Progress on the Samuel Yellin inspired gate project is slow, but still moving forward. Today lets look at forging the tenons including the larger heel tenon. Historic Blacksmith Conservancy - https://historicblacksmithconservancy.com/ Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
I tend to prefer bigger and heavier equipment in the blacksmith shop and while the new Kanca vise has preformed quite well, I wanted something larger. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge Vintage Toolworks - https://www.instagram.com/vintagetoolworks/ Kanca Vise - https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/Leg-Vise-150mm--6-Inch_p_133.html Use code "bear5" #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Using an induction forge can seem like some sort gimmick or novelty, but they can be an extremely useful tool for many blacksmith shops. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge Cluaran Forge, coils and quick connects - https://cluaranforge.com/collections/all Coal Iron Works Induction Forge - https://coaliron.com/products/induction-forge U.S. Solids Induction Forge - https://ussolid.com/u-s-solid-15-kw-high-frequency-induction-heater-30-80-khz-16-2-turns-ratio-220v-or-110v.html #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Using materials many would call scrap, lets make a hook the elevates the concept of a forge hook into something extraordinary. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
These tight scrolls take a lot of fiddling to get right. Historic Blacksmith Conservancy - https://historicblacksmithconservancy.org/ https://www.instagram.com/historicblacksmith Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Whether you call it a bending fork, scroll fork, bending wrench or scroll wrench, the more variety you have, the more useful the become. Today, lets forge some smaller scrolling forks Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Forging a door knocker with forge welded ball detail Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
An oxy fuel torch of some sort is incredibly useful in the blacksmith shop. Oxy propane costs less to run than the oxy acetylene torch, but is it really the best option for your shop? Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
The Samuel Yellin inspired gate project has numerous mortise and tenon joints and that means lots of holes to hot punch. Sponsered by: Historic Blacksmith Conservancy https://historicblacksmithconservancy.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCx9PoVmGAwMqeN9qMX43UXQ https://www.instagram.com/historicblacksmith Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Getting back into the little shop and the coal forge, lets forge weld some C channel to a longer bar and see what kind of decorative scroll finial we can come up with. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
These forged roof brackets are for a home remodel project in our area. I made 4 of these initially, but need to make a few more. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Why do you create useful and interesting things. Personally I think that the human spirit needs to create and express our artistic side. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Hooks are great beginner blacksmithing projects that use minimal materials. The Hook of the Week series was something we did a few years ago, would you like to see it return? Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Lock smithing is a whole new set of skills for me and things aren't going as well as I might like. But this is certainly turning into a learning opportunity. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Any big project starts with an idea. From there its on to sketches and finally the time comes to start forging test pieces to formalize the design and approach. Join me as we start work on this Samuel Yellin inspired gate, part 1 https://historicblacksmithconservancy.com/ Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.