A Better Blacksmith Rivet Header?

A Better Blacksmith Rivet Header? - GS Tongs

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10 ай бұрын

I try a simple idea for more accurately making rivets.
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@FarmsteadForge 10 ай бұрын

I like the style of it with the collar, it keeps everything nice and straight. Thanks for the video Glen.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

It does help improve accuracy. With a few minor changes this rivet header system is very good. Thanks.

@Qrunch 10 ай бұрын

Great tools! They’re there to make our work a little bit easier. Too bad with the injury. Accidents do happen, but many of them can indeed be avoided. We live and learn!

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

My injury could and should have been avoided. Anyway it could have been worse and I learned a good lesson. The rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.

@ohiovalleyforge5383 10 ай бұрын

I love this idea for consistency in riveting

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

This rivet header is better than my previous versions. Thanks.

@SuperiorEtchworx 10 ай бұрын

Nice take on making rivet heading more consistent. Thank you

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

This style rivet header is working out well for me. Enjoying using it. Thanks.

@RRINTHESHOP 10 ай бұрын

Another nice idea Glen. I like it.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I'm enjoying using this rivet header system. Thanks.

@stevemoore5053 10 ай бұрын

Yet another brilliant idea 💡, sorry for your ✋️, hope it heals fast with no future problems with it!

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I need to make a couple very small changes otherwise this rivet header system is better than what I was using previously. My knuckle still hurts which for me is good - a good reminder to learn my lesson. Thanks.

@mikelastname 9 ай бұрын

Watching you re-arrange the rivet tools at around the 6:30 mark - I do this as well - I like to feel the stuff I make. freshly made tools just feel "nice"!

@johnmichael283 10 ай бұрын

That worked really well. Bout the other part, live and learn.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I'm lucky where the disc hit me. It still hurts weeks later but could have been worse. The rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.

@johnmichael283 10 ай бұрын

I want to try making those. Maybe when it cools off. If it's ok with you

@ronthacker211 10 ай бұрын

Innovative intelligence... love it.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy using this rivet header - a good tool... Thanks for all.

@robertwebb8511 10 ай бұрын

Dude! That was close. Hope your hand is better. Like that setup

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I was lucky. My knuckle still hurts weeks later but it could have been far worse. The rivet header system is working out well. Thanks.

@MrJamesjustin 2 ай бұрын

Top stuff. I am going to have a go at making a set. Hope your had is healing up.

@hotmalm 10 ай бұрын

Nice cut! I did the same a couple weeks ago with a cut off disc that exploded. No injuries, but a pice hit my safety glasses hard.

@greasydot 10 ай бұрын

Dang Glen,,,, thankfully all that happened was a swollen hand and some leakage. Gotta watch out for those cutoff wheels and side pressure causing the wheel to bend. Digging the rivet tool. Great idea. I saw someone had a jig they used a radial end mill to give it more meat on the head.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I'm lucky I only hurt my hand... This rivet header is working out well for me. Thanks.

@robertsimmons3556 10 ай бұрын

Those abrasive wheels are dangerous. I have personal experience.....I'm surprise the ER didn't throw a suture in that laceration. You must have not nicked the joint capsule!! Great to hear. You always come up with some new avenue for tooling. Great post Glen. Keep a look out for any signs of infection!!

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I took so long to go to the hospital that they said it didn't need any stitches at that point. My knuckle still hurts (really) and it's weeks later. I'll avoid using a cutoff disc when possible. Thanks.

@LifeSavingDefense 10 ай бұрын

The cut… Direct pressure till it stops bleeding then use half the sticky part of the bandaid to hold the cut together and another bandaid on top as normal to catch any blood that seeps through.. As usual for those of use who work with our hands alot… duct tape if no bandaid around..😂 yep I learn my lesson about using the cutting wheel without a guard only at the time I was using a steel metal cutting wheel which was directional but I’ve never used one before I didn’t know it and they were the directions so it caught and tried to drag my hand in with it so after many many years of working without guards, I put the guard back on for at least the cutting wheels, and usually when we are some type of gloves and always wear some type of eye protection, and prefer an impact resistant full face shield. I will admit, I still don’t have a guard on the grinder, and I actually did grind off a finger print a few months ago but hey, I still have nine other fingers and the 10th one healed… 😎 fine line between stupid and stubborn Nice tool.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

Very well said - a fine line between needing a cold drink after work and needing medical assistance... I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on the angle grinder when possible. Anyway, thanks for all the good advice.

@messylaura 10 ай бұрын

lucky it went towards your hand and not into your face, nice set of rivitations

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I'm very lucky indeed. That was my first thought... Thanks.

@ricardo3761 3 ай бұрын

It's really cool to see a Master at work, I'm here in Brazil enjoying every minute of his art, congratulations, when you like what you do, the final product is great! By the way, what material are these support and guide templates made of? A big hug !!!!

@tgmod 10 ай бұрын

nice, i like this ideal

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@clarabisson7299 10 ай бұрын

there is a video from torbjörn åhman about punch lube and it's wildly impressive, like honestly space age also good work

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I will try that punch lube video out. This rivet header is working out for me better than my previous versions. Thanks.

@Davidjeng049 10 ай бұрын

You will just need to start putting the guard back on your power tools. Looking at the quality of the tong design now com paired to the ones I purchased all those years ago. they are 100% improved on the design as they look like production tools. Keep up the good work.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I often feel apologetic for previous renditions of tongs, etc. - stuff that I feel I've improved over time. But I guess that's natural with hand made items. Thanks for your support.

@grifixed 10 ай бұрын

After cleaning the wound a little crazy glue from a fresh bottle can keep it closed in a pinch

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I never thought of that. That might also disinfect... Thanks for sharing.

@alanspeert8351 10 ай бұрын

I am glad you were not injury was not worse interesting tool

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

Me too, could have been a lot worse. Thanks.

@brysonalden5414 10 ай бұрын

Excellent reliable method to forge rivets, good thinking. Sorry to see the angle grinder conspiracy to injure operators is now international; mine has tried to kill me three times, even with the guard on.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on my angle grinder whenever possible. My knuckle still hurts and it's weeks later. Thanks.

@StanErvin-yo9vl 10 ай бұрын

Safety Coordinator wasn't there today I presume. Use a Portaband ™ to cut most things. A Dynabrade ™for most others. A flap disc for finishing and removal of light imperfections.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc on an angle grinder as much as possible. Thanks for the suggestions.

@colt4667 5 ай бұрын

No. Use a lathe to machine off 0.050 inch - or more or less.

@thomasnewton9818 10 ай бұрын

There's a reason that they call it a death wheel!

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I can see the reason behind that name. I'm lucky... Thanks.

@foggynight 10 ай бұрын

Thinking about the grinder mishap: did the disc bind because the grinder was fixed and couldnt pull itself forward out of the kerf? I was thinking of making a jig for getting square cuts in large stock, but maybe I should just go buy an abrasive chop saw lol. Edit: Just noticed everyone is talking about the "death wheel", sorry for being another voice in the crowd lol! Lovely video regardless, you really are a toolmaker.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

My cut was veering to one side and I tried to fight the direction the tool wanted to take - stupid on my part. I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc when possible. Thanks.

@colt4667 5 ай бұрын

Thumbs up and new sub.

@gstongs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing.

@michaelmarks8954 10 ай бұрын

That’s going to ouch for a long while done I did that with gloves on.🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

It's weeks later and my knuckle still hurts. Anyway, the rivet header is working out well. Thanks.

@mahmooad8798 10 ай бұрын

ممتاز جدا جدا شكرا لك 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for continuing to watch.

@mtwebb1 8 ай бұрын

Using a disc cutter or grinder without the guard will often result in hand injuries or worse. It could of hit you in the face. That is why they are fitted with one. Hopefully lesson learnt. By the way enjoy your video's.

@colt4667 5 ай бұрын

At 5:58 "Please don't be dumb like me." Not dumb - more experienced!

@gstongs 5 ай бұрын

I sure have a lot of experience with being dumb! Thanks for watching.

@billssmithy7352 10 ай бұрын

Just FMI, how long after the angle grinder attacked you did you go to the hospital? From my old ER eyes that slice looked like it needed a stich or two, if you got there within 3 hours.

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

It was a day later and so the wound has closed enough so they said no stitches were needed. I'm going to avoid using a cutoff disc whenever possible. Thanks.

@user-ib1vv3jw9o 10 ай бұрын

Hi Glen,Any future plans of offering these for sale on your website?

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

I'm not sure I'll list these rivets headers for sale on my website but I may offer this sort of tool if folks directly want to purchase. Thanks.

@vrwcfounder 10 ай бұрын

What steel are you using for the tooling? Just mild steel?

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

This rivet header is medium carbon steel (1045). Thanks for watching.

@user-ux2xp3go6s 4 ай бұрын

Okعالی

@Blacksmith-Joe 10 ай бұрын

My god put a guard on that grinder! So incredibly dangerous. I don't know why so many Americans take the guards off. Here in the UK its a BIG no no! Cool video 👍 apart from the grinder

@gstongs 10 ай бұрын

The guard is a hindrance to so many operations but yeah, it's there for a reason... Thanks for watching.