now all you need is a pot of tea on the trivet and some fresh baked scones with butter! Mmmmm! Another excellent vid Peter

3:37 Is what held me back as a starter blacksmith, I was around people who insisted that a *good* blacksmith *only* needed a hammer and anvil and tongs to make *anything* which really hindered my ability to progress. Happily, I’ve learned better since!

Sir, you are a Gentleman. And you are right...the virtues once espoused as common have been taught out of us. Please continue with your efforts to remind us of what LIVING really is all about.

Very, very super cool. Thank you to all of you.

The power to craft tools is so amazing

I’m in love with your runner ducks!

A great lesson on welding! Behold the blacksmith and how very important this trade was and is! The Iron Art! Thanks Very Kindly! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

I love watching these ol'school traditional blacksmithing videos. Thank you for sharing!

Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in history

God bless you I just waiting for your next video tou are my best friend 🤠

Great to watch making something useful from a pice of metal that people would discard as just a something they found in the corner of the garage. Thanks as always.

So many analogies can be said of the art of a good Blacksmith. He is steely-eyed in more ways than one. You become riveted to what he is riveted. The flame, the metal, the colors the sparks. The bellows in rhythm, then timing so swift. Out of the way of his manly step, for priceless is his placement. The anvil stands ready and down comes the metal with hard blows of his hammer. To watch and calibrate, what could be done better and how did this project fare? It's interesting to observe such earnest conviction, such purpose and art all in one. You R beginning to dance quite in step as apprentice Peter Could say U R 'forging' a fine relationship! Thanks 4 sharing and time spent. Fine filming Catherine. Health to you and God Bless! 4got 2 mention your opening shots on the ducks. What did the duck with the frozen foot say; "This weathers too 'foul' (fowl) 4 me!" LOL

18:37 Spring! Yes, I agree but we can't forget we have unpredictable weather everywhere around the world We will have snow (light one) in two or three more days, yay!! I love the music at the beginning of the video, it is quite invigorating. Greetings for you and your family from Utah.

My son found your so interesting and cheerful channel and l liked it very much, it's something we need nowadays! ! Thank you and greetings from Athens ! We love seeing the lovely ducks at the beginning 🥰

Thanks for that lession, i think this blacksmithshop looks something to that of my oldgranfatherhrsfather had, now it's a museum.

Thanks for insisting on an explanation of borax flux; I’d never understood that part and was really curious! I love learning!

What a great piece of craftsmanship Peter! And what a special treat to see that actual trivet in person today. Great to see both you and Kathy again!

Thanks for sharing 😊

well done! it is a very good thing to show, teach people the old way, the craftsmanship , the craft. thank you very much

Fantastic loved watching thank you old friend

I have been watching and listening to these blacksmithing videos very carefully and I am learning a little. I have made knives of O-1 steel, old sawmill blades and such and noticed the colors on your axe were similar to how I temper my blades. But I had no idea of what to look for or how to go about forge welding. My blacksmithing kit is made up of a torch, a grinder, a hammer, and a chunk of railroad rail. Thanks for the education.

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.

Fascinating video. Would think that shop would be warmer than it was!

Great video! I really like looking at the old stuff. I'm always amazed when looking at old work, plain is never enough. It seems like there's always some sort of embellishment no matter how small.

Beautiful work real Craftsman people just don't know how much work goes into things I make brooms and shoes tell the people how much work goes in it they just laugh thank you for this video

Here's to Cathy who did a wonderful job in recording in such a cold environment! You men will do! Teasing. You both are awesome.

The blacksmith videos are great. The work that goes into making a piece. Knowing they will last through generations. Thank you for sharing.

Hey Peter! THAT is some Shop! I don't think that I have ever seen such an extensive collection of tools and items on display or in use! (And this is coming from a fellow who's extended family has been gathering such items for generations! WOOF! That trivet will serve you well!

Very cool!!

Wonderful work! Next challenge from the 'Peanut Gallery'; the manufacture of sewing needles and a leather awl/gouge.

Now that was some real old school blacksmith work, and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

I would have copped out and riveted the legs on. Very nice Frank (Virginia)

Great Video Peter, Nice looking trivet. Beau has a nice shop.

Had wondered how these were made, very educational.

Well done Mr. Pete! The craftsmanship then and now is outstanding!!!! Had to smile - you sure were happier actually getting in there doing more on this one, versus the last time when you made your hawk. Stay well! Robin

That is brilliant

Great video! Now I can add another project to the list! Build a blacksmith shop! I'll be 100 at this rate!

Very fun to watch. Every time you recreate an older item I run to ebay and search for one, haha. Thanks so much for the time you take to teach and entertain.

Lovely work!

Great job!

Great episode.

Another Great one Peter. Thanks for showing us this process.

Great video. Your lovely wife’s camera work brought the project to life. Keep up the good work.

Very interesting how that trivet came together. It looked like a very cold day, at least you had the fire to get some heat from!

excellent

Great video!!!

Nice job well done, i made one recently from a draught horse shoe but riveted and countersunk the heads to fix the 3 legs on to the ring. Tony

Always a treat to see what you are up to! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

I love blacksmithing. Thanks for posting this.

I’m surprised Beau sports that full beard around the forge. His face looks like a potential brush fire ! 🔥

Amazing craftsmanship always Freddie

Another informative, entertaining video. With the contrast of Beau's bountiful beard and your clean shaven face, it brings up the question of what razor do you use to maintain the look of a well groomed 18 century gentleman? I have one razor from the time period, but I haven't quite got the edge where I would like it and it needs new scales. Perhaps forging and making scales for a period razor could be another episode. Keep up the good work!

You are a Master Educator. Love everything you do!

Beautiful shop

This reminded me of my days in high school metal shop. My friends and I made a few trivets but I don't think a single one stood straight and level as yours! You guys made it look easy, great job!

I'm always fascinated by a blacksmith's talents. A other interesting video, Peter. Thanks again!

Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Necessity is the mother of invention. Many modern tools were developed as a solution to a thorn in one's side. Or a pain in one's neck. Etc. Etc. I have crafted many a tool in my modern life for the above mentioned reasons. Enjoyed this episode as with all the others before. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!!

Another Outstanding Video! Very interesting. I was very surprised at the complexity of the work. How many hours did it take from start to finish to complete the trivet?

Nice video.

I love your videos. I hope to see more leather work in the future. Thanks you for making these videos.

Great video, thanks for taking us along! Forge welding is definitely one of those skills that i need alot of work on.

What a wonderful looking shop!

A wonderful video. Good jobe on your part Peter. You learn fast. Looking forward to the next video. Be well.

Very interesting always interesting 🙂 perhaps a period correct shovel or working tool for crops next?

Great Video! Excellent Blacksmith! I love watching these! Thanks so much

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I think I'll stick with a boomerang!! More than enough

WOW As always you are the educator, everything you do I amazing. I built a 20 gauge smooth bore French trade gun love shooting it. Great video keep them coming.

Excellent very informative.

Fascinating to put it mildly! Just one question though.......where are the safety glasses?

So interesting. You have captured me and my imagination. Now wanting to try my hand at this. So many great and valuable videos to go through but was wondering what items would one start with as a frontiers man?

Informative video. Could you please verify that this process is period correct, with that specialized guillotine die setup? I think I have seen Peter Ross make a similar spade shape using the corner of the anvil. Thank you.

Good evening Peter. What a great project. Well done friend and thanks for sharing. Keep them coming and take care. Thanks again

wow - impressive job! didn´t know santa claus was into blacksmithing that much! ;-P man i like that beard! mine is half the size and took literally ages if not a decade! how long has he been cultivating it?

How did you hold the leg onto the ring while you welded?

How tough was it to get the legs on the ring and in the right place. Were there unair able words to define the process.

Why no safety glasses? One spark or sliver could do serious damage!

Make a live video streaming online some day

Why not rivit the legs on and do the same with the ring

Love watching your videos. Very informative, however, it just gets me that you NEVER wear safety glasses when using a hammer, especially in the blacksmith shop. I understand trying to preserve period correctness, but SAFETY IS FIRST!!. Please consider, if nothing else, getting clear lenses in the same style frames as your reading glasses. It's better than no eye protection at all.

The time period stuff is great but i cringe with no safety glasses being worn

Do you know what safety glasses are, if you do try using them? Young people watch KZfaq, so maybe think of them and set an example.

Just a heads up, your introduction was so long I chose to move on without getting to the actual content. Your life appears peaceful and laid back, but not everyone has the luxury of taking time for long introductions.

Love watching the way this is done, thank you!

Hi Peter! Nice educational video 👍 Good to see you and your friend Beau do another 18th century blacksmithing video again.