Affordable Blacksmithing - Budget friendly TOOLS

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VEVOR Propane Forge, Single Burner: s.vevor.com/bfQevk
VEVOR Propane Forge, Double Burne: s.vevor.com/bfQevr
VEVOR 30kg Acciaio anvil: s.vevor.com/bfQaz1
Coupon code: VVPRO to save 5% off
Setting up a blacksmith shop for the first time can be an expensive proposition. But with some budget friendly tools it is possible to get started on your journey in blacksmithing.
With a starting budget of around $500 I believe it is possible to acquire the basic tools needed, forge, anvil, hammer and tongs. As well as materials to learn basic skills and even make a simple product you can sell to recover those costs and keep moving forward in the craft of blacksmithing.
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Single Burner forge from VEVOR
04:59 - First firing of the forge
06:46 - The other Blacksmithing tools
19:44 - Repetition builds skills
22.04 - Forging hooks
28:10 - Bending fork
35:30 - Final thoughts
Basic blacksmithing Tool list:
From Vevor use code: VVPRO
Propane Forge, Single Burner: s.vevor.com/bfQevk
Propane Forge, Double Burne: s.vevor.com/bfQevr
30kg Acciaio anvil: s.vevor.com/bfQaz1
4 1/2" vise: s.vevor.com/bfQh8D
From Blacksmith Supply use code: bear5
Hammer: www.blacksmithsupply.com/Forg...
Tongs: www.blacksmithsupply.com/Wolf...
Other supplies found online or locally
Hacksaw frame
Hacksaw blades 18tpi
8" - 10" half round file with handle
Propane cylinder 20lb or larger with propane
3/8" hot rolled mild steel 40 feet (usually sold in 20 foot lengths)
Additional resources.
Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d
Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order
Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil
www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com
Precut blanks for forging available from:
www.blacksmithingblanks.com
use coupon code John at checkout.
My blacksmiths apron
www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
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Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
www.abana.org/
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils -
Industrial supplier - www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
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.

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@laterinlife8755 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to have a friend who gave me an anvil and a post vice. Found propane forge for $200, bought coal forge for $75, friend gave me a hammer. I’ve been making knives for two years and recently made a tomahawk with basic tools. I love your videos! They are my go to for knowledge, thanks!

@brokenrecord3523 7 ай бұрын

There was an auction at the end of my first hammer-in. I also got a $75 coal forge, a $20 broken anvil (a chunk of railroad track works just fine to start) and then a big ball peen hammer. My post vice I found under a work bench at the house I bought (didn't know what it was at the time. Metal came free from anywhere. Due to anvil collectors🤨(yes, I'm looking at you), that tool will be the most difficult.

@spvillano 4 ай бұрын

@@brokenrecord3523 railroad track is an excellent starting point. Used track is extremely well work hardened. A real bear to cut though.

@lemhanback9595 10 ай бұрын

Actually found this not only informative but inspiring. You'd be surprised at how many folks have tried to discourage me because I'm 53. Thank you.

@BlackBearForge 10 ай бұрын

Go for it! I've known plenty of folks that started after retiring from their regular job

@charliearmour223 4 ай бұрын

I'm 68 and just starting... Got the wife's support first though...

@dcmsr5141 Күн бұрын

young man I'm 61 and ready to retire, this is my new hobby lol

@nannybannany Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. My husband took a bladesmithing class a few years ago and really enjoyed it. We don't have a lot of property or empty space so a small outfit is what we'd have to do. This was really good to figure out what he would need and how much space he might actually need. Thank you!

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helps out. Have fun

@robinhouston3889 9 ай бұрын

Love your kitty pic! I'll assume he's in charge of the workshop?

@AtholIronworks Жыл бұрын

It really is great to see how accessable forging is to the average person.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Tools, supplies and education is all way more accessible than ever. Unfortunately prices are also higher.

@greazypozer Жыл бұрын

you could potentially diy most of this too, even if it's not ideal it's a good easy way to get started

@matthewtracy8744 Жыл бұрын

Yard sales and estate sales. You can find a good bit of these tools for great bargains. Sometimes you can score some amazing old tools!

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

At some point I will have to do a video on just hunting for tools, great excuse to go to sales and auctions.

@samuelbuettner1214 Жыл бұрын

I am so incredibly happy with my harbor freight Doyle cast steel anvil and harbor freight hammer I dressed up watching an Alex Steele video, then I made my tongs out of rebar, really a fairly cheap hobby

@sigogglin Жыл бұрын

I do woodworking, but enjoy watching blacksmithing and commenting to help you in the algorithm!

@steveo1574 Жыл бұрын

Can you adopt me so you can be my grandpa?

@archieklemstine2463 Ай бұрын

Yeah ofcorse son

@Electricspaghetti369 12 күн бұрын

I'll be yo pappy!

@crazyidea83 Жыл бұрын

I looked at similar products in our country. one burner forge €200 /coal forge - used €400+/, anvil €200, tongs /used/ €15-20 propane filling €25. so €500 without material. but... our monthly salary is €700. so my whole blacksmith workshop is made of scrap material. Total price €50

@Ludick.J Жыл бұрын

Great video. As a beginner no one should focus on forge welding. This little forge is budget friendly and a great beginners forge. Its purpose built. One thing I do have a problem with is the gas line going straight up. An elbow or 2 to make the line go down and away from the forge is important. If that line isn't secured it could become nasty.

@bigunksworkshop786 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. As someone who was just getting started, and then lost everything in a house fire, this is a great resource and reminder of basic needs and necessities of getting started. Thank you for all your time and effort.

@jasonscott7803 Жыл бұрын

I picked up the two burner vevor forge, the oblong shaped one and a vevor 30 pound anvil for $400 for both here in Australia the forge was around $250 Australian dollars and the anvil was $150. The anvil is adiquate but the forge was incredibly well and after a few months use its still running well. I really enjoy your content and its helped me gain a practical understanding of some of the processes and techniques of blacksmithng and is a wonderful resource and entertaining to boot. Thanks for what you do mate and best wishes from Australia.👍

@itzxavian 7 ай бұрын

can sponsor the anvil, very well made for a good price. i have a small collection of three tongs, four hammers, and some punch/cut tools i made. The forge i made is a self made firepot on top of 55-gal old oil drum.

@ricksmith-iw2op Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I really enjoyed that. Looking forward to more in this series.

@kristofferbrandal5384 Жыл бұрын

Hi John! I just wanted to let you know that what you do is the best way to go to learn younger people how to work with steel. You are really good at explaining how and why you do the things you do. I have been blacksmithing as an hobby now for 5 years, but i really like all the content you have on your channel. You probably know it already, but if you dont flatten the top of the hanger, but form it to a spike and bend it back 90 degree you can just hammer it straight in a beam. It can be a good way for beginners to make stuff they can use or even sell without having to make a hole. Just a tip that i learned on a blacksmithing course i took. This is actually my first comment on youtube. Greetings from Norway. Stay safe.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ozarkscarguy540 Жыл бұрын

4 years ago when I started this habit, I mean hobby, this was the kind of video I watched hours of and how I found your channel. I'm so glad you're doing a series on starting out. It will help a lot of new blacksmiths. Also I have a fairly well set up shop but now I'm thinking about putting my forge on blocks just for the tong storage.

@332mcdaniel Жыл бұрын

Nice job John. I appreciate the new perspective of starting out. Thanks for sharing.

@CP_147 Жыл бұрын

The cinder blocks idea looks ridiculously simple. Why didn't I think about it ? This is perfect and your video came out at the perfect time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Glad it helps

@jrokruhlica Жыл бұрын

Very excited about this series! I have been wanting to get into the craft for a number of years, this weeks to be a great starting point.

@captainfancypants4933 Жыл бұрын

oh hey that's a really affordable little forge and anvil. Ive been collecting stuff for years to get started but this put's me closer to my goals.

@kenbultman8670 Жыл бұрын

As always very informative. Very good job John

@BasMeek 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video Black Bear Forge! I just found out about your channel and am looking to start forging. I haven't found such an easy and comprehensive video on how to start forging but this is exactly what I need. Thanks a bunch.

@robertmarziani5373 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips and video , appreciate your honest comments , good to see Blacksmiths are alive and well!

@HisWayHomestead Жыл бұрын

This is going to be a great series!!! Thanks John!!!

@joeldickherber3545 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate all you do to help others.

@olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic beginners forge John, thanks for sharing with us. Got to send this to a couple folks for sure. Fred.

@thijs3514 Жыл бұрын

Love this new side step you are taking! It reminds me of some years ago I started watching your channel and starting blacksmithing.

@consultmjp Жыл бұрын

I love where you are going with this. Great video Sir!

@robertfoerst2660 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking for this video for like 2 years. Thank you for making this. Now I’m gonna start

@coldpond Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you so much! Never considered how I could step into blacksmithing till now.

@adamkeck4610 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video and I found it both informative and very encouraging. I’ve been wanting to set up a small forge for a while now and this has given me some great motivation to do so. Thanks!

@DavidR8 8 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your explanation and expertise. Very helpful for beginners like myself. Thanks!

@Blackhammerforge 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! :)

@geoffallert1921 8 ай бұрын

Great video mate. I enjoy watching your tutorials. Very informative.

@timmynormand8082 Жыл бұрын

I say its amazing that your encouraging whoever to get into the trade an helping them along. Thank you SIR

@BarrRunForge Жыл бұрын

We operate with the very same set up for our side set up, a mobile set up and when we have others in the smithy. Great video and great way to enter the craft with new tools and quality way to get started.

@ericcooper500 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you! This is the first actually good, in-depth, beginner blacksmith guide I have found. Wonderful!

@thadstuart8544 5 ай бұрын

Fascinating. Youve got me wanting to get into this as a hobby now

@uniqueunicorn4319 Жыл бұрын

I'm not really sure what sort of rebar you have over in America, but here in Europe our rebar has only about 0.16%C compared to about 0.21%C which is the usual amount of carbon in the most common mild/construction steels. Our rebar also doesn't have a guaranteed chemical composition, so it's behaviour (especially when quenching, hardening, etc.) can sometimes be quite unpredictable.

@undergroundvideoproduction9222 Жыл бұрын

I am lucky enough that that I have most of my stuff and have been learning from you for years now. but it still amazes me how I can still glean things even from the basic stuff. wish this video had been around when I started! thanks!

@jaybachani1819 Жыл бұрын

This video was a great idea. A lot of great information for those of us who are trying to get started in blacksmithing. Keep up the amazing job of teaching us

@ItsAllInTheBag 5 ай бұрын

Been looking for someone JUST LIKE you. Thank you great videos

@thexpat 8 ай бұрын

This is so unbelievably helpful for me as I'm getting into this with my son. Thanks for the education sir.

@barnetts9812 Жыл бұрын

Such an awesome video. Thank you for keeping it simple.

@DjErrour Жыл бұрын

this might be one of the best videos on the subject i've ever seen! i remember trying to budget out what it'd cost to start learning, but since i had virtually no experience, i was scared to start throwing money at it without knowing how good the tools and such in the budget could be. thanks a lot, Black Bear forge! i'm gonna have to save a little up and finally start moving some metal!

@funkyspacecow Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing on this series! I've just setup a backyard smithy with that Vevor anvil and a Mr. Volcano single burner forge, currently working on some tong kits from Ken's Custom Iron, looking forward to putting in some time on these skill building projects coming up in this series. You have an excellent teaching style in your videos, very easy to follow and very clear camera work too. Thank you so much for all you do!

@wilcooley Жыл бұрын

@@TheUncleRuckus The advice that I've seen is that unless you know you need a double burner, you only need a single. People get ambitious about making things like swords without realizing how many hooks and bottle openers and letter openers they have to make first. Even with swords, as I understand it (still working on bottle openers myself), you only work a few inches at a time, so that for much of the work a small forge like that is adequate. You only need to get the whole thing hot for heat treatment.

@SuperSteelSteve 10 ай бұрын

@TheUncleRuckus I disagree with the gentleman who said to get a single burner. I own the double burner and you can simply leave 1 gas line out and run 1 burner. If you follow the directions properly, the Mr volcano forge gets insanely hot. Melting steel hot With 1 burner. The 2 burner forge offers versatility if using 1 or 2 burners. And the 2 burners makes heat treating a knife much easier as the heat is more even

@chaoslu Жыл бұрын

Very exited for this series can't wait

@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын

I am a woodworker. However, once in a while I find the need to make a part or fixture from metal. The set up you just described appears to be the perfect solution. Not to expensive and won't take up too much space in the shop.👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@funkyspacecow Жыл бұрын

Likewise and just finished setting up a backyard smithy (no way I'm setting up a forge in a woodshop!) very similar to what he's using here. I'm really looking forward to making my own hardware and custom woodworking tools now!

@wilcooley Жыл бұрын

Depending on how large of a part you need to make, you might be able to use a couple of soft fire bricks with a chamber cut in them and a handheld propane torch. Like this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8yEfNh_2ZnFfo0.html

@virtualhermit Жыл бұрын

What a great video. TY! Can't wait for the series

@rwg727 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John! Always like your videos!😅

@quinn3334 Жыл бұрын

you really are an invaluable resource to this community

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

John awesome and very informative and very helpful video this week. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Forge lit. Keep Making. God Bless.

@nickmichael9657 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou sir for sharing your skill. I and many many others appreciate your time.

@Smallathe Жыл бұрын

Very very good demonstration and boost to beginner/would-be blacksmiths. Really wonderful. Personally, I built my own anvil and forge (due to lack of affordable options, shipping issues, etc) - but Vevor's assorted anvil/forge/tongs/etc sounds great! I'd definitely go for it!!! Looking forward to see the hooks video (that's how I found out about your channel). "Hook of the week" series was a huge inspiration for me. Hmmm... never made any so far - focused on learning to make leaf keychains - I guess I really have to make some hooks :)

@megadeuz6148 Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to get into blacksmithing myself, so over the years I've been collecting everything that I need to get started. Material wise I been checking the local scrapyard for materials and I have a sizable pile of angle and round bar and flat stock already. Just need a shed to put it in!

@darknet8664 Жыл бұрын

Great video. This is exactly what I needed to see. Thanks!

@kuriakos Жыл бұрын

John, truly one of the best videos you have done. I have always felt like I could not afford to start blacksmithing. It is clear, though, with a little patience it is possible.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helps. Have fun

@CoyoteFallsForge Жыл бұрын

About $500 is almost exactly what my initial cost was. Same anvil, two-burner forge (anvil and forge off Amazon), a cross-peen and a ball-peen hammer from Tractor Supply, and a few pairs of long pliers to stand in for tongs. My wife surprised me with a drill press and I was off to the races.

@dismutased 9 ай бұрын

Even though I have access to a forge and many tools via the blacksmithing association I have joined I'm learning a lot from your videos. You've got a great teaching style! :) I'm hoping to get Kit together I can call my own one day.

@billmckillip1561 Жыл бұрын

Great video, especially for those hesitating to give smithing a try!

@6Sally5 Жыл бұрын

Great timing! After gathering all my equipment I can afford right now and watching a ton of your videos and others, I made my very first projects yesterday…a chisel and punch/drift out of 1/2 rebar that I found on our property. FYI, you can pick up a cheap, but very serviceable grinder at HF for $16. Thank you so much for your instructive videos!

@shortfuse43 Жыл бұрын

John, this was an excellent video on introduction to blacksmithing, the basic tools you might need and how to save a little money getting started. I think that the upcoming videos will help starting smiths tremendously with getting into the craft. Keep 'em coming!!👍 For acquiring tools and some equipment, the fun of it all is the "chase". Hit up garage sales, bargain lines, flea markets, salvage shops for some really good and cheap deals on quality tools. (BTW, for hacksaw blades, I have found that the Lenox brand lasts much longer than many others.)

@Valhalla1987 10 ай бұрын

Tha no you sk much fir yourtime and effort. After wstching a couple similar thened tutorials, i have to say yours to me was perfect. Honesst practical stuck with the budget, and used what you had and nade it work. Didnt hear you conplain about not having the top of the line, just showed us aspiring smiths how to get ut done. Information was perfect as well, no information overload, but still feel like i learned and understood.. wish j wouls bave lucked into your content sooner, but very glad thst i dud. Looking forward to more of your wisdom, and cant wait to get started!

@billwoehl3051 Жыл бұрын

Last August, I won the Mr Volcano forge from Roy @ Christ Centered Ironworks. I love my little one burner forge, and I have a homemade solid fuel forge for anything that doesn't fit in the Mr Volcano.

@MOOPS Жыл бұрын

Excited about this series.

@MaritimeHomesteader 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Very well done. East to watch and listen to. Thank you sir

@hoodoo9185 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this series ! 👍

@jkt1960 Жыл бұрын

Hey John, That was a great and timely video! I've been following you since your hook of the week videos and have been making hooks using an oxy/propane torch. Recently got a Mr. Volcano single burner forge and am part way into making first set of tongs without the use of tongs. You are an inspiration! I think your anvil actually tips more than mine! I noticed that you didn't partially block the open ends of your forge. I've been doing that but is it not a good idea! Again thank you so much for your content over the years! Jim Travers

@nikkilove3522 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this new series, I hope it continues. I wish I had seen this earlier in my journey. I could have saved myself alot of cash. Look forward to the next Affordable Blacksmithing vid.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@1924ab Жыл бұрын

The cavities of the blocks are really handy for steel storage👍

@pjamestx Жыл бұрын

Very clever use of the same round stock to make a bending fork, I like it! I know one of the early tools that helped me was a hot cut hardy, now you've got me wondering if you could somehow make something like that out of the same 3/8" stock, hmm... Also, if you have a re-creation village around you (like one that's set in the 1800's), if they have a blacksmith shop there you might check to see if they offer lessons. That's how I got started, and it was a great way to try it out before investing in my own setup!

@davidgriffith9891 7 ай бұрын

What an amazing, informational video that really covers all the bases for getting started!

@BlackBearForge 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mathewrtaylor 8 ай бұрын

Super appreciate this outlook. Extremely in-depth with a no nonsense approach, and gained a subscriber. Excited to watch the next videos!

@BlackBearForge 8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@erintobler7254 Жыл бұрын

What a great skills video! You always continue to inspire sir!

@stevefoods 2 ай бұрын

Great craftsmanship. Helping a lot, from Wales UK

@weeesus420 4 ай бұрын

I like the cinderblock idea

@paulshri8609 10 ай бұрын

Watching this at 23:10, hit subscribe five minutes in. Binging content tomorrow. Outstanding.

@kennethcarver9687 11 ай бұрын

Great content, very well spoken, for all my file handles I have found that golf balls work the best for me, plus they are cheap,drill a hole and drive it on,it fits comfortably in the palm of my hand! 🏁

@N.M.E. Жыл бұрын

This is such a valuable channel. What an opportunity to be able to profit from your experience! Thank you!! Greetings from Germany!

@Bhartrampf 11 ай бұрын

Definitely hit the yard sales, I just picked up more tongs, a old school wood carry box and punches, all for $10 and about fifty new files of different sizes for $20.

@dugbert9 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I didn't know that I wanted to be a blacksmith until I watched this. Best wishes from Wales, UK

@markspc1 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, John.

@wallaceviviansadventures2095 Жыл бұрын

That's a great setup for $500 that's about what i spend to setup. first made hooks to sell then invested the money to build my shop. going to get making things again soon. have a great evening

@tamjap1 Жыл бұрын

I really love and appreciate this series. As a less-than-novice blacksmith it is extremely helpful. Thank you.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@jarodphillips1249 Жыл бұрын

I have a little 2 burner propane forge, and I usually get to welding heat by sticking a cinder block up against the far end to close it off and hold in some more of the heat.

@StanErvin-yo9vl Жыл бұрын

Excellent class, John. I kinda walked into a shop doing demos for festival attendees back in the 90's. An old shop with 40 foot ceiling and an abandoned railroad spur outside the backdoor. He would occasionally let an interested onlooker have a go and BAM! I was hooked. Stopped by his shop every opportunity I got and was learning quickly. Did my 1st successful forge weld while left tinkering as he walked to the diner for lunch ( we took turns). He was surprised, as he had only shown me once. Well, ABANA met at his shop the next Saturday and I immediately joined. What a group! Iron in the hat and won my first hold down. Went to several meetings at 9 different shops with demos of new techniques. Don't know if you heard of him, but Don Dillon was one of them. He was a Master Bladesmith. He made a matching pair of pattern-welded recurves In a ladder pattern in about 6 hours. Over twenty years and about $15k later. And it's all just a brief memory. Off topic question John. A scroll being the golden ratio, what is the name for one done with sharp bends @ the same ratio? 🐾🔥⚒️👀🍻

@marcusmoralez8872 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this series.

@piratecraig1 Жыл бұрын

Great video, enjoyable and full of information, Thanks

@williamhowells2059 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this before I started putting my forge together, but thats ok I'm still under 500 and the advice is great. Thank you sir you have been an inspiration to me on my newest journey in life. Keep up the good works god bless.

@FallenAnvilForge Жыл бұрын

Picked up my 4 1/2" angle grinder from harbor freight for around 50$, put it through a lot and it's held up for about 2 years now, still going strong.

@ShootingUtah Жыл бұрын

I actually like lacquer for a finish on things like hooks. It keeps them looking nice and protects against rust better than anything else I've tried. As long as the item isn't coming in contact with food it's probably the best and it's cheap to spray a whole batch of something all at once.

@Apurak Жыл бұрын

Thank you John, it was a really great video 🙏🏻❤️

@darrenfrazier8560 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos, sir. Always good, helpful content!

@darwindemartelaere3195 Жыл бұрын

Very good information, I'm going to be setting up a small forging shop so this was all helpful. I've watched christ centered Ironworks review on harbor freight 66 ld Doyle anvil and I'm going to try that, it has a hardy and pritchel hole on top. They're not 1 ", only 3/4" but I'll make tools to fit, more practice.

@terryleewayman9942 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the knowledge you share. I had an idea about using concrete nails to make carving tools. the nails are a good steel that can be very useful. I have been mounting the finished blades in deer antler. I used a propane tourch to heat the steel up holding with vise grips. the nail head is the end forged into the short blade. the other is the tang to hold in place with epoxy I was able to make the first one for about 30 dollars. I have enough nails to do at least 40 more. with whatever funds this creates I can invest in better things. you are one of the best teachers that I have come across. What you teach here will not be lost and forgotten because of your legacy you have given.

@EXARCWithGrandpop Жыл бұрын

I love this new series.

@stefalf5199 6 ай бұрын

Merci pour votre expertise. J'ai beaucoup d'admirations pour votre travail, ainsi que pour votre présentation simple et compréhensive, pour le débutant que je suis. J'ai, grâce à vous, une liste d'achats pour mettre en pratique ma propre forge. Je vous souhaite le meilleur et un très bon Noel depuis la France !

@billwoehl3051 Жыл бұрын

As for the tank freezing up, mine did using the Mr Volcano single burner forge when I made a demascus billet, was around 25# of pressure on the guage at the time. Never had a problem with normal forging at about 2-4 # on the guage.