Building a brake drum forge is a great way for those interested in primitive technologies using modern tools.   This instructional video shows you how its done.

Part one

Part two

Catagory-Survival Group-Primitive tools and equipment

Home made forge

Video Length

Part 1  8 minutes 59 seconds

Part 2  9 minutes 53 seconds

Watch closely and in twenty minutes you can have the knowledge to work with metals to create various tools.  This is a fascinating video which can be of great use if you are one of those who feel that the coming oil crisis  or 2012 will bring out a massive revision of the way we currently live.