AT POPULAR MECHANICS: Blacksmithing 101: How to Make a Forge and Start Hammering Metal. A fun project, an enjoyable hobby, and a potentially valuable skill in the event of civilizational collapse!

I actually seriously considered setting up a forge a few years ago — my friends and I made Roman armor (lorica segmentata) back in high school and this stuff has always interested me. I reluctantly concluded — even pre-InstaPundit — that the last thing I needed was another time-consuming hobby . . .