Becoming a Blacksmith in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Overview

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut.

Compare to a teacher who only makes
$40,000/yr in Pennsylvania

Forge

Anvil

Cross Pein Hammer

Drifts

Flatter

Tongs

It's a timeless craft.

Pride in a job well done.

Getting to work with hands.

Ancient Craft

Not Customer Facing

Work Indoors

Variety of Tools

Physically Challenging

Art and a Science

Optionality Potential

Medium

There are specializations within the trade.

Entrepreneurship Potential

High

Fairly low startup but does require a shop.

Demand Forecast

Medium

You must be good at marketing yourself.