Josh Weston is an outstanding member of the blacksmithing community and business owner. Josh spends his time cultivating experiences and processes to share his passion for the craft of forging. Through the rich lore of his many experience bassed businesses, he's touched the lives of countless people across the states who have been enriched through the culture of blacksmithing or employed by Josh as a professional maker to serve the wider community and bring more people closer towards the craft.BLACKSMITHEXPERIENCE.COMCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
We're talking power hammers and tooling that have really made history. Tune in for a peek behind the curtain. WARRIORSWAY.ORGCOALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Greg has been trying out some new techniques and designs in the workshop and is sharing some information and his experience with Warriors Way and the glasses they offer with veterans at the forefront of their mission.
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Josh Porterfield, Dirt Steel, has made his way back to the Coal Cast- and he's made some upgrades in his station and advancements in life!
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The 2025 SOFA Quadstate was a great success! We're telling stories of our time in Ohio this past weekend and making plans for next years Quadstate!COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Greg and Nigel are taking over the Coal Cast today with the rest of our crew out at Quadstate! In this Coal cast takeover, they discuss topics ranging from guitars to dead industrialists. They might even talk about forging! This episode promises a fun and unpredictable discussion.
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Lean was built for large scale purposes- but can be applied to small scale manufacturing or just a workspace in general. Cut the fat and fix what bothers you within your process. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Charlie Ellis, the “Willy Wonka of the knife world,” joins us to talk imagination, craft, and community. Plus: Quad State updates, SOFA, and what’s next at Coal Iron Works.
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Logan Gillihan has added a major asset to Northwest Bladeworks that just happens to fit into his garage. Barely. Manufacturing processes and lean techniques can be applied at your home workshop. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Chris Choate has been working to revamp our inventory management and operations for the last few years to give us a better understanding and utilization of our lean manufacturing endeavors. It's hard to work lean if you don't know what you have and what you need. An inventory manager, a management system, and lean processes is essential to successful lean workflows.
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Rob Hough is an integral member of the Indiana Blacksmithing Association and a constant teacher to those looking to learn more about the craft. We mention Rob a lot on the podcast, so now you get to see why he's so widely revered and highly respected amongst blacksmiths.
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Nate Howett is an educator and blacksmith from Warsaw Indiana that is leading the charge on helping students find their way in the metal fabrication and blacksmithing worlds while focusing on growing the confidence and skills of the lives he's impacting.
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AJ is a serial entrepreneur and business owner who is pioneering some new waters here in Indiana and utilizing his platform to explore and work with other local manufacturers. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Kevin and Noah Hickman are an inspiring blacksmithing duo who train under the amazing Kurt Fehrenbach and the many masterful smiths he draws around him. Noah has recently earned the IBA "Rookie blacksmith of the year" for his incredible discipline and excellent work and work ethic at such as young age. Check out their story in this week's episode of the Coal Cast.COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Jeff Dauterman is deeply involved at high levels of manufacturing in American workforces. He helps automate and optimize work cells and tasks for many businesses and companies across the states. He's got a lot of insight of where we are, and where we need to go as a nation.COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
Corbin is back in the hot seat talking about his experiences with learning from some truly astounding blacksmiths and how they've approached teaching the next generation.COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred
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American Manufacturing- where does it start, how can I get involved, and what does it look like in my community?
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Greg Kountz is back in the hot seat talking about his experience selling blades at different capacities and talking production assembly for Coal Iron Works.
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