A friend gave me some 52100 bearing steel. I thought it would be fun to9 make some wood carving tools using this steel. Steele 2 X 48 Grinder - https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/2x48-Grinder--84-Engineering--Alec-Steele-Model-_p_641.html?srsltid=AfmBOopphzNyJAoYgP38FjbhcZ90HLTuiylhsSey7YEZd_PLS7eL8mLt Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBearforge John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Resources for blacksmiths: * To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code "bear5" Blacksmiths Depot - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ Everlast Welder - https://bit.ly/4hP495z Atlas Knife and Tool anvils and forges - https://atlasknife.com/ Fireball tool vise - https://fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise?variant=40514426732588 Markal Silver Streak welders pencil - https://amzn.to/3FsoXl8 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use discount code "Blackbear10" Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera – https://adorama.rfvk.net/N902O2 Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7y Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/ *Links include affiliate links. Using these links does not add to your cost but they do pay a small commission to help support the videos here at Black Bear Forge. Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 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.t yourself.
Business needs, like most things in life, change and evolve over time. Some of what has worked in the past no longer appeals to me today. While things that sounded like a good idea, often don't work out the way you hoped. In today's video perhaps I should call it a podcast) I talk about my current approach to my blacksmithing business. Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBearforge John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Resources for blacksmiths: * To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code "bear5" Blacksmiths Depot - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ Everlast Welder - https://bit.ly/4hP495z Atlas Knife and Tool anvils and forges - https://atlasknife.com/ Fireball tool vise - https://fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise?variant=40514426732588 Markal Silver Streak welders pencil - https://amzn.to/3FsoXl8 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use discount code "Blackbear10" Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera – https://adorama.rfvk.net/N902O2 Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7y Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/ *Links include affiliate links. Using these links does not add to your cost but they do pay a small commission to help support the videos here at Black Bear Forge. Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 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.t yourself.
https://fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise?variant=40514426732588 This 6.5" Hardtail Vise from Fireball tools is a beast of a vise. But will this be the best blacksmith vise for forging here at Black bear Forge? Today we start the process of answering that question, although it will take months to make a well informed decision. Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBearforge John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer 00:00 - Fireball vise 01:58 - Building a vise stand 06:55 - Moving the 435 pound setup 07:52 - Forging in the new vise 13:43 - My first impressions Resources for blacksmiths: * To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code "bear5" Blacksmiths Depot - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ Everlast Welder - https://bit.ly/4hP495z Atlas Knife and Tool anvils and forges - https://atlasknife.com/ Fireball tool vise - https://fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise?variant=40514426732588 Markal Silver Streak welders pencil - https://amzn.to/3FsoXl8 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use discount code "Blackbear10" Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera – https://adorama.rfvk.net/N902O2 Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7y Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/ *Links include affiliate links. Using these links does not add to your cost but they do pay a small commission to help support the videos here at Black Bear Forge. Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 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.t yourself. @FireballTool #fireballtool #blacksmithshop #vise
While I certainly prefer traditional joinery for most of my work, there are certainly times when a more modern approach using electric welding such as stick, MIG or TIG can open up new possibilities. It has been some time since I have had the ability to TIG weld here at Black Bear Forge. So when Everlast welders offered to let me check out the new Everlast Thunder 215, I was happy to give it a try. Everlast Thunder 215 with TIG Package - https://bit.ly/4hP495z 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'm not sure if the perfect blacksmiths vise actually exists. Even Francis Whitaker commented that slipping was a constant problem. But i really was hoping this great big old leg vise was going to be a big improvement. Sadly, it wasn't https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/Blacksmith-Leg-Vises_c_49.html?srsltid=AfmBOorM0KAHMYuksUS3GHasULA73XuAS3A6cm8WQXYk5YNcn-nAccLh Use discount code "bear5" 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.
Alec Anvil - https://atlasknife.com/product/alec-anvil/ Atlas Knife and tool sent this little anvil out for us to take a look at. The Alec anvil weighs in at 66 pounds and performs well as a beginners anvil possibly a traveling anvil. 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.
This simple window grille is one of the signature elements for the new shop door. This smaller and lighter grille is forged and fabricated. The smaller stock dimensions would have made a more traditional mortise and tenon assembly fairly weak and a welded approach seemed the better idea. Everlast Thunder 215 with TIG Package - https://bit.ly/4hP495z 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 door I'm making for the shop will have quite an assortment of custom made hardware. These small forged slide bolts will secure a shutter in the upper portion of the door. Sponsored by: Blacksmith Supply - https://www.blacksmithsupply.com Discount code - bear5 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.
Forged figure head or grotesque for the Samuel Yelling inspired gate. Sponsored by: Blacksmith Supply - https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Discount code - bear5 Become a Patreon member - https://patreon.com/BlackBearForge Links for products, suppliers - https://solo.to/blackbearforge #blacksmithing #forged #blacksmith https://youtu.be/04iHx87bslQ?si=SgvVnwwIURuEp5Eg https://youtu.be/bzsbyerLOxU 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.
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.
