Reeds Blacksmith Shop

10/15/2024

I got do some Smithing in my 3rd Great Grandpa's Blacksmith shop in Historic Nauvoo.

07/31/2024

"We will suffer strong rather than do wrong" This is what John Taylor wrote in the final edition of the Nauvoo Neighbor on October 29, 1845 as the Saints were again driven from their homes by mob violence. What a wonderful motto to live by! Just think if everyone was willing to suffer wrong rather than do wrong how much more peace and love would exist in the world as no one would want to hurt another.

02/21/2023

11/23/2022

Look what showed up at my place!

09/08/2022

08/19/2021

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/967153 fox 10 came out to my blacksmith shop and filmed me. It was hot and sweaty.

Years and years ago, it was pretty common for wealthy people to commission a blacksmith for tools. Today those tools are used for the fancier things, like branding steaks in restaurants for example. But Brian Reed has made a living, pounding metal for people all over the world. In this edition of Ma...

01/22/2021

The Resses was definitely a fail. It was fun branding chocolate bars though!

12/12/2020

I forged 9 little leaves for 3 hand forged roses 🌹

08/10/2020

A good yellow hot!!

08/08/2020

Finished up some spatulas with braided handles

07/26/2020

Some of the younger grandkids at the ranch! They were a big help and I am proud to be their grandpa!!🤠!!