Simple Forging for Profit - Affordable blacksmithing part 3
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Жыл бұрынForging simple items is great practice as you learn blacksmithing. But these simple forgings can also be a way to pay for the tools and supplies you need to equip you blacksmith shop.
Basic blacksmithing Tool list:
From Vevor use code: VVPRO
Propane Forge, Single Burner: s.vevor.com/bfQevk
Propane Forge, Double Burner: s.vevor.com/bfQevr
30kg Acciaio anvil: s.vevor.com/bfQaz1
4 1/2" vise: s.vevor.com/bfQh8D
From Blacksmith Supply use code: bear5
Hammer: www.blacksmithsupply.com/Forg...
Tongs: www.blacksmithsupply.com/Wolf...
Other supplies found online or locally
Hacksaw frame
Hacksaw blades 18tpi
8" - 10" half round file with handle
Propane cylinder 20lb or larger with propane
3/8" hot rolled mild steel 40 feet (usually sold in 20 foot lengths)
Blacksmith Supply: www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Use discount code "bear5"
Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d
Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order
Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil
www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com
Precut blanks for forging available from:
www.blacksmithingblanks.com
use coupon code John at checkout.
My blacksmiths apron
www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
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Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
www.abana.org/
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils -
Industrial supplier - www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.
@larrypostma2866 11 ай бұрын
The voice over is perfectly acceptable. As long as you have fun and the knowledge is clearly passed from you to us I’m here to support it.
@Nephilen2030 9 ай бұрын
I agree
@CelliniCreations 11 ай бұрын
The post-shooting voiceover works well. Helps to isolate your voice from the noise of the forge and anvil.
@VirginiaBronson 11 ай бұрын
I second this.
@MJHemmer 11 ай бұрын
Thanks John, this is going well!
@trabantdelux 11 ай бұрын
Yup! Awesome idea!
@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 11 ай бұрын
It's a good choice when there's a lot going on that needs to be covered as it's happening with enough voice to be clearly heard as the work goes on. That said perhaps not every video will benefit fr the voice over style. It's your show and your intamently better qualified there in than I. 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼♂️
@kevingunter5994 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over I can hear you better then when you try to talk o er the hammer blows
@garlonforge 11 ай бұрын
This affordable blacksmithing that you’re putting out is a fantastic series! Yes, I like the voiceover. It is very generous that you spread your knowledge in this way. Thank you!
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@bernardflood8289 11 ай бұрын
Greetings from Ireland. Thanks for all your time, it's good of you to share your knowledge with the world. I like the voiceover format, it gives you an uninterrupted chance to make full use of your heat and also gives you time to describe the process better. You are a good teacher.
@rbfcaf 11 ай бұрын
John, the voice overs for these smaller projects is great. This so reminds me of the famous hook of the week series. Perfect timing, my Son and nephew want to learn and I can refer this video to them before they start. Thank you for all your videos and time.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@DomMini 11 ай бұрын
I think the voice over for a video like this is definitely advantageous! That being said, other videos hearing real time is pretty cool too! We get to see your thought process and reasoning! Thanks for sharing brother!!
@warrenclay7460 11 ай бұрын
John, the voice over technique worked well for the narration.
@adamflores4206 11 ай бұрын
I like the voiceover. The audio quality is consistent, and I don't have to mess with my volume control to hear with my old ears.
@erikcourtney1834 11 ай бұрын
Always remember to use your tongs. I use to catch myself all the time trying to grab little pieces like this by hand. Actually did grab them a few times. It’s very easy to forget when first starting out. Years later I still catch myself on occasion
@Vikingwerk 11 ай бұрын
Yep, my first rule of blacksmithing is ‘never grab anything without a tool.’ Even if you think it probably has cooled off by now, grab it with tongs , dunk it in the tank, and tap-check it with the back of the hand before handling it.
@dannyoif06 3 күн бұрын
I do prefer the voice over. You make really great mentoring videos. You are full of talent and many skills. I'm just starting out in blacksmith.
@Carlpinding 11 ай бұрын
I started balcksmithing/bladesmithing about 3 years ago but am still finding this series very useful. Thank you Mr. Blackbear!
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@irishmo87 6 ай бұрын
Watching for my 13 year old son so I can teach him. Just got him most of the basics so he can start smithing!
@tonyn3123 11 ай бұрын
I have really enjoyed this series. I am too old to become a serious blacksmith, but I have been intrigued by blacksmithing for some time. From other videos, I assumed entering the craft was too expensive for an amateur. Your series have pushed me to maybe give it a try. I also appreciate simple projects that may or may not sell more than the elaborate special blacksmithing projects. And the voice-overs are nice. Thanks.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@kennethharrison2423 9 ай бұрын
Never too old!. I, like you, had the same feelings, but this has been something I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember. I finally pulled the trigger about a year ago, and now I enjoy doing this almost every day as a hobby. Don't set limitation on yourself.
@waynemitchell8254 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for all these great videos. I have started up a forge in Estes Park after being inspired by you.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful, enjoy the journey
@davebuterbaugh4054 11 ай бұрын
Voiceover is a great addition. As always great information.
@FatPanda2012 11 ай бұрын
The voiceover is a huge upgrade! Your editing skills are always improving!
@traildust55 11 ай бұрын
Doesn't matter to me how you do your videos John. I always enjoy them.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@Jarvis30 11 ай бұрын
I prefer the voice over. I think it lets you provide deeper thought about the project and point out things early to watch how the develop later. I think it allows us the viewers to see the work as it would be done by you the creator without turning things on & off for sound, wearing the microphone, and dealing with the whole sound quality issue in the shop.
@stevel8397 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video! The voice over is GREAT, which gives you the opportunity to explain things in more detail once you have gone through the editing.
@feroxbigfoot1568 29 күн бұрын
The Voice over is great
@khildrak 6 ай бұрын
This is the kind of blacksmithing videos i really enjoy. The simple shop setup is awesome and lots to learn!
@ozarkscarguy540 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over on the video. It's very Bob Ross like with your soft voice. Again I'm loving the beginner on a budget videos. I've been forging for 3 years and I'm still learning from them.
@larryschweitzer4904 9 ай бұрын
That wobbly vice would drive me crazier.
@The_Smith 11 ай бұрын
Learning to bend a hook over the horn without a jig is a great skill to learn. Something one of my Smithing mentors told me that he heard from . . . I think it was Peter Ross, but please don't quote me on that, "Jigs are skill losers more than they are time savers"
@FornaxusCrucible 11 ай бұрын
Hey, John. To your question, yes, I really like the voiceover method. It allows us to hear what you're doing while we're seeing you do it.
@randygalichia 11 ай бұрын
Definitely like the voiceover, soo much smoother flow to follow,and can hear better.
@ArmySoldier1972 11 ай бұрын
John, I am loving this series. Voice over comes across nice, but for me either way is fine. One comment mentioned, that narration during forging draws out the length of video.... I disagree, you videos have always been great length and content. Your longest videos are all excellent and informative, no wasted time in them. Thank you for a great new series. Army SE Oregon
@dbf1dware 11 ай бұрын
The voice-over is fine. I wish I could up-vote these videos more than once. Great stuff!
@elchick8328 6 ай бұрын
Was watching this video on my TV and had to jump on my phone to comment. YES! I think the voiceover method is a great way to present your videos and is clear and concise. And like you said, it gives you a chance to come back after the fact without the pressure of doing it in the moment as well as being able to explain the exact method of what you are doing in case you switch gears mid-stream. A lot of other smiths I watch tend toward that method of presentation as well. Gary Huston in particular is one that springs to mind. Anyway, long story short, yes I like this method of presentation!
@markchodroff250 11 ай бұрын
The voice over is great ! And you can say and explain as it’s done and know the end so there are no surprises.
@JeffSearust 11 ай бұрын
A little brass brushing on the snail key fob would be a good look. And the new blacksmith is going to need a touchmark.
@larrystrayer8336 11 ай бұрын
Excellent voice over. So clear and well scripted. Please continue to use this technique on your teaching how to’s. 5 stars 🎉
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@aaronbenesh4722 11 ай бұрын
I do like your voice over editing for the videos for when you want to move faster through the project.
@seanhobbs1989 6 ай бұрын
I wish i had this man as my teacher I just learned today about blacksmithing and I definitely wanna give it a go
@paulhedman7387 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over narration, it lets the smoothness of your work show. The flow is very important. Thanks. I just aquired a one burner forge but haven't gotten around to trying it out yet.
@Redneckemtb 11 ай бұрын
I'm a fan of the voice overs John. Keep up the good work.
@thomashverring9484 10 ай бұрын
Voice over is excellent! You're doing it really well!
@Bangalangs Ай бұрын
19:54. I had to come back today after making up a few of these tightly curled things out of 1/4 round bar, and got the idea to leave about 2.5 inches on the end past the curl. Taper the last inch of round bar, and then flatten it into as though you’re making a leaf. Try bending back down towards your original curl. After practicing on a couple, I was able to make a keychain that looks quite a bit like a musical single note 🎶 Thanks for the starting idea. If a guy was careful with his curlie cues, he could make a double note one pretty easily 🎵
@wallyschmidt77 11 ай бұрын
Love seeing the basics. The voiceover works great. I'd say do whatever is most convenient for you.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@BigWillSD 11 ай бұрын
I'm liking this series. For this type of tutorial, I like the voice over
@rogerbrown6359 11 ай бұрын
I liked the voice over it allowed you to accomplish more in less time than explaining as you go.
@haroldhoskison7239 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over format I think it let you explain more about what you are doing.
@moreybandel5560 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice- over. Gives a good explanation of what's going on. Helpfull!
@douglasschafer6372 11 ай бұрын
The narration and editing sure worked this time
@TommyVee63 11 ай бұрын
I agree with other comments, the voiceover format is just fine for this type of video. I really enjoyed this one.
@johnlinquist2998 11 ай бұрын
The voice over works well so long as it works for you.
@mikehodges6598 11 ай бұрын
I've been watching you for years John, and I think I like the voiceover more. Part of it is that it gives the closed captioning better audio to work with and your voice is not competing with the sound of the forge, hammer, etc.
@Joe_for_real 11 ай бұрын
I do like the voiceover style, especially in these more instructional videos.
@robbullis5025 11 ай бұрын
John I have never had a problem with this style video. I think they just as informative.
@funkyspacecow 11 ай бұрын
Really like the voice over for an educational video like this!
@PuissantPike 11 ай бұрын
The voiceover works well. It sets a little bit different tone for the video. The voiceover sounds cleaner and more educational, almost like a "How It's Made" video. I think it will mostly depend on what style of video you're doing. For this series, the educational feel is a good fit, but maybe on some larger projects you want more of a running commentary and you work to hear your thoughts on real time as you work, I could see that being very helpful hearing how you think through a project. Overall, it's great option and a good video tool to have in your back pocket. Great video this week! I'm loving this series! Thanks!
@ackeradam1278 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over. Many of your other videos you talk while the material is heating and makes videos longer then they need to be. Thought this video was very efficient with our time. Great video. Thanks so much.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks
@michasdorfschmiede8586 11 ай бұрын
Greetings from Germany. This Style of voiceover ist really popular in Germany. There's a old Show called "Sendung mit der Maus" Show with the mice. Its a Scientist and technical Show for Children where they explain everything you can say 😅. They use voiceover since 1971.
@als8326 11 ай бұрын
VoiceOver works for me clear crisp, and understandable
@cynrich1 11 ай бұрын
I like the post-edit narration, it works well, but the other way is ok, too.
@AdamHeard 5 ай бұрын
Great video. I like the voice over style as it makes it easier to understand and feels more professional. Very informative and thank you. I am 40 years old and just getting started in building my own small forge for things like this and making a few knives. Thanks again.
@davidcumbest1282 11 ай бұрын
I really like the voice overs. Looks like it let's you focus on what your doing better.
@cwccharters 11 ай бұрын
Great voice over. I prefer it. Thank you!
@josephsmith1210 11 ай бұрын
Greeting John, I like the voice over and while you are forging. I learn so much from you as a new blacksmith. Thanks for everything, Joe from Wisconsin.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Eden894HisBiome 5 ай бұрын
This is amazing. More young people should be watching this.
@amwood 11 ай бұрын
I'm retired and I'm fascinated by smithing. My wife keeps telling me to get a small forge and give it a shot. Great video and I look forward to more beginner projects. I may pull the trigger and get started.
@scrappyddz 11 ай бұрын
Learning that the punched out material is called a 'biscuit' totally made my day lol
@medusaman1 Ай бұрын
You are a perfect inspiration to everyone who is starting in blacksmithing. On small projects like this I like to work on two or three pieces at a time to economise on the gas forge. While I hammer on one item, the other one or two are heating up in the forge ready to be hammered on.
@ericcartrette6118 11 ай бұрын
I like both the voiceover and the narration while you are working. It's kind of amazing how tricky a simple curl can be sometimes. Maybe once I clean my shop this morning, I can fire up the forge and do some practice.
@daffster13 11 ай бұрын
I do like the voice over narration. Keep bringing the great videos.
@donmccarty9216 9 ай бұрын
Voice over is just fine.
@rawls1976 11 ай бұрын
I like the voiceover, you do a great job of explaining your technique. That would be harder to explain while you’re actually working on the piece. Glad I found your channel, thank you.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sfghowwarrior3130 11 ай бұрын
Love the voice-over John, especially instructional videos. You're a very good instructor.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@steveculver6670 11 ай бұрын
I do like the voiceover and the close up. Well done
@gabrielnavarro8721 11 ай бұрын
The first thing that comes to my mind watching this video is how nice it is to listen to your voice on a different tone. Haven't even finished the video yet, but I like it
@mikepettengill2706 11 ай бұрын
LOVE the voice over! Love it! More please!
@pivers01 11 ай бұрын
I like both talking while forging, and the voice overs. Both have their place and both have their pros and cons. I was thinking early on in this video, that the voice over gave the video kind of a Bob Ross feel (meant to be a compliment). I’m intrigued by that style of bottle opener. How did it function? It looked like it would bend easily.
@bjh4970 11 ай бұрын
This is a wonderful variety of beginner projects, I will definitely make these and probably eventually teach them once I get to the point where I can help others get started.
@Sol-Orion 11 ай бұрын
I think I prefer the voiceover. It feels like you're less rushed. Not stopping every heat to tell us what's going on. Which also helps you explain the process better since you can explain as we're seeing it.
@colvinwellborn 11 ай бұрын
I think the voice-over style is just fine. Not necessarily better than live narration, not necessarily worse. At the end of the day, whatever works best for the context is just fine by me. I bought one of those Johnson Paste Wax six packs you mentioned a while back when they were still in stock, and I have to admit that it's my favorite finish too. I'll have plenty to use for quite some time. Doing my own mix of bee's wax, linseed oil and mineral spirits sounds really interesting, so I'll have to try that at some point soon. Loving this series so far!
@richardsolomon8076 11 ай бұрын
Voice over worked out well 👍 nice skills session 👌
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
@stevejorgensen8123 11 ай бұрын
the voice over style works for me, sound is great and it when real smooth. Nice work and a great idea to do Affordable blacksmithing series.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@fireplusbirdfilms6517 11 ай бұрын
The VO is great, John. It means you have much cleaner audio and can talk clearly about what we're seeing without stopping while you're in the shop. I'd be all for more of it going forward.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@1noryb 11 ай бұрын
The voice over is well mixed with the forging sound - good blend. Thanks for the series - this is about where I had to stop and regroup last year. Workshop is nearly finished - had to make it blend in to our garden vibe for the back 20 - er the back 20 hundred square feet.😎
@andreasfrank6544 11 ай бұрын
Hallo John this Videos in your new shop is a great idea i like it very much! Also the voice over is a good way to explain! Thanks for your Videos I am looking forward to the next one! Thanks for Germany
@ImaLurkin 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over. Provides context, while not interfering the visual presentation with stopping. Really appreciate everything you’re doing and sincerely hope they keep coming well into the future!
@BBrown-yn9qp 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate you taking the time making all these videos. I have enjoyed every one of them. It gets me excited to go in my shop and try something new. Thank you!
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@332mcdaniel 11 ай бұрын
I really like the voice over. Makes a very clean video. Thx John!
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@jeffwagner3872 7 ай бұрын
Just recently picked up an interest in blacksmithing. I really like your methods to get started (and I know leaving a message here help the KZfaq algorithms get you more income).
@heydenlabelle513 11 ай бұрын
I definitely like the voiceover style here. Its nice to be able to hear your voice more clearly when you have the chance to explain things, taking multiple takes if needed. Problem with speaking while working is it takes away some of the focus on the work, and once you say something you can't unsay it. With the voiceover, you can really explain things exactly as you want. Great video, Jon 💪
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
This is very true. Video and forging isn't to bad, but adding narrative can become a bit much and I tend to make more mistakes with too much multi tasking.
@heydenlabelle513 11 ай бұрын
@@BlackBearForge either way, you do a great job doing it. Keep on keeping on, and we'll be here watching the videos anyway.
@klauskorper9012 11 ай бұрын
I find the voice over a lot More instructional. I would love to see more of these ❤
@michaelgaucher8488 11 ай бұрын
Definitely like the voice over style John!
@poindexter1387 5 ай бұрын
Anything you do is acceptable personally I love the voice over. I love this series for beginners , to me you are making it very REAL for some of us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.⚒🔥
@RRINTHESHOP 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video nice mix of voice over and live commentary. Great instructional video. Thank you for sharing John.
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@kennethharrison2423 9 ай бұрын
Digging your channel. Got into this as a hobby about a year ago. No intentions of monetizing, but your videos have been very helpful providing guidance on many of my little bucket list projects. Keep it coming.
@BlackBearForge 9 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@larrybreuer4495 11 ай бұрын
I thought the voice over working quite well. Thanks for sharing your talents. 👍👍❤️
@ProfessorLandorf 11 ай бұрын
Loved the voiceover, Mr. Switzter! It was the perfect combination of seeing the strikes and motions, while also clearly describing what was actually happening. For me, it was a huge plus, thank you!!
@ewsblacksmithing 11 ай бұрын
Voice over is good for me. I don’t really have too much of a preference. I have noticed that while talking and working, more mistakes get made. Which, from a learning aspect, helps teach people how to fix problems after you make them. So both are good but one way offers more learning opportunities.
@LIrwin74 Ай бұрын
I'm just starting out on my blacksmithing skills, your videos are inspirational. Thank you
@pb-xt5vg 11 ай бұрын
I have been smithing for 20 years now of which 15 years professional. I love watching you videos, it is almost like watching Bob Ross paint :). I hear a lot of high tones and singing from the anvil. Specially the smaller ones. We use magnets on the anvil, that really helps. I hardly see any blacksmiths on youtube using this method. I don't know the American price for a magnet but budget wise you can take them out of old speakers.
@CelticArmory 11 ай бұрын
@22:00 I like the voice over because I can understand you better instead of having to compete with the sound of the forge and anvil.
@SavageSalvageSmithing 11 ай бұрын
The voice over style is much more efficient. Sounds good. I like the new procedure you have. Much cleaner to watch. Seems professional to me.
@johnneykrew 11 ай бұрын
The voice-over is nice. I like it.
@darylgilbert3494 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over a whole lot better.
@chewyakarieckenicholas6049 11 ай бұрын
I like the voice over we get to hear what you say very clearly and we get to see each part of the process and understand how it works better I think great work and videos on getting started thank you for sharing your knowledge
@BlackBearForge 11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
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