Rafter tail hook for the bell - Hook of the week 46
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4 жыл бұрынAfter making a bell from the old gas cylinder bell I find myself in need of a hook to hang it from. So for this weeks hook of the week, lets look at forging a rafter tail hook to hang our bell outside the shop door.
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@demastust.2277 4 жыл бұрын
It's Sunday and I'm 21. There are two things that will forever be burnt into my memory. 1 being the fact I've only ever done a deep clean of my room since I was a kid and the fact it's the day the hook of the week is made
@marbles430 4 жыл бұрын
Really sweet project from start to finish. Bell, hook the whole thing. Those square machine nut and bolt just added that final touch of excellence.
@mountaincrittercreations2596 4 жыл бұрын
Sunday morning hook, coffee an the world seems sane for just a little while!!!
@fxpestoperator5527 4 жыл бұрын
That was a lot of work to ring that bell, but I loved every minute!
@markmcmeen287 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome hook for that bell. I've done the bell and have struggled for an idea for the hanger. Also, your videos are a welcome relief from what is going on around us. Thank you for your craftsmanship and for your contribution to maintaining our sanity!
@shadetreeforge 4 жыл бұрын
Nice hook! The bell looks good on it and the drone aerial shot of you and the outside view of the shop? AWESOME! You truly are one of the many masters of earth, wind , fire, and water! The basics of any good smith!
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@douglasfathers4848 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome hook Grate bell and both made by very talented Blacksmith . John you should ring the bell every sunday to call the class to hook of the week lessons.cheers.
@stevedingman474 4 жыл бұрын
Love watching John swing a hammer he really gets after it! I had a young man in my shop a couple of weeks ago wanting to Try out blacksmithing so I gave him the long talk on heat and how too work some mild steel into a curly piece And he was immediately wanting softer steel because he was worn out swing the hammer hard enough to mold the hot metal !!! Lol we tried 2 pound hammers 3 pounders and a four pound hammer then he tried the treadle hammer and decided that banging on metal for a living is to much work lol 😂
@Drakijy 4 жыл бұрын
This, sir, is one of my favorite videos from you. Very nicely done.
@montanalivin8248 4 жыл бұрын
This one was perfect for Sunday afternoon! Thank you sir!
@richardsolomon8076 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, welding, scrolling, shaping 👍 totally hooked up :) you'll need to ding it for the start of class. Great job John
@carlwhite8225 4 жыл бұрын
new guy to your channel and love it so far, who binge watches |Blacksmithing videos, why I do. Thanks
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the family. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos
@beni2094 4 жыл бұрын
Good morning breakfast club! Thanks for sharing John!
@abitoffblacksmithing9985 4 жыл бұрын
Good morning to you as well! Hope to get my forge going in a week or so weather permitting! Stay safe! Peace 🤘
@marius8578 4 жыл бұрын
And there it was! Maybe not on or in your little cabin but on your shop. That was spot on! Great. Thanks!
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@kegcoffeetable 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good instructions and also for showing the install of the hook. Nice touch .
@jamesmorris3175 4 жыл бұрын
Favourite hook so far!
@HomeShowTV 4 жыл бұрын
Indeed. After a half-century or so of beating on metal, "sometimes you just get lucky". lol.
@GraeMatterz 4 жыл бұрын
John, this two part project is my favorite so far. Love it. Good job.
@tobyjo57 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool hook John that you forged from Hot Steel. Love your creativity as always. Nice to see decorative items like this right down to the matching nut and bolt..I'm hooked on Hook of The Week,
@fauseth 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! That drone shot was awesome.
@DERWALDRUFT 3 жыл бұрын
Your work is true inspiration.
@honeycuttracing 4 жыл бұрын
Never seen that much of the outside of your shop, very cool hook of the week sir, liked the bell too!!! Keep up the good work!
@jeffgrier8488 4 жыл бұрын
This is the first time i have seen a rafter hook, and I believe I can find multiple uses for them! That bell really has some resonance, doesn't it?
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
It does, I doubt I will ring it often
@derickbubb8501 4 жыл бұрын
Love the final product, love the rustic style
@brysonalden5414 4 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about how to craft rafter hooks to hold the hose for my new propane forge, and now I know! Thanks, as always, for your skill and sharing it with us. Now, how did you know that was my next project????
@rusticsmith4074 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, so relaxing watching you at work
@masteronone2079 4 жыл бұрын
The square headed nut and bolt look the part, really like this one✅
@SuperJaXXas 4 жыл бұрын
Love that bell!
@JF-fx2qv 4 жыл бұрын
Nice I like it. Like, that you went the mile with square nut/hammered head, and kept it old school rustic. Bull's eye aligning the two holes up (not my game, but golf may be yours?). Lastly, in regard to video making (not that it matters to me) following a very basic 1, 2, 3, or A, B, C format makes the video ... that is to say; introducing your goal, execution of said goal and finally the installation and use of the creation.... this method answer all questions. You keep it (blacksmithing) simple, but there are lesson acquired by watching your videos. P.S. I love that you have no issue being real and wearing a shirt with a hole in it ... that's real.
@myfastcars 4 жыл бұрын
VERY NICE Work! In my opinion, you should clean up that cylinder so it really smooth and clean and either blacken it or polish it and blue it. What a nice addition to the shop!
@paulhenry4205 4 жыл бұрын
Not over kill for a hurricane ‼️ 🤪 I really like the hook‼️‼️‼️
@5x535 4 жыл бұрын
One of your "best yet" John! You really cover a lot of little details in your running dialog. What a great final shot!
@mtyson9004 4 жыл бұрын
That’s really cool John! Thanks for sharing and God Bless you sir!
@olddawgdreaming5715 4 жыл бұрын
WOW WHAT A GREAT JOB, that project is awesome John. The sound of the bell is remarkable also. I can actually hear and enjoy it. I would have to hide it when the visitors were around. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred
@krisley5178 4 жыл бұрын
Simply gorgeous. Nice work Sir.👍
@davidsimons9132 4 жыл бұрын
Great hook, I believe I enjoyed watching you make this hook more than all of the others. Thank you for sharing your great skills with us.
@olivergroce4216 4 жыл бұрын
I loved this one. In my opinion it is the best hook yet. I learned a lot as usual. Thank you sir.
@willbutts3126 4 жыл бұрын
I say this every Sunday.....”This is the best hook yet!”.... John, how do you keep outdoing yourself each week? Thanks for sharing your work, ideas, and craftsmanship!!! You are very much appreciated!!!
@pukinpaja1974 4 жыл бұрын
Nice hook! And good place To Bell...🎅🏻👍🏻
@sunqwest1 4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Enjoyed
@gurvinderkau1e5w18 4 жыл бұрын
Great hook. Cool design. Bell hanging up their look awesome. Nice to see you still swinging hammer. Stay safe1👍👍👍👍
@mikemichelizzi2023 4 жыл бұрын
I think this is my favorite hook so far, thanks for sharing!
@RRINTHESHOP 4 жыл бұрын
A very appropriate hook nicely done.
@sbjennings99 4 жыл бұрын
It looks and sounds great
@terrycarwile6499 4 жыл бұрын
Neat design, and what an attractive shape! I can see this one as a design element in a project. :)
@TheOldaz1 4 жыл бұрын
Need a black finish on the bell to match the hook. Nice job John, makes for a real pretty hanger - would suit my shearing shed to hang the shearer support from.
@Dominic.Minischetti 4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome John! Reminds me when I was little, my mom would ring a bell that was mounted outside by the back doorway to let us know dinner was ready! Lol
@deo53 4 жыл бұрын
Great project. Turned out really good. Thanks for the video.
@demastust.2277 4 жыл бұрын
I just re-watched this video for the second time and noticed the big hole in your shirt. I don't know about you, but I love hand stitching patches onto my ragged smithing clothes.
@TufStockdogs 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice sounding bell buddy thank you
@bellcobra1 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice John! This might be my favorite project. Amazing.
@codyironworks307 4 жыл бұрын
I wish those foundry gloves weren't so expensive cause they are the best
@ga5743 4 жыл бұрын
Best Sunday church bell sound John. Thanks for another great hook of the week.
@hannemannironworks1651 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool hook!
@johnwalker5938 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video...the bell and rafter hook are awesome!
@glbell4024 4 жыл бұрын
Love that bell. Great job!
@stoneinthefield1 4 жыл бұрын
Duluth Trading Company should sponsor you. Fire hose pants (I love mine) with a Duluth BBQ long sleeve. Sending good vibes that they do. 😁
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
I asked them once, but they didn't seem interested
@thijs3514 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice, that really completes the bell!
@randallsummers6551 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice job John! Looks great. Take care and God bless.
@georgebisson6142 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my freaking goodness that is so pretty
@frankgaletzka8477 4 жыл бұрын
Hello John Thanks for that awsome Video Love to watch and learn Stay healthy Greetings from Germany Yours Frank
@Lesnz2009 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job, the horns look great.
@TheNuggetshooter 4 жыл бұрын
Well done indeed!
@mauriceryton 4 жыл бұрын
Fun to watch.
@grandadz_forge 4 жыл бұрын
It's beefy and beautiful
@henrycadorette472 4 жыл бұрын
well done as always , cant wait for the next one !!
@verdantpulse5185 4 жыл бұрын
No touchmark? Something for the art historians of the future to argue about.
@NeilGraham.I.M.F 4 жыл бұрын
I like that. Very nice look and shape
@louislarose4023 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Hook !!!!!!!!
@williamsultana3848 4 жыл бұрын
Hi John
@mikejeffers6371 4 жыл бұрын
That’s great hook
@fouledanchorforge5223 4 жыл бұрын
Great video John love that bell hanger. Took me a bit to figure it out. But it's looking great.
@HisWayHomestead Жыл бұрын
that was amazing!!! thanks for sharing John!!!
@waltparkhurst2494 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks John for e inspiration, i have a bell like the one you made and only had it tied with a piece of rope around a beam , now im going to make a beam hanger similar to your design thanks again for the inspiration.
@codyironworks307 4 жыл бұрын
That's kinda how I make rasp spurs
@lenblacksmith8559 4 жыл бұрын
Love it John worked out real good.
@tomcarlson3244 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this one. Nice job
@jimhumphrey 4 жыл бұрын
nice sound! nice job!
@tinkmarshino 4 жыл бұрын
Just to cool John...
@pjamestx 4 жыл бұрын
This was great!
@JamisonJPrice 4 жыл бұрын
super cool video and idea. you should ring the bell in all your vids like at the intro or outdo man super dope!
@shirlmiester 4 жыл бұрын
very nice!
@eliseodiaz7806 4 жыл бұрын
The Meta Wedge Keeper on the Sledge Hammer Head is falling out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@forgeworxblacksmith6453 4 жыл бұрын
Like it alot John😊
@dragonwaterforge 4 жыл бұрын
Cool man
@sbjennings99 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Hookin Informational educational video experience Y'alls
@stuffbywoody5497 4 жыл бұрын
I think I might have just found a nicer looking design for the hook that holds my oxy/acetylene line and torch 👍
@satchmofeeney3892 4 жыл бұрын
nice hook
@Jennifer-zb4gc 4 жыл бұрын
awesome hook and very interesting to watch :) thats the way how spurs are made? thanks for sharing your knowledge with us :)
@MagisterMalleus 4 жыл бұрын
If only air cylinders were made out of brass so the bell would actually sound good :p Seriously though this is one of your best hooks in a while imo. It's beautiful and perfectly functional, just like a good object should be.
@jeanfrancoischevallier6630 4 жыл бұрын
salut et fraternité, géniale cette video, et merci également pour les autres. faite attention à vous et à toute votre famille avec se qui arrive en ce moment . à bientôt .
@JF-fx2qv 4 жыл бұрын
How does one translate?
@graemecrowther.7557 4 жыл бұрын
I would like you to polish the bell, make it shine man like your work.
@codyironworks307 4 жыл бұрын
You can always tell a guy who has pushed some metal around with a hammer
@Bear-Ur2ez 4 жыл бұрын
** Now I like that .I wonder if it would sound as good using a 5lb lp gas tank ? **
@aliceharvey1226 4 жыл бұрын
Bear Good luck with that last one, though it may work to remind her to bring you the list also. Lol
@richardbradley961 4 жыл бұрын
THE BELLS THE BELLS.................THAY ARE DOING MY HEAD IN...REGARDS ,, R.....
@satterwc 4 жыл бұрын
Nice hanger/hook! I think you missed the opportunity to do a "subscribe and click the **clang**" at the end of the video 😁
@cypherian9821 4 жыл бұрын
Neat project I thought you were just going to hook over the joist . That last shot was Sweet now .. Who was flying the drone :} Did you let the boss take over the controls?:}
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
I was using the Mavic Air. It has GPS stabilization, so I can just park it where I want it and it stay there. Sort of like a really tall tripod.
@georgelasala6588 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU JHON BE SAFE GOD SPEED
@bobvines00 4 жыл бұрын
John, thank you for this rafter hook -- I think I now need to make some. ;) Also, you and some other Blacksmiths on KZfaq have mentioned taking care to not shear a forge weld. Does this mean that forge welds are that inferior to gas or electric welds? Could you go into detail on this in a future video? Take care!
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
A well done forge weld is as strong as the original material but the only way to know that is through destructive testing. There is almost always a transition zone between fully welded and the area that wasn't meant to be welded that will be more likely to open up under stress. Gas and electric welds will almost always fail when forged due to the dissimilarities between those welds and the parent material, which leaves a forge weld as the preferred method when the work will be forged after welding.
@jonathanpukallus274 4 жыл бұрын
Haven't even finished the video and I really went to know: John, what keeps making holes in your shirts/ jackets at belly height?
@dereksstuff8395 4 жыл бұрын
Great work! How much propane do you typically use per month?
@BlackBearForge 4 жыл бұрын
It varies quite a bit with the work I am doing. I have a 500 gallon tank in the yard and have it filled 2 - 3 times per year. My total propane expense for last year was about $1,400
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