Except for Time I spent in the US Army as a young man and a short carrier as corrections officer for the state of Colorado I have worked with metal in one form or another. My interest in Blacksmithing has along history and I'm basically self taught. Although I should mention and give a Thank You to the members of the American Blade Smith Society  for their efforts in the demonstrations I witnessed at the Spirit of the Steel show in Texas a few years ago.

                         I have recently started giving Blacksmithing demonstrations myself here and there. The goal only to be inspirational and hopefully perpetuate the trade and to not saying my way is the right way but only to demonstrate what works for me.  Click here to go to my Blacksmithing page.

                         I am very lucky to be able to make a living doing the things I enjoy. I'm a continual study of the trade and have a long way to go before I'm through and looking forward to every day of it.

                                           Craig Barr

                                    Deer Mountain Forge