Contemporary Angle Iron Candle holder

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Жыл бұрын

Forging a contemporary candle holder from angle iron
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@Moondog-wc4vm Жыл бұрын

So many other trades demand crisp 90 degree angle finishes to convince the end customer that it was crafted by a competent journeyman. Competent smithing shows us that a different edge finish both keeps the customer safe from rough or sharp edges, and shows another level of craftsmanship. Horses for courses, I like the bevelled edges. There is a very definite reason for them.

@nickbruni8041 Жыл бұрын

“Neme… Neme… Neme…” 😂 Awesome stuff BrotherMan 👊🏼

@tonyweldon1491 10 ай бұрын

You could always add a third leg since you are using welded connections for cup and plate to add both stability and more opportunity for chisel work.

@weregecko Жыл бұрын

four of them welded together into a square would look great. although that's just a thought i haven't really thought about, yet.

@MrGiXxEr Жыл бұрын

The finish on this and the door knocker are my favorite. I need to try it sometime.

@tylerhebert8237 Жыл бұрын

If you forged a horn like a snow plow off the peak of the angle iron at the base, it may give you that little bit of resistance you need to avoid tipping. Either way, thanks for the video!

@williamellis8993 Жыл бұрын

Looks great, John. How about welding the drip plate near the corner with it cantilevered over the base? That would give it more stability and go with the modern theme. Bill

@user-br3ou2cs9o Жыл бұрын

Good project looks good.👍 For some reason right when you started grinding I could smell it as though I was there in the shop...🤔🤔

@wayneheitz8390 Жыл бұрын

Lots of good ideas. Have a wonderful week. 👏🤞🙏

@ChristCenteredIronworks Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your content John! Best instructions on KZfaq 🙂

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that

@andystoolbox Жыл бұрын

Looks so festive you saw it in your head and made it come to life. Don't feel guilty. Looks so Gothic like something off of Uncle Scrooges mantle. Great vid nice job. Was wanting the bees wax finish though have been accustomed now from u.

@DannyPoolMusicandMetalworks Жыл бұрын

Hey John! I quite like this design, and would like to try my own take on it when I get the chance. Might try fullering in the bottom of the cup, and using the top “spike” of the angle to rivet the pieces together. Cool idea!

@nickeacho7629 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Hopefully you and your family have a wonderful holiday.

@olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

Great job John, you'll come up with a different idea so it's not so tipsy. I'm sure you'll get lots of ideas from others . It looks good as is . Fred.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

I could probably spend several weeks exploring options and seeing where the idea takes me. Unfortunately I have to be on to the next video idea.

@andreasfrank6544 Жыл бұрын

Hallo John always a nice candleholder! To make it stability where ssled skid on the corner 45 angle! I hope you understand my Suggestion! Sorry for my bad English greeting from Germany

@elliotwhite32 Жыл бұрын

good morning. i really like candle holder videos

@Vikingwerk Жыл бұрын

I really like that pine tar finish! I think, because its welded up, if you attached the candle cup and drip plate off center, so it was cantilevered back over the center of the angle iron, it would look really neat and help the tipping issue.

@Incandescentiron Жыл бұрын

I had the same thought. 2/3 over the void in the back, 1/3 over the front.

@robertoswalt319 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for yet another interesting project. I am thankful that you try out new concepts instead of trying to find new twists on the same old item.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jhill072 Жыл бұрын

I think this came out very nice I would put a third leg out in the form of a handle that would stable it I feel

@jjppres Жыл бұрын

I like the look John. I also like the scroll work on the side. Thanks for sharing the idea.

@robertwhitney2232 Жыл бұрын

Hi John, you have a good point, heavy base to keep from tipping. I am working on a candle stick holder, and had second thoughts about a heavy base. I have several ruff castings that look like the nose piece on a manual transmission, are they to heavy? If you don't pick them up, you will never know. Thanks for the tip on tipping over, heavier is better. 👍🔥⚒

@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын

I like the decoration. I also agree with the comments about setting the drip plate off center. An enjoyable video, as always. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@doingitoutdoors7083 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Even if I don't quite like the finished project, I learn new techniques. Filing the tenon and welding it gives me ideas. Thanks John.

@davidlansing1870 Жыл бұрын

This is a great modern look. Assessing the stability is wise with some good recommendations for fixing that. The pine tar finish makes it look really sharp. Thanks for continuing to share with all of us.

@krisley5178 Жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Sir.

@Anothermachine Жыл бұрын

I actually really liked the scrolling work. What didnt suit me was the square drip plate. I think if it was circular and a bit thinner it would be less tippy and more esthetically pleasing...but a great holiday concept

@ArmySoldier1972 Жыл бұрын

John, very interesting project. I think the candle holder came out very nice. I am a pebble of sand, and you are an entire beach when it comes to blacksmithing and being artistic. My thought "artistically" would be to plan for any type or size candle, maybe dish the square plate a bit, no pipe, and make the tip of the angle iron protrude through 1/2 an inch to be a spike for a candle. You could still weld inthat recess you made. Just thinking out loud. Army SE Oregon

@elchschmiede Жыл бұрын

Hej, ein Schmied Alter Schule. Ideen, Fertigungsverfahren und Unterhaltung sehr lobenswert. Viele Grüße Horst

@rcbran Жыл бұрын

Good self feedback

@jeanpomerleau8416 Жыл бұрын

That is totally awesome.

@thanumgaming Жыл бұрын

Cool project. I like the idea of the trim line along the top squared piece then flaring all the edges to make it a bit of a cup. Nice attention to detail and forethought there.

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

John very unique and very cool design there. I really like it. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.

@pjamestx Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching you try new ideas and prototypes! I think the square top with the chiseled line is very striking, I might try to use that design the next time I'm trying a new candlestick holder. Great video as always, thanks for sharing it with us!

@eviltwinx Жыл бұрын

Once again, you give a budding blacksmith inspiration to get in the shop and keep at it.

@johnnymills9546 Жыл бұрын

I think if you were to go to a 3 inch candle you could use 2 pieces of angle apex to apex to form 4 legs

@totherarf Жыл бұрын

Nemesis was a character from Greek Mythology ..... and there was only one! ;o)

@frankgaletzka8477 Жыл бұрын

Hello John Thank you for this Inspirationen. I like the Art you create very much. This candelholder looks awsome. For me modern and vintage together. I like the dekorativ Elements . The round Form smoth the straight lines of the iron and Match with the bow up to the candel . A very dekorativ piece of Art. Thank you for the Video and sharing your skills and idea. I wish you both a calm 2. Advent and a blessed time. Take care yours Frank Galetzka By the way like your hat and i missed it at the end.🎅

@FallenAnvilForge Жыл бұрын

John, I noticed that you didn't have a stop in the treadle hammer when you cold chiseled the square piece. Stay safe. Great piece though.

@Uncle_Bucks_Forge Жыл бұрын

I saw that too

@Hazama27 Жыл бұрын

I felt like Walter White in the car when I saw that. JOOOOOHN! THE STOP!

@robertwhitney2232 Жыл бұрын

Yes I saw that too,whoooo

@332mcdaniel Жыл бұрын

Nice job John. I agree straight lines probably suit the piece better. Thanks for sharing.

@kurtmiller6545 Жыл бұрын

John, what about offsetting the hole for mounting the candle baseplate to the angle iron off to one corner - cantilever the candle over the angle - it would have a modern look and be far less tippy with the center of mass over the space between the angle sides. You probably would want to do something other that MIG weld it since that joint would no longer be hidden under the candle.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

That thought did occur to me, but it wasn't the look I was going for on this piece. It would be worth a try though.

@patshes1951 Жыл бұрын

Came out so nice!

@bearmetalforge4464 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. I really have learned a great bit watching you. Thank you.

@Aaron_Barrett Жыл бұрын

Good work! Actual! Greetings from Ukraine

@bmaltzan Жыл бұрын

What about putting your floor plate outside the angle iron instead of within it? I'm thinking if someone bumps it, their arm will outweigh the candle. Would that make it slide instead of tip? For another candle, what if it was rotated, and one side of the angle iron was the bottom?

@carsemonkey1 Жыл бұрын

What about moving the drip plate towards the inside of the angle? Might make it more contemporary as well as more balanced

@FornaxusCrucible Жыл бұрын

One of the things I really like about your channel, John, is your willingness to experiment on camera. It's bolder than a lot of the makers out there. I realize you're very fond of ornamental chisel work, but have you ever considered hand engraving as another option? It's far more time consuming (and would be a new skill for you, I think), but you can get much cleaner lines and curves with some practice. Just a thought.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Engraving would be a whole new skill to learn. Perhaps one day.

@threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

Baked on pine tar? Never tried that before. Certainly looks like a nice finish. I wonder who well it would last out in the weather.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

All of the wood and iron on the Viking stave churches was finished with pine tar, so it seems to be pretty good. Although I'm sure its re applied from time to time.

@threeriversforge1997 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge I've used pine tar on rope and wood. It's the best thing for tool handles, imo. Never have baked it on, though. It might be a fun exercise to simply coat a plate of metal and hang it outside to see how well it ages over time.

@paulaitken1199 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Any suggestions on how you could attach the bowl without using a a mig welder?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

You would need a candle cup with a bottom and a hole to match the one in the plate. Then you would rivet (hard to do inside the cup) or go with a threaded contection

@danielbosworth8991 Жыл бұрын

👌

@BubuH-cq6km Жыл бұрын

😎 👍🏼

@grandadz_forge Жыл бұрын

You could offset the drip plate to counterbalance?

@ronthacker211 Жыл бұрын

Offset the top to move the center of gravity.

@davidharris730 11 ай бұрын

S bend the spike to centralise candle.

@garymettler8822 Жыл бұрын

offset the cup holder back will be good i think

@smallscoutstuff Жыл бұрын

hey john, love the content just a quick question.... how did u make the pine tar finish-- a question from a blacksmith (me) in aus or did u make a vid on it and i havent seen it?? thanks a bunch smallscoutstuff

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

I bought it from a farrier supply. Its used for hoof care

@smallscoutstuff Жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge thanks a bunch.... there is not really a "farrier supply shop" in south australia....... and that is why i asked it it was something u made-- thanks anyway smallscoutstuff

@alanbutler7712 Жыл бұрын

What is the kind of gloves that you use to keep from burning your hands, but look fairly thin? I have been using welding gloves, which do okay for a time, but wear holes in a couple of places on a finger and thumb. Also, my newest welding gloves are so thick it hurts my hand to forge with them on, I think because it forces me to use a larger grip. Thank you!

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Most of the time avoid gloves in the shop because they can cause their own problems. But when working with the angle grinder in this video i am wearing leather work gloves. When using the belt grinder it looks like Nitrile cut resistant gloves. Both are good for protecting from the grinding sparks, but neither will protect from high heat if you grab hot material.

@TheBottegaChannel Жыл бұрын

I like it, but I have one major question. Where do you get the pine tar solution from?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

I bought this from a farrier supply. But I have some more I will be experimenting with from a natural paint supplier.

@TheBottegaChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated.

@puckster970 Жыл бұрын

I think if you set the cup off center towards the middle of the angle iron it would help the tipping issue . Instead of the scrolls you could punch some shapes into the metal and it would feel a bit more "modern"