Hanging Candelabra with Basket Twist

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Күн бұрын

Shorter days and long cold night make candles a welcome addition to add some ambience tot he room. This three arm candelabra or chandelier is just the thing for out log home.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Preparing the arms
01:33 - Forge welding
03:02 - Basket twist
06:32 - Blacksmith Supply
07:45 - Candle cup and drip pans
13:11 - Shaping the arms
14:25 - Assembly
15:11 - Wrapped collar
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@shadetreeforge Жыл бұрын

Hi John! A prime example of a philosophy by a fellow blacksmith friend, keep it simple, make it elegant . Which is what you have done here, keep up the good work!

@bloopbloop9687 Жыл бұрын

This is what I love to see, someone skilled and know at their craft, eager, and able to share it with the world, keep up the good work

@GodschildinNC Жыл бұрын

That looks really nice. I really like the wrap to cover the weld, it really adds to the look alot.

@Moondog-wc4vm Жыл бұрын

loved the 'Duncher' flat cap. My father was a time served metalworker and wore one of those to work when I was little. Great video that ties in a little to my youngest memories. Thanks for that touch of nostalgia. It made me feel like a litlle tyke again. ;-)

@ironhead65 Жыл бұрын

I know it didn’t do anything, but just before 14:25 “I’m happy with that” then you turned the work and dinged it into the swage block! I was worried for a moment. Had to remind myself it wasn’t hot. Looks great. Thank you for sharing these techniques. I always love when you show just how easy it really can be without needing any power tools or big expensive hammers to make something amazing

@thecreativecraftingtable8658 Жыл бұрын

Wow! 🙂 This candelabra turned out fantastic! Lately I couldn’t spend much time in my shop unfortunately, university studies are consuming almost all my time and energy. I can’t wait for the winter holiday to have some more free time and create something. 😊 Thank you for the videos and knowledge, John! I am already looking forward for the next weekend’s project!🙂

@jeffreyjones6409 Жыл бұрын

When you were cutting out the candle holders it reminded me of back when I was youngster and would build balsa wood model airplanes. I remember having to take a thick piece of wood and cut out the rough shape of the propeller then carve and sand and carve and sand, etc...........Beautiful job, what a great project.

@ArmySoldier1972 Жыл бұрын

John, great looking piece. I appreciate you showing us alternate ways to do things like cutting the candle holders. Army SE Oregon

@milkbottle1274 Жыл бұрын

I love that cat sticker on ur window 😁

@Vikingwerk Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Watching this made me realize: all my files and hacksaws are dull. 😂

@wayneheitz8390 Жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday. Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏

@sherlock1159 27 күн бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful! up until the end I was wondering what happened to the weld. I think the solution you came up with was the best possible one. Basket twists have to be one of my favorite blacksmithing techniques!

@Bangalangs Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video sir. Nothing too fancy, but has just enough class.

@HarryHov Жыл бұрын

Laundry detergent sheets are a good idea... saw it on an ad the only ad I've ever watched

@emmetbyrne1680 Жыл бұрын

Bought a beverly shear last year, best investment ive made in a long while since ive been working with sheet metal. Great video as always John!

@dylanodoherty9702 Жыл бұрын

Wrapped collar was a nice touch

@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 Жыл бұрын

Very nice project w classic Black Bear asthetics .this is a good thing Sir. As usual a learning experience. IMHO my personal biggest takeaway is the cup n candle holders. The design and procedures are gold in hand! Thank you Sir, for everything Blessings aboundant Crawford out🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

@Mistertbones Жыл бұрын

I'm no blacksmith, and I'm probably not going to become one, but I enjoy watching these videos because of how educational they are. Keep up the good work, John!

@grandadz_forge Жыл бұрын

Excellent project and cinematography

@tomayrscotland6890 Жыл бұрын

A very Nice quick piece of Iron work Blacksmith.

@kuriakos Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous end result! I would love to have a cabin someday with all handmade fixtures like this.

@elliotwhite32 Жыл бұрын

13:13 looked really cool

@rightwinggunslinger1 Жыл бұрын

That looks amazing. Good ad ! I want a coal forge real bad now. I'll See what blacksmith supply has got for deals

@chrisheinenoutdoors8880 Жыл бұрын

Oh this looks fun to make....

@1924ab Жыл бұрын

That really turned out nice John, I believe I'll make one for our patio. Thanks!

@danieldurkton2942 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Once again you hit it out of the ballpark. Great craftsmanship. Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

@jackdawg4579 Жыл бұрын

very nice John, thanks for sharing.

@erniebeswick7675 Жыл бұрын

Great project to get started thanks john

@Vic1943_ Жыл бұрын

looking great 👍👍👍👍👍

@treeeter Жыл бұрын

Very nice. You can also use brass hard solder to hide the weld. The brass gives a nice contrast to the black steel, a little golden highlight.

@Tom-hz9oc Жыл бұрын

Great job John!

@stoneinthefield1 Жыл бұрын

Great project. Looks amazing!

@fredschmidt6802 Жыл бұрын

Looks great !!! Very decorative ... An idea for people who like that style , but should not be around candles they have battery operated ones for people like my mother who would burn the house down

@frankgaletzka8477 Жыл бұрын

Hello John Well done . It looks great and is a Base to Do some dekoration on it . Thank you for this Inspiration. Take csre I wish you a good week Yours Frank Galetzka

@justplaintommy63 Жыл бұрын

that's a beautiful piece of work. kinda wish I had a place to hang something like this

@Swishersweetcigarilo Жыл бұрын

I miss my Beverly shear. Just didn't have room for it.

@jeffgrier8488 Жыл бұрын

That candelabra looks fantastic John, that's some fine work!

@patrickharmon9459 Жыл бұрын

That looks awesome, I really like it. Now I have another project to add to my list. Thank you for your teachings, keep up the good work and God bless you and your family 👪

@patshes1951 Жыл бұрын

Very well made and looking real good.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@Grunt49 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job John. This is very beautiful design there. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын

Nice piece of work John. I really like the basket twist. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@davidlansing1870 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, good anesthetics, basket twists always look elegant. I was looking forward to learn how you were going to do the radii on the saddle cups and was not disappointed. Thanks for your teaching!

@danbreyfogle8486 Жыл бұрын

Very nice John, the wire wrap really added to the overall style of this piece.

@johnblanton9845 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic ! Great instructions and beautiful end result.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@VRplay86 Жыл бұрын

Yeah 👍 great. I've been hoping for this video 🐱 I'm making a medieval style chandelier for my great room to put above my long table. Great job 👍🤓👏👏👏

@cddeere298 Жыл бұрын

Hi John I just wanted to mention that you can change the drill bit size on those hole saws, as long as the shank that goes in were the set screw is the same size.

@bradmccormick358 Жыл бұрын

Another absolutely wonderful project. I need to make time to get into my shop and make something, it's been to long.

@olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful job on the hanging candelabra John, lots of great information with it also. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@outdooraddictionpa8218 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@paulorchard7960 Жыл бұрын

Nice work John, will candles be our new light source? Well its old coming back to needed!

@allnight4 Жыл бұрын

I really like the project you did here, it's great and you've shown that something that looks really scary to make (to us novices) can actually be achievable. Also, I really like the video style. A lot of teaching and showing details without the longer, more drawn out parts. I would appreciate seeing a little more clue of how long various steps take as well as how long the whole projects take you. I know I can't come close to being as fast as you, but if a phase takes you 2 hours, then I won't be so unhappy if it takes me 4-6 or more. I know that's dangerous territory, but if I struggle with something for a couple of hours and it only took you 10 minutes, that highlights that my skills are weaker in that area and I might want to practice that kind of thing a bit more. Anyway, as always, we'll see you for the next video! (And no closing blurb here?)

@kevingrubb9835 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work as usual, I'm a huge fan of hot wraps myself, really like it man great job

@mattwyeth3156 Жыл бұрын

This looks great

@robbentvelzen6807 Жыл бұрын

Use the holesaw trough a mould. That way you can skip the pilotdrill.

@ivysinistra Жыл бұрын

This is really quite cool and I might try making something like it in the future, although I'm approaching it from machining rather than smithing since it's what I'm most familiar with.

@AnonYmous-ii4tc Жыл бұрын

You could use the section around 6:20 as a ‘short. Beautiful work.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll probably go do that

@andreasfrank6544 Жыл бұрын

Hello John as always great to watch the videos from you and see you working! I see the picture at Facebook and I wonder the wire you put around by the basket! Now I know why! It is a cool project and cool that you made the tool to make the forge weld! I'm looking forward to the next steps thank you and be save! Andreas from Germany

@taironus Жыл бұрын

I am not saying this is a good idea per se... but to cut thicker sheet metal i often just put extenders on my hand metal shears and use the table to hold one end while i push in the other handle. i mean it definitely shortens the life of the pliers but ive been doing this for several years and the old buggers are still cutting. cheaper than bandsaw blades (let alone the saw) and way faster than a hacksaw!

@billssmithy7352 Жыл бұрын

Do you draw out plans for these projects before starting? Or do you plan it out in your head and work toward that image?

@jeremiahmccutcheon3234 Жыл бұрын

Let’s go

@davidlynn7161 Жыл бұрын

Really nice looking candelabra. Is it based on a historical design?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Not specifically, but the general idea is pretty old.

@FeatherHorseforge Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration John🙂 how did you make the dishing tools? I believe the bottom tool is an oxy cylinder base.

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

The bottom is a cylinder base. The top tool is just a piece of 1/4" plate dished in in the same base and welded up to make the tool. It was actually something I made for a different project many years ago.

@richardwakelin843 Жыл бұрын

Great job, different size cups to match candle size ? Could you not form them over a cone to accommodate different sizes in 1 holder, or forge in stepps?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

I think you would find the candle very tipping such a tapered holder since there would be very little contact with the body of the candle.

@richardwakelin843 Жыл бұрын

@BlackBearForge thank you, oh well it was just a thought

@shweppesmojito4353 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful candelabra sir! As a beginner blacksmith I am wandering tho - what the "kettle cups" are? Putting a plate and the candle stand together is a mystery. Best Regards!

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

The candle cups are what hold the candles and the drip pans collect any melting wax

@alexfullmer4707 Жыл бұрын

So is there any special, elaborate thought process that goes into making the candle holder patterns?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Not really. I look for examples both new and old then adapt to what I need

@BlackHoleForge Жыл бұрын

Hey john, what was the name of that drill bit you used after you drilled the hole. The one that dresses up the hole and takes away the sharp edges?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

Thats a counter sink

@robertwhitney2232 Жыл бұрын

I believe what you are referring to is a Counter Sink Bit. Originally used for making the reeses for flat head bolts.

@andrewjaye2981 Жыл бұрын

Hi John...If you didn't have a welder, would you forge weld it? Or is there another option?

@BlackBearForge Жыл бұрын

This was forge welded on the end. Forge welding the middle would be possible, but would leave the material much thinner. It just comes down to an aesthetic choice.