Dude, that is some serious cinematography! I'm really looking forward to seeing more from you all!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Not bad for a 12 year old camera, right?

When we came down and did a class with Steve, I remember every time we had a few minutes to spare I’d try and make another nail. It was super addictive to try and get it spot on. I think only 1 of the 8 or so I made cake out looking half decent but it was great fun! Amazing quality video chaps and looking forward to the next!

Wow, 2 minutes in and you've already answered a lot of my questions, thank you!

So good!! More !!!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!!

@robertrudy4788

3 жыл бұрын

A trick : watch series at Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

@devoncyrus7708

3 жыл бұрын

@Robert Rudy definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D

@brunoduncan2381

3 жыл бұрын

@Robert Rudy Yea, been watching on Flixzone for since november myself =)

thanks a lot, there is nowhere near where I live to learn blacksmithing and your videos are a blessing to learn by myself

@ericsprado4631

4 ай бұрын

Where are you located?

@alexpoleblacksmith

Ай бұрын

In Dorset ,

I never knew there was so much to learn about forging nails. Great video. I really feel like I was there watching a smith at work.

You are a genuine blacksmith.

This really shows some of the basics required, it's not all sexy knife making. Fantastic video, beautifully shot and edited.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's what we were going for, to show that it's not all knives fancy stuff.

So cathartic to watch. Blacksmithing truly is a wondrous craft.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, very glad you enjoyed it.

I’ve been thinking about making nails like this for quite some time now. Looks cool as hell!

@alexpoleblacksmith

Ай бұрын

thanks ... fairly easy. Just takes practice

Beautiful craftmanship, a worthy way to make a living

Stunning video, information and practical skill! Those facets on the nail head! 😍 Cannot wait to see more!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Blacksmith knife next week!

Really great!! Short sweet and didn’t waste a second of video!!

Love it guys, well filmed & voiced over!

Nailed it. (Sorry, had to)❤🖤

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Well of course you did..

@TandaMadison

4 жыл бұрын

I came a little late and just had to pile on by hitting the like. This behavior should have a name. I'm going to call it "Pun Thumbing" haha.

@johngriffin3116

4 жыл бұрын

Alex, I can’t thank you enough for posting this tutorial. As I’m just starting in the craft and learning from a friend that’s a Journeyman Smith, this is like you said one of those simple things that can perfect skills you’ll use forever. Please keep it going. Cheers!

@elijahsvrbinge7166

3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Very well done. Cinematography and narration was great. You can tell you guys love what you do.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis, we really appreciate that!

This is really interesting and informative, I’ve watched it three times now. Looking forward to more videos. Cheers!👍🏻

Any musicians watching this loving the odd time signatures in his hammer strikes??? I'm getting 7/8, 9/8 haha I love it

@krystofnovak3839

3 жыл бұрын

You have to watch two blacksmiths working together! That's the right music!

Hi, just found your video and found it really interesting. My ancestors were nail makers from Belper, Derbyshire and from what I have discovered they worked hard and played hard. The local football team are still known as the Nailers.

Beautifully done! All of it. The metal work, the narration, the instruction, camera and sound. Bravo!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernie! Hopefully we can keep the quality up!

Great vid. Thank you guys. this was a great flip side to the live feed you did.

Nice and easy, thank you for your nice way how to forge nails! Nails! My nightmare!!! Thanks a lot, Tom

Very enjoyable video to watch & listen to. Looking forward to the next one 👊🏽

Love your channel, thanks for posting

Amazing video! Super informative shots and narration, thank you so much!

Fantastic first video gents. Looks forward to more.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully the next one will be up Sunday and the next one will be... soon after hopefully

Great working rhythm, great video, greater work. Well done Master of nails.

You make me want to make nails, now. Meditative. I used to think they were pounded into a mold to make the head. Nice technique.

@garethbaus5471

Жыл бұрын

It isn't exactly a mold, but there is a specialized tool known as a nail header, it is essentially a domes price of steel with a hole the size and shape of the largest part of the nails shank.

Well done guys great to see you on the big screen 👍

Great video guys! Its brilliant to see you work and here the stories behind your craft. Keep up the great work!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

Great video guys. Can’t wait to see more

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Next one should be going up in a week and hopefully more not long after

Great great video!!!!! Amazing technique!! 💪🏼💪🏼😃🔥

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

Excellent first video, I'm looking forward to the next one. 🖖

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, hopefully we can keep the momentum going!

Beautiful work thank you

Fantastic video! Really looking forward to more videos...and making nails at my next forge opportunity!

Thanks for this video, it was well done. I’m learning blacksmithing from my dad and just did my first ever project which was, of course, nails. Took 20 heats but didn’t turn out too bad! I’m documenting the learning process on my channel. Now off to forge lot’s more nails and get better!

Love the atmosphere in this but also great to be able see some of the details like how Alex forges the faceted head.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, we wanted to be able to show things a little more clearly and let the visual show the process

Beautiful video, very instructive and enjoyable. Thank you.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Tried to balance the "instruction" part of it, so we weren't so much telling you exactly what to do, but giving you enough information verbally and visually to be able to see what the process was

I’ve watched it now. I liked it.

Fantastically shot! Wonderfully informative. Looking forward to the future of this channel. Liked & Subscribed 🔥👍🏼🔥

When I toured Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's estate in Virginia) the guy who gave the tour of the slave quarters painted a horrifying picture of the making of nails. No trip hammer for them, yet they helped make Jefferson a very rich man.

Great video and narration! Thanks for sharing!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing video. Looking forward to the next live stream, the last one was very informative.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, hopefully we'll be doing another one very soon.

That was absolutely beautifully done.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, you too kind!

Wow…. This whole explanation is sensational.

Hello , I wonder how you control the required lenght if you make them like you do?? And i'm very sorry but i don't like the GRINDING part. I use a nailheader i made from scrapspringsteel and i always start with square material.and i FORGE the heads in their correct shape Kind regards Blacksmith F.Ponseele-Belgium

This was a great watch. I was looking to learn how to make these in sterling silver, I’m a jeweler. This might help. Thank you!

Great video, thanks very much for sharing and starting the channel 👍

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome work! 😃👍🏻🔥🔨👊🏻

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred, we had a lot of fun making it!

You really hit the nail on the head with this one.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks!

You mention seven techniques that are essential to/for Blacksmithing. What are the others not described in this video? Do you have videos explaining these? Keep on keep'n on.

Excellent content and production quality. Well done guys.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will, really appreciate it!

It was such a STRIKING thumbnail, I had to watch! (Eeeeeeh, soz) But I loved that! It's always a pleasure to hear you talking about the craft Alex; can't wait to get back to the forge!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks bud, looking forward to having you back here!

Absolutely beautiful video gents.

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie, very much appreciated!

Damn, beaten to the 'Nailed it' pun. Great video! Loved the voice over :)

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Al wasn't sure about the voiceover so it's good to hear some positive feedback on it

Fantastic video! Great to watch these being made! 🙌🏼

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Hopefully you'll get to have a go yourselves at the next Makers Central

@DenAndMug

4 жыл бұрын

The Forge That would be amazing! 🙌🏼

Beautiful video!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Franco!

Lovely video guys, keep it up

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Would you ever do tungsten tipped masonry tools?

Nice video! Well done!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great work! Hey, what size was that starting stock?

Nice work 👍🏻

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Like the Vice technique, first I've seen. Just made first nails today, my tool design needs work but first attempt with tools i had already. Making small square hole is difficult

Like others, great video.👍👍 Seen other video's on nails, like the way you made yours. Thanks for not playing some music over the video. Maybe let us know what size stock your using, keep up the great work. 👍👍

greetings from Turkey ☺️

He got the nail on the head 🔨

do you ever use a nail header?? I never seem to get them just the right size..

What kind of steel would you use to make the nail header? It doesn't seem possible to buy them over here in the UK.

Nice job. Informative and entertaining. I have yet to make a nail, might be worth a go. Thanks for sharing... TTYL....

Lovely 👍

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

How are those iron "rods" made that the nails are cut from? Would it just be metal poured into molds for that usage?

I’ve been thinking about getting into blacksmithing, any tips for a beginner?

Question, how long should nails be for 3/16, 3/8, and 1/4 for nail headers?

Oooo I right enjoyed that

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

I've got a feeling you'll like the next one too!

Why on the 4th strike do you hit the anvil?

Great video, im trying this out to make nails for a cabin my dad is building. I noticed the grip from the vice creates a thin spot on the nail below the head. Will that compromise the nail?

@alexpoleblacksmith

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you're trying this out for yourself! We haven't had a nail bend or break on us yet so I don't think there's any worry about compromised strength there.

Those hammerblows on the anvil before presumably turning the stock a quarter, is that some technique to dissipate built up momentum, or just habit?

Who needs a nail header .this vice method looks a lot easier and no problems with nail's sticking inside the header

Do you use mild steel?

Guuyyyysssss! This was absolutely great! Thanks for this nice sit down and talk Alex! I really like getting into the why and how! Do you think you would be able to go through the same process with a gas forge? You'd probably manually cool off the tip? Would love to hear your thoughts on that! Also - Steve, man that was a great little educational short film! Great cut - great audio and a story well told!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kjell!! It's a little more difficult in a gas forge just because of the inability to isolate heat like you can in the Coal forge, but it's certainly possible.

@stevesyncox9893

2 жыл бұрын

I’m using a gas forge for nails, not as pretty, using a nail header as well.

My question is what function of the nail? Because we can purchase the nail in many materials store

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One question. . . what did you do with all those nails when you were making 250 per day??

what is the final heat treat? anything special?

Nice work man!😎👍Greeting #bulatsschmiede

Hey mate are you using carbon steel?

So good! Nice choice of thumbNAIL as well ;)

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Punny! Glad you enjoyed it!

Would casting a group of nails be faster than this?

Do those metal flecks ever pop back in your face mate does it hurt?

💚💚💚💚 bookmark / notes: black smith older thicker Nail or chizel the double sided sword ( time machine ) to make bigger more multi tasking water wheel …..ect…..tbc…..-g-b, bot

I dig that you use a smaller hand hammer ,I use a 2 pound hammer as my Dailey What’s that about 1.5 hammer

@alexpoleblacksmith

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually a 2lb hammer, Al is just VERY large so it looks smaller! We always recommend people use the right size hammer for the task

Can these be pulled out and used again and againnice video I want to be an overgrown dwarf

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They worked a lot more than 8 hours a day back then. The 8 hour day was started in the 19th century. I can find it more believable that someone made 150 nails in 12 hours rather than 8. Thats like 12 or 13 nails an hour

I hope he wears ear protection, although I doubt it. That metal on metal sound x 1 million hits is tough.

Why do you hit the anvil every third strike

Once upon a time people would build a house stay the winter an burn it down in spring ,gather the nails and proceed in travel to build again

Anyone whose ever tried to pull one of those nails knows that these things are significantly stronger than a wire nail.

I want moooooooorrrrreeee!!!!!!!!!

@alexpoleblacksmith

4 жыл бұрын

Soon!

Can I ask why you hit the anvil every now and then

@alexpoleblacksmith

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! We do it mostly to keep rhythm, so if we need to turn the workpiece or inspect it briefly it takes less energy and keeps our rhythm better if we bounce it off the anvil rather than stopping the hammer swing and restarting.