Calipers, Compasses and Dividers tool of the day

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5 жыл бұрын

While using a tape measure or a ruler to take measurements in the shop is the obvious answer, calipers, dividers and compasses can be more accurate. In many cases the exact measurement doesn't matter in a forged piece. It is making multiple parts the same that matter the most.
Peter Ross video on making compasses
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@3870TheDad 5 жыл бұрын

John, I'm very glad you made this all-encompassing video. We all need to know what divides us.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍

@fistfulpennies5792 5 жыл бұрын

and what encompasses us

@BillyBOB-sm3rl Жыл бұрын

Your video are so great. You keep it simple. On dividers, as a machinist wanna be. There are 3 types. Inner, outer and regular. Anyway it is an old video but very informative.

@jonathanjoffe751 Жыл бұрын

I left you a question about this on your Instagram page. Loved this video.

@MatthewBuntyn 5 жыл бұрын

"…probably never need another set. I've got way more than I'll ever need." Translation: I'll only buy more if they're unique, or a good deal

@RogersTM87 Жыл бұрын

I have a set of older Johnson and I keep them in my tool belt for work because it comes in handy for doing certain cut outs and stuff on the job

@glennwiebe5128 5 жыл бұрын

I made myself a divider/compass several years ago from leaf spring steel. It was much more difficult to forge but the benefit was that it is as tough as nails, and maybe tougher. I never realized how useful it would be. Since it's high carbon steel, it scribes a fine line very nicely. Great vid!

@TheRustyGarageandHomestead 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the video of making some calipers in the shop. I enjoy making my own tools and you always give me some great ideas thx

@RogersTM87 Жыл бұрын

The cheap thin ones want leave a good mark like a good set will I've noticed

@robphone4895 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a little behind in watching the vid' s (because I 've my first paying customer) but..... I SPOTTED A GARGOYLE!!😀😀. Can't wait to see you make a pair of calipers, I definitely need one.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

I knew if anyone saw him it would be you. 😀

@WinDancerX 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tools, John! Had to grab a kleenex to wipe the drool off my chin :) Dave

@MrDukaman 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the Peter Ross set. I saw them up close in a different video. I think the one from the last conference pretty cool. Thx again....Paul

@philipdunn7538 5 жыл бұрын

That Peter Ross made compass is a gem. Very nice. I would just look at it. Here in RSA we still call them a compass.

@leperejoe1536 5 жыл бұрын

Nice collection of calipers. Indeed those compass' that Peter forged are nice.

@gunnyoorah1846 2 жыл бұрын

How do you use a Starrett SNUG. Thanks deeman

@danceswithspiders2309 4 жыл бұрын

It looked like that fly on his hand was really interested in what he was doing 🙂

@MauledByBears 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John, can you link the video with Peter you're talking about? There's a video of him talking about compasses, but it contains no actual forging. KZfaq seems to have very little of Peter, there are some videos from PW and some from old episodes of The Woodright's Shop, but that's about it. Thanks

@johndilsaver8409 5 жыл бұрын

The video of Peter's that is mentioned is commercial and so costs a few $$, but is well worth it. I have it and consider it money well spent.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

There is a link to the DVD in the video description

@xavier6158 Жыл бұрын

Which tool marks aligns and measures

@mjanzer1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u for the great Videos You mentioned the Used Tool Market, is there a specific site or place you look for used Black Smith Tools or Equipment. Thank u

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Whats available seems different depending on your location. Blacksmith get togethers are the best. But auctions, estate sales and the internet are all good options

@jinglebell9107 3 жыл бұрын

You've explain who make and how to make devider. What are this dividers use for? Cause I made a mistake buying a compass with 2 steel tip, not a pencil on the other side. Sorry for my ignorance.

@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын

Dividers or compasses with steel points are used exactly like one with a pencil. but they leave a more accurate scribe line.

@FSCHW 5 жыл бұрын

I was always taught a compass was like a divider but it held a pencil, lead or some thing else for drawing circles.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

That is the common way to think of it today, but apparently it wasn't always the case.

@johnjude2677 5 жыл бұрын

Looking back them Teachers taught disrepect and to question our V Nam vets . I"d question much of teachings back in schooling from Teachers whom got teaching on many popular colleges.Good day and try being nice.

@l.l.blacksmithing4059 5 жыл бұрын

Its funny you posted this today just yesterday I was scouring KZfaq for hand forged compass videos and found only two that I feel were up to standards most of them are pretty lazily made. I would love to see your take on it

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

I plan on it soon

@tom5043 Жыл бұрын

I still don't know why I need it.

@BrianDaleNeeley 5 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't mention inside vs. outside dividers (or hermaphroditic calipers). As I didn't see a single pair of inside dividers in your collection, so I'm assuming that you don't have any significant use for them.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

The dial calipers will do inside measurements. But I rarely have any need for typical blacksmithing.

@ironhead65 5 жыл бұрын

Haha "how you measure up" He who has the largest callipers wins? Then you corrected, "how your work measures up" Ok, I get it! I'm excited to see the caliper video. Right now I use the little flimsy one you tossed to the side. I admit I'm a beginner, so still building up my tools!