I thoroughly enjoy the sticker at 9:13 that says “danger: not to be operated by fuckwits.”

If you complain about your welds, how are us mere mortals supposed to feel. Beautiful job! I paint all my stands that same color.

10:10 "- beat the crap out of it with a sledgehammer -" Nicely put, thank you.

Great job Gary!!

Very nice design, beautiful welds. Thanks for the video.

Nice project Gary. Well done.

Just outstanding.. I have been planning to do something similar for my block. I like your design better, thanks Mate!

Great build, Gary! Great thoughts into design. thank you.

Nice fabrication Gary job well done 👍

Better welding than mine that’s for sure

Beauty of a job! 😄

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and all yours! Thanks to you I've tried a little Blacksmithing but I've never shod a horse. A friend of mine is a Farrier also and his wife posted this on Facebook. Were not sure where it came from but it looks like it fits your job to a tee. I hope you enjoy and please keep up with the great videos. The Farrier. Wake up, alarm clock blaring. Push a tired body out of bed, driven by determination, discipline and being of their word. Coffee in a cup held by a tangling of aching joints and scars. The few moments of peace before heading off to meet an owner, to spend a day of ringing in the ears, aching feet, back screaming. “Stand mare” you beg as the memory of a close call burns into your brain-Sharp nails, sharp tools, 1,200lb unsettled flight animals with the strength and precision to change your life with one quick blow. Juggling appointments. Last minute cancelations. Last minute, “emergency” stops. Ungrateful clients, Gracious clients. Cold hands burn and stick to even colder metal tools, shoes. Heart warmed by young children with questions and a roaring forge. Clean-Clean. Balance. Shape-shape. Check your work-check your work. Line it up-check your work-Begin to drive a nail-hate the way it’s lined up-remove it. Do it again-Perfection. Feel a hot breath on your neck. Body tenses, shrug off a bite. “He won’t bite you.” The owner suggests. Eye roll, know you’d rather not risk it but hide behind a polite face. Deep breath, patience. New client? Scoffs at prices. Demands, demands. You? Meet the demands, to meet the demands again. Take the blame. Differing opinions. Veterinarians, trainers, other farriers... “I read online.” Striving to do your best. No-better than your best. You? Your biggest critic. Watch lives change. Grow with clients, grow with horses. Days of unsettled horses. Angry horses, spoiled horses, jerk-you-around horses, hang-on-your-back horses. Last stop of the day. Few backyard trims. Breath of fresh air. Old horse, 33. No teeth. Arthritic joints from years of tough work, tough demands. He met the demands. He’s tender in his movements-quietly crippled by dull aches. Stands patiently for you, you wait patiently for him. Each joint, slow moving. Slow to give the leg, slow to bend, hard to hold-he tries. A mutual understanding of aching bodies. Quietness. Docile. Peace. A soft voice-“he will be euthanized soon.” You hold back emotion, swallow a tear. Make a polite comment. Back to work, hide your face. Finish your job. Run your hand down the back, feel a deteriorated body. Say goodbye. Go home. Wake up, alarm clock blaring...

This stand is so sturdy. Looks well braced like my aquarium stands. Its awesome Gary

I think my wife is buying me a swage for Christmas so this is very timely

Hey Gary, Sorry I have not commented more frequently. Through the years off and on have enjoyed very much your videos. You're a great inspiration. And wish I could meet you and shake your hand because it's nice that there are such wonderful helpful people in this world. Bless you and your family hope all is well. Jim

love your clamps, not seen that style before.I have a fold up engine crane I use for heavy stuff. Works really well.

Great job and looks good. It even appears to work as planned. Wheels always make things better. I am envious of your belt grinder. We have talked about making one for several years.

If i ever get lucky enough to find a swage block, I'd be happy but believe I'd build a stand just like yours! Great job and as far as your welds raising, you said it was very cold, sometimes you have to preheat metal, I've had to do this before especially thicker materials!

Thats a really tidy job you've done there ATB Dave

I haven’t even thought about swage blocks since I left school ! I’m sure our one had it’s own cast iron base, a separate piece but obviously from the same mfr, bloody noisy, that I do remember.

Folding workshop cranes can't be beat!! Good build!

Great job Gary I really enjoy these types of projects in my shop something I can knock out fairly quick and serves a much needed purpose those vice grip clamps are really cool gotta find me some of those!!!

Good job

Aye just the job Gary. I work like you do, drawingless, but I suspect that you'll have more successes. I tend to make piles of welded together things, that, at least make the scrap easier to move around. Loved it.

Bloody f***en brilliant mate!!!

Nice build. You're selling yourself short on your welding skills. I'd be delighted if all my welds looked that good. 🤗

Enjoyed that thanks😎

Very smart looking stand mate!!! It’ll definitely stand the test of time for someone else to enjoy many years long after we are long gone. I’m a welder/fabricator and your welds look just fine. I sometimes say that we aren’t building a clock. Lol Cheers mate, happy holidays to you and family!!!❤️💪🏼👊🏼👍🏻🤣🤣🙏🏻

Very well done. The block could weigh 300 pounds approximately. It's good that you are a very strong animal. As well as cautious about your fingers. you will also be very pleased you set that up. It is so convenient. Thank you for sharing. You're a great inspiration for the rest of us. You are a great man. Stay well, And have a beautiful day your family and loved ones as well. Jim

Excelente,como tudo que o senhor faz.

I love the plasma cutter

You are right to earn people about fingers. I tried to move my 150 lb anvil and dropped it on my right pinki. Nearly lost the end of it and it looks a mess now.

Nice job Gary, nice job. A boldly good tidy-up would give you more space lol 😂. Then go for a 1m square CNC plasma - you'll never look back. Cheers and happy Christmas.

Nice job..just wondering if thats a bigger than usual swage block..ive only ever seen photos of one and the do come up for sale now and again..thks

i love the mud, i'd offer to walk the dog but i'm in london fix a portapower under the middle from a new bar off the lower anti spreaders so it can push on the middle when its nearly flat so you can just balance it on that to re align it.

Noticed the not to be operated by fu*kwits sign 😂😂😂 very nice

Very good looking stand. I think your welding looks great. Is mig welding as easy as it looks? I have been playing with a stick welder for a year. I have not made a weld look anything like your welds.

What about engine hoist Gary to help you turn it but again space.

It'll still have stuff piled on it so then you'll have a taller pile :) Nice job by the way.

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VERY nice job on the stand. How much does your swage block weigh, any idea? I don't know at which you are better, smithing or welding...let's just say you are darn good at both!! I only stick weld and watching you MIG weld makes me want to add that to my tools.

Nice jacket. Like the metalworking Judge Dredd.

A thick glass table top and you'd get £1500 in some poncy post indudtrial gallery.:)

Nice work! I have pretty much the same block, it’s 210 pounds. My stand is made of angle and has no real secure way of using it on edge. I really like your design and may have to give it a try.

Do you live here in the US?

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Technical term for the day..............." Wibbly Wobbly ". It is what it is

Two metal book type tools might save your fingers

Great project, nice welding. SAFETY horrible, HOUSKEEPING what a messy place. This is where accidents happen. Safety is as important as skills! Perhaps an idea to produce the next video on that!

Too much useless welding scenes & showing off your excellent welding skills