If that's your first effort at a rose, I look forward to the later ones. Excellent job my friend.

5 years damn.. time flies fast ... been blacksmithing for 5 years now ... a little more ... this guy is a BIG reason why ....

I've got to say, that is the best upsetting of a small piece I've ever seen done without a jig. Impressive.

Another of your projects that has inspired me. Thank you.

I like the real time of your videos' all the sounds and actual blacksmithing. Thanks for the hard work!

just finished watching the two newest videos, and wow you always seem to amaze me with your artwork. keep up the great work bud.

Very arty... well done :) Thanks for sharing!

I really liked this video. Not only did you show a technique for making a one-piece rose, but also the process behind getting the first one "figured out". So often you'll see blacksmiths working pieces that are a style or form they are very familiar with (nothing wrong with that of course - I love those videos too!) But, I've seen far fewer where someone records their first attempt at something (outside of a spike knife, s-hook, etc.) It gives aspiring blacksmiths a more realistic expectation of what a "first" will look like, even with a year or so of smithing experience; it looks a little rough, there are things you would do differently, but it is still instantly recognizable as a rose, and something worthy of display.

Looks fantastic... nice job !! Amazing work !!!

Hi, my name is sam smith, I have been forging for about 4 years, I am far from the best, but I think the rose came out great, the only thing is work it while its hot, the metal wants to move easier and it well keep it from breaking or fracturing, I love how you made it out of the rail road spike it gives it a great look, also for texturing use a stump instead of the anvil, so the texture want be lost as you roll it around, I love it and keep on forging.

I had my doubts at first but you pulled it off. Good job too. I hope it didn't bother you when I kept shouting, "Get some heat on em before you break one off!"

First time? Yea right! Haha only kidding. amazing job! I like that you left the part of the spike on there.

Great video man, keep it up! I love seeing the entire process, from the change in ideas at the beginning on how you're going to divide the spike up to how you make changes along the way. Your video, unlike so many others, includes the necessity in adapting as you go along. I look forward to watching more. 

I like it. Looks great!

Looks kick ass man another kick ass creation. Keep hammering.🔨

You are so good, that looks awesome man

Love this project. I also love the knives though!

Amazing! I'm really digging the sort of blunt railroad spike into the flower idea. Great decoration and deep enough if you really think about it. Definitely subscribing to this channel. Keep the videos coming man it is a pleasure to watch the magic happen and hearing the thought process as it goes. Other diy and smithing channels where it's just silence have no personality to them and I appreciate what you're doing. Cheers.

That came out real nice.

Looks good. I like the idea of the industrial vs nature.

Looks really nice.

After all these years, I hope he's still doing this

I have made one with the disc method, I think it came out pretty cool, I have a load of RR spikes may have to give it a try. Take care Dave

Very good Chandler thank you for sharing this

When I was at school many years ago I forged a flower as a candle holder. Your work reminded me of it, I look forward to seeing what you will make next.

Great stuff! Im subscribed and enjoying the all the winning you're doing! Glad you are sharing everything and not afraid to try something new! Im taking this up as a hobby cuz of you! lol

you sir are on hell of an artist.

Damn I can't wait until I get my black smithing stuff!! Great channel sir!!!

I usually do the rolled rose myself. Bang em out in 20 minutes at key ring size. Touch the ends of the petals with a brass brush at a black heat (600-700 degrees F), then clear coat them at about 200degrees F. Gives a nice gold look.

I bet Donna LOVED IT!

Hello from Sweden Your a true artist and i love your work ! Ps: your videos are really inspiring and if it wherent for me beeing a student with low funds i would probably try blacksmithing as a hobby, all thanks to you :)

excellent effort, nice one.

Beautiful. Thanks.

I could see this being a neat project to do.

VERY nice...you should be proud of that!

You are so talented. I'm jealous XD

Good idea. I like it

Keep up the good videos its good inspiration i just got started in this

Thank you for sharing this but I don't think I am ready for that stuff but thank you very much your awesome

I like your work :)

That is really cool

I think you did great really for your first one but I really like watching good stuff to learn from you Chandler

Great video, thanks for sharing it with us. As others have said, seeing and hearing your thoughts as you work out something new is extremely helpful and interesting. (Sorry if this is already mentioned here and I missed it): I believe the inspiration for this was from Helmut Hillenkamp's "irontolivewith" channel, in a video titled "Forging Roses (HD)".

That is beautiful.

+Chandler who hates on railroad spikes?? I love how versatile they seem to be with everything you make from them.

THIS IS AMAZING

Wanderful!!!!!!!

Looks like a wonderful first attempt to me

Chandler do you thank that it might have split some of the lower spike wedge it in from the center but leave enough stock to hold the rose and make it a 12 peddle rose?

This is amazing, ive started basic blacksmithing (knives and stuff) and this would probably be a goal to set for to make eventually

Nice job with your videos. Next time I fire up the forge, I am going to try this too. Have you tried fullering a little ways back from the base of your petals, then using a saw or hot cut to make a third layer of petals? (Cutting up from the stem towards the petal, then bending it up) Might give that depth that you are trying for on the finished product.

Wish I could have you make this for wife , awesome work & artistry

very cool dude

Nice!

besides rail road spikes, what other parts from railways are your favourite to work with? i have been "borrowing" quite a bit of metal from the track right by me haha, but what do you like to work with? I'm new at blacksmithing.

Not bad for an experiment. I bet you will perfect that in short order. Nice job!

All sorts one can do with a spike. The head can be hammered into a leaf, flatten it and the cheeks of a "skull" form. I use the spike end alot to make scroll pendants, or taper out to use as nails. All sorts besides "knives". I'm gonna try this. 🍻

great job! looks great......how do you prepare for finishing the piece? fire scale removal, use a pickle, soak in acid, wire brush, how do you clean the inside of the rose before finishing so it does not rust.......

Thanks

came out pretty good.. thats alooooot of work, might be cool to get some pin striping paint, oneshot... and paint the pedals red and the stem green but fade the green so the spikes still there and the metal fades up too the green.. and maybe weld some thorns on the stem too. def cool rose and nice video dude.

You did much more then just show what else one can do with a rail road spike. I can see that technique used in the center with the one piece technique rolled around it. It was also your first I would love to see your six

I see a bag of anthracite on the ground, is that all you use or do you mix it with bituminous?

Great job for your first one-piece rose, but like that other guy said, "Put some heat on it" for the upsetting and for the petal forming/bending. Further, you know that 'pointy-thing-on-the-anvil'? You could try forming petals on it, also putting in a curve, instead of pliers, and more importantly, to do the curling of the stem like blacksmiths often do scrolls. Much cleaner curves. But, again pretty good for a first rose.

How much would it cost for you to make one of those for me? I think I might want one.

Hey Chandler, Ive been racking my brain trying to figure out what to get my kid sister for her 16th birthday. Her middle name is Rose and ive been trying to find something unique and memorable, when I found your video! This would be perfect! Long story short, How much ballpark would this cost and how do I order? And what is the typical turnaround time? Thank you!!!

Rose head spike knife?

For a first time doing it I give u a 8 out of 10

chandler i really like your forging and your forge area,i like your blacking video and want to buy some or buy your formula thank you rob

Wow, I really like your method, might use it next time I gotta make a special something for a special girl Might be a while until that happens though haha

New gloves are $3 at Home Depot

What if you upset the head into the nail shaft some??? It would give you more meat to work with

Hi I just wanted to say you are an amazing blacksmith my dad was a blacksmith for 45 years and I love working with metal I have been playing with Metal for 10 years and your work is amazing do you have any words of encouragement or advice

hey man I have only started blacksmithing a little while ago I have made a couple knives and some rings and the biggest problem is that I cant seem to get a good coal fire going I was wondering if you use a coal or propane forge and how you get the coal forge to light and stay lit reliably I haven't looked at all your videos yet to see if you made one on that yet but could you make one maybe? thanks

Quick trick. Mark the places where you want to saw while the iron is cold. Then heat it up to orange. At this heat the hack saw will go through the iron like it was warm butter. I've cut Nicholson files (pretty tough material) this way and it doesn't seem to hurt the saw blade. Note, keep the saw moving.

what is your tattoo? I simply can't make it out! are you driving on that MC in the background by now? nice boots btw, and the rose turned out well!

Lindo!

Great video! I love to get one for my wife on her birthday coming up soon! How can I order one from you? You mentioned that you had a eBay store? How can I get to it and order one, like really soon!!! HELP!!! Thanks

Are you still doing this bro?? Miss the show.

Is the hammer really light or is that you are very strong?

I know im a bit late to the party, but how much would one of these retail for, i would love to buy one.

KOOL..DO YOU STILL HAVE IT??? IS IT FOR SALE????

still good for the first attempt

You said you waxed it up. Can you explain? I'm just learning.

can you do a Wolves head Rail road spike knife? and maybe make it a tutorial? that would be awesome

One thing I saw a guy make out of a railroad spike was a snake. It was made by a kid named nick o on KZfaq. You should check it out, it is pretty cool and looks fun to make. Let me know if you need a link. Thanks

Not a fan of the horn?

Should I wear ear plugs while I blacksmith?

I tried to do thiscbut the tip kept rolling over

Miss Chandlers video.

well now

You haven't been around in a while, I hope you're alright

wrapping chain around the waist of the anvil gets rid of the ring.

Should have put barbs on the steam

Chandler do you have a facebook page by chance i made a knife and would like to send you a picture of it.

make that in a knife handle :O

next time, use a torch to keep the peddles hot

I like spikes! WTF??

Nice job as usual :) But I always notice your totally worn out gloves, it seems to be a common thing with you jankees. Must be really expencive with gloves in the states!

rail road spike spear head

You need some new gloves