1231 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 16 - Hump tools and acid.I give muriatic acid a try for descaling forged hammers and talk about a hammer making jig I made.
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2020-04-0619 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 15 - Flypress tools and a chat about my day jobI talk a bit about the way I’m making my Flypress tooling interchangeable with other tools in the shop and a bit about how the coronavirus has affected my day job.
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2020-04-0225 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast EP14Advice & arrowheads. I chat a little about some general advice for staying motivated as a new Blacksmith and a bit about a crazy thing I found in a creek.
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2020-03-3019 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast EP13. Flypresses and hammersTalking about the last few hammers I made and some work done on the big red flypress
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2020-03-2725 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast Ep12I talk about die saddles and answer a few questions from Instagram
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2020-03-2127 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast Ep11 - Nils OgrenA chat with Swedish blacksmith Nils Ogren!
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2020-03-161h 00
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Episode 10. Burned tools & frustrationA recap of my weekend activity centered around getting two power hammers moved to new locations in the shop
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2020-03-1623 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast EP9 - Jordan GoodwinMy first guest on the podcast. A conversation with blacksmith Jordan Goodwin. We talk about the business of blacksmithing, narrowing the scope of your work and a few other topics over the course of an hour.
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2020-03-1257 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast Episode 8. Shop talk and failureA couple of short chats about what I’ve been up to in the shop, a little talk about failure and a tidbit on upcoming tire hammer classes
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2020-03-1219 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton Forge Works Podcast Ep7In this episode I talk a little about how I do batch work and a random chat about my flypress
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2020-03-1016 minMelton Forge Works PodcastThe Melton forge works podcast episode 6 - Websites and blacksmithingA short chat about what website I use
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2020-03-0513 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastMelton Forge Works Podcast Episode 5 Tire hammer workshop short recapA few details about what I learned, what I thought made the workshop a success. A few audio issues in the latter half, still figuring out the audio.
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2020-03-0311 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastMelton Forge Works Podcast Episode 4, Tire Hammer Build workshopIn this episode I talk a little bit about what went on during the tire hammer build work shop, a little bit about what my role was and I answer some questions about future workshops.
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2020-03-0218 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastMelton Forge Works Podcast Episode 3. Have kiln, will travel.In this episode I talk a little bit more about getting ready for the Tyer hammer class, give me a few details about me and about why I wanted to go and build another tire hammer.
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2020-02-2815 minMelton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 2 - Hammer build talk Part 2I talk a bit more about the upcoming tire hammer build workshop
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2020-02-2613 min
Melton Forge Works PodcastEpisode 1 - The Melton Forge Works Podcast introAn introduction to the Melton Forge Works Podcast.
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2020-02-2607 minThe Inebriated Genius PodcastFly A Rainbow Kite (Ft. Derek "Stick" Easter)This week, The Geniuses, are joined by Derek "Stick" Easter as they talk NBA, OJ Simpson joining Twitter, Mayor Pete comments on past Presidents, Lil Duvals "Black Men Don't Cheat" and more!!!!!Send us your thoughts
2019-06-231h 27
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2019-06-071h 02The Inebriated Genius PodcastClass Act (ft Derek "Stick"Easter)This week, Rumeal, is joined by Stick Easter, as we talk Kardashian love triangle, 2 Chainz new album, possibly the worse black history month ever, Michael Cohan testimony and more!!!!Send us your thoughts
2019-03-031h 23
Fans of the ForgeFiF S5 Ep 20 (Smallsword) with Champion Derek Melton!For this special episode, this week's Forged in Fire Champion, Derek Melton, joined us to do our wrap up. Contestants had to make Friction Folders for rounds 1 and 2. For round 3, the finalists had to recreate the Smallsword! And spoiler, Derek won! Watch or listen to the show for our thoughts on how everyone did!
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2018-07-2931 min
SermonIndex.net Classics PodcastDoes Doctrine Matter by Derek MeltonDerek Melton speaks powerfully on the subject of the need of doctrinal truth and purity in the last days we live in. There is a great need for glorifying God in all things including the scriptures of God. There needs to be a re-capturing of this urgency to understand spiritual doctrine no matter what theological persuasion we come from, we must meet at the general powerful truths of the Scripture.
2009-05-0300 min
SermonIndex.net Classics PodcastDoes Doctrine Matter by Derek MeltonDerek Melton speaks powerfully on the subject of the need of doctrinal truth and purity in the last days we live in. There is a great need for glorifying God in all things including the scriptures of God. There needs to be a re-capturing of this urgency to understand spiritual doctrine no matter what theological persuasion we come from, we must meet at the general powerful truths of the Scripture.
2009-05-031h 00SermonIndex.net Classics PodcastDoes Doctrine Matter by Derek MeltonDerek Melton speaks powerfully on the subject of the need of doctrinal truth and purity in the last days we live in. There is a great need for glorifying God in all things including the scriptures of God. There needs to be a re-capturing of this urgency to understand spiritual doctrine no matter what theological persuasion we come from, we must meet at the general powerful truths of the Scripture.
2009-05-0300 min