Gary Huston

Gary Huston

@garyhuston

Hi, my name is Gary Huston. I'm an ex-Farrier, (43 years at it!) Blacksmith, welder and general fabricator doing what I enjoy. I started out in 1978 with a four year Farriery apprenticeship, qualifying in 82, I stayed with my boss for a total of nine years before going solo. I now work out of a unit in Hertfordshire. It's a long while in a hard job so my body is starting to get a bit old and tired so I made the decision to stop shoeing in December 2021 just before major shoulder surgery. This ch

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Rogue Tradesman
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Steep tube cuts
YouTubeJun 30, 2026
Fork Brace
YouTubeJun 25, 2026
Brass spinning dice
YouTubeJun 14, 2026
Hit and run
YouTubeJun 14, 2026
Aluminium Laser repair
YouTubeJun 14, 2026
Number plate bracket.
YouTubeApr 17, 2026
A bit of scrap art!
YouTubeMar 12, 2026
I just love a skip! A vintage Victoria All Steel vise
YouTubeMar 11, 2026
Nut drilling jig.
YouTubeMar 10, 2026
Folder #blacksmith #farrierlife #knife
YouTubeMar 7, 2026
A bit sloppy!
YouTubeFeb 27, 2026
The Arcdroid doing its thing!
YouTubeFeb 20, 2026
Fixed!
YouTubeFeb 15, 2026
A quick trim
YouTubeFeb 14, 2026
Home built hydraulic press.
YouTubeFeb 14, 2026
Handle Jig
YouTubeFeb 13, 2026
Welding with the laser.
YouTubeFeb 12, 2026
Tacking with the laser.
YouTubeFeb 11, 2026
Unusual window mechanism.
YouTubeFeb 10, 2026
Something that really shouldn't be there! #farrier #hoofcare
YouTubeFeb 9, 2026
Spider surprise
YouTubeFeb 8, 2026
Clipping a pony shoe #blacksmith #welding #tools4life #farrier #farrierskills
YouTubeFeb 7, 2026
Forged Ammonite
YouTubeJan 30, 2026
Xtar 1.5v Batteries and Charger
YouTubeJan 26, 2026
Home made Toolpost Grinder
YouTubeJan 24, 2026
Laser cutting packing foam.
YouTubeJan 23, 2026
Copper Mushroom Bookmarks
YouTubeJan 9, 2026
Using the Relilaser to repair Aluminium
YouTubeJan 8, 2026
WORKPRO Screwdriver Set Electric
YouTubeJan 2, 2026
Relilaser CNC Laser Cutter, welder Cleaner with AI voice assist.
YouTubeDec 10, 2025
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Adjusting Your Power Hammer: A Lesson in Adaptation
Techniques
Adjusting Your Power Hammer: A Lesson in Adaptation

Gary Huston walks us through a clever modification to a power hammer head, inspired by Dave Preston's design. It's a testament to the blacksmith's ability to adapt and improve upon existing tools, a skill honed at the anvil.

Gary Huston
Gary Huston
Rogue Forge
3 min
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Relilaser: The Rogue Tradesman's New Secret Weapon – AI-Powered CNC Welding
Equipment
Relilaser: The Rogue Tradesman's New Secret Weapon – AI-Powered CNC Welding

Forget learning a dozen different machines. This Kickstarter project combines a CNC gantry, laser cutter, and welder with voice control—a potential game-changer for the Rogue Tradesman. Let's dive into what makes it tick.

Gary Huston
Gary Huston
Rogue Tradesman
3 min
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Rebar Horseshoes: A Blast from the Past (and Some Tough Steel)
Techniques
Rebar Horseshoes: A Blast from the Past (and Some Tough Steel)

Gary Huston tackles a subscriber's unusual request: forging a horseshoe from rebar. It’s a chance to revisit old skills and a surprising lesson in just how tough some rebar can be.

Gary Huston
Gary Huston
Rogue Blades
3 min
0 0 0about 11 hours ago
Vevor Tongs: A Practical Look at New Tools in the Forge
Equipment
Vevor Tongs: A Practical Look at New Tools in the Forge

Gary Huston puts a new set of Vevor blacksmithing tongs to the test, revealing their strengths and weaknesses for a range of forging tasks. Are they worth the investment for your shop?

Gary Huston
Gary Huston
Rogue Forge
3 min
0 0 0about 11 hours ago
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