Blacksmithing Tutorial - Forging a Leaf

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Blacksmithing Tutorial - Forging a Leaf

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10 ай бұрын

Often used as a decoration in traditional ironwork, the process of forging a leaf is actually quite straightforward. They are a great exercise in tapering, isolating, drawing down, and shaping and are suitable for a wide range of designs and applications, as well as being a staple of the blacksmithing craft.
I will be showing you the basic steps of turning stock steel into a leaf and developing it further to turn a forged leaf into a practical, and very attractive, product. The tools I use in this video are: Coke Forge, Rounding Hammer, Anvil, Cold Chisel, Fly Press, Dishing Tool, Leafing Hammer, Hot Cut, and a set of shop-bought pliers!
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Пікірлер: 16

@poindexter1387 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video .....one of my favorites. Plus that is a very very nice bracelet. She did a very good job. 👍😊

@TomFellBlacksmith 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying so! Glad you liked the video.

@user-dn2gc8dk5c 8 ай бұрын

One of the better instructional videos I've seen on this. Thank you.

@TomFellBlacksmith 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Can I ask what you found useful? I’m keen to make videos that people find helpful.

@robhardy7486 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ve made 5 leaves now, and after watching this will try a couple of different things!

@TomFellBlacksmith 7 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for letting me know and I'm glad you've found it useful.

@stevesilverwood9363 Ай бұрын

How do you prevent cracking on the shoulder, the last two I made the heads fell off? One of the best leaf-making videos I've seen!

@TomFellBlacksmith Ай бұрын

Thank you! Try not to work it when it's too cold, and use radiused corners to set it down when you isolate the head. Sharp corners are the enemy!!!

@lmnop463 7 ай бұрын

really like your vids. thank you!

@TomFellBlacksmith 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really glad you like them. Any requests?

@timjohle8876 10 ай бұрын

I saw you on Instagram. Great video. Thumbs up and a new subscriber.

@TomFellBlacksmith 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Glad you found me, and I hope you find it useful.

@blkacid 9 ай бұрын

Forge with the shoulders up, on the leaf side, will make that much easier. This is one reason I prefer 2" face anvil though

@TomFellBlacksmith 9 ай бұрын

That was certainly how I was taught, but over the years I realised it's not that important, as you are able to correct any bend before the next heat.

@eisepijl3578 4 ай бұрын

Waarom heeft die man een korte broek aan ?

@TomFellBlacksmith 4 ай бұрын

Because it was really hot!