Bondi Bond Waitlist: paskmakes.com/bondi-bond-waitlist/ This was originally going to be a quick video for my Patreons but I got a bit carried away with it and ended up being a full build video. It was more about seeing what was possible with stamping into hot steel. The wrench could definitely be better but I learned from it and I really did enjoy the whole process. :)

I came to your channel years ago for the interesting woodworking. I've stayed for the excellent video-crafting, calm and clear explanations, wry humor, willingness to share mistakes, and the consistent desire to learn new things. You make fascinating videos. I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy watching you replumb a toilet, if you presented it in your normal manner. Thank you.

I love that you aren't afraid to show us your learning process. The first wrench ended up being a "practice" piece, but it still made it into the video! I think it makes your work more accessible to hobbyists and gives folks a much more realistic idea of what it's like in the workshop. Thank You!

All the forging videos really show how much work a blacksmith did back in the day. Especially projects like the hand prosthetic of Götz of the iron hand. Insanity.

Way more character than anything you could have bought, and every time you use it it’ll give you pleasure. I really liked how it turned out.

I love how you experiment, learn, redo it, learn again, test, experiment, go over, hand sand it, etc. Thanks, Sir.

Love it! Always impressed with how you jump in and have a go at new techniques, and your honesty in documenting little errors and how you get back on track. Always entertaining and inspiring 😊

Im a blacksmith, and Everytime you attempt a blacksmithing project it makes me smile simce i know you mainly from scrap wood and woodworking projects, its refreshing seeing something different always coming from your videos!

Very cool project. I have been watching your videos for years, and always enjoy them. That being said... I have two comments about this video. - You forge like an Artist. A phrase I first used to describe Alexander Wenger, an artist who wrote a few blacksmithing books. Its a very divergent process, lots of outside the box thinking.... - Drop forging was a process. Originally done with a "Drop Hammer". It is a "closed die" process, weither that is a single impression die struck once. Or a multi impression die struck progressively. Now this is done with hydraulic forging presses, but is still a closed die operation. A press is set up with a die set, and a run of parts are made, then any flash is cleaned up on a grinder, then heatreated, then polished. Then a new die set is installed, to run a different part. Open die power hammers, rely on the skill of the blacksmith and the tooling to make whatever you want. So this project is reproducing the look of a drop forged wrench, not imploying the "drop forged" technique. I wouldn't have said anything, but I saw in another comment that someone thought this was home shop drop forging. Words matter, and have very specific meaning. And I know what Pask meant, but someone else was taking away a misconception. Fun project. Not any of the ways I would do it. 😉 But very fun. And it looks great and works.

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“I could just buy a wrench…” Same thing I hear all the time after I make something. Nice job!!!

You never take the easy path. Love it. You remind me of my Dad. He’d try anything and as a result was excellent at loads of things.

It's EXACTLY half the weight. 🤯 Perfection.

I found this to be really entertaining. It felt as if you didn't know quite what you were doing, but were going to figure it out as you went along. So there was an added element of suspense to each step.

I really enjoyed the making of the spanner, amazing how many different processes were used, I think it came out brilliantly.

I started watching this channel when Niel was making stuff from a cutting board factory scrap. Now he is drop forging wrenches. Seems to me he looks around his shop and thinks about what he could use and then goes about learning how to make it.

Another great video. Every time I see a video, I can't help but wish Pask was my neighbor and I wandered over there every once in a while and helped or watched him problem solve a new process. The autodidacticism is SO appealing to me. Not being afraid to mess up to perfect a technique with the tools and skills that you have. Sometimes you learn you need new tools or skills.

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Once again you take on a project that is usually considered outside the boundaries of a small hobby shop and just do it anyway. And drop forging sure is one of the more advaced techniques. Respect! I would love to see your take on where drop forging could be used elsewhere. And also your take on a home made sandblaster set-up would make a great video. Kudos for not going the overexposed 3d-printer/laser/cnc-everything route and instead insist on handwork and enjoying the process👌

Love your videos, Neil! You're never afraid to try something new that you've never done before!

To be honest, I liked the first attempt as it made it appear like an older piece passed down through the generations. Another great job.

Loved that induction forge, wrench looking great!

Very nice ! I always enjoy Your videos !! Hope the Family is well !! TAKE CARE !!!

Neil, you must be very proud that you now have all the tools to produce your heart’s desire. Just one more thing to get…

Wow, very nice work. That's a tool to be proud of and to pass down generations.

Once again you educate and entertain us at the same time. I will never forge anything, but I find it fascinating. That was such a cool wrench and your forge welding looked spot on. I often wondered why someone would have an induction forge and a gas forge. Thank you for demonstrating why. This was fun to watch and I appreciate you bringing us along. Today really felt like I was sitting in your metal working shop with you. Thanks again, Neil.

Nice job, looks as good as any wrench I’ve ever used. You never do simple projects, I love it 😅

You never fail to amaze me neil, I've been watching you for a good few years now and each time I'm left in awe. The wrench looks fabulous and does it's job well. Fantastic video my friend.

Excellent attention to details. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎

Good job! It was nice to see the forge fired up. Regular vinegar is a good way to get rid of forge scale in the nooks and crannies of a piece. Just let it soak for a couple hours, then nullify the acid with some baking soda and a soapy wash. I've never done plating, but it looks fun and turns out a really nice finish!

I know this might seem a little crazy, but I think it’d be so much fun to watch you make a sand blaster!

If I were your neighbor, I would have spent my Sundays in your workshop. Your videos are fun to watch. I could not get my hands dirty due to my physical condition, but I am a maker at heart.

I love the mentality and reasoning behind these little projects. Thank you for sharing your experience! Now I definitely won't be making my own wrench 😂

I'm 60 and always wondered what drop forged meant since I picked up my dad's crescent wrench in the 70s. Now I know, nice outcome from a challenging project.

Great video. I love the induction heating thing! I also love the fly press. I never thought of using one for forging. Worked better than I was expecting. Nice workshop in general. I need more tools 🤠

A sander and paint makes me the blacksmith I ain't. Beautiful work, I love it!

Great job! I must say that small mediablasting cabinet was a real gamechanger for me. Not only for rough cleaning, but polishing/satining aluminium with glass beads or surface hardening by steel balls.

I think it turned out great Neil, it is your first foray into making a wrench after all. I've always said why buy something when you can make it, bc you not only save money making it yourself, but more importantly you also learn things while doing it, which is a win win in my book. 👍👍

Maker is a mellinial slang word. You sir are a craftsman

It's amazing how versatile that fly press is in the shop. It's definitely something I want to get in the future.

As usual Neil, the video has items in it that a lot may have not seen, great job mate...

8:08 Great work! I would've left the surface like that, it looks awesome.

I don't care for adjustable wrenches. I really like your home-made, one job only wrench. I have a few wrenches and tools like that, one job only. And if you don't like this one, make another one. I'd be proud to take this one off your hands😉. I would have to find it a dedicated job. Which means buying another tool and that will in turn drive my wife and financial advisor both nuts. I like this idea!! Like you, I'm a bit long winded at times. Super video!!

Now I finally know what drop forging is. Nice little project for a useful tool. Thanks for sharing!

Excellent! Beautiful little project wrench. Lifetime and beyond item.

My most favourite youtube channel by far.. I have started watching your videos during the pandemic and since then I became and addict 😅 Watched all your videos and some of them more than once and everytime you release a new video I get the very first feeling of excitement of how simple you make things look with every single defect and challenge you face!!! I wish one day to be your apprentice

I used to use an industrial induction coil to seal aircraft instruments. Had never been terrified of an inanimate tool before, but having metal glow red the instant it was introduced into the coil is something else.

Fantastic. Really. Your videos never disappoint, you have a great way of putting the viewer right along side you through the project. Drop forging these details! Wow

I get such a great feeling using tools that I made myself. Your 40mm wrench is on the next level. Wow

Considering how that was done. It turned out really good. I would definitely take it if I were given something like that. Job well done.

Amazing Pask! I love your experiments. Always a technique or trick I have never seen before. Thanks mate!

I'm impressed by others that trust the process and get it done. Good job

Next week, join us when Neil makes an entire set of wrenches, in imperial and metric! Awesome video, you are so skilled!

What lovely project, thanks for demystifying the process for us! Adding skills isn’t a waste. One might value one’s time higher than the cost of buying a wrench, but I’m almost sure you don’t think like that. Next time, the confidence will be higher, the barrier lower, the result prettier, and the next thing might be unavailable to buy.

You are something else... Wow. What? This coil thing- I've never seen such a thing, and there you are holding the piece with your bare hands. You're a genius.

Well done Pask. I do think you are my favorite maker. Well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA

I've made a few simple tools over the years that give me simple joy when I use them. The witness marks and minor imperfections are part of their character, and I remember the time spent in the shop just making something useful for myself. Of course I could just have bought a Thing, but where's the fun in that? Lovely video.

You're such an impressive maker, a true inspiration.

I would have been disappointed had you made the finish appear store bought. I try to personalize my projects with hints of imperfection to identify them as hand made. You did very well. 👍

I have been watching your videos from the beginning and I love the way you explain everything you are doing even the mistakes I just wish I had as much patience as you

Time for a drop-board Hammer like Billings and Spencer used, great job.

What a delightful project and result. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Thanks, Neil. Loving the adventure spirit and the perseverance you show in all of your projects. A great inspiration!

You're kidding, the tedious part is your favorite? NO WAY. Classic.

Very nice sir, but what I'm most impressed with is your "coil forge", I've never seen or heard of one before and to see you holding the piece with your bare hands just blew me away! That machine is awesome! Your wrench is pretty cool too, a great set of skills you've learned in making it. Well done my friend. 👍

I really enjoy your channel. I love how you try making things just to learn and you show us your journey. Thank you!

You never know till you try and you certainly hold up to that , awesome job

What a fascinating setup you have. Thank you for sharing

Excellent work. Thanks for sharing your techniques and work ethic.

that induction forge is the coolest thing I've ever seen.

Your skills are amazing! Thank you for sharing with us. You're a very impressive craftsman!

As usual, another informative and entertaining presentation of your art!

A dip in a strong acid like hydrochloric or sulfuric is also really good at getting scale off before plating. At least here in the US, you can get hydrochloric acid at hardware stores labelled as pool acid, concrete cleaner, or muriatic acid, and you can get sulfuric acid at the supermarket as a drain clog cleaner. The sandblaster works well too, but leaves a pitted surface that's going to need a lot of cleaning and polishing before it plates up shiny.

I was seriously debating on doing a similar project today when I was fixing a couple of things around the house and trying to figure out how could I make a homemade wrench. I open youtube and boom you upload this video. Of course I jumped right in a watch the whole thing.

You never fail to amaze me my friend, what a talent you have, thank you for making my Sunday a better one.

This is fantastic! I made a fan clutch wrench that I use frequently. I think I need to forge the handle now! Great tips, thank you.

I've really enjoyed this project. Thanks for taking the time to video it

You have a lot of great toys. Fun shop to have. Love your videos.

Very impressive. You are skilled both with wood and metal.

That forged wrench turned out awesome Neil! 👍👍🔧🔧

14:27 - oh, that's _your_ notification. I was trippin' out for a moment, trying to figure out what had caused the notification sound, when I didn't see anything new. :D Anyway, very cool to see drop forging in action in a home shop that's not specifically oriented around that kind of work! Nice stuff, Pask. It looks brilliant. :)

Very cool! You always take experimentation to the next level!

Very cool build and it will remind you of your skills every time you use it, enjoyed, cheers!

Good job mate. Thumbs up. Greetings from South America.

Always interesting. Thank you, Neil 👍

absolutely amazing. it is always a pleasure watching you create.

nice job extending the limits of DIY

Brilliant work. Super enjoyable.

Found the plating tip very useful 😊

Sos un maestro. Yo creía que solo trabajabas la madera, pero veo que también el metal. Te felicito, un gran abrazo, desde Argentina.

Wildly overcomplicated: ✔️ Project easily accomplished with other means: ✔️ Entertaining, educational and inspirational: ✔️✔️✔️

I’m a simple man: I see a Pask Makes video, I drop a like and watch.

Fantastic work, Neil! Really beautiful tool!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Nicely done, Neil.

This is genuinely-magnificent! I've been daydreaming about making a bit of a leap from regular machining operations to more hot process work like drop forging (really in my shop it'd be press forging with my hydraulic press). I keep talking myself out of trying - self doubt, natch - so seeing you share your learning process really helps me to get a better sense that maybe I *can* really try this after all. Honestly, now with the kids being school-age, but still very young, making things like this which will last well into *their* lifetimes seems much more attractive an effort.

Wow! I've never seen one, never heard of one. I so need to know more about this induction forge.

THAT WAS GREAT! Thanks for the video.

Fantastic. Came out great. You might consider making a rotary or vibratory tumbler. They work well for surface prepping. Depending in the media you can go from aggressive tooth to a near polished finish

Really incredible work!!

Awesome. Thanks for another great demonstration.