John Bangor has been blacksmithing since his teenage years, when his interest was first sparked.  He began building his own shop in 2016, and has since been creating beautiful and unique pieces.  He enjoys tool making, Tool (the band), martial arts, and spending time with his family, cats, and corgi.  John is often found accompanied by the official shop dog, Corgnelius, resplendent in his doggy personal protective equipment.