Andrew Alexander part 2

Andrew Alexander is back and I’m grateful for it. Last week I had to end the episode in a panic because the service we used said after an hour: “You have 5 minutes of recording time left before the recording stops”. Needless to say I was disappointed. And panicked. So I ended it abruptly with my guest Andrew Alexander just as we were getting warmed up. AA is a gem. I asked if he wanted to suffer though another episode with me and he was happy to give it another shot. And it was worth it. Usually sequels never live up to the hype; not this time. We picked up exactly where we left off, talking about anvils and blacksmithing. We discussed how marketing and advertising created the brand Little Giant and some of its history and what point in history did blacksmithing go mainstream. Then Andrew turned the tables on me and started interviewing me. It was a great conversation and i’m so glad we got another shot at it. Thanks again Andrew for your flexibility and good humor. I appreciate it. - GF Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksmithtools/ Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/ Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Welcome back Trojan Horse Forge Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/ Follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/ TotalBoat Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds. Go to https://www.totalboat.com/ And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax Go to https://axewax.us/ And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10 Welcome Maritime Knife Supply! MARITIME KNIFE SUPPLIES Maritimeknifesupply.CA All your knifemaking needs, belts abrasive, steals, kilns forges presses, heat treating ovens anvils and everything you need to get started or resupply. Including Axewax They’re in Canada but ship to the US with ease and you can take advantage of the exchange rate The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in. 10% off on abrasive belt packs of 10 get a hold of https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply/ and see what the fuss is about. Brodbeck Ironworks Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/ http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products Go look at the course curriculum at CMA: https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/ ** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. Visit CMA’s website: https://centerformetalarts.org/ ***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/ There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA Sept 3 & 4th: https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/