Forging a campfire cooking tripod - basic blacksmithing project

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6 жыл бұрын

Summer is right around the corner and that means camping and cooking over the campfire. A simple forged tripod is a great blacksmithing project as well as a great way to cook over the fire.
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@RyanBarnes 7 ай бұрын

One thing that continues to set you apart from other blacksmith channels, is you talk about and demonstrate different methods to do a task depending on what we have. Thank you!

@gawainquinnshield959 2 ай бұрын

of course you have a video for this lol. Damn i love your channel I am so much of better blacksmith because of you!

@bennyhill3642 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT!!!! Well that might be cuz I'm hungry lol But really I'm so happy you didn't start talking about what you were cooking in the POT.. That would just killed me😢😭 Thank Mr John that's really something we could all use/if not right away prob in the near future!😇😇

@LunchboxNinja 3 жыл бұрын

I can just listen to this guy talk all day

@klasandersson7522 3 жыл бұрын

I can live with spilling the soup, but the morning coffee in the fire? That would be a disaster!!! 😎

@ahorseman4ever1 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! If I remember correctly You are a retired firefighter too? I became a farrier early in my career. Ive done some blacksmithing but mostly shoeing and training horses. I love your work. Blessings brother! I was a city of Bellevue firefigher in Washington state. local 1604. One things for sure you are always welcome at my campfire. I'll make sure the coffee is on.

@MLFranklin 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I like it!

@jonkwilloughby Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome

@loseyourlife4042 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏻

@howardwhitehead5927 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing

@Diy_jack Жыл бұрын

I have just made this! 😁 Thank you for the help! I was able to follow your video step-by-step over the 2 hours it took me to make it. I just wish I could take a photo of it a post on here. Thank you again!

@richardsunday1612 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating to watch, thankyou

@unmissable 9 ай бұрын

A one piece gypsy hook is better. They are not as heavy as tripods and quick to set up. It rains a lot in the UK so speed is a priority. You just have to stick it in the ground and your done. Its also easy to take your pot on and off the curled end. You don't see them often. But if a blacksmith starts making them snap one up. They are simply a curled top spike. But they work. I have used one for years here. I only use a tripod if I have made one from sticks and I am using a really heavy pot. its simple to whip one together. And you can use them for fuel once you have finished cooking. They are nice and dry by then. But if you want something forged, then you want to look up Gypsy hooks. I am sure you would enjoy making one. They look simpler to make and you use less iron.

@robbobcat7286 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video thanks.... don't have a forge but i am going to try this using a torch

@WinDancerX 5 жыл бұрын

Finally got to this project. Made the tripod, the adjustable trammel hanger, a coffee pot trivet and a heavy fork, spoon and ladle, all hand forged at the anvil. Camping gift for my doctor who spends many hours camping and cooking over the campfire with her family. Pointed the feet and off-set the points with a fuller mark all around. Thanks again, John! Dave

@shawnmcintosh1574 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@strongsadventures 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite two things Blacksmithing and little black pots.

@k4479 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this out there. My first larger project and come out better then I would have thought. Used re rod as what was around

@huck944 4 жыл бұрын

Ed Kemper giving bbq tutorials.

@JF-fx2qv 6 жыл бұрын

Imperfect is perfect .... the beauty of blacksmithing.

@donstephenson9474 6 жыл бұрын

20+ yrs. ago I worked full time as a blacksmith at an historical forge. I made so many of those I thought I'd never want to see one again. Lol - Now, I just smith at home and make things I want to make rather than things I have to make. It's fun again! I really enjoy your channel, John.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

That is one of the things I like about the KZfaq videos. I get to pretty much decide what I want to make that day. For the video anyway, I still need to fill the customer orders before and after.

@WinDancerX 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Thanks, John :) Dave

@steelpennyforge5152 5 жыл бұрын

good stuff, thanks for the video!!

@WildmanPB 6 жыл бұрын

Fun project !

@theblackravenforge1353 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome John! I've been waiting to see this one! Thank you for the content.

@drason69 6 жыл бұрын

A few years ago, I was next door to a lady smith who I bet didn't weigh in at over 160 pounds in a wet sweater. In the end, she forged a tripod of 5/8 square stock, and did some gymnastics press, lifting herself over top of it. Needless to say, I was impressed! Very cool, and sale worthy project for this time of year. Thanks John!

@alansloas777 6 жыл бұрын

This is a project I have been wanting to do. Thanks John

@jorgevega5797 3 жыл бұрын

I love this tripod for cam fire awesome idea man Thanks

@onecrowingrooster2239 6 жыл бұрын

Look forward to your next video. Thanks John.

@DerKooze 5 жыл бұрын

This is a grat video! thank you!

@grantoyamaha 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid , excellent tutorial, thanks .

@daviddahl4148 6 жыл бұрын

Great work, love the video.

@charlesmay8251 6 жыл бұрын

I love the way you show all the options of doing one project many ways!

@johntompkins147 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John Enjoyed the video. That would be a great gift.

@donaldnaymon3270 2 жыл бұрын

Real nice work. Looks great. Thank you for sharing.

@lenblacksmith8559 6 жыл бұрын

I like that John, people who go camping would love that.

@swatcopk9 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usual sir.

@HoyeGraphics 6 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel, absolutely love everything here, Excellent work!

@joshbatchelor535 6 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! Thanks for showing multiple ways to accomplish one design. I learned a lot, can't wait to see more from you.

@sbjennings99 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

@billy19461 4 жыл бұрын

John Switzerland you are amazing!

@SSSmithing 6 жыл бұрын

Good video

@cogpastorc 6 жыл бұрын

I love to camp with my family. I have got to make one of these. I am sure my friends will want one too. Thanks

@robertsmith8241 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, a series on forging camp gear/tools would be great!

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully in the coming month

@tobyjo57 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant John I will try to make it

@joehenry511 6 жыл бұрын

What amazes me about blacksmithing is how relatively quickly and simply you can make some really cool and useful things. I mean the fact that with a hunk of steel on the end of stick you can put together something like that is amazing.

@joehenry511 6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha you are totally right. If I tried to do this it would be a mess. He has a whole lot of talent.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@shawnmcintosh1574 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to visit your shop.

@Randriedi 6 жыл бұрын

Great, I like forging and using campfire-cooking-tools and looking foreward for more of your great videos! You make a great job!

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@johndilsaver8409 6 жыл бұрын

This combines several nice features. It's something a beginner can make. It's made from heavy material. Most of my beginner projects used much smaller stock. It's something that can be used or sold. Very nice indeed!

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

I have always found real pleasure ion projects like these. They are just pure and simple blacksmithing.

@ScottSmith-bx5xv 3 жыл бұрын

You have very informative videos. I really like how you show different ways to do the same job. That’s the beauty of blacksmith. There are no rules. The end result is what matters. Keep them coming. This is the first I have watched of your videos and am subscribing to see more. Thanks. Scott

@tobyjo57 4 жыл бұрын

I can taste the Beef Stew your going to cook in that Pot...Got to make me one of these.......Cheers John

@CodyDWorks 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I was planning on making a couple of these this weekend! Glad to see this before I tried it!

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Have fun with it

@sleepingbear7182 6 жыл бұрын

great video, as usual. The tripods I build have a ring holding the legs and a captured hook. I have one in my yard with a cast iron wash pot full of dirt and my chili petine peppr plant. keep up the excellant work.

@martindonald7613 4 жыл бұрын

Us Romany Gypsy people used those a lot. The other thing that we used was something, usually made out of rebar that looked like a shepherd's crook. This could be driven into the ground at a 45 degree angle and hold a kettle over a fire.

@michelrodrigue3739 6 жыл бұрын

thank you john i will make one for myself and maybe for some one else

@fireeyeforge8267 6 жыл бұрын

Gonna make some up today!

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great plan

@jamesmcmillen4828 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I primarily forge camp items for Civil War reenacting and this is one of those items. Great to see how someone else does it. I usually include a trammel with a tripod.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

A trammel is a good idea with a tripod. Although I have often sold the hanging device separately so I could offer different option.

@fellovercliff4525 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos mate. New sub thumbs up!

@markmoreno7295 3 жыл бұрын

In Japanese homes before gas or electric stoves, a rope terminating in a chain hung from the rafters. A wooden handle with a hole was threaded near the knot between the chain and the rope. It acted as as a pot holder to swing the chain closer and away from the fire without burning your fingers. Oddly enough this handle was fish shaped to ward off heat since fish are the masters of water, and water plus fire do not mix. This fish was always where it was needed and did not require looking for. If used in this camp setup, it might need longer supports to keep from tipping them over. If long enough you could even leave a flashlight dangling near the top pointing downwards. A blacksmiths glove would be great as a way of grasping the handle of the pot provided the pot has not become too hot.

@johnjude2685 4 жыл бұрын

Check back for now my neighbor need a set Thanks John Switzer and as I watched boy glad you said about measurements at the end and know that doesn't have to be the same as yours,Sir

@irvsstella 4 жыл бұрын

Found this channel whilst looking for BBQ tips, now subscribed, bought a furnace, anvil on order 😁 Great vid, will be watching more.

@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@DBCoopstain 6 жыл бұрын

About 1/2 way through I though I need to check comments for a way to do this without a horn . Using a forklift tine ASO. Then you addressed it not 30 seconds later. Great video. Thank you

@thomasarussellsr 5 жыл бұрын

"Cooling while I talk about it", that would be where the term "Strike while the iron is hot" came from.

@ichtheanforge6468 5 жыл бұрын

I'm working on two of these right now that are from 4' long stock. Both are 1/2" but one is round and the other is square stock. It's what I have on hand. This video is helping me greatly! Thanks!

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@kambranictay1 5 жыл бұрын

So I have watched this several times and love the build. I am wondering if there were a way to make the legs folding and locking in open length. I am thinking of those that don’t have the room in their camper or whatever to take full length legs but want the full length while using the tripod? Can’t seem to find anything that explains or shows how to do that. Thanks John and as always 👍🏼

@bogomir67 6 жыл бұрын

Another great one, thank you! I am thinking about making one for the boy scouts.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect thing for a scout trip

@bogomir67 6 жыл бұрын

I think so. They have a welded one, that has seen so many repairs, has been used as prybars and whatnot. I think that needs replacement! ;-) I'll go with thinner stuff, though. 20mm possibly.

@lenbrandstad2860 6 жыл бұрын

That is great project it just needs a grill added.. great video

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done grills without welding are amazingly difficult with all of the little tenons to rivet.

@thomasblackwell6860 5 жыл бұрын

You always do projects that I want to do. Between you and torborn (sp)I have a laundry list.

@thomasarussellsr 5 жыл бұрын

Torbjorn, but we (or at least I) knew who you were talking about.

@gill8795 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Would you please comment with what kind of finish would be appropriate for a piece like this? I’ve only ever used beeswax, but I’m curious on your opinion for something that lives near heat. Thanks! And keep up the great work in both blacksmithing, teaching, and making awesome videos! Much love.

@BlackBearForge 2 жыл бұрын

I don't use any finish on these campfire items. The soot does a pretty good job at preventing rust.

@k.c.meaders4796 6 жыл бұрын

Love that last step. In the background, as you worked in the first one and in your way, were the other 2 billets. Could you discuss the construction of the support that they rested upon? I'm guessing it is vertically sdjustable.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

It is a very simple adjustable stand. I think I show it in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7WbgpOUvr2dmWQ.html

@robphone4895 6 жыл бұрын

Truly love this project! Can't wait to see what follows. BTW how is Gargoyle doing?

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Just sits around and supervises.

@mikeparsons7660 Жыл бұрын

Did I miss the part about why 2" loops? I suppose it's so the tripod legs gather and stores well without binding.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

No reason, mostly it was the bending jig I had. But too small would be an issue.

@KillingerUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more videos like this! I want to set up my fire pit for this summer so perfect timing! What's the leather pouch you have on your belt?

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

The pouch is for my monster of a cell phone, the IPhone 7 plus

@letzrockitrite8469 6 жыл бұрын

Your property is absolutely beautiful... I miss Colorado... but the cost of living in Idaho is considerably less... thanks BBF... another great idea video.... sincerely Jon O.

@letzrockitrite8469 6 жыл бұрын

Wet Mountains?

@bentoombs 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah we like Idaho everybody comes over there for smokes and gas. Lol

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Are you asking if we are in the Wet Mountains or what are the Wet Mountains

@letzrockitrite8469 6 жыл бұрын

Yes sir... you mentioned it was 1/2 hour to the supplier in Pueblo... I lived 30 years in the Black Forest .... both areas are beautiful... I'm retired on Soc. Sec. so Idaho is about 1/2 the cost... thanks for the comeback John... sincerely, Jon Oliphant

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Yes we are in the Wets, just barely.

@bret354 6 жыл бұрын

first thing I noticed was how loud the anvil sounds, then I noticed you got rid of the magnets and chain.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Clearly a viewer who has been absent for a while, I took the chains of about 6 weeks ago when we did this video kzfaq.info?o=U&video_id=Z3365vFHXhw I think what you hear in this video is not the anvil but the bar being forged

@artintentionz9873 4 жыл бұрын

Do you do custom work I would like to have a tripod that would go into a bipod out of square bar and around 3 1/2 feet tall with a skillet holder

@ethanshenk2058 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the video but i would like to know what metal was used i know it was 5/8s but i don't know what type of steel or iron

@BlackBearForge 3 жыл бұрын

Unless otherwise mentioned its all just mild steel.

@monkeywithahammer6823 6 жыл бұрын

tighten your anvil bud good job i will be making one

@user-rh4qc5dp6p 6 жыл бұрын

I wished you would have started with something to get the pot off the hooks and chain, looks easy but as clumsy as I am I would get burnt.lol You make it look easy to make three circle that all look the same. I am going to have to try this. Your set looks great. In your opinion which is more traditional, round or square bar? Do people like square better because you can put twist in it? Thank you for your time and videos.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, but I did. I did a video on a simple poker that makes a great pot hook kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdGkgJSZyZnRlKc.html

@user-rh4qc5dp6p 6 жыл бұрын

Black Bear Forge you are right I watched it. I did not think about that. I think of a fire poker as in the fire. But you are 100% right sorry to bother you. Thanks you for time.

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

No bother at all

@rayandrews23 6 жыл бұрын

I hope Jhon you don't mind my 2 cents worth, but round bar can have a twest put in the middle. It looks rather cool. if done right the bar still looks round.

@user-rh4qc5dp6p 6 жыл бұрын

Ray Andrews ok where do I go to see how this is done. I would like to see how you twist a round bar.and see the twist. Thank you have a great day.

@DJDisalwaysright 10 ай бұрын

Why not rebar?

@billwoehl3051 4 жыл бұрын

John, why don't you like working rebar?

@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын

Most rebar is an alloy steel, so its harder to work with. Projects like this work perfectly with mild steel and don't require the additional characteristics of the alloy. Additionally, rebar will always look like rebar and I feel that really detracts form the appearance of any finished product.

@billwoehl3051 4 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBearForge, ok. Thanks.

@scotthummel4248 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you get round stock at?

@BlackBearForge 5 жыл бұрын

Any steel supplier

@shifty3453 6 жыл бұрын

Good thing for beginners to sell too. For a new hammer straight peen or diagonal peen?

@BlackBearForge 6 жыл бұрын

I like the diagonal peen. I have never really found much need for a straight peen hammer.

@shifty3453 6 жыл бұрын

That's what I had thought. It's what I use now.

@rafaelgallar7422 Жыл бұрын

Filmastes de lejos no se aprecia Tu labor NI EL TRABAJO, otra vez será.

@stubbsbrandon 2 жыл бұрын

Why not rebar?

@BlackBearForge 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose my number one reason is that I don't like the look of rebar. But since it is a medium carbon steel it is also harder to work with and more expensive to purchase than buying mild steel.