It seems rare that I have the chance to forge something for my own use. But the blacksmith shop needs a new door and the door needs hinges. That makes fora great opportunity to forge a set of strap hinges that are fancier than most of the hinges I have made in the past. I am also making the door, but that will be a separate video. Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #hinges 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.
With winter comes long dark nights. If you like the warm inviting glow of candle light the way we do, a forged candle snuffer is the ideal tool for extinguish the flame. 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.
Twisting long bars can create some unusual problems to deal with. Not the least of which is trying to keep everything straight. Sponsored by - Historic Blacksmith Conservancy - https://historicblacksmithconservancy.org/ https://www.instagram.com/historicblacksmith Mark - Evolution Ironworks https://www.instagram.com/evolutionironworks/ https://www.evolution-ironworks.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.
Forging hooks is a great way to try out new ideas in blacksmithing. Just a little extra effort can make a big difference in how your forge work looks in the end. 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.
Blacksmithing can be expensive but it doesn't have to be. If you're struggling to get started or simply don't have the space, this weeks video is for you. ABANA affiliate map - https://abana.org/affiliates/directory/#!directory/map 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.
Making a coffee scoop from a kit vs making one from scratch. The kit and tooling was purchased from House Made - https://housemade.us/products/copper-scoop-bogo Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge 00:00 - Intro 00:17- The Kit 02:19 - Sinking 03:59 - Planishing 09:10 - Handle 11:37 - Assembly 15:05 - Fly Press 16:41 - Pressing in the vise 19:10 - Forged Handle 26:39 - Finishing 27:06 - Final thoughts #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 believe in buying the best tools you can comfortably afford. While sometimes the cheap tools are the ones that fir your budget, they often come with their own set of problems and disappointments. 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.
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.
