Good Afternoon , John A Blacksmith (Yourself) Takes a Utilitarian Item , normally not noteworthy and Change it into a Very Noticeable Tool ! Love your Work and your Inspiration for so many different things ! I can never Stop saying THANK YOU ! Take Care and Be Safe ! KEEP HAMMERING !

I have a solution for the bend without crushing your can. Use a full can and if it takes you long enough, lunch will already be hot.

@billwoehl3051

5 жыл бұрын

If you're out of full cans, bend the holder around the bottom where the"cap" is stabilizing the outer skin.

@melanisticmandalorian

3 жыл бұрын

but you don't want the hot can exploding in your face when you are working on it.

That is a SMOOOTH transition at 12:15

Thumbs up, Simple demonstration however I learnt something.

John, you have found your calling as a teacher. even my 9yr old is getting hooked on the vids and is now inspired to something besides video games!! could you do a video geared towards kids someday? kindest regards-scott

Really enjoy your videos, started blacksmithing 3 years ago and I try to pick up any how to information I can where ever I can. Your videos have been a great source of that, thank you very much.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I am glad they are helpful

@larryking606

5 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge Your Videos are So Very Helpful !

I do the same thing for my watering cans. One to pore And one with allot of holes to sprinkle. But the thumb tab I offset and loop past the bar so it pushes open to remove or replace the can.

What a big difference in the anvil. I'm going to have to do the same thing with my big Soderfors. Great video John.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I think I will like it

Another great project, I am on my way to watch the poker video. Thank You!

Nice video once again. I’m a newbie so this is all very interesting to me... thanks!

Seems always helpful to restudy your teaching lessons Sir Thanks John Switzer

My Grand Mother also had those aluminum tumblers. They made the water feel colder than it really was for some reason as I remember it, Of course that was nearly 60 years ago, so it might just me my memory playing tricks. Thank you for the video and the trip down memory lane.

That is REMARKABLY silent anvil!

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Your anvil is so much nicer John! And I am very glad that you did not fix it a year ago--because I got to watch you fix it! Great job.

That's very cool. I'm just getting into blacksmithing and your teaching me lots of good things. I want to thank you for sharing.

@BlackBearForge

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear the videos are helping

WOW!!! The anvil is SOOOOO OF much quieter!!! Nice job!!!

Personal thanks for this one John. I didn't wait for making mine with a tin can as yours, simply tied to the handle with some metal wire. It works perfect. BTW, your anvil is quiet now, great ! My ears do thank you a lot - lol. Nice day from Belgium - Pat

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I suspect that most viewers will be pleased with the changes to the anvil

@larryking606

5 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge Anvil Noise , Wonderful Re-mount !

I can’t resist...it’s a handle...for a can.....hand forged can-dle ... On a serious note, I have black pipe floor flanges and pipe of various sizes mounted to the side of my bench for shaping things like this.

Nice one! Great way to make it last with the springy holder👍One of my first things I made years ago...and the can still haven't rusted😊

This is a great video. I like the double twist on it, and the springy can holder is very cool. 👍

Thanks John. Nice job as always. BTW...Your anvil sounds awesome. Nice work on remounting it. I think it made a huge difference.

Great tip/project as usual! Tip for you: Put a thick layer of pea gravel on top of your dirt floor.. it will alleviate any mud messes from water over spill and tracked in snow. It will also help with dust control. Thanks for the video...

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

That would work if I wanted to keep the dirt. But I am slowly laying a brick floor that stays cleaner.

This is awesome

Another great video and project Ill be starting when back from business travels. Currently I use a an old ladle. Also, the people at Pieh Tool (that I have been shopping at for years - love their little store in Camp Verde Arizona) sells a diagonal pein hammer (Big Blue seems to be the only way they offer currently). Making my own hammer is out of my current comfort zone

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I guess I need to shop for hammers more often

Great sounding anvil.

..Good idea John !! Next build on my list. And you could use them to put gravy on your mashed taters or dip beans out of the cauldron...!

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like we need some videos on spoons and spatulas.

Mate great video, was just in the shop the other day and thinking I need one of these. Perfect timing

True master! Thanks for sharing!

Guess i gotta go make one of these now...........lol. Great video!!!!!!!Thanks!!!!!!

Might I suggest a source for stainless steel cups? Possibly cheap, or even free. Milk shake machines (the ones that mix up the shake), used to have a stainless steel cup as the mixing chamber, after mixing the shake was poured into the disposable cup that was handed over (or if you go back far enough, in to a real thick glass). They seem to have fell out of favor (due to having to clean them between uses I would guess), so they can be found at flea markets, and garage sales and the like. Mostly cheap. I don't pay more than a quarter for them (I still have an old fashion milkshake mixer, which I love). They also make great camping cups, large easy to clean, and never rust. Just a thought.

@BlackBearForge

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I bet the local restaurant supplier has plenty.

Good on ya John, love this stuff.

If you were going to make several of those, pour a can full of Portland cement to make a crush proof can.

@BlackBearForge

5 жыл бұрын

Good idea

Nice little project. I may just do one for myself today.

Another great video John! I will be trying this one!

Awesome project, John!!

veary nice job

Much appreciated John - I have been toying with the idea of making myself one of these for ages, then the other day I realised I HAVE to - when I was drifting the holes on my window screen main support bars, I needed to cool one edge of the hole I had started so the hole would even up (centre) when drifting, and it was darn near impossible to get close enough holding the cup by hand to dribble water just on the thin part I needed it on, even with a glove on there was to much heat to get it done properly. Oh and your using the tin can is a bit of a "oh der" moment for me, been thinking about what the heck I would make the cup out of ..... never thought of a throw away tin can.....

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I sure can't take credit for the idea.

You might be able to find scrap 3" ,or better, Cu tubing at HVAC service cos. that work on large chiller units. Rollie

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Good tip

Enjoyed the video

nice job

Great project Sir, thank you.

Nice project

Cool video john I like the special effects in this one

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Someone had asked for some slow motion hammering.

@SSSmithing

6 жыл бұрын

Black Bear Forge its cool

Anvil sounds great

Interesting use of slow-mo today.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Someone had specifically requested some slow motion hammering.

I agree, the secured anvil does sound much better. It sounds like you are getting better rebound into the material, but that may be just perception to me.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I suspect you are right, but since I never did any exact measurements It will just be a best guess.

John, if you want i, let me know, I got several counters, counter/refrigerators from the restaurant I work at. Cut them up into sheets, and have them stored outside. Can cut to any size. Just sheet though, not sure the gauge, but pretty stout stuff.

@BlackBearForge

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I think I'm good for now.

Form it over a full can that way dinner is cooked at the same time :)

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Great plan, as long as the plastic liner in the can doen't melt.

Strange how when you made the 90° that the rest hanging over stayed horizontal, a person would think "grabbity" would help it drop. First thought on why it doesn't brings to mind the way a hammer head inertia when hitting the handle shoves it on the handle more.🤔

When are you going to get back to the grill? I thought this was the best smithing project I had seen and really looking forward to seeing all the different skills going into it but you seem to be going down all the rabbit trails you can find to avoid the project.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Soon I hope. I am not really trying to avoid it. For the most part I try to video things that go along with what I am actually working on in the shop. So the eye punch, scarf weld and wizard heads all related to a customer project. The shorter videos are based on time available and I think the grill project deserves a more detailed approach. The other consideration is that I have found other topics that go over multiple videos start loosing views with each successive video and spacing them further apart seem to help avoid that. But I will be back to it with punching and slit drifts holes. Then there will be some tools to make for the tenons on the pickets.

A nice project as always, John, and presented well. A thought about video...when you're at the anvil, the bright window behind you is causing the camera to underexpose you and your work on the anvil. You could drape a cheap bit of burlap (or use anything) to block that backlight, the camera will open up the exposure, and everything will be easier to see. It will also eliminate the auto-exposure hunting when you move back and forth in front of the window. The downside is that the hot iron will be even more overexposed than it already is by nature in all videos. You're getting the same effect at the table, too, but it's less pronounced because the outside window isn't as bright and the camera angle is a little more favorable. Glad to see your subscriptions growing. You deserve it.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

The window is definitely a problem, but I hate covering it because it provides the best light for forging. I have ordered some video lights that my help light the video without needing to cover the window.

Any thrift stores will have stainless steel travel mugs you can buy for next to nothing.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Good tip

Also, I've seen many twisting wrenches but haven't seen one like yours. I really like how easy yours is to use and it looks like it would be a fun project. Have you made a video on making a twisting wrench? If not, is that on the to do list? Thanks!

@MatthewBuntyn

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Mitchell He made a video about 4 months ago

@GONE2VT802

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Buntyn - Awesome! Thank you!

@MatthewBuntyn

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Mitchell 👍🏽

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

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@jackavalon8366

5 жыл бұрын

It's a great twisting wrench. So simple. So effective - Genius!@@BlackBearForge

I have been meaning to ask you.. what is that wooden stand with the metal plate and hole in the middle adjacent to your Anvil used for?

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I'll discuss that in more detail when we look at axe making. It holds dies that support an axe while drifting. I like long eye drifts and the lower height is more ergonomic.

You can find stainless steel camping mugs at outdoor stores everywhere anymore. Knock off the handle and away you go...

To be honest I didnt mind the anvil noise. But I know. In your case quieter is better

Thanks for your videos! Are you using a 3 lb hammer?

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

N+Most of the time I use one that is about 3 pounds, but my second most used hammer is about 2 pounds.

Its ortodox the electric welding?

Metal cup off of an old Thermos bottle . . .

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea

Pieh tool sells diagonal pein hammers, www.piehtoolco.com/contents/en-us/p10333.html Though They are made by big blu so could probably get them as well off their website.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

Great info

NO MORE BEANS.

Actually, I prefere the anvil to ring as apposed to "THUD" Just sayin.

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I have to admit that I like the ring. But it was ear piercing on the videos and I had lots of comments on how hard it made the videos to watch.

Great video! John, check your email from scojo... I think you'll enjoy!

@BlackBearForge

6 жыл бұрын

I saw that, great anvil find