Essential Craftsman Q&A #1

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Essential Craftsman Q&A #1

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7 жыл бұрын

Thank you all, and have a great week! Anvils: • Anvil Tour Part 1
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@teamsteel85 7 жыл бұрын

that was the single most inspirational explanation on why an anvil is such a desirable item to possess! thank you sir! keep up the good work I watch it all and love it:)

@loul7239 7 жыл бұрын

David Springsteel I jumped down to the comments to say the same thing. It was poetic and, no lie, compelled me to go out to my shop and lovingly brush some scale from the face of my two hundred year old anvil.

@jonheinrichs4472 7 жыл бұрын

Hey David, another cool random fact about anvils and their workers. ...In may countries, Blacksmiths were exempt from conscription and draft because their skills were so essential to a societies production. That is why we have so many people in the world with the last name "Smith" - pretty cool :)

@teamsteel85 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome I love that kind of history!

@wpherigo1 7 жыл бұрын

You're the Hickok45 of carpentry. Assuming what we see on video is the way you are, the world would be a better place if more people had some version your basic character and common sense. Thanks for doing the channel.

@finnsfarm1242 6 жыл бұрын

Carhartt quick making those pants.

@accordingto27 5 жыл бұрын

Hahah so true

@russellmoore8187 5 жыл бұрын

That’s not a compliment though

@cowboy4378 5 жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAHHHHHH, GARAND THUMB

@danaskubic2145 4 жыл бұрын

Just recently subscribed and greatly enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@mikegallegos7 7 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a pair of Carhartt double front loggers - looking forward to imitating greatness !! : ) Have great day !!

@danmenz9572 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. One of the things my dad taught me (he was a tool and die maker), is that the most important safety item is your brain! All other safety equipment is useless without it. As a woodworker and the family handy man I must totally agree. It's good to see someone (and a professional) stating that fact. All the other safety equipment can fail if the brain isn't focused on the situation and task.

@egonmilanowski 7 жыл бұрын

The way you feel about anvils is the way I feel about slide rules. I love seeing the passion.

@lornie212 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah..... me too......I love slide rules. And anvils.

@Everfalling 7 жыл бұрын

so here's something for Q&A #2: How was plate or sheet metal forged back before mechanization? Whenever i see videos of "traditional" blacksmithing of medieval plate armor they always start with pre-made sheet stock and then just hammer it into shape. Of course that's an impressive feat but where would early blacksmiths get flat sheet stock? or rather how would they make it? secondly: how are anvils forged? you say your hammers aren't big enough for the job but those are some damn big hammers. How were early anvils made? Were they mostly cast? How do you get a hardened work surface before you could weld on a slab of hardened plate to the surface of an anvil?

@eedmaster 7 жыл бұрын

Essential craftsman, love your channel. There are a lot of pretenders and wannabes on KZfaq who try teach and preach about subjects they actually know very little about. You sir are the real deal, a true tradesman through and through with real knowledge and wisdom. Keep up the great work.

@ThirdCoastCraftsman 7 жыл бұрын

Man, I just love how well spoken you are! You sir have not only the gift of being a true craftsman, you also have the gift of speech and storytelling, and that adds a whole new level to good content. I am starting to produce and post videos myself, and I sooooo wish I could speak as eloquently as you!!! I find it very difficult talking to the camera.

@hermannstraub3743 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice! You are an natural born speaker. Almost kind of a preacher. English is not my first language (German is) but i can easily follow even your complicated thoughts. Beside the fact, that your content ist wonderful interesting and your sons videoing ist very fine as well. Keep going, i am looking forward.

@paulwharton3488 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved your comments about anvils, they were right on. I was able to pick up a 250 lb Peter Wright just before losing a job. Just cleaning it up and having it sing to me brought great comfort. The satisfaction of working a traditional anvil is beyond description.

@peteryeung111 7 жыл бұрын

The best professor on KZfaq. You are an inspiration sir!

@gsh319 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You madman. As a lifelong carpenter hitting 59, I still love building things. I find it an absolute challenge to do everything I can myself, not to save cost, but to have the ability and knowledge. I love tools, knowing how to get the most out of them, and using them to build. Tools are history. I use them all hard, but that's the point, if i bust them, I'll make or buy the parts to fix them. Nobody sits the bench. I don't have any Prom Queens, they all smoke behind the bleachers. Thanks Scott, great stuff

@ynotwebb1408 5 жыл бұрын

I've been a machinist for 19 yrs but if I knew half of this stuff years ago things would be different. You make all of it look so easy. Thanks for giving people confidence to try new stuff.

@zohranbloedjes9770 7 жыл бұрын

you should consider the custom earplugs I have them and I love them easy to put in and take out and because of the filter that's in the earplugs its still possible to communicate whit one another love your vids

@relwoodmusic3630 3 жыл бұрын

That last bit about the magic of the anvil is why I love this channel! What a powerful way to speak about a hunk of metal.

@leighalverson2320 5 жыл бұрын

Carhartt pants are great worth every penny . Ive been wearing them for years great video btw .

@tanglediver 7 жыл бұрын

Every kid "used to know", you CAN'T go hunting Roadrunner's ... without an anvil.

@PatrickWagz 7 жыл бұрын

meep meep

@barrett9631 5 жыл бұрын

Yeap!

@tylermatzke3683 4 жыл бұрын

Right on! I was born in 86 and know and love it

@allencolvin4320 2 жыл бұрын

😆🤣😂

@paulrhodes482 6 жыл бұрын

I noticed you wear the type of long sleeve shirt you have on in this video often! What brand and style is it looks like something that would last? Thank you for all your great videos working through them all have a blessed day.

@outsidescrewball 7 жыл бұрын

Great response to the anvil question....TRUTH

@Daynaleo1 7 жыл бұрын

It just keeps getting better. Thank you. And I loved the anvil answer. Somewhere in the middle is a philosopher. Something I've noted is true about the best carpenters I have worked with.

@AndysDogHouse 7 жыл бұрын

This is not a question, but just a comment. You are one of the most interesting fellows that I have listened to in a long time. I am retired now and have had a few different jobs in my working life. I have been a printer, a machinist an all around Handyman and I have always fed my family with these trades. I can relate to most of your youtube postings. You don't blow your own horn. You don't try to tell me that you are better at what you do than anybody else. You teach all of us something and entertain us ( well at least me) most of the time. I like you and keep the videos coming.

@stevejanka361 7 жыл бұрын

Keep the videos coming. And your right about encompassing the cleanup and organization as part of the cost, to be billed accordingly. Thank you.

@AmbrousAerilus 6 жыл бұрын

just make sure you up the hourly rate or charge a service call fee and dont try directly billing anyone for the hour it took you to drive there. people don't understand why they would pay you that when they don't have to pay their employees for it. I tend to take a mechanic billing approach, I bill for what the job should ideally take and try to learn from my time costing mistakes for the next ones. as long as its just my time and im not dealing with other people screw ups or extra material cost that eat into the budget.

@malcolmalexander5246 7 жыл бұрын

I really do love your attitude and outlook on life. Im 76 now and only took up woodworking 4 years ago after retiring at 70 and having another hobby before that. Do keep makiong your videos as a great example to others. I believe the expression over ther is YOU ROCK! Thank you. Malcolm

@one4thebigguy 5 жыл бұрын

As a journeyman carpenter , we take safety classes on the reg. 1st aid and CPR came in handy a few years ago; guy screaming had buried a circ saw in his leg-a bloody mess, we put a tourniquet on high and tight and he got to keep his leg. Stay safe.

@MultiTravelingman 7 жыл бұрын

As I commented in another video, you are a natural at teaching and have a great on air presence. Would love to see you do guest appearances at home and craftsman shows and seminars, tool shows etc. I think people would pay to see you demonstrate some of your stuff.

@swillk1 7 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Watching you reminds me of my Dad. He was a carpenter all his life and built houses from framing to finish carpentry. He could do it all and was very humble about it. Most of his work was done before power tools and was done with a hammer and hand saw. Please keep making these videos. I have a small woodshop and do hobby blacksmithing, so what you are doing is right up my alley. Thanks!

@ljacobs53 Жыл бұрын

Great answers Ralphy ! Love your videos. Lived in Salem for 22 years. Moved back to TX 25 years ago! Missed Oregon so much I bought a cabin outside Baker City. Go for the summer each year but getting too old!

@MrBrianDuga 7 жыл бұрын

You've got such a great attitude about the comments. I've seen some other channels where they deliberately call out comments and say things like that hint that they belly-ache over them. Sometimes getting mean about it. I like you laughing and taking them light and in stride. You're a balanced man. Hey, why don't you run for president?

@CJ_Bell 3 жыл бұрын

I spent 4 years turning a wrench as a mechanic. A year as a Scenery carpenter (now there's a trade that'll make a framer feel like a machinist). And 10 years in a metal fabrication shop. All with no hearing protection. It took one week running a paint gun helping out the paint department to drastically impair my hearing. Luckily I recovered after two weeks with ear muffs to dull the hissing. I guess whatever frequency your eardrums don't like is the frequency that will wear them out.

@marcellemay7721 7 жыл бұрын

Your varied skill set reminds me a lot of myself, with some differences. I'm a carpenter first, been doing that for 35 yrs. I'm also a machinist, welder and all around mechanic, and tradesman. I made it a point from a young age to know how to do all these things for self sufficiency. I'd have to say that we were cast from a very similar mold... rare these days. I also decided to start a KZfaq channel to show some of the young guys sone of the skills that, no matter what, will always be necessary, no matter how technologically advanced this society gets. Your channel is great and the production value that your son adds to your KZfaq channel is awesome. Keep up the great work guys. 👍

@dannyoktim9628 7 жыл бұрын

Over the years I have learned there are three ways to do things, the Right way, the Wrong way and the Fast way. . . now the Gods have bestowed upon me the Essential Craftsman Way!!! LOL Clap, Clap, you make great videos, I walk away with knowledge I never knew I needed . .. .Thanks , D Oktim

@jpotter2086 7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the eventual debut of the inevitable PBS series, "This Old Essential Craftsman"

@frankyandle6953 7 жыл бұрын

I am was a shipfitter for 40yrs. Worked around a lot of blacksmiths. Anvils are awesome! My Great grandfather was a farmer/blacksmith. I hope to take it up one day. Love your video's!

@t.rexsymonds7969 4 жыл бұрын

Ok didn’t know if I’d like the Q&A, excellent video and information as usual. Scott yer applicable sense of humor is tremendous!

@frankmccaulley934 7 жыл бұрын

I really like your attitude! Being 59 myself, I am trying to slow down. (Good luck with that.) I think that your honesty and apparent integrity are part of what makes your channel great. Keep up the good work.

@cricketscreations524 7 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now and you remind me of all the hard working red blooded Americans, I just love your channel keep up the awesome work I salute you.

@jeffreyhalverson2611 Жыл бұрын

I worked ONE day in the woods running my new (VERY old!) used chainsaw with little to no muffler. I bought a helmet, muffler, screen combo and NEVER started a saw without it in the 26 years I worked in the woods. I LOVE your channel and owe you about a thousand 'likes'! I would have been a challenge to have worked with you, and an honor to have worked WITH you! Thanks, you really are 'Essential'.

@fritzprints7182 7 жыл бұрын

The light and love of Christ shines through you, and that cannot be faked. Thanks for your contribution on KZfaq!

@nolanhuddleson965 6 жыл бұрын

I worked for a carpenter for two winters and three summers. It was by far the most fun job I ever had and I worked for the best boss I pry ever will have. That man was truly a gentleman as are you. Your techniques and remarkable speed are very similar to his and what I learned from him. We did everything by hand, I hardly ever used a nail gun he believed a good carpenter should be able to nail with both hands every which way before he ever wielded a nail gun. That being said at 55 he lost his right hand in a farming accident and learned to hammer a nail with one hand even left handed as well as run about any kind of power tool. Carpentry is a profession that has truly earned my respect.

@reubenmiller7988 3 жыл бұрын

Your description of anvils is poetic and rings true with me. Forging and metalworking runs deep in my family

@bearriver685 7 жыл бұрын

Been wearing those same pants since I entered the work force at 16 years old, 12 years ago. Those things are a working man's best friend.

@gregoryv.zimansr4031 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I don't know how many times I chuckle watching them. I was an auto tech and shop foreman for many years and even though wood and metal are two different worlds they have many things in common Safety, speed ,organization, and the main thing... education. Every day is an opportunity to learn something. Weather it's something you did or watching someone else teach you without them even being aware of it. Thanks again for sharing AL your knowledge.

@jayphillips4058 5 жыл бұрын

Like you, got started using the loggers when I jumped into sawing timber back in the 80s. Throughout those years and the years of heavy construction since, they were the go-to for me. Two weeks ago, I went to replace a few pairs that were wearing thin and found out that Carhartt is no longer making them. The "logger" style that supposedly replaces them has no buttons, appears about half worn out through washing right off the rack, and the stitching/construction is lighter duty. Added to that, the fit seems more suited to a fire hydrant.

@RedStag86 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the description of why an anvil is awesome. Poetic!

@kengamble8595 7 жыл бұрын

So many things that I would like to say, but will not take up the space here. In my sixtys now and have had the pleasure and privilege to work with and be around some men like yourself......... with common sense ! I can only hope that the world realizes how much it needs people like you! Thanks for sharing and take care.

@rayeddy528 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. E. C. sir !!!!! Your calmness added to your knowledge is remarkable!!! You Sir , I could listen to and learn from !!! Unlike when in 1970 , my college training ended in 4 months after my professor spoke for one hour and forty minutes on recycling a pop bottle !!! Be safe and God bless you and your family !!!!!

@MikeCarolus 7 жыл бұрын

One stubborn old cuss to another, earmuffs rock as they offer inner ear as well as outer ear protection. Sound travels through our skulls and causes inner ear nerve damage over time which is irreversible. (hearing aids cannot assist inner ear loss. Use earmuffs, hang one set on the Chambers and another near your anvil, love them, enjoy the sounds of nature and the soft questions and peels of laughter from your great grandkids. My daughter introduced me to your wonderful channel for fathers day today 6/18/17 Such a wealth of good advoice (new word dicovered accidently) Well done Sir. Well done! I am subscribing and will spread the word among tradesmen. Your subject matter is so wide even a know it all 2old dog like moi can learn a few new tricks.

@Deucetrinal 7 жыл бұрын

Ear protection - gun shooters have this figured out. Both small in-ear plugs and electronic over ear muffs that let quiet sounds through and attenuate loud sounds. Once I brought my shooting plugs (surefire without the big ear brace thing, plug only) on the jobsite I was happy. Don't have to take them out to talk, but I can use a grinder/skilsaw without hurting my ears. Keep the case in my bags and put them on when needed.

@nealcalvert1153 7 жыл бұрын

Subscribed a few weeks ago after watching 2 videos of you explaining things that made them crystal clear... You have a brilliant technique of putting things into words, hard things that career professional teachers word struggle to explain. I enjoy making things, building things and accomplishing something. learning new things and trying something new. Which is exactly what you inspire with this channel. Thanks.

@junqueboi387 4 жыл бұрын

The "why an anvil" explanation was so eloquently worded, it brought a tear to my eye. Thanks so much for sharing your gifts with us.

@luckyrai69 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Scott Love most of your videos and a tons of Thanks for your Apt Response you are versatile in your work and true woodworker

@jailer23044 7 жыл бұрын

Great answer to the question of what's so great about an anvil.

@jpaulputty5134 7 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel yesterday and have already watched at least half of the content. I really appreciate the combination of experience and practicality you show. The main thing I wanted to mention is something I found amusing. I wanted to look into White Ox gloves you mentioned in one of the videos, so I did what anyone would do - went to amazon. On the first listing I noticed the "Customers who viewed this item also viewed" list - it included the Stiletto hammers, Occidental Leather goods, Spencer tapes, and the Skilsaw SPT77 on the first two pages. It appears you definitely have a growing following and should probably be getting some payback for driving people to Amazon, LOL.

@sailorbychoice1 5 жыл бұрын

5:22 When I was studying music as a kid (I was a professional musician from the time I was 9-20 years old) my teacher told me, "the difference between the talented amateur and the profession is the amateur will stop when they make a mistake, a professional will muddle through the mistake and make it look like it was intentional."

@bobv8219 7 жыл бұрын

real man doing real things and no bull , love your video's and your immense knowledge and talent.

@pmcmva 7 жыл бұрын

Much enjoyed this QA session. Your answer about the anvil was well-said and insightful. Sounded like poetry. Nailed it! Thanks!

@jackmiyamoto5270 5 жыл бұрын

Just want to say what an inspiration you are to listen to and learn from. You are the most knowledgeable humble person that I have known, even though I've never met you. I spent my life in higher education but always received much more satisfaction out of working with my hands. Your ability to communicate, your wonderful discriptive vocabulary, and your calm voice is something that all the Phd's I work with you would kill for. Thanks for what you do.

@tMatt5M 7 жыл бұрын

That monologue on anvils was amazing.

@grampacross7386 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite Q&A Video yet. Especially the anvil answer. Keep up the great work. Thanks.

@williammueller6109 7 жыл бұрын

The big deal about an anvil is that it is usable art work. I am a cabinet maker and I love using old tools especially hand planes. The curves, the angles are just beautiful. The best part of all, I can use one persons work of art to create my own.

@mattcartwright8272 7 жыл бұрын

I've only just found your channel but I have to say what a pleasure it is to discover how eloquent, lucid and engaging you are as a speaker. Thanks for the great videos.

@radiumking3036 5 жыл бұрын

I swear this guy is the definition of humble. Lots to learn from him.

@mattfabian4435 7 жыл бұрын

Your son was smart to get you on camera. You're a natural. You speak about your trade and life in a very eloquent way. It's freaking poetry.

@ireallyambiggiesmallsinatr8661 6 жыл бұрын

Not only are you a great carpenter/engineer/metallurgist, you’re also a genuine kind hearted bad-ass. Pardon my French.

@PaulMcGuinness 7 жыл бұрын

Love your reply about owning an Anvil. I recently bought a 110lb one from my local scrap merchant for £180 (even though I don't own a forge), and spent a weekend lovingly making a wooden block with steel bands for it to sit on. The Missus keeps asking "Why?" and I respond "Why would you not?!" :-) - He had 3 available that day believe it or not.

@JohnSmith-ud9ex 7 жыл бұрын

Good that you rescued at least one Paul, fair play to you : )

@PaulMcGuinness 7 жыл бұрын

He's an old-school scrappy. He wouldn't dream of actually scrapping an Anvil. I've also had two old vices off him; a nice Record No.2 and quick-release Woden.

@davidmarzolino7159 7 жыл бұрын

Paul McGuinness. I really have very very little use for an anvil, however since viewing several videos on them, I now have a burning desire to own one. LOL

@kristianhermann5971 7 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the channel having watched only a few vids. Must say, you're a natural speaker and very effective at communicating excellent knowledge that anyone could benefit from, whether fixing their own home or working peofessionally. Keep it up!

@eagleclaw1179 3 жыл бұрын

Just here because wisdom is always good to hear. Blessings

@hijackn2890 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh all of your videos are so great. I'm a white collar guy and there's something about seeing this kind of skilled work that scratches an itch I didn't realize I had. I suspect I'm not the only one who feels this way.

@sjwilliamshomestead6454 7 жыл бұрын

Love the talk about the anvil. Self reliance is exactly what brought me around to blacksmithing. Now I'm on the hunt for one of those wonderful anvils you were talking about.

@G34RH34D 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say I got a good chuckle when you talked about the doctor pulling out a chunk of ear wax.

@erockromulan9329 5 жыл бұрын

As a currently studying mechanical engineer coming out of the construction industry, I would like to say I absolutely love your videos. If you retire, I hope you can keep making these great videos and share your experience with young guys like me and make a good profit. You got yourself a new subscriber!

@montanawhite5699 4 жыл бұрын

I used to wear Levi’s and wrangler jeans. Stopped once I starting working a job that gave us uniforms. Redkap pants, looks like dress pants, I’d say as strong or stronger than denim. They don’t look it but I got several over 4 years old, no holes. But the real reason I like them is the pockets. You ever struggle to pull out your wallet or phone from your denim jeans? I keep my wallet, pocketknife, and can of dip in one pocket. You can fit water bottles in them, even the back ones.

@dagoonite 6 жыл бұрын

I came back to this video after a long time after seeing it right when you posted it, and you know what? My favorite thing is still you looking into the camera and saying "You're right." Man or woman, it takes a real adult to be able to openly admit that someone else is completely right and that you should be doing something. It's that sort of attitude that keeps me coming back time and time again.

@joeholmberg250 5 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best youtube channel.

@TheChipmunk2008 6 жыл бұрын

SO true about clip on suspenders (braces in British English)... have had a few pairs, and the clips always get caught if you're trying to squeeze thru gaps sideways!

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 6 жыл бұрын

Re: the anvil question, you omitted an important relevant factor--the association of the anvil with the coyote in the Roadrunner TV cartoon show. For the coyote, the anvil serves as a tool to capture the elusive roadrunner. Symbolically, it is a means to achieve the heretofore impossible, which, like the canyons in the show, is pretty deep for childrens' TV. POOF! Love your channel!

@janivoutilainen2610 7 жыл бұрын

You are inspiration for a starting black/knifesmith. My dad was much like you, you just seem to be more attached to life and what it takes to make it through. Murica, here i come. (someday)

@giblet2955 7 жыл бұрын

As usual, this video is RIVETING, compelling, instructing, kind, and delivered with humility. I find myself drawn these days to to all things REAL. Thank you for sharing your life and your passions with us.

@DrakeKillah 6 жыл бұрын

59 years old, and you're building a youtube channel... AMAZING! I love the channel, great content and you are a great teacher and a man us kids should look up to and take advice from. Keep up the good work! I'll do whatever I can to help get more viewers and subscribers to your channel.

@longwalking3882 7 жыл бұрын

Check out shooting earplugs that have a comfortable brace to keep it in your ear while running and jumping around.

@ruthannesmith9418 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that your channel teaches techniques that are considered "less safe". I LOVE that you are giving others the ability to use their own brains and good judgement. Thank you! So many channels are constantly reminding you about every little "safety requirement." In my opinion it is annoying and condescending. So many of your tips, tricks and techniques are "tried & true". Yes, we should be careful. Yes, some of your techniques are more dangerous. But... I know you are more productive because of them, because... My dad uses sooooo many of the exact same techniques as you teach. (His nail bags are almost identical to your setup and he thinks just like you... Know your tolerances, for example.) He was a general for around 45 years until he retired 3 years ago. He lives 3 states away from me now, so i often look to KZfaq for a lot of the answers that I need, or simply to learn more. I am so glad I found your channel! Please, don't stop showing us those awesome "less safe" but "tried & true" techniques. It is rare to find anyone (on KZfaq) who even knows this stuff these days! If someone doesn't continue teaching them, I fear we may lose some extremely valuable knowledge. And for all of you out there whining about safety...GROW A PAIR! Don't you have something better to do?

@papiwe1 7 жыл бұрын

love your channel you talk from the heart.

@cargenshepard8970 4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a pair of the carhartt double front logger jeans ive worn the brown and olive ones and I love them but denim is always classic!

@Okajsn 2 ай бұрын

Just ordered the carhartt double front logger jeans, let’s see how the layout out suits me can’t wait.

@63256325N 7 жыл бұрын

Paint and putty is a carpenters buddy....I wish I'd had KZfaq videos to watch when I was starting out. I certainly could have used you help then with all the great tips you have to offer. I definitely would have picked your brain for all kinds of goodies. Thanks for another perfect video.

@ajleuty2387 7 жыл бұрын

Man, these people sure are critical. My money is on them never having done any actual work. You have an amazing amount of knowledge. Love your videos.

@spurgecochran2738 6 жыл бұрын

As a life long contractor from Central Oregon, I'm really enjoying your channel. I'll be down your way for my 65th birthday in October, maybe we can meet up? Now, I have to get up, cook breakfast, and build a deck.

@robertteske7377 7 жыл бұрын

i agree 100 % , safety has to be in your mind but can not always applied as described in OSHA guidelines as an example i was written up for not using lock out tag out but if i have no power on i can not troubleshoot

@holemajora598 7 жыл бұрын

I think you just made me love my anvil a little bit more the way you described them.

@hectorsuarez6382 7 жыл бұрын

Two Q's I wanted to ask you were answered on this video. That was about Mr. Haun and the anvil. Before seeing this video I was asking myself " why do I was a anvil" and your answer hit the nail on the head, thank you.

@0901sandman 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos, thanks. I appreciate an anvil too. In fact, my hands touch one almost every day. I am a saw filer by trade & grew up under the teaching of old school tradesmen in my family. Carpenters, painters, mechanics, timbermen, welders, and saw filers shaped me in their own ways. This modern disposable society is loosing so much value with the passage of time & the loss of those skills. The trades sound specific, but in fact produce a very well rounded set of skills for life not taught anywhere else in society. Thanks for the vids.

@boonofdoom7384 7 жыл бұрын

What I wouldn't give to have someone like this to mentor me. You have a great gift of teaching. Keep releasing videos, this is one of my favorite channels.

@Philip8888888 4 жыл бұрын

OMG. After the answer about anvils, I feel compelled to buy one even though I have absolutely no use for one. What an elegant way you have with words!

@GrinfilledCelt 7 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right about anvils. I would only add that they are also very useful when you are being annoyed by cartoon characters. I have always wanted a large one.

@michaelsepe5426 7 жыл бұрын

THE ANVIL ONE OF THE ROOTS OF THE TREE OF CIVILISATION >>>>>>>> COOL THANKS BROTHER THE ANVIL PART GAVE ME DUCKY BUMPS

@daveh777 6 жыл бұрын

Love your approach to explaining the safety aspects of work, and your general attitude and attention to detail. Thanks for another good video.

@chadaxling2857 7 жыл бұрын

your so well spoken and a true professional. I'm fully confident your channel will any rocket. stay true brother.

@glennwiebe5128 7 жыл бұрын

Loved your response, Scott, to the Colonel Angus about the fuss about anvils. You're right in that until you hit some hot steel with a proper hammer and a solidly mounted anvil you just won't get it. Simple. Unfortunately, the worlds of the collector and the blacksmith (amateur or serious hobbyist) have collided, driving the price up to an almost, and many cases, ludicrous level, leaving the needful left wanting. Keep forging!