I think my favorite part of watching blacksmiths work is seeing them make tools in order to make tools.

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

Yes... blacksmithing is one those rare, rewarding crafts where you have to spend a total of about ten years making stuff to get to a point where you can just go ahead and make the stuff you wanted to make in the first place without having to make more stuff just to get started on it. :D Orrrr you could simply re-mortgage the ranch and spend thirty grand on all those tools right away. But where's the fun in that? You don't learn as much just buying everything off the shelf.

@stanervin6108

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogslobbergardens6606 Truer words have seldom been spoken. ⛏⚔

@garethbaus5471

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogslobbergardens6606 that is pretty accurate.

This channel continues to be a wealth of knowledge for aspiring blacksmiths, fantastic to have such an experienced person willing to share the information for free, even going the extra mile to include time stamps in the description for future reference. Thank you for continuing to do what you do.

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

I get so mesmerized watching you work, that I forget to click the thumbs up .

You can never please all the people all the time, but I do enjoy your commentary while watching the process. Having the two in conjunction - explanation and example - helps some people cement the "what" with the "why" (myself included). Whatever the case, I've been a fan of your videos for years and love the work you put out - thank you, sir!

@maddash9070

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I would never want to offend John or make him feel like he made a mistake but the commentary on why he is doing these steps is so invaluable to a person like me. I’ve learned so much from these videos. If this is the way he wants to do it then I’m fine with it. John if you read this I’m here for what ever direction you go my friend. Though personally I get more from your words. Still a great video.

@uknowthat1guy688

2 жыл бұрын

I second this as well

You are by far one of the blacksmiths I learn the most from every video. As someone just starting out with limited access to classes, it's super appreciated

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Best hammer making video I have ever seen!!! Well done Black Bear !!!

The quality of your videos took a giant leap. looking good man :)

Cool format. It allows you to make an item without the audio issues from your gas forge or your power hammer and then you can go back and caption important parts and do the recap at the end.

Stopping to build the bolster was great… fun to see all the large tools getting used and all the hand work at the anvil!!

@hughcupples1279

2 жыл бұрын

Also would like to thank you for not pinching the eye when fullering … see it way too often .. nice work nice hammer 🍻🍻

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

That is really easy to do

that turned out beatifull John! I made one of those not too long ago, fully by hand. I am still proud of that!

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

You are either a lot more patient or a lot younger than I am to do all that completely by hand. Perhaps both.

John, I really like this format of the video. It is almost like being in the forge with you. Thank you for a great video.

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Its a style I think I would like to explore in future videos

I've made a few hatchets and altered a drill hammer into a rounding hammer. I just punched the eye of my first hammer all by hand. im watching your video for tips and inspiration, and man, did I get it. I can't wait to have it finished. I'm going to go for about the same shape it's exactly what's in my mind. Thank you for the inspiration.

I love your videos, thank you John! I've got some 2" 4140 in the mail, hoping to work up to making my own rounding hammer like yours this year. Still need to make heavy tongs, and a guillotine because I can't afford a press but don't trust a spring fuller!

What a really nice hammer!! Beautiful job on the handle

I like how you fitted the handle and wedge.

I have to say. I have watched your channel for 3 years now I think. It is by far my favorite channel for many things. I love to relax after work and learn from you. I find your way of teaching to be a perfect balance of entertainment and knowledge. I hope to enjoy your channel for years to come! Cheers from Ontario! Keep up the excellent work.

I look at something as "simple" as a hammer and think back to all those centuries when powerhammers and presses did not exist. I realize labor was cheap back then, but still... dang, that's a lot of work.

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@clinkerbreaker9332 indeed, but how common were those? I really don't know... but even in early 20th century America a lot of people were doing a good amount of smithing work by hand. Even for a bit after modern powerhammers had been invented. The point overall is that we're kind of spoiled today. Mere hobbyists being able to afford industrial-strength power tooling is very recent. And in most parts of the world, still quite rare. There may be more people making PW steel now than in any other period ever, and we don't even need it anymore. It's really just for looks nowadays...

@garethbaus5471

2 жыл бұрын

Trip hammers have been pretty standard in most areas suitable for waterwheels since the 12th century, it was pretty much only the rural blacksmiths with relatively small shops who forged large items by hand in any period of history since then.

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@garethbaus5471 yeah I phrased that very poorly. "Did not exist" is simply not accurate.

I really enjoy this format. When making something I like to go back and watch again, so I like the option of watching the whole processes and/or the synopsis at the end.

This is truly awesome, informative, and beyond a wealth of knowledge. You, sir, are a man to aspire to be. I learned a lot, and I haven't started my Smith yet

@BlackBearForge

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice work John. This style video is rather pleasing. One, doing all the work in the forge then two, a nice little sit down talk from you. Well done, Sir!!!💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥👍🏻❤️🙏🏻

This is one of the best hammer making process videos I've seen to date without a doubt. Amazing

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I've been needing a rounding hammer. I will be utilizing this information. Thanks!

@BlackBearForge

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

This is next level production! More like this please!!!

Sir you are a motivational speaker and influence of people, Always love your videos and you inspire craftsmanship and super grateful for safety being taught. Thanks for the teaching Sir

Hello John! Perfect job as always. The hammer has the right weight and will satisfy any blacksmith. Cool! You are the best teacher.

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

John you are too good at the forge. Everything looks easy when you see you doing it. 😀. Thank you for this great achievement. Kiss from France. Alain

Loved this one! Great use of the swage block for the rounding face, I think I've only seen people grind that in, good way to keep a little extra material intact!

Nice to see all the tools being used, even the LG not being left out. Thanks for sharing, hammer on.👍⚒

Phenomenal! Ya know a collaboration between you and will stelter and/or Alec steel would be a great thing I think!

John, you've become an artist with film and not just metal. Great cinematography!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I love excellent job on the hammer. Informative and entertaining.

As always another great video. You are a very good teacher, I have learned a lot from you. This summer I had the great pleasure to instruct several young people about blacksmithing. I told them that I was mostly self taught using a lot of videos. I always recommend your videos

Nice hammer, thanks John!

Aaawww.. I missed hearing; "Welcome back to BBB" and your naration. Now my morning coffee just doesn't taste right 🥺

Love your work mate with regards from Australia.

Cool video John. I was particularly pleased to see you pull out my favorite piece of equipment, Senior Squishy. Keep up the good work and we'll keep watching.

Nice hammer. Presented well. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

Nice hammer John , Enjoyed the power hammer work it . It's always good watching a blacksmith making his own tools . :)

Big Torbjorn vibes

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Torbjorn is my favorite.

Nice "Gotcha!" segue at 1:20. Almost had me reaching for the Silvadene...

You have come so far so quickly sir. You make me get even more excited to get into this trade

Very nice. Love the compact shape. Well done 👍🏻

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Hey John. Great video but please also continue doing the older style where you really get into detail about each step. Those videos are one of the main reasons I actually started smithing. I just did my first ever forge welds this weekend following your video on the basket twist. After hearing you say so many times that forge welding is an essential skill for any smith I was so happy I pulled it off. The idea of trying it was very daunting to me this last year of forging but I finally gave it a shot after refreshing up on your forge weld videos. Thanks!!

The coal dust tip thank you its these small tips tht keep me coming back will for sure try it with the next hammer

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Looks great, nice job. I need to make some more hammers on my channel, haha.

I watch your videos all the time, lots of information. I am amateur blacksmith and been making hairpin knifes from farrier rasps. Thank you for your work.

Great job John. It is always a pleasure to see you work.

Wow really nice! Love your content sir, I've followed you for a number of years and I've always enjoyed watching your skills and projects every week. Thank you for all you do for us John, your an amazing teacher.

Love to see that power hammer in action. Drifting eye was awesome. It was interesting to see complete forging process and then discussion. Hammer look cool👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks John! your videos are very professional and well done. I liked the fact that you had no dialog while making this hammer and then talked about it after. I do like it when you are explaining what you are doing with other projects also. Thanks again!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Hi john sweet job you always knock it of the park

I really liked the format of this video! Great job!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Ah a nice video to relax to and enjoy on my day off, thank you!

I always liked the straight edge you use and I just realized you made it yourself from a rafter square. Very cool

Demo the whole thing followed by an explainer is really good format. All the questions are getting answered after forcing the viewer thought process. You may not see it that way, but you sure are a great mentor John!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. The main goal is to encourage people to watch and I usually have a big drop off of viewers when I explain in more detail. This way those that just want to watch can do so then leave near the end of the video. I figure the ones that want the explanation are also the ones most likely to watch the full video anyway.

Excellent, John! Saw the drawer handle collection in this video. The new viewers would need to do some serious research for the story/series on the handles. Have a safe week. 🐾🔥⚒🚒👨‍🚒

Awesome rounding hammer John. Thanks for the video. God Bless.

Truly a joy to watch!

Very nice hammer, thank you for sharing. 👏

I count one hand too few for the fullering tool to isolate the front with no power hammer. I've got to get my 12 year old more involved. But I truly love the "making tools to make tools" part - even if unspoken.

Great timing just about to make couple of hammers. Clear and informative as always

Absolutely beautiful work! (As always) Something about hearing you talk us through what you're doing is also satisfying. Love everything about your channel, sir!

Thanks John!!’ Awesome hammer !

Nice job John.

Really like and enjoy your work thank you

First class Blacksmithing. I will never get a power hammer or hydraulic press, Just all manual work meantime, I still have not got my shed up and running meantime, .However i did get some new video equipment and I will try and video the build of my workshop....

John very nice job it turned out very well there. Hopefully you get great use out of it my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.

Always impressive work John,you are a TRUE craftsman,and great mentor!GOD BLESS!

I love your style and you remind me so much of my dad. I’d love to put work on that hammer! What a beauty

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of my Dad too... except if it was my Dad there'd a be a *LOT* of cussing in the videos. :p

@CorneliusFudgePop

2 жыл бұрын

@@dogslobbergardens6606 I’m glad I found this KZread channel

@dogslobbergardens6606

2 жыл бұрын

@@CorneliusFudgePop me too. Oddly enough, I stumbled across it looking for info on making charcoal. Now it has rekindled my interest in blacksmithing after many years of stock-removal knifemaking, and my wife is afraid I'm going to spend all our money building a forge. :D

Nice hammer John,

Beautiful work as always, been saving watching this video till I could give it my full attention. I've learned so much as a blacksmith from you. Thank you

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Brilliant video thanks John I love how you've evolved your filming process, this feels like we're there watching you live like a hammer-in and I love it :) Cheers mate!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Nice work John. I have one of those from old hickory forge and it’s a very versatile hammer in the shop.

thanks for sharing blessings to you and your family 🙏

Great video, was fun to simply watch the process and then hear the explanation at the end.

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

you're a legend man

Nice work John, that's a fine looking hammer!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

A great hammer, well made

Love all your videos

Great video, great piece, great discussion, and great scott! :)

I really enjoyed this John thank you for showing us how you make a rounding hammer.

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Thank you

Great video and great looking hammer. I really like this style of video where you show the work then do a nice explanation at the end. Reminds me of Nils Olgren's axe videos.

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

He was the inspiration for tying this format. I think I'll be doing more like this in the future.

0:01 "Whhhaaaattt?! John isn't going full on shop-teacher mode and discussing every aspect of the lesson plan?!?! Grab your bug out bags quick, the alien invasions already started!!" 17:15 "Woah wait a minute, there it is... False alarm everyone! We can calm down and rest easy...for now"

Great job!

Great video John. Really liked this platform. Gives people a chance to think while learning and remembering what they see you doing. The hammer turned out awesome. Thanks for sharing with with us. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Awesome work John. I like the new video format. I generally use my 2.5# rounding hammer the most as it's a good compromise between moving metal and wearing myself out (and keeping the tendonitis down to a minimum!).

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Why, that's a mighty fine lookin hammer! Great video..

Hello John Well done a great Hammer and a tool with Charakter that Last a long time . Thank you for the Video an the Look in you working Take care have a good New week Yours Frank Galetzka

Very cool. Lovely video! :)

The explanation at the end clearly helpful Now if them you tube ladies that helping me make pepper jelly would do as such. Thanks again for the teaching Sir

What a fantastic how to vid. Really liked how you did a run after as well. And if you haven’t, please could you do a rundown on your grinders. Especially the giant one and the Wilton. That little thing was awesome!!!

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

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@andrewoperacz7427

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge thanks so much for sending me that link!!👍🏻 really enjoyed seeing what ya got.

Damn brother , you are good !!!

Great Job, John! :)

Dudes got some gnarly hands and forearms lol what a beast! Been there done that in tool die work lol second ops made you strong 💪

I like the tool you made there, to protect the relief on the hammer, so simple so effective. Where you trying to achieve an hourglass eye? I noticed the way you were coming from both sides but never too aggressively. Thanks for the video!

@charleszimmermann7784

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I guess I should have waited till the end.

Nice hammer

Wow that power hammer makes short work out if it. Kinda wish you had it when we made mine :)

@BlackBearForge

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you'll just have to come back sometime

@OuroborosArmory

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge LOL any weekend you want :)

Wish I had the space for this