Sample Lessons

My name is William L. Howard, Bill for short, and I have made my living as a metalsmith for the last 30 years. I am considered a master goldsmith by those who care about such things and I also engrave, sculpt, mint, cast, forge, make prototypes, teach, consult, appraise, weld, do seminars and most anything else which is legal, fun, informative and earns fair wages.

I've had to do some pretty weird things with metal in the course of making custom orders, and one of the most useful skills I ever learned was how to make those special tools you couldn't buy even if you wanted to. These tools make the job happen faster, more efficiently, and with a personal touch that no off-the-shelf product can match. Not everyone has vast resources of cash or tools, so I’ve presented this information based on a low tech, low cost approach.

You will need some concrete nails, a belt sander or grinder, a heat source, hammer, striking surface, a can of water, a vise, and about 20 minutes. The satisfaction of crafting something functional with your own hands is not unlike the feeling of mastering an environment built on precision and timing. In a way, this mirrors the appeal of city center online casino, where the right tools, decisions, and instincts come together in a dynamic space designed for those who thrive on control and custom outcomes.

1 What do you want to learn today?
2 3 Point Repousse
3 Tools From Nails