Cool looking twist. Will definately look beautiful on fences and Decorative handles. 👍

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

For sure. Thanks.

Looks great! Thanks as always for taking the time to share.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

It really is my pleasure. You never now what you'll see with me and I get lucky every now and then... Thanks.

What a beautiful work

Nice work!! Think I'll try this on some cabinet fixtures I'm working on for my kitchen.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I think this would really ad something to your fixtures. Good luck and thanks.

Good Evening , Glen That was a Great Idea adding the steel and copper together ! Looks very good ! I can see a number of ideas for that combination ! Keep up the Great Work ! Take Care and Be Safe !

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I really wasn't sure how this would turn out and was pleasantly surprised. I will try this again and see if I can expand on the technique. Thanks and take care as well.

Brilliant idea. Great execution!

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

Another blacksmith 's magic piece!! Thank you and thanks to donators

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

And thanks to you and everyone who watches and comments.

I like the way you made that hook nice job sir!!!

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

For this project, the hook was really secondary. I just wanted to do something simple then add the copper. But I like the look of the hook just by itself and will make more. Thanks.

Would have never even thought about that or even thought it would work. Great stuff!

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I wasn't too sure how the would work. But it came out pretty good and so I'll expand on this idea in other projects. Thanks.

Very cool, gonna try that application.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I was happily surprised by the result. Give it a go and good luck in your work.

Glenn you are one talented guy. Always looking forward to your uploads.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment. I'm not very talented, just willing to try...

@Lmr6973

4 жыл бұрын

@@gstongs It takes something more than trying sir. I have went through 50 pounds of coal and about 20 feet of 5/8 rod and for the life of me I can't make a simple pair of tongs. But I have more coal and more 5/8 stock and I'm going to keep on trying until I get it.

That turned out damned nice Thanks for sharing this 🙏blessings your way now Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Turned to better than I expected. Like I said before, I get lucky every now and then. Thanks and God bless.

That was interesting for sure! One thing to watch for is down the road there might be galvanic corrosion maybe? it occurs when two dissimilar metals come in contact with each other over time. As always excellent job!

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I never thought of that and will keep an eye on this piece and see if any corrosion occurs. Thanks.

That's a great idea Glen! Very creative, thank you for sharing. Groete Christo Botha

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I was pleasantly surprised by the result. Thanks for your kind comment.

Thank you glen for still going strong, as always. more inlay would be cool.

Enjoyed your video Glen and gave it a Thumbs Up

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated.

That looks really interesting. You could also add a strip of brass (or bronze, or even stainless or titanium) to the opposite side and get three different colors. I thought I would put the ends of the copper to the back (if I were to try something similar), but the copper fits really well, and maybe I wouldn't decide to hide the ends. Great video.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I did think about brass but not doing it in addition to copper. That would really be something. But from my very limited experience with brass, it seemed to become brittle. But I will do this again and maybe give brass a go. Thanks.

That's awesome Glen! Would look fantastic on fireplace tool handles, a BBQ meat fork handle or really bling forging tong or punch/drift handles.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

For tool handles, I think this really could add interest. Fireplace tools would really be the perfect project for this technique. Thanks.

@wingnutbert9685

4 жыл бұрын

@@gstongs: Door handles and drawers pulls would be really nice too.

Is it true that, while steel may become hard when quenched, that copper actually becomes softer ?

@cameronflack2254

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Copper is annealed by quenching. However, copper work hardens. The more you hammer on, bend, or manipulate the copper, the more rigid and brittle it becomes. The Ooolllddd copper chisels used in antiquity would have gotten tougher the longer they were used, up to a certain level of hardness. After that they would need to be remade or risk cracking or worse.

@abitoffcenter383

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Short answer, yes. The replies to your comment said it all. Thanks for watching.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your detailed reply.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Awesome idea you have there. Would like to see it used for handles of a fireplace set of tools, or something of that nature. Very well done. 👍👍

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

That would be the perfect use. I will try to expand upon this technique more. Thanks.

That was great, Thank You for the video.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for continuing to watch.

that looks super cool, but will probably help the steel rusting

Just found your vlog. Would love to see your shop and information on your anvils.

As always, innovation! Thanks, and I'm jealous that you can forge in shorts at the moment; it snowed here last night.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Although I dislike the high heat and humidity (mainly summer), I do enjoy being able to wear shorts all year round. This idea turned out pretty well. I'll try it again. Thanks.

Give me pieces of iron till, when he had levelled up (the gap) between the cliffs, he said: Blow! till, when he had made it a fire, he said: Bring me molten copper to pour thereon. Kehf-96 Quran

Looks cool. have you done much with inlay work? I'd like to explore that sometime.

@krknfmkr8919

4 жыл бұрын

Hey it looks like you use a coal fired forge also. I have used copper wire to inlay letters in antler handles. I had a friend who used copper and stainless steel wire to inlay designs in blades

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I never tried traditional copper inlay but it intrigues me. I once melted copper and joined (welded) it to steel and I thought that was something that I could try again. Lots of stuff to try... Thanks.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and replying.

Thank you donor

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

That goes double for me. Thanks.

That looks nice

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Interesting. I would have thought that the copper would not stay tight especially after the post twist hammering. Nice contrast.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I wasn't even sure what the result would be; if the copper would stay tight. Very pleased with this and I'll expand on the idea in other projects. Thanks.

Beautiful work! Definitely catches the eye. Do you do any craft show type things? Where I live just about every farmers market has at least one metal working vendor showing their wares.

@krknfmkr8919

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if they have much business? Our local farmers market only had people selling shiny junk knives. I haven't tried it yet but, maybe when they start in May

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure what would result form this but now see this could be used to add some flare to a lot of items. I've never done craft shows but I'm sure those who do could make good use of this technique. Thanks.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I think it all depends on location and the items you're selling. Good luck in your work and thanks for watching.

Ive gota try this!!!!

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Give it a go and thanks for watching.

that's really interesting! I never would have thought of making a mechanical connection rather than trying to weld them. what are you going to use that hook for?

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I'm always trying connections other than welding since welding is not an option for me with most projects given my work space and tooling. Will probably use this hook in the laundry room. Thanks.

@thoperSought

4 жыл бұрын

@@gstongs that makes sense. I think I remember you once saying that your forge doesn't get hot enough to weld well-or doesn't handle that much heat very well.

I could kinda see this idea being used for hooks to hang Christmas stockings - polish it up and it'd be kind of "red and white" like a candy cane

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

You have a good eye. I see the "candy cane" in this for sure. Thanks.

Thank you to those that do and are able to support the channel - donate. Eye catching copper/steel hook.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely expand on this technique in future videos. Thanks for sure.

How about riveting the piece beforehand?

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I did think about that but figured it might be more of a hassle and that I could somehow get the pieces to stay in place long enough for twisting without riveting, etc. I got lucky... Thanks.

That patina works well. Using a lighter material that would make a nice cane. I scribed

Once again Awesome! Simple ! You must lay in bed at night and think about how to simplify some appealing piece Please keep them coming Be Safe Th

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

No joke, that's exactly what happens! Laying in bed thinking about what the heck I can try next and how to do it in the easiest way possible. You hit the nail on the head. Thanks.

cool look to it

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't too sure where this might go and was happy with the result. I'll do this again for sure. Thanks.

Well ain't that the bees knees, well done.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Nice saying. And I appreciate you watching. Thanks.

Any way it would make Damascus, using sheets of copper and steel?

@ghmakes7853

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that, melt point of copper way below that of steel - But you can do it with copper & nickel, known widely as Mokume Gane.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I'm not completely sure. It would be tough with the different melting points and I'm not sure it would even be called Damascus. The thing I was worried about when doing this was melting the copper. Thanks.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for replying.

Copper work hardens and you lose it with heat. You're best off using a mallet when you're happy with the shape to harden it again. Cool look none the less, cheers

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I have limited experience with coper and so thanks for the suggestion and for watching.

Very interesting! There's a guy in Tasmania, of all places, (Valhalla Ironworks) who just released a video on incorporating copper into a knife blade. He also came up with a wildly innovative tong design. I think you guys should get to know each other!!!!!

@Triple.Stripe.Knives

3 жыл бұрын

Forge welding copper and steel is something I've seen other people do before, Dion Damascus sells lot's of it.

So i like this with the coper you can make for exmple a handle for door and wear is the grip for hand to be the copper twisted and i dont now way you have not put borax between the steal and the copper and to hammer it lidl bit. I am not a professional i am just a welder and i beleve that this shall help bud nice combination i like it.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

I think if you want to have the copper weld to the steel, that using borax is a good idea. I tired that once before and it worked well but only if I used flux (borax). Thanks for watching.

@ivankaradzhov1475

4 жыл бұрын

@@gstongs i use borax wen i solder silver is cleaning evrything thats multi flux for all metals bud in this temperature wear you working i beleve will gwoll a lot.

И что бы это значило? Кстати медную пластину можно сделать чуть длиннее выгнуть небольшой дугой и потом вбить в паз.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I understand what you mean by forcing the copper into a small groove - that idea crossed my mind and I need to try that next. Thanks.

Thas a nice anvil.

Glen did the copper go back the dead soft after you quenched it? Be well and be safe...........

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I assume the copper became soft after quenching. But it stayed tight to the steel so that's all I was concerned about. Someone else suggested finishing it by hammering the coper with a wooden mallet, to harder the copper, and I think that's a good idea. Thanks.

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Okay, maybe slot punch a hole down the centre of the bar and then put the copper in and give a couple twists. I might try that on my own volition.

@krknfmkr8919

4 жыл бұрын

Or maybe put a piece of copper on each side and copper pins through each copper piece then twist. Just a thought

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. I thought if I had a rod of copper, that would be the way the go. Give it a try. Thanks.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Another good idea. I need to have another go at this... Thanks.

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@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

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Very cool, gonna try that application.

@gstongs

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.