Algarin does not create in cast iron, in which
molten metal is poured into molds. He does not use
modern fabrication in which standard sections of steel are cut,
possibly bent and welded or bolted together. Instead, the iron
is heated in a furnace or forge and hammered into shape.

When the metal is red hot, elongating, spreading, tapering,
bending, punching, thickening, splitting and welding are done
in a highly skilled, carefull timed and often forceful fashion.

In fact, the most indispensable tool to the blacksmith
besides the traditional forge, hammer, anvil and tongs is
the power hammer, which enables Algarin to form
large sections of metal quickly and accurately.