Good Video , thanks for the tip on the "short heat" idea. Going to try that out tomorrow.

Thank you I am going to try this on a horseshoe bar this morning

Always a pleasure watching you work, always so clean and controlled. My upsets aren't 'quite' that symmetrical, lol. Gonna be making a go at 7 matching hooks for a coat rack soon that each have 3 significant upsets. Going to be watching the hammer portion of this video a couple more times to really soak in the technique

@DesertOwlForge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear my video is useful. 3 main things to pay attention to when upsetting: #1: use a lighter hammer #2: go slow #3: make sure the heat is at the right spot and it's the right amount Have those 3 right and you'll be successful. Also make a few practice pieces before you jump on the final ones. Good luck with your project! Send me pictures when you're done and I can show it off for you on my channel.

Thanks for the videos! Clear and concise, well done. Looking forward to more.

@DesertOwlForge

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! My goal is to upload a video once a week on Tuesday evening around 10PM Pacific time. Are you pursuing blacksmithing?

@p5570

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yeah, I've been working at it for a couple of years now. I took a few classes from the New England School of Metalwork, in Maine. They're great, and now I'm set up in my garage with a propane forge and anvil from Craigslist. I'm really enjoying getting out there in the evenings after work. I've posted some of the stuff I've made on Instagram, @paul_spirito if you want to check it out. I'll definitely be watching for your weekly videos. Thanks!

@DesertOwlForge

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, I checked out your Instagram page. Nice work. It shows that you practiced the basics which is essential to get good progress. This is not the case with many who try to forge and they give up after a short while. I had a student who was very impatient and wanted to forge swords and armor in the beginning when he couldn't even forge a proper point. Keep up the good work! PS.: Are you working in puppetry?

Great stuff!! Thanks a lot. :)

great job. thanks for the vid...

@DesertOwlForge

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

This is a great channel

@DesertOwlForge

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aiden!

Is it possible to upset a larger section at the end instead of flaring? I'm a beginner and specifically I want to use 3/8" round to make leaves but they always come out smaller than I would like. I know I could use bigger stock but I have a lot of 3/8. Could I upset the end enough to create a bigger leaf?

@DesertOwlForge

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Charles, yes, you can upset a longer area to create a larger section. Upsetting isn't the easiest to control though so you might need to practice it a bit. Heat amount and placement is very important and having a leg vice helps a lot.

@Charles-qo2wt

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesertOwlForge I have a leg vice, how would you recommend upsetting a large enough portion for that without flaring it like crazy? I don't have a torch but I have a propane forge. And thanks for the reply, just found your channel, hope you start making videos again soon!

What is the name of the tool used at 8:33 for the nail head? Thank you!

@DesertOwlForge

2 жыл бұрын

Ironically it's called a nail header.

@leahpeah71

2 жыл бұрын

@@DesertOwlForge Thank you! hahaha.

Looks like 2 people were upset by this video. I'll see myself out.