for almost 40 years now, tony roselini has been practicing this ancient trade just like he learned it from the old black smith. making tools and parts just like they were 100 years ago. >> most people like it. they like coming in here and finding out that this is history when they were made too see this downtown. >> reporter: the machines roselin uses are from the early 19th century. but they do the job just like they did then. the old forge generates 1800 degrees of heat enough to get metal red hot or white hot if necessary. >> heat the metal up and if you heat it up you can bend it, shape it, smash it do whatever you want with it providing you don't get it too hot then it burns up. it can burn up. >> reporter: ever burn yourself? >> yes, sir, lots of times. i've burned myself, i've hit myself. but i've been lucky. i've only been to emergency once. >> reporter: when a pair of tongs are put together, roselini will grind down the rough edges. apply a coat of rust resistant paint and a new tool is ready for a long and serviceable life. a new high rise building will soon spring up next t