Chevron or Wheat twist, forge welding twists
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5 жыл бұрынWhen you have ability to forge weld, it opens up all sorts of possibilities in your forged iron work. Things like this wheat or chevron twist rely on forge welding the component part both before and after the twist.
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@rickisi 4 жыл бұрын
In a field where it is hard to find a teacher or apprenticeship, especially as a working adult, you do so much to teach the art of being a blacksmith and I really can't say thank you enough.
@rodmullen64 Жыл бұрын
Here here, literally finished and fired up my brake drum this morning before work after watching these videos for a month
@StanErvin-yo9vl 8 ай бұрын
Very nice work, John! Back when I was still a member of NCABANA we would post a challenge to members to interpret and make their solution to a descriptive piece to be brought back to the next monthly meeting. Some fun ones that I remember are the largest five lay braid, overhand knot in square stock, and most patterns in a six foot long stick of ⅜" square stock. That last one was the most fun. Several forged to round and back, chisel work, knots, drop tongs leaves, mirror scrolling, chisel split basket with a marble. ... Got carried away. Sorry John Switzer. Sorry to other readers and subs also. 🐾🐻🚒👨🚒🔥⚒️🤭👉👍👈. ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ…ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
@pjmbidge632000 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to just have a quiet unassuming craftsman plainly explain what he is doing and showing his trade. No loud music, no fuck wit games show host type yelling and whooping. Just a man with a talent showing how it's done!! Thanks, nice job, subscribed!
@josephjennings9687 11 ай бұрын
It's pretty great that you point out the mistakes you made so that we can learn from them. It also helps to know that even an experienced smith still makes mistakes once in a while.
@josephvanderlinde6494 10 ай бұрын
This content is better than a video game. We can build the world.
@joepie221 4 жыл бұрын
Its a genuine pleasure to watch a true craftsman. Nice Piece.
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video
@arthurboddie5261 3 жыл бұрын
The doctor Phil of forging. Love it. Subbed.
@meher9608 5 жыл бұрын
There are three things i liked about this video. 1. You explain very well. 2. It's a pleasure to watch. Watch you work. 3. You have a very well organized forge. Very good video. Thanks.
@BillAnt 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, it's a pleasure watching an old timer doing a great job using the just right tools... it's like magic. :)
@parvez2103 4 жыл бұрын
Add 4. No annoying music
@MrThefatheroftheyear 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agreed! He is possessed of a phenomenal teaching talent and unparalleled forging experience!
@StanErvin-yo9vl 8 ай бұрын
@@parvez2103He does play a great banjo though.
@lou196t 3 ай бұрын
Great teacher. Thanks for all your hard work and taking the time out of your day to teach❤❤❤
@BlackBearForge 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@seanwayment9361 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm trying to get veterans together to learn blacksmithing...i find it helps me with my struggles with PTS, and hope it can bring relief to others. Your approach is calming and refreshing.
@unrussleablejimmies4428 3 жыл бұрын
Ive been watching one of your videos everyday for a few months now sometimes going back to watch one again. I cant thank you enough for doing this. I now have the confidence and the skills to do this myself. I salute you sir, im still gathering tools and the like and working on a spot to smith. I consider you a mentor.
@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@jimrobinson3319 7 ай бұрын
Great teacher. Love the calmness when things squirrel up repeatedly & how you optionalize various fix-its & re-dos. Superb demeanor. Thank you
@davidstanden480 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is the Bob Ross of metal forging! Now that's a huge compliment. Nice work.
@Dragonspun 2 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that a little bit ago! I am new to his videos, but I was thinking this very thing and I could listen to him all day!
@ScrolledAgain 3 жыл бұрын
you're a very calming instructor to listen to who really goes through all the steps for easier beginner learning
@jennhill8708 4 жыл бұрын
I've always been fascinated by blacksmithing. It's magic! All the ancient stories.... But, I'm 64 & in ill health. I don't think having a forge will ever be in my life. My Dad could talk to machinery.... He understood machinery & was a heavy equipment mechanic before he became management, years later. I remember going to Elko Blacksmith Shop in the early '60s. Fascinating. Machines do NOT speak to me, threads do! I've been a handspinner & hand weaver for many years, until I was too weak to throw a shuttle. It's just hand work of any kind interests me...
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
My wife is a weaver and does some spinning. Glad yu enjoyed the video
@joshbossto4122 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. I just built my own coal forge out of a wheel, some expanded metal, and an electric leaf blower. Your videos have really helped me with the learning process.
@mitsumuscle10 5 жыл бұрын
You got my subscription I like how you explain very clearly and no annoying music while you're working
@rampanttricky17 5 жыл бұрын
SilvaTech _956 you captured all i wanted to say.
@c0nstantin86 5 жыл бұрын
Same
@edgartex9853 5 жыл бұрын
I know right. What an amazing new concept. 😂
@MrGaryGG48 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative... another new subscription! I like the fact that your video showed just how the process went, problems and all. That shows what a new "blacksmith" can expect to experience as he or she learns from scratch. I have a friend who has made his forge from scratch, and has made several very nice knives. I'm passing your video on to him. I'm sure he will enjoy your work as well. Thank you (and the lack of over-powering music was much appreciated!). -Gary
@TripAMD 5 жыл бұрын
+1 to the music! I like the real world sounds
@francobuzzetti9424 3 жыл бұрын
i already watched this video, but YT asked me if i wanted to watch again and i couldn't resist! amazing work!
@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@pmchamlee 3 жыл бұрын
A major element of my success in all of my careers is that "I never lied to anyone." It earned me respect, and obedience when lives were on the line. John, you obviously have mastered that skill. I fully enjoy watching you share smithing with folks who both aim for it and those who just appreciate the skill necessary to accomplish it. Much obliged.
@fieroboom 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! I actually really like the gap/split at the end of the loop, I think it looks neat.
@DRAGNET-pn5vf 3 жыл бұрын
SO NICE TO SEE SOMETHING THAT'S NOT MADE IN CHINA. LOL. IT WARMS MY HEART TO SEE A TRADESMAN HARD AT WORK IN HIS PROFESSION AND ENJOY IT. IF YOU CAN MAKE AND CREATE THINGS WITH YOUR BRAIN AND HANDS, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE WORK THAT PAYS. AS A WELDER I SAY PEACE AND BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING.🇺🇸✌️👍
@darrenwoodruff3256 4 жыл бұрын
thats good to watch a man who accepts mistakes thats a true man right there
@theotheraforster 3 жыл бұрын
You are a truly excellent teacher. Your examples are practical and complete, you explain important extra details without over explaining and loosing your audience. I've enjoyed everything I have seen you do.
@robertkelly3313 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! It takes me back to school in the 1958-62 years, if only I wasn’t forced out to work and not continue, harder times in those days. Many thanks, subscribed, you bet!
@kjcsomerville 3 жыл бұрын
Regards from the UK, enjoyed the lesson, keep posting please !!!
@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@steelmanstudios8106 5 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else see snake rattler? I have never forged anything, but when I do, I will take Johns advice and learn how to forge weld. Such an awesome art. Thanks John for another great video!
@austinhaynes6420 4 жыл бұрын
I like how no frills this is, no attempt to look overly cool or anything just plain simple smithing as it should be. Thanks for the great video.
@Kurokubi 3 жыл бұрын
7:57 my eyes have been opened, my mind blown, and the world has been shaken. _tong clips_ _what ingenious magic is this?_
@user-en3te2qx3c 6 ай бұрын
THANK YOU....always fun watching a master on Saturday Nite. Sure beats a rental movie!
@justastudentoftheworld3940 5 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was born in 1888, he was a blacksmith, I remember watching him when I was young, wish I could go back there.
@axemanbob787 5 жыл бұрын
I like your videos because you don’t fill every second with chatter. You explain things clearly, then demonstrate how to get the desired result. It makes watching the video comfortable and easy to follow.
@dylanmiller9266 5 жыл бұрын
Ahh, refreshing video where there's no horrible music, just the sound of metal work and a good narrative explanation. You deserve more subs, will be sharing with any of my forging friends.
@simpleman2004 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly, no hooting and hollering no stupid youtube fake personality, just a normal guy sharing his passion.
@codyquist4908 Жыл бұрын
This dude is good at blacksmithing.
@canlite Жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite place to come and learn.
@TimFL89 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never even considered getting into this kind of thing, but I could watch these videos all day.
@thisguy8404 5 жыл бұрын
I can't figure out why anyone would dislike this video, or any of them.. Awesome work! Thanks for the inspiration.
@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын
I guess some people just want to be entertained by fast action and wild antics more than they want to learn. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
@theshooster420 3 жыл бұрын
1:04 god DAMN that was good. most satisfying thing i've seen in months.
@rubbertire6608 3 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy your years of smithing show
@guillaumebrouillard1326 3 жыл бұрын
I had such a pleasant evening coming across your video. Well done! I had never seen someone forge a peice before and sincerely, I'd head towards your shop and spend a week working with you. I wish I get to equip my shop with basic tools one day and try to forge some pieces myself. It must be very rewarding!
@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@brettsayers7768 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video John, fantastic twist and a great forge welding lesson.
@ericcsuf 5 жыл бұрын
I have no interest at all in doing this myself (I'm a woodworker), but it's a fascinating and very old skill presented by an obvious master of the craft. A craftsman is a craftsman no matter what media they use.
@mrmyorky5634 4 жыл бұрын
If only every You Tube video was as good as this one, serious skills made to look easy and demonstrated in a laid back way, the mark of a good craftsman.
@drzwithcrow6075 4 жыл бұрын
I don't 'forge', but thoroughly enjoyed the vid. Far better entertainment than the TV provides!
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video
@bubbadog5933 5 жыл бұрын
John once again you have been inspiring with the creative work that you do. John i have watched dozens of your videos and have come away with learning more and more from each and every one . Not only your work is inspirational but you sir are an inspiration . Thank you for doing what you do .
@armysoopertrooper 5 жыл бұрын
I just had a “did he just do that?!” moment over the scarf welds. I love this guy. 👍👍👍👍👍
@Rain2bird 7 ай бұрын
just dicovered your video's within a couple of weeks, several I've already watched and I'm planning to go out forging on my field forge. These videa's are really good explained, also the faillures and how to handle
@danmcelroy6584 4 ай бұрын
I wiah i would have got into it when i was younger.. at 53 i probably dont have much time to build skills and do more yhen a hobby with it. Great video! 👍👍
@tristandixon4462 5 жыл бұрын
This was amazing im a welder and I grew up working with wood till I feel in love with steel things like this keep me wanting to learn more skills and keep building and creating things for years to come!!!
@drick1280 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. As a retired full time blacksmith working with coal I could almost smell the coke burning that clinker while you were forge welding. You didn't have to bring that clinker up but you did and that makes you a very humble blacksmith in my mind, because while you are working it is easy to get caught up in your work while explaining what you are doing, then you explained what happened, that is teaching. Great! I have a feeling that wouldn't happen if you working alone without filming. Any way what a humble way to teach, and that is what you did with the clinker comment. I always had an audience when working. Sometimes I would be cranking away talking and explaining what I was doing, then notice a brilliant display of fireworks, thereby forming a clinker and contaminating my forge fire. I got more comments for the sparklers than the product I was making. On a side note, I notice you use an angle peen hammer, I used one a lot and don't see many using one much any more. I thought that was a more ergonomic tool than a straight peen. Keep up the good work.
@davidaubin3449 2 жыл бұрын
Because of you and your videos, I’m very interested in “doing this work”. Thank you very much
@catrat1967 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, don't know much about what you do, I would of burned my hands, many a time, without gloves! Thanks for the very informative video!
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Glad yu enjoyed it
@LeftBeard 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, really enjoyed the way you explained what you were doing and the way you talk makes me feel like family. You got yourself a subscriber today :D
@zardozspeeks2u 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I really appreciate the tone of voice, the time to teach calmly, even from mistakes. thank you very much.
@macmacdonald4996 4 жыл бұрын
a new fan here sir. LOVE the way you teach, and YES...NO annoying overly loud music in background ! excellent explanations in a laid-back but not drawn out process....thanks for sharing. will be viewing other vids of yours as well. Like the Ol' Master ( who aint short fused and cranky!! ;) with a new apprentice !! much appreciated sir. thanks again!
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ployonion 3 жыл бұрын
Master at work - and a gentleman - thanks for passing on your skill and help & honesty
@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@LopingCSF 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir. Beautiful pattern, very educational, and a joy to watch. Subbed.
@workwithnature 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the twist John. Really no end to what one can make. Just need to get into the shop after the move.
@gibblebibble6534 3 жыл бұрын
Work With Nature - How to Grow Food! Ur comment is a year old, have you gotten to the forge, how was the move, make anything awesome yet lol , make anything original?
@StanErvin-yo9vl 8 ай бұрын
@21:52 WOW! Now THAT deserves clinker stardom for sure!
@haydenhopper9216 5 жыл бұрын
This makes me so happy to see this older man making better KZfaq videos then kids who spend all day on youtube
@stanervin6108 5 жыл бұрын
Good project & demo, John! 🐾🔥⚒
@BelSei 5 жыл бұрын
First video I've watched; Very interesting and relaxing. I'm glad that your video didn't show a "perfect" job, but that you allowed to show these small errors and mishaps that can occur. Thumbs up.
@kalleklp7291 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a blacksmith myself and like watching your videos. As I don't have any forge by now, it's hard to describe to others how things work. Watching your videos says more than a thousand words can. Thank you for sharing your art with us.
@edbenson98 5 жыл бұрын
This type of work is done by machines now and it was nice to see you work the metal with your own hands just like they did in the old days when blacksmiths did it!
@osco4311 5 жыл бұрын
The back wall of his shop makes me think of the Home Improvement set!
@DenwayCC 5 жыл бұрын
The doctor Phil of forging. Love it. Subbed.
@kylestanley7843 5 жыл бұрын
So I'm not the only one who noticed that lmfao
@roonarklay7740 5 жыл бұрын
Sound like Phil, but looks like Walter Brimley.
@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546 4 жыл бұрын
@@roonarklay7740 Wilford Brumley most don't even know who he is lol
@tuxedo9824 4 жыл бұрын
@@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546 Wilford Brumley was one cool actor ...... and it's WILFORD BRIMLEY if you spell it correctly
@josuebanega9704 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work I liked that steel wheat. Thank you for sharing.
@eyesalooking 5 жыл бұрын
So much to see here. I don't know anything about forge welding etc but I keep my eyes off all of those forging tools that you have. The video was recommended to me and I really enjoyed watching.
@suzisaintjames 5 жыл бұрын
I know you were concerned about the tip not welding completely, but the "crack" makes the piece interesting. It says this was hand made. And isn't that what you want? Customers don't pay extra for perfection. They want it to look handmade. (Truth is... Looking at the piece I would think that crack is supposed to be there as a design element. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.) But I do appreciate your instruction on how to fix this "error" if I wanted. 👍 Sending lots of love ❤ from sunny 🌅 Arizona 🌵
@hiperstang 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. What little I saw of it, I thought the split really added to the over all look of it. It looks hand made which is what I like about this sort of thing.
@alanbuban9020 5 жыл бұрын
it's like that one knot left untied in the persian rug....to avoid perfection.
@kyleanderson7875 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I liked it with that.
@kylestanley7843 5 жыл бұрын
I thought so too, I actually enjoyed the split that opened there. It genuinely looks intentional and imo, a little artistic. It really fitted well with the wheat twist.
@ryandogandkitty8544 5 жыл бұрын
New subscribers here. Listening to you while you work is very fulfilling.
@Max-re5vg 4 жыл бұрын
Good Sir......Thank you for this excellent informative video.....you taught me so much........
@tomayrscotland6890 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Your Video is just Great, I worked with my Grandfather as a Boy up in Errol near Dundee. Old Bob was a great Smith' He was taught by his Father and I was taught by Him. Now at 71 I am just about to build my first portable forge for working in my Back yard. Video to Follow. - Tom In Ayr Scotland.
@daxliniere 5 жыл бұрын
This is SUCH a great video presented by a talented, experienced, and warm craftsman. Thank you!
@jacobmeadows1064 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, youre very informative and teach well, thanks for inspiring me!
@uncletam 5 жыл бұрын
Well said!!
@kissdavid75 4 жыл бұрын
Cool vid, very clear and informative. And Sir, besides your blacksmithing skills, you have the voice of an anchorman.
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@andrewjackson5437 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you channel and all the wonderful informative and instructional videos you produce. Theirs so may good things that people are gonna need if the world would turn upside down. Thank you .Thank you.
@bluemosquedesign 3 жыл бұрын
"So let that be a lesson to ya!" Love it.
@michaelclark2840 5 жыл бұрын
Had never seen that type of twist before. It is very impressive looking. Well done. Great forge weld of twist to handle by the way!
@BeastOrGod 4 жыл бұрын
Yes you have, it's called a braid. People braid their hair all the time.
@OGfrenchy1986 8 ай бұрын
So let that be a lesson to you! Lol 😅 great video! You are talented!
@williammccoy9854 4 жыл бұрын
The Bob Ross of blacksmithing... I was mesmerized.
@grandadz_forge 5 жыл бұрын
Love this twist and the extra details of the project. I need to practice drop tong welding more to proficiency. Thanks for the emphasise on the importance of this skill
@patrickmayer9566 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid,I'm a greenhorn,but know enough!I've found an anvil to work for to own,will start my shop soon,your my new teacher now,so I'll be watching close...land o' lakes,wi.usa...thanks...😐
@blacksmithbeta5337 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your humility, with accidentally dropping the braid. Also a great video, thank you for some more ideas I can move forward with..
@blacksmithbeta5337 5 жыл бұрын
Also how do you mute your anvil?
@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын
Its all explained in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJljaZinq668mKs.html
@Robbob9933 6 ай бұрын
I've had a fascination with blacksmithing since I was about 5. One thing that has always stuck with me is the anvil noise. A blacksmith with an anvil that does not ring is generally the most skilled. They also don't swing the hammer without purpose.
@mmartinezg004 4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed because you used both measuring units :). Great video, too.
@jordanlittle5391 4 жыл бұрын
you dont use inches?
@robphone4895 5 жыл бұрын
Lesson learned!! I definitely recognize this. I often have the same problems forge welding 4 pieces together and work them too long, they split 😭
@Einherjar_17 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work, worthy of a master craftsman, you are a gentleman, a master with your teachings, thank you very much for your videos, I send you greetings from southern Argentina.
@ronnietaylor4694 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your style and attitude, thank you good sir.
@BlackBearForge 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@Fiberglasser03 4 жыл бұрын
5:54 I was like "wrong way!!! wait, no you're good".
@karylkidd1232 5 жыл бұрын
Instant fan. Solid!
@rehoboth_farm 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love watching people do this kind of work. I honestly can't imagine why 160 jackasses down voted this video. Maybe some people don't like the fact that people can actually produce something of value, practical use and beauty with their own hands.
@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын
Some don't like the detailed explanations I try to provide. But KZfaq sees a thumbs up or a thumbs down as simply audience interaction, so even those folks are helping the over performance.
@rehoboth_farm 5 жыл бұрын
@@BlackBearForge My father was a welder. He never did the kind of blacksmithing that you do but he could make a piece of hot steel do anything. Growing up I thought that a welder was some kind of super hero. I'm glad to see that you are willing to share your knowledge. Not many people have these kinds of skills anymore. What is truly frightening is that there is a segment of society that does in fact resent people having these kinds of abilities. Thank you for sharing. Truly.
@willwebstar1974 6 ай бұрын
These videos are going to help me get back into blacksmithing. Thank you!!
@BlackBearForge 6 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@boltonky 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a good informative video, done the right way
@AlCatrraz 5 жыл бұрын
Don't know why.... but it is almost addictive to watch... interesting... It's a small WELD after all...
@fabiorl3309 5 жыл бұрын
it is very entertaining
@darrianweathington1923 5 жыл бұрын
Al Catraz i get it
@ravithejon2466 4 жыл бұрын
wooooooooooooww took me a minute but i got it
@alexb5177 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Al Catraz! Now I can't get that song out of my mind lol.
@fireforgeworkshop2686 2 жыл бұрын
Great forge welding trick 👍, thank you!
@billy19461 5 жыл бұрын
A true craftsman always makes his craft look easy! One of my Dad's and mine things to do was to go and watch someone that was good at there craft work and try to pick up on the small things that they did.
@lionsullivan 4 жыл бұрын
Personally, the “split” around the hook looks nice! Great job!!!
@ChristCenteredIronworks 5 жыл бұрын
Love that type of twist John thanks for the demo! A ton of great skills was demonstrated here :-)
@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын
thanks
@brianderby145 5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, this is the best spot I could find at the moment to hit both of you (John and Roy) up, at the same time. I considered reaching out to each of you via Facebook messenger or email but thought I should get your approval first for that personal of contact. If email is better mine is Bderby5654@gmail.com I'm working at learning blacksmithing with a focus on starting a business. I've been watching both of y'alls channels absorbing all the knowledge I can....however there's one issue I haven't come across yet and was hoping y'all could do some videos on this subject. How do y'all approach finishes for your work? I'm particularly interested in weather proof/ rust proof finishing for outdoor work. Both of y'all have done lots of videos on scroll work but what keeps them from rusting outdoors. This may seem like a very rookie question, but the fact is I'm very much a rookie trying to get started.
@brianderby145 5 жыл бұрын
Ok so now I feel a little dumb....I re-worded my search and just found videos from both of you that may cover this subject....so I'm off to watch them now. I am still very interested in making contact with both of you though because I'm sure there will be more questions down the road.
@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully those videos will have the answers your looking for. I don't do much outdoor work, so most of my finishes are more indoor oriented.
@stanervin6108 5 жыл бұрын
@@brianderby145 Am no pro, just old school, but a rub with beeswax @ a black heat (250°f or so) lasts about 5 or 6 years in my experience.
@braunreinhold6020 3 жыл бұрын
As a boy I learned a lot from my Grandfather, who among many other trade skills was a wheelwright. He lived from 1870 to 1968. Thank you for the refresher course Sir.
@DanTheManIOM 3 жыл бұрын
do you have anything he made or used ? I have an old crowbar from my great grandfather, which he made. My great uncle gave it to me, and he lived to be 96, like my grandfather, not sure on how old my great grandfather lived to be... I also have some chisels he made and I use them !
@braunreinhold6020 3 жыл бұрын
@@DanTheManIOM No I left home at 15 and have been on my own ever since. He had retired and moved to Mexico and I would stop by to visit Him and my brother and sister on my many trips north and south down into central and south America.. The knowledge he gave me has served me well through my entire lifetime so far. In the various shops I've built from the ground up always had a forge because if you know how, you can create magic with one. I'm old and retired now but I may build one more shop and it will definitely have a forge, I may get creative and build a propane or map gas fired one, because I haven't seen any coke for sale here in SE Asia, where I now reside.
@charleszimmermann7784 2 жыл бұрын
Just got done doing this after watching your video again, I did take your lesson to heart. I use to have trouble with forge welding, but found these three things to being key to success ( clean the material well before attempting a weld, clean your coal fire and make sure you can achieve a welding heat, practice the weld before you attempt it hot and stage your work station) all these things I learned from watching your channel. Thanks John, you have made Blacksmithing possible for even a dumb monkey. Best regards!
@maehay4065 5 жыл бұрын
I love watching this it’s true art work Sir!!
@Reaper55696 5 жыл бұрын
No explosion is true art
@MrThefatheroftheyear 4 жыл бұрын
You are a veritable mine of knowledge and skill my friend. It's a pleasure stumbling across your channel. SUBBED!
@jfduquennois 4 жыл бұрын
I really love when social media permit us to take a course with wonderfull craftsman that we will never meet . Forge welding look so easy when you do it. Thank you very much for all the tips you give us in this video
@NakMuayRoundhouse 2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy so effing much lol, not tryna be weird brother but you are far and away my favorite youtuber. you've helped me so much along my journey in smithing. Thank you!