Connecticut Craftsmen: Blacksmithing in Mystic
Blacksmiths used to be a staple of Connecticut towns.
Published: Jun 01, 2010
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Connecticut Craftsmen: Blacksmithing in Mystic
Blacksmith shops used to be common throughout Connecticut, but technology and a lack of demand has changed the craft into a specialized trade.
WNPR's Patrick Skahill explores what it means to be a blacksmith today with Mystic Seaport's Bill Scheer. Scheer worked at the museum for more than 20 years and is the current president of the Connecticut Blacksmith's Guild.






















All blacksmiths start making hooks ... hooks to a blacksmith is like scales to a musician.




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Great Stuff!
Thanks Patrick, I really enjoyed this whole presentation. The audio was really fantastic.
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