{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Modern Fabricators Can Learn from Blacksmiths","description":"        \ud83d\udd25 Welcome to Making Sparks, the podcast where we ignite your passion for metal fabrication and fuel your business success! \ud83d\udd25 In this episode, hosts Matthew and Casey sit down with Will England of England Ironworks to explore what modern fabricators can learn from traditional blacksmithing. From watching steel move like Play-Doh at 2,000 degrees to blending TIG welding with forged elements, Will shares how understanding heat, metallurgy, and material behavior can elevate any fabricator\u2019s skill set. The conversation dives into craftsmanship, legacy, credibility, and why pride in your work still matters in a fast-paced manufacturing world. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   What modern fabricators can learn from traditional blacksmithing   How understanding heat and metallurgy improves your fabrication skills   When to forge, when to weld, and how to balance efficiency with artistry   Why credibility has the power to inspire belief   How customer collaboration strengthens your work and reputation   The importance of craftsmanship that outlives you   Why balance matters when turning passion into a profession   Timestamps: 00:01:05 \u2013 Introduction to Will England and England Ironworks 00:04:30 \u2013 How Will got started in blacksmithing 00:10:03 \u2013 Balancing architectural fabrication with traditional forge work 00:19:20 \u2013 What blacksmithing teaches modern fabricators 00:21:10 \u2013 Applying heat and metallurgy to real-world projects 00:29:13 \u2013 Credibility, integrity, and customer relationships 00:33:42 \u2013 Celebrating blacksmithing tradition and Saint Clement\u2019s Day 00:37:15 \u2013 Passion, balance, and not turning your sanctuary into a burden Resources: England Ironworks \u2013 Follow Will England for traditional blacksmithing and architectural metalwork insights Lights Out Podcast by Making Chips: https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/lights-out\/ Buy the Numbers Podcast by Making Chips: https:\/\/makingchips.com\/show\/buy-the-numbers\/     &amp;nbsp;     ","author_name":"Making Sparks Podcast for Fabrication Leaders","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/540547","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40232070\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198976900"}