Episode 16: Old Hickory Forge

For episode 16 John from Old Hickory Forge joins us from Hickory, NC. This week’s Military Minute brings us the Purple Heart Homes who is dedicated to providing housing solutions for Service Connected Disabled and Aging Veterans that is substantial in function, design, and quality fit to welcome home the fighting men and women of America. Topics discussed: Willie Mays Hays introduces our guest; Wade clears up John’s name; breaking rules is an effective means of winning contests; don’t fight Forged in Fire judges; pleasures and intricacies of Damascus steel; origin of Old Hickory; Sarge has pigs and knows all about blacksmithing; and anvil, forge, and a vice; advantages of doing a craft show; explosion of blacksmithing; every smith has an opinion; self-taught is better investment of time; where can John safely travel; interrupting Wade drinking game; Wade is clearly the glue that keeps this show together; keeping youtube user friendly; au-thent-i-kism??; Irreverent Warriors like their silkies; balancing the demand at work versus personal obligations; Mills beer fund does not count as a charity; the burden of being active duty; is it possible to have a kindler gentler Air Force?; LCDR Steele reporting for duty; John’s beer opener is definitely cooler than yours; apparently they like to drink in the 82nd; dangers of skinny jeans in summer; Navy goes out to sea?; choosing who to help; does Gorilla Glue work in your beard?; becoming a student of your craft; marketing vs craftsman skills; we are not the worst podcast!!!; we are not the worst podcast!!!; we are not the worst podcast!!! Please note, we do not have paid advertisers. Everything that we recommend comes from our personal experience. With that said, if you want to support, please write reviews, subscribe, and share with your friends. We would love to hear from you too, please email with any feedback and/or suggestions for our show. We are here to serve! Guest Links: IG: @oldhickoryforge Military Minute: Purple Heart Homes https://purplehearthomesusa.org/ Hosts: Jeff (Sarge) @sergeantmaker Jeff (Flash) @flashpoint_woodworks Jeff (Mills) @_damn_yankee_ Wade @hill_craft Jesse @steele.woodworks Support the show