Types of smiths include : The ancient traditional tool of the smith is a forge or smithy , which is a furnace designed to allow compressed air ( through a bellows ) to superheat the inside , allowing for efficient melting , soldering and annealing of metals .
Types of smiths include : The ancient traditional tool of the smith is a forge or smithy , which is a fire which allows compressed air ( through a bellows ) to heat the inside until it is hot enough for metal to melt so that it can be made into the shape that is required .