Blacksmith The blacksmith was a merchant and craftsman in a colonial town. He made items like horseshoes,pots,pans,and nails. Blacksmiths also made numerous goods for farmers including axes,plowshares,cowbells,and hoes. They also made hammer,candleholders,tools,files,locke's, fireplace racks, and anvils. There weren't many blacksmiths in the colonies because it was hard to do. A blacksmith's traditional workshop was small, dark and hot. Many blacksmiths began as indentured servants. Normally they'd work for a master blacksmith. They'd usually work 4-5 years and the would get a room clothes and get paid. Some of the boys learning to be a blacksmith would go to school to learn to do math and read. Blacksmiths were in high demand in a lot of areas and often worked all day and night, six …show more content…
In areas with a small population many blacksmiths supplied their income with farming or hunting. According to "History of Wages in the United States from Colonial Times to 1928," journeyman blacksmiths in New Amsterdam -- a Dutch settlement that later became New York -- earned about 40 cents per day in 1637. Blacksmiths sometimes used their services in exchange for food, or goods. In conclusion Blacksmiths were very skilled and hardworking at their job, they were also held under much stress during Colonial times. Many Blacksmiths supplied and repaired tools, and equipment, They also made weapons out of iron, Their craftsmanship added a growing population and gave the foundation for trade and expansion in a new country. They used many tools but there most important tools for a blacksmith was a forge,bellow,anvil,hammer,tongs,and a