John I know that this is a bit off topic but I was wondering if you have run across a bloke by the name of Will Bastas and his 'monkey hands' tong design - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmx4rpZqlrjZlrQ.htmlsi=6pnH1pWMAyUVHknL
@JohnJohnson-hl4fv2 сағат бұрын
How come you didn't use a shorter pipe for the hairdryer?
@gingerosecki64534 сағат бұрын
hi! so cool, how many hours did it take to make? thanks!
@joemurray89024 сағат бұрын
My kinda hack!
@simoncruickshank-tp7ff4 сағат бұрын
Carbon rod width 1/3". 8" length .12 car barttt
@simoncruickshank-tp7ff4 сағат бұрын
Welding
@shsd75795 сағат бұрын
i do love me some yack yack aswell as the wack wack tho to be fair
@tesreso54485 сағат бұрын
Im poor with time on my hands and a basement full of pipes... And a buncha old tools and bricks, just need a hairdryer :3
@sanyi96675 сағат бұрын
nice accent you have there
@brianadamsjr266411 сағат бұрын
Thank you for posting this, Jon. I am still very early in my blacksmithing journey, so getting to see stuff like this is really awesome.
@seandahl844116 сағат бұрын
What anvil were you using. I couldn't read it clearly
@BlackBearForge12 сағат бұрын
I think it was a Nimba Anvil, not sure if they're still in business.
@CloudProductions18 сағат бұрын
Has he started a new Facebook page, after the hack?
@BlackBearForge13 сағат бұрын
Not yet, still waiting to see if the old page comes back.
@tawandamuafrika997720 сағат бұрын
Used old car oil dripping on the fire makes the wood last much longer and burn at a higher temperature.
@undio22 сағат бұрын
excellent video :)
@dennisw735022 сағат бұрын
Thats a beautiful scoop. Any trouble finding johnson's paste wax?
@BlackBearForge12 сағат бұрын
It is no longer available, but I still have a few cans left
@rodneyallen4039Күн бұрын
I wear my FRC clothes when around any hot working
@RaysHomesteadКүн бұрын
Long time follower on my personal account, thanks for the inspiration which encouraged me to start my homestead channel 😊
@BlackBearForgeКүн бұрын
Best of luck!
@RaysHomesteadКүн бұрын
@@BlackBearForge thank you! I hope your Facebook gets sorted soon, don’t let it stop you 😊👍
@hansvorarlberg9594Күн бұрын
Greetings from Moravia and thank you for wonderfull video!
@milosalisbury1593Күн бұрын
Good man! I love how simple youve made this to show us that there are so very few limits to starting this skill!
@danielii1376Күн бұрын
Long time lurker, and a first-time commenter. I just got my first forge set up from a guy who'd been in a couple of car accidents and couldn't swing a hammer like he used to. It's a completely handmade anvil and coal forge...and every time I think it might be undersized, I remember that a guy won 10k on forged in fire with a forge pot built into a steel folding chair. The Blacksmith Makes the Tools, not the Tools the Smith. Carry on Sir, you are an inspiration to so many of us.
@rojopedro95662 күн бұрын
Thanks you Sir
@shogun4702 күн бұрын
I don't know if you realize or not but your Facebook page was hacked and is now posting random things on it
@BlackBearForge2 күн бұрын
Thanks, I am aware. Feel free to report it to Facebook, nothing else seems to be helping
@BlooCollaGal2 күн бұрын
I've been playing around with the idea of adding a blower to my propane forge. Current project is a custom 440c oyster shucking knife.
@BlackBearForge2 күн бұрын
Burner designs for blown forges vs atmospheric forges are different, so you would probably have to completely re design the burner and fuel intake.
@traildust552 күн бұрын
As usual, I enjoyed your video. Its just great to see you interacting with the group. I have to join my local group, as you have encouraged...
@marisbarkans92512 күн бұрын
i love this video. I was planning to do something like this for a long time. but i think this vacation i will finally try to mangle a piece of steel. All i want is a simple knife. Idk i just think l learning to work with materials is very important. Forging, welding, carving, sculpting, soldering.
@bunyanforgings78493 күн бұрын
Possibly a silly question, but since anvil work height is such a personnal thing, do you pack an anvil along for these demonstrations? or was it provided for you along with the forge? I'm just not used to watching you working on portable stuff like that.
@BlackBearForge2 күн бұрын
The anvil was provided and was a bit short. Sometimes you just have to adapt to whats available.
@ARAW-__-3 күн бұрын
Uncle, that's really clever. 🫡
@Joe_for_real3 күн бұрын
I didn't think I'd watch a whole 2 hour demonstration but here I am, not even a metal worker of any kind, finishing at the 2:15:20 mark. Thanks for the demo John. Just like many people enjoyed watching Roy Underhill who don't work wood, people like me enjoy watching you even though we don't smith.
@phillipkirbow85673 күн бұрын
John, thanks for coming and for your demonstration. Very informative and a great time.
@wallyschmidt773 күн бұрын
It's interesting to see the real-time demo, which highlights John's video planning skills to boil down a lengthy project to a manageable presentation.
@olddawgdreaming57153 күн бұрын
Great video John, great presentation and explanation. It's going to turn out great. I believe a good time was had by all. I do have a question about your britches. I am having a hard time finding out the model number of the pants. I have searched through Duluth's products and not found the correct ones you are wearing. Could you give the number inside the pants for me. I wear nothing but Duluth's clothing but they are going more with the expandable pants and those don't go well with sparks and grinders or hot ashes. This would be helpful to others too. Thanks for sharing. Fred.
your preparations to the project worked. nice work John. I guess you could have brought the blacksmith's helper stand. Good they brought one out.
@crohnos013 күн бұрын
I attended this demonstration. John knows his stuff. I sometimes feel like I'm a "lesser" smith because I flounder around with not the right tools at times. I'm slowly figuring out that most everyone faces the same challenges. John just does it with more confidence and skill than i have
@longhorn78093 күн бұрын
Question ❓ is that a ribbon forge Thank you
@BlackBearForge3 күн бұрын
Yes it is
@longhorn78093 күн бұрын
@@BlackBearForge Lucky live audience Gratitude for all your demos ( not all ribbon burners quiet as reported )
@JoseJuniordaSilva-tn6iy3 күн бұрын
Aqui no Brasil não temos tanto ferreiros bons como você ainda trabalha nodo de Tubal Cain da bíblia parabéns aprendo muito também tenho esti don
@jamesbush69693 күн бұрын
Great job. Thank you for your voice instruction in the videos. I like Torbjon videos, but I wouldn't understand them as well if I hadn't also learned from you.
@BlackBearForge3 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@robsonsantosOSO3 күн бұрын
I congratulate you for your dedication and effort in demonstrating this work. The community of blacksmiths and metal craftsmen is greatly strengthened by you and your positive attitude.
@sherlock11593 күн бұрын
I’ve never seen someone work with a striker before, it’s really cool to see the two of you work like a well oiled machine
@eddyarundale15663 күн бұрын
👋🏼
@AndreaDavidEdelman3 күн бұрын
thanks that was cool 👍
@johnscarboroughregenerativ72403 күн бұрын
As a fellow youtuber I completely understand the camera struggle. LOVE ALL YOUR WORK!
@garynipp54154 күн бұрын
Yes please
@seanaugagnon63834 күн бұрын
Does the heat from the hair dryer make a difference? Or is it just acting like bellows?
@BlackBearForge4 күн бұрын
Ni, I had this one on the air only setting. So an old hair dryer that no longer heats but the fan still works would be fine.
@plamkargov4 күн бұрын
Благодаря за хубавото видео. Това ми дава кураж да започна. Благодаря още веднъж.
@lloydbethel2524 күн бұрын
I wish i could've know my grandfather. He was a blacksmith. I have a small forge. And a piece of rail road iron for a makeshift anvil. Every time i see a nice old anvil on market place the person wants a small fortune for it
@smeckjee4 күн бұрын
Maybe I missed it in the video, but what about belt grinder? Some are 600bucks and it’s absurd :/
@Sigma-sj7mq4 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your time and your experience! What you do is invaluable!
@ohm60094 күн бұрын
Mr. Switzer, a question for you that maybe you could answer on camera if you desire: If you had to choose one option , which would you choose? - using your anvil with the horn and hardy orientation the way you prefer, but having to deal with a worn edge or - using your anvil in the orientation you do not prefer (flip it around), but gain access to a crisper edge? (obviously this hypothetical is not at all random, but is the predicament I've found myself in. Currently, I am using the anvil in the orientation I prefer but avoiding the worn edge and working around it. It feels cumbersome, but I'm hesitant to try the other option due to muscle memory and general workflow/creative process) Thanks!
@BlackBearForge4 күн бұрын
I would use it based on the horn and hardy hole orientation. most work doesn't need a clean edge and you can make a block with a good edge profile to place in the hardy hole when needed.
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John I know that this is a bit off topic but I was wondering if you have run across a bloke by the name of Will Bastas and his 'monkey hands' tong design - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmx4rpZqlrjZlrQ.htmlsi=6pnH1pWMAyUVHknL
How come you didn't use a shorter pipe for the hairdryer?
hi! so cool, how many hours did it take to make? thanks!
My kinda hack!
Carbon rod width 1/3". 8" length .12 car barttt
Welding
i do love me some yack yack aswell as the wack wack tho to be fair
Im poor with time on my hands and a basement full of pipes... And a buncha old tools and bricks, just need a hairdryer :3
nice accent you have there
Thank you for posting this, Jon. I am still very early in my blacksmithing journey, so getting to see stuff like this is really awesome.
What anvil were you using. I couldn't read it clearly
I think it was a Nimba Anvil, not sure if they're still in business.
Has he started a new Facebook page, after the hack?
Not yet, still waiting to see if the old page comes back.
Used old car oil dripping on the fire makes the wood last much longer and burn at a higher temperature.
excellent video :)
Thats a beautiful scoop. Any trouble finding johnson's paste wax?
It is no longer available, but I still have a few cans left
I wear my FRC clothes when around any hot working
Long time follower on my personal account, thanks for the inspiration which encouraged me to start my homestead channel 😊
Best of luck!
@@BlackBearForge thank you! I hope your Facebook gets sorted soon, don’t let it stop you 😊👍
Greetings from Moravia and thank you for wonderfull video!
Good man! I love how simple youve made this to show us that there are so very few limits to starting this skill!
Long time lurker, and a first-time commenter. I just got my first forge set up from a guy who'd been in a couple of car accidents and couldn't swing a hammer like he used to. It's a completely handmade anvil and coal forge...and every time I think it might be undersized, I remember that a guy won 10k on forged in fire with a forge pot built into a steel folding chair. The Blacksmith Makes the Tools, not the Tools the Smith. Carry on Sir, you are an inspiration to so many of us.
Thanks you Sir
I don't know if you realize or not but your Facebook page was hacked and is now posting random things on it
Thanks, I am aware. Feel free to report it to Facebook, nothing else seems to be helping
I've been playing around with the idea of adding a blower to my propane forge. Current project is a custom 440c oyster shucking knife.
Burner designs for blown forges vs atmospheric forges are different, so you would probably have to completely re design the burner and fuel intake.
As usual, I enjoyed your video. Its just great to see you interacting with the group. I have to join my local group, as you have encouraged...
i love this video. I was planning to do something like this for a long time. but i think this vacation i will finally try to mangle a piece of steel. All i want is a simple knife. Idk i just think l learning to work with materials is very important. Forging, welding, carving, sculpting, soldering.
Possibly a silly question, but since anvil work height is such a personnal thing, do you pack an anvil along for these demonstrations? or was it provided for you along with the forge? I'm just not used to watching you working on portable stuff like that.
The anvil was provided and was a bit short. Sometimes you just have to adapt to whats available.
Uncle, that's really clever. 🫡
I didn't think I'd watch a whole 2 hour demonstration but here I am, not even a metal worker of any kind, finishing at the 2:15:20 mark. Thanks for the demo John. Just like many people enjoyed watching Roy Underhill who don't work wood, people like me enjoy watching you even though we don't smith.
John, thanks for coming and for your demonstration. Very informative and a great time.
It's interesting to see the real-time demo, which highlights John's video planning skills to boil down a lengthy project to a manageable presentation.
Great video John, great presentation and explanation. It's going to turn out great. I believe a good time was had by all. I do have a question about your britches. I am having a hard time finding out the model number of the pants. I have searched through Duluth's products and not found the correct ones you are wearing. Could you give the number inside the pants for me. I wear nothing but Duluth's clothing but they are going more with the expandable pants and those don't go well with sparks and grinders or hot ashes. This would be helpful to others too. Thanks for sharing. Fred.
www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/mens-duluthflex-fire-hose-relaxed-fit-cargo-work-pants-brn-038-032-45507.html?color=BRN
your preparations to the project worked. nice work John. I guess you could have brought the blacksmith's helper stand. Good they brought one out.
I attended this demonstration. John knows his stuff. I sometimes feel like I'm a "lesser" smith because I flounder around with not the right tools at times. I'm slowly figuring out that most everyone faces the same challenges. John just does it with more confidence and skill than i have
Question ❓ is that a ribbon forge Thank you
Yes it is
@@BlackBearForge Lucky live audience Gratitude for all your demos ( not all ribbon burners quiet as reported )
Aqui no Brasil não temos tanto ferreiros bons como você ainda trabalha nodo de Tubal Cain da bíblia parabéns aprendo muito também tenho esti don
Great job. Thank you for your voice instruction in the videos. I like Torbjon videos, but I wouldn't understand them as well if I hadn't also learned from you.
You are welcome!
I congratulate you for your dedication and effort in demonstrating this work. The community of blacksmiths and metal craftsmen is greatly strengthened by you and your positive attitude.
I’ve never seen someone work with a striker before, it’s really cool to see the two of you work like a well oiled machine
👋🏼
thanks that was cool 👍
As a fellow youtuber I completely understand the camera struggle. LOVE ALL YOUR WORK!
Yes please
Does the heat from the hair dryer make a difference? Or is it just acting like bellows?
Ni, I had this one on the air only setting. So an old hair dryer that no longer heats but the fan still works would be fine.
Благодаря за хубавото видео. Това ми дава кураж да започна. Благодаря още веднъж.
I wish i could've know my grandfather. He was a blacksmith. I have a small forge. And a piece of rail road iron for a makeshift anvil. Every time i see a nice old anvil on market place the person wants a small fortune for it
Maybe I missed it in the video, but what about belt grinder? Some are 600bucks and it’s absurd :/
Thank you for sharing your time and your experience! What you do is invaluable!
Mr. Switzer, a question for you that maybe you could answer on camera if you desire: If you had to choose one option , which would you choose? - using your anvil with the horn and hardy orientation the way you prefer, but having to deal with a worn edge or - using your anvil in the orientation you do not prefer (flip it around), but gain access to a crisper edge? (obviously this hypothetical is not at all random, but is the predicament I've found myself in. Currently, I am using the anvil in the orientation I prefer but avoiding the worn edge and working around it. It feels cumbersome, but I'm hesitant to try the other option due to muscle memory and general workflow/creative process) Thanks!
I would use it based on the horn and hardy hole orientation. most work doesn't need a clean edge and you can make a block with a good edge profile to place in the hardy hole when needed.