Forged iron skillet - blacksmithing

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5 жыл бұрын

Forging a skillet or frying pan from sheet iron is a fun blacksmithing project. I am using a piece of 12 ga. 8" round, 14 ga material would be a bit easier to forge.
name is John Switzer, thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in the Southern Colorado Mountains
Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
My blacksmiths apron
www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
My favorite cordless angle grinder - www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...
My cordless die grinder - www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...
Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.
To take a more active role in the production of these videos. You may provide financial support through one of the two links below.
www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge
Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon
/ blackbearforge
To request a custom order from Black Bear Forge. Please sign up on the wait list at
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If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel
Off Topic with John Switzer
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I have set up a Facebook group just for you, the viewers of this KZfaq channel.
If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos
This is the place to do that
/ 101400907400310
Find my shop on line at:
www.blackbearforge.com
www.blackbearforge.etsy.com
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For custom order requests. Please sign up on the wait list at
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Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
www.abana.org/
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils -
Industrial supplier - www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.

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@mathewtuten8511 3 жыл бұрын

Someone give this man his own show! 30 min well spent! Thank you!

@TardyTardigrade 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that doesn't see the need for sped up video sections on blacksmithong videos. I could literally watch a 3hr video on smithing a skillet. Especially with John doing the smithing. Always a pleasure to watch. John is the reason I have begun trying my hand at blacksmithing. Got a RR track anvil and just bought my first 2.5lb Kanca cross-peen hammer. I was using a framing hammer before. Still need a rounding hammer and some real tongs.

@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын

Based on the actual watch time and performance showing a big drop off for longer videos I am afraid you are one of the few. Glad you're enjoying the videos though

@CyFiWasTaken 3 жыл бұрын

I love how he knows what he's doing, and I'm just over here with my pit and a piece of rebar

@planbuilduse5994 5 жыл бұрын

"If you take your time, you'll get there before you know it". A bit of wisdom I struggled with. 😀

@timminstraprs2169 4 жыл бұрын

Plan Build Use I think anyone who uses there hands in one form or another struggles with patience. 👍✌️

@robingibson7503 3 жыл бұрын

My dad always used o tell me, "The hurrier I are the behinder I get"

@philjackson3922 5 жыл бұрын

You never fail to impress me. The quality of your work, your easygoing manner and natural presentation and the time, effort and expense you’ve gone to with your equipment. You are instrumental in getting me into blacksmithing and I’m very grateful for that.

@billtalkington664 6 ай бұрын

I got a friend in the welding gas business. He is gonna get me a old tank. They just sell em as scrap when they put them out of service. Thanks for what you do sir. Im learning much from you.

@leontorkelson6246 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I don't notice much difference in the sound. But John, you are adding to my project list faster than my wife is to her Honey-do list.

@JohnBorgen 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like the Rogue Go was better at isolating his voice from the forge noise. But the other mic sounded a bit fuller.

@euqraf 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and being as I am in Australia I really do appreciate you converting measurements to metric for me :)

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I try to remember, but it does slip my mind from time to time

@OuroborosArmory 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the new lens.. very crisp and clear.. I want one. After trying out the cable mic I am thinking about creating a “wire channel” in my apron. This way when I put on the apron, the mic is attached allready, and I just plug it in and cords are pre-corralled.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

I think the big difference is in the aperture. This lens is a 1.8 at its widest while the other lens is 3.5 and as a zoom it gets smaller if zoomed in. As a result the other lens tends to increase the ISO a bit to much

@smartypants5036 5 жыл бұрын

The wireless mike is no loss at all. Great skillet. Toast and coffee, freezing cold early in the morning and learned how to make a skillet, Now aint that what life is all about.

@andrewlast1535 Жыл бұрын

Now I’m learning about video production and blacksmithing. Lol I absorb this channel daily. Quality content through and through.

@garymyers6128 3 жыл бұрын

Iike your pan very much.thanks for sharing it with all of us that like your skill.

@garygraham2974 3 жыл бұрын

That was a kool skillet

@DanieHattingh Жыл бұрын

This is my favourite project yet. I would use the hell out of that little skillet!

@donaldnaymon3270 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Nice work. Thank you for sharing.

@timmytheimpaler1750 Жыл бұрын

Oooo that looked fun

@Tom-hz9oc 2 жыл бұрын

I know that it’s been a couple of years, but the new one sounds great!

@mrmyorky5634 4 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to watch someone with real hand skills and an affinity with metals, who makes it all look so easy, so enjoyable and so natural. Your video making, your communication skills and your ability to inspire are all up there as well. Thank you.

@essentialcraftsman 5 жыл бұрын

new mic sounds great!

@davidneilson3508 3 жыл бұрын

The new microphone is sounding just fine 👍👍😊

@hobbyhermit66 7 ай бұрын

Awesome. Looks like a fun project. A matching spatula would be neat. The handle end could have a double curly cue which could double as a wisk. Just a thought.

@jdod64 5 жыл бұрын

Really makes you understand why casting is such a important art for modern living.

@phillean 9 ай бұрын

Another great video with a lot of good content. I am a beginner and have watched many of your videos and have learned a lot. I just watched this video and learned more. Thank you. Phil in Australia

@BlackBearForge 9 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

@robingibson7503 3 жыл бұрын

Mics sound good. I so enjoy your teaching.

@beni2094 5 жыл бұрын

The new camera is bright crisp and clear. Very nice. The sound is excellent as well

@bone0944 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos, the years of experience that you share are a valuable resource. Keep up the good work sir.

@BlackBearForge 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@Emma-pl1qz 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen some of your videos so far and I'm absolutely loving the fact that you're doing everything by hand, without a power hammer. It's the way I've learned from a dear friend and neither of us own one, so traditional stuff like this is pure enjoyment for me.

@BlackBearForge 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! But if you stick around, you will find a fair amount done under the power hammer. Should be a good mix

@larryking606 5 жыл бұрын

John , From a Flat plate steel, To An Great Skillet ! Ready to cook dinner ! With some clean and seasoning ! The Wonders of Being a Blacksmith ! Be Safe and Keep Hammering ! Thank you for your Inspiration !

@marcelosampusone 2 жыл бұрын

excellent work

@steadfasttherenowned2460 3 жыл бұрын

I keep thinking Dr Phil is playing in the background for ⅛ of a second then remember I'm watching forge work.

@BurkeMakesStuff 2 жыл бұрын

The Rode wireless go sounds wonderful!

@tinkmarshino 4 жыл бұрын

Dang good idea that oxygen tank.. who doesn't love the look of hand hammered rivets? you make it look so simple.. thanks John..

@jmarth523 5 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite instructional blacksmith on KZfaq. Thank you for the work you put in

@tinmanx2222 5 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Well thought out and clear explanations.

@AZ-kr6ff 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is the Ron Swanson of blacksmithing.

@eduardom800 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely love how this came up!!!

@jonas2431 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome great video. I love the curved spike on the back bench

@FZR650 5 жыл бұрын

That’s an amazing skillet. Thank you!

@dadegroot 5 жыл бұрын

New lens on the into looks brilliant :)

@stanervin6108 5 жыл бұрын

Love the skillet! 🐾🔥⚒

@ricardohoffmann4285 5 жыл бұрын

Every one of these videos are a joy to watch. Thank you, gentle Black Bear!

@terrahawk2003 5 жыл бұрын

That was one of the videos I've seen! Thank you for all of your hard work!

@ga5743 5 жыл бұрын

Cute lil skillet John. Thanks

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@noahwarren5660 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome and your knowledge and explanations are so thorough! Love it man!

@NordicEdge 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying watching your videos. Interesting projects, explained clearly and at a good pace. Thank you for taking the time. Bjorn

@1averageamerican 5 жыл бұрын

New lens looks great. Love the Sony handycam. That's the camera I take backpacking.

@1averageamerican 5 жыл бұрын

"Action Cam"

@bobbyhempel1513 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, I'll have to make one for my camping cook set.

@jimhumphrey 5 жыл бұрын

This video looks like a winner. 11K views in one day! I've seen you use the Oxy tank bottom before but I'm now looking for one to salvage. You make it look so easy :)

@chriscan8810 3 ай бұрын

beautiful work

@gurvinderkau1e5w18 5 жыл бұрын

Great hammer work. Flat disc to a pan amazing.

@paulvanzweel8287 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done video. Will try to make one myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

@felixchetlanddevries2998 5 жыл бұрын

Love the new setup

@Dolko71 5 жыл бұрын

I think definetly the GO. Wireless and good sound. Perfekt. Nice video as always!

@wadestewart9891 5 жыл бұрын

Like the new mike better,sounds clearer to me. That's one of the nicest forged frying pans I've seen great job and thanks for some new ideas

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stuffbywoody5497 4 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge , hi John. I watched this video a while back, and I was wondering how much harder would it be to forge a pan out of stainless? Do you know anyone that's done it?

@lekaprburaak 4 жыл бұрын

I found your channel these lately. I can not stop watching them. Many compliments from Czech Republic

@TheOldaz1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, loving your video's.

@fieroboom 2 жыл бұрын

The power hammer is awesome, but I always enjoy your hammer & anvil videos SO much more... 😁👍

@IvanZajecar 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work. I am very grateful that you express the dimensions as well in the metric system.

@wcompto 5 жыл бұрын

It is a joy to watch a true craftsman. Thank you

@dimidomo7946 4 жыл бұрын

What's not to like? Excellent presentation of your skills John Switzer.

@shadetreeforge 5 жыл бұрын

Going through my "resource" pile I found same disc only in 7 inch, another project to add to the bucket list besides the hook of the week projects! The way you showcase the items at the end of the videos is a nice touch! Your video skills have greatly improved for sure!

@1averageamerican 5 жыл бұрын

Cool you mentioned Jymm Hoffman. Got an email from him yesterday. My new anvil is in and will ship in a few days. Perfect timing since my birthday is Tuesday. I can hardly wait.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@danielcrawford7315 5 жыл бұрын

Cant realy tell to much difference between mics to my lil worn out old ears So thats a neat pan. I like it Blessed days 4 you sir, Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

@rosstapson 5 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a working musician I'm a big fan of Rode mics. I've used various models in various situations and they're absolutely top notch.

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@marknickerson3645 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the new mic, and as always a wonderfully instructional video.

@hannemannironworks1651 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome John!!!

@Kardall 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not going to lie. The first time I thought about Blacksmithing, i wanted to make swords and armor and all that. Then the next time I thought about what I could actually use myself ... I thought about making a frying pan. I am not lying ... I am going to try this. difficult part is going to be finding the material to work with... ass end of nowhere... hard to find this kind of stuff. I don't trust my grinder cutting abilities LOL

@brocoliobama 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but wouldnt it be dope to swing around a sword in your house like an idiot for an hour, only to break a lamp on accident after swinging in a circle?

@GlomorianPeacock 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly aside from building up your skill in smithing, actually SOURCING the steel is the hardest thing for me.

@Thicbladi 3 жыл бұрын

Make a rapier when or if you have the skill

@ronaldlapointe1219 5 жыл бұрын

Well Done with great learning!

@geoffallert1921 4 жыл бұрын

G'Day mate. I have been having trouble forging rings. After seeing the way you do it, I think I know now what I have not been doing. Cheers' mate. Keep up the great videos.

@ImStimky Жыл бұрын

I loved learning and watching, thank you! I have little interest in taking this up as a hobby and I probably will never forge, but the education and wisdom you share to us is very welcoming and kind, again thank you for this video, take care! ♥

@amishjim 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, content and production.

@wayneshirey6999 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Looks like a good saute pan.

@marbles430 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.Your easy style and relaxed instructions make it a real privilege to watch.

@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@fauseth 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always. Thank you so much!

@Pnanasnoic 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this video from the old world - May of 2019 - Whoa... I can barely remember what it was like then.

@holzmann8443 4 жыл бұрын

Me when viewing other people's work: Handmade looks so beautiful! Me when viewing my own work: These handmade flaws are hideous!

@Vic1943_ 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍 work thanks for sharing , Right now I'm in the mountainside resort that's close to granby ,co with my wife and daughter and granddaughter blessings to you and your family 👍😊🙏 watching you work

@ronnieard2521 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

@paulorchard7960 4 жыл бұрын

A wealth of information, thanks !

@johnlockwood8223 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos and it’s a bonus that you look like my pops

@johndilsaver8409 5 жыл бұрын

I was just watching Jymm Hoffman demo at this year's BAM conference last week. Really did an excellent job, including making a small skillet. I learned a lot watching him.

@MelvinWillikers 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good and both sound good.

@TufStockdogs 3 жыл бұрын

No difference on this end thank you for sharing that

@Jake0997 5 жыл бұрын

The new mic does voice slightly worse, but it makes the ring MUCH more tolerable for headphone use. Cheers mate, been with you since the beginning and have loved watching you grow your channel.

@noahnipperus7320 5 жыл бұрын

I'm biased because I watch you tube primarily through headphones and the new mike has less lower and higher frequencies ... On headphones it makes the rings duller and the voice clearer...

@robertgoyer2033 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video.

@branni6538 3 жыл бұрын

Great work and instruction. To me the key pinnacle of technology is a metal container made with your own hands to be able to boil water and cook in. Anyone who has spent time in the Bush will understand. To work iron, steel, copper, gold and silver into containers to hold liquid is something lost in value to modern man. Thanks for showing this skill. I bet this could be done directly from a smelted bloom instead of hammering into a bar. A simple hard river cobble could serve as a forming anvil and another as a hammer stone. It's a truly fascinating subject.

@matthiasherzog5201 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you provide both inches and millimeters when you measure something.

@davidlong3824 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one looks good.

@superdave54811 5 жыл бұрын

Love the skillet. I want to make one but with no handle for cooking in a campfire. The handle of mine should be separate but be able to latch onto the skillet with a slotted end just to pick it up. When I was visiting Golden Colorado, I went to a historic location there near Cold Creek, they had a blacksmith shop, but no working blacksmith. I wished at that time that I could move there and take the job, but it was a job with no pay.

@sbjennings99 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

@peterobuchowski9023 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your channel and your craftsmanship. The rogue go has a preferable sound quality to my ear.

@TinMan0555 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I learn something from every one.

@bigbearfuzzums7027 5 жыл бұрын

Love the show!

@ianportter1257 2 жыл бұрын

buena pieza... buena tecnica

@jasonstarr6419 4 жыл бұрын

the comments i've read seem to be leaning toward the wireless mic, but for me, as a partially deaf old coot (lost my high end hearing doing construction without hearing protection and shooting guns), and as a former theater sound technician, I liked the fullness and bass input of the wired mic. Overall, fabulous job-the skillet and the video. your voice was made for doing voice over on film. and your instructional technique (yes, I'm a certified instructor, too) is fabulous. thanks for the great work.

@billy19461 5 жыл бұрын

You are great! This is one video that I just dearly loved. I thought the straight handle looked great until you put a little shape in it and then I fell in love with that skillet.

@5x535 5 жыл бұрын

Curves do that to me too billy19461

@maxstewart9910 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing out safety glasses, for those that don’t think it will happen, a metal shard is very painful to get taken out of your cornea!!

@joncomisky 5 жыл бұрын

The Rode Go is definitely a cleaner sound and since it works better for you then definitely use it!

@mojo6524 5 жыл бұрын

Both sound good to my ears

@BennettTheSmith 5 жыл бұрын

The new mic is definitely at least as good as the old one. I empathize - had to switch to wireless headphones after killing two pairs in two days by catching the wire on things.