Adjustable Bending Fork & Jig For Blacksmiths
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In this video: Jeff makes an adjustable bending fork, there is just one catch. He set a 10 dollar limit for materials, 30 minutes to built it and it had to be multi use... oh, he also can not weld any part of it.
This simple jig will fit in a vise and adjust to different dimensions only limited to your vise jaw size. You can use it replace the need for multiple s hook jigs for different size hooks can also be used for making small scrolls too!
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Don't understand how anyone could not like this idea. Well done.
WOW what a great idea! Thanks Jeff for sharing...UA-cam is not only to get ideas but also to make friends...
That is the best simplest jig ever made. I can make this. Thank you for showing this. Awesome.
I just came across your video and faced palmer. LOL. I am in the middle of making a 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" bending jig for hooks and scrolls. I have hours invested in it, and your jig is easy and done in 30 minutes. Lol. I tilt my hat to you, Sir! Thank you for reminding me to keep it simple. 🙂
Awesome. Nice gift idea too for annual meets with others in the craft.
I made one of these wire bending jigs today in about 3 hours as I had to mount and adjust the vise on my drill press. I bent some wire left over from some cattle panels that have very strong wire and it worked fine. Since your design uses a 1/2 inch square peg to use half inch drive sockets I thought about making a jig out of 3/8 inch round rod and square rod to use 3/8 drive sockets and perhaps make smaller hooks. Thanks much for the design as I can now use the jig to put hooks on wires with ease and I have about 80 hooks of these to make.
WOW...I am now HOOKED...Yes the pun was intended. I subscribed and look forward to learning MORE. I truly learn something new every day. Thanks for your work.
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Better late than never, however; I just watched your video on Bending Forks. I have a Jig that allows me to make S Hooks in two sizes, and it works fine. However; your jig provides 8 to ten sizes and is very easy to build. I have a Harbor Frieght Bender, but; I really don't use it much. With your creation, I can now use the dyes from the compact bender and expand my ability to create numerous sizes S Hooks. Thank you for sharing your Jig. 😊
🤯 that’s absolutely brilliant so simple
Thanks for sharing
from 1 smith to another NYCE!!!!!! thats thinking out side the box!!!!!
Brilliant idea. I’m borrowing this for sure. Thanks
I think you are a GENIUS!
I don’t know that I would have EVER thought of that. I thank you!🙏🏼
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You have just made my life so much easier!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. I am not a blacksmith or welder but am going to (hopefully)use this to bend old silver plated forks and spoons to make bracelets. Love the concept of something that can be used for a variety of projects and sizes and does not require welding to complete. Again thank you very much, your talent and generosity are appreciated.
Very nice, multi purpose tool
This is brilliant thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.
this is gold. thank you for your service 🙏🏽👍🏽
very cool. thanks for sharing Jeffery
Excellent design. Now I just need a vise that will support it. Lol... (days later) This works well in my cheap chinese 4" vise. Thanks for the idea.
Fantastic idea, well done!
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Perfect for me the nubie!!! Thanks
Very clever and ingenious.
Fantastic I will be making one and watching you Thank you
This is genius, thanks!
Brilliant problem solving
Just writing to let Jeffrey know that I made myself one of these jigs for bending up brackets at work and with a little practice it works great. Thanks for showing us how to make this jig Jeffrey, it is so simple it is brilliant! Mark
very creative. I will be making one tomorrow.
OUTSTANDING!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Clever idea well done
Thanks for sharing. I think it’s a great ideal.
Simply brilliant. I have a project where I need 24 s hooks but couldn't bring myself to pay $1.50/hook. THIS solves that problem and provides for future projects too. Versatile, simple, do-able...LOVE IT!!!
Thanks for sharing the solution
needed a bender for some brass rods....your jig works great !!! thanks
This is frickin' brilliant! Awesome jig, and great video!!
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Very simple but clever. the best kind. Thank you
Great idea! Thank you for Sharing,
just great tips .. thanks for your time.
wow, what a great Idea Thank You
Brilliant idea!
Great job it work for my stainless bracelets
Thank you for sharing, I’m just starting blacksmithing and I have 8 shutters on one side of my 10x10 shop. Now I can concentrate on the other end of the hinge. Thanks again!
this is pretty ingenious
Very Good and simple
Almost didn't watch this, not another bending jig. I'm sure glad I did, great new take on it. I especially like being able to use my HF bender dies on it. Tkxxxxxxxx Jeff.
Brilliant jig. So simple and so effective. I used your socket idea when building my more traditional bending jig.
Of all the videos I’ve watched on making homemade tools, I think this on is the best. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea. Simple and effective. Knocked one up in ten minute from stuff in the bits bin. I works like a charm. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea will use this thank you buddy
Thanks, brilliant solution.
Great idea. Thanks.
Man, this is awesome!! Really good idea.
I too use a bender that's two angle irons, with a post welded to each one. Slide the angles around on the vise jaws to get your spacing. I'll make one with a square post though, to steal the idea of using the sockets for different diameters. Thanks.
Genius. Great tips!👍🏼
Excellent idea, 1 adjustable jig for everything!
wow.. love your ingenuity,
Great video, and great solution!
Very clever well done
Will be using this idea thank you
Thank you very much for sharing really it’s working well
nicely thought out.
Well Done!!!!
More refined than mine. Nice vid. ThanX
Absolutely love it. Have been looking for a way to build an affordable jig to bend 1/8 inch flat steel bar into circles. Now I nknow somewhat what to do that wont leave hard bending lines fron my bench vise. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Made one in 10-15 min. Works great. New sub! Thanks for sharing
Brilliant. Thank you.
I'm going out to make one in a minute; but since I have a welder I'm going to use a couple pieces of angle iron because it would make it easier to set up. I love the idea however; it's one of the things that drew me to blacksmithing was the problem-solving, and invention on the fly.
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Saved me some money with that one...
I would like to see a video with this jig in use!
awesome idea!
I was in Haiti pouring a roof for orphanage. they need this for bending regarding. they currently use nails. I can send you a pic of their bender. Great job and thinking out of the box.
Great show Thanks
FREAKIN GREAT !!! I’m making one today ! Thanks.
Genius... thank you.
Never stop learning. Amazing idea. I had no intention of making S hooks but now I might give it a try. First the old fashioned way and then your way.
this is genius!
This is genius problem solving! Will definitely be making one of these, Thank you for sharing!
Great idea, I made my first hook yesterday but did not have anything to bend it with. I put two drifts that were same size in the vice and bent it. This is great because the bolt keeps it in place as you are setting it up. This will be my next tool. Thank you for the idea
simple but brilliant...........I will definitely use that,it will save a lot time
Brilliant, thanks so much!!!
Badass idea
Very very good Thanks
great idea thanks
Made these a week ago and I love them. A little tricky getting the hole drilled in the round stock, but I nudged the holes until I got them "almost" perfect. then ground all three pieces until they were equal in length. Very happy with it.
looks like this week's project,seems simple and, I'm hoping,productive...thank you!
Cool man. I'm going to use that . I am bending wire to make peg board hooks tool holders
Jeff, just letting you know - your simple design has solved 2 hurdles for some projects I've been working on. Great concept, so simple - I did to a great extent copy your design but made some minor changes which involved some welding... I incorporated a threaded rod into it which meant I can make attachments that either screw down or can be bolted on/off depending on requirements. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I just made one and it works exceptionally well. Thank you, Sir. I appreciate your ingenuity.....
Great idea....thanks for sharing. I will be making one of these TODAY !
Thank you! I've been looking for a practical diy rod bending jig for days. This is by far the most clever. Simple and effective. Not to mention ultra cheap. Bravo!
Brilliant!
Good thinking!!
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Thank you Jeff for sharing. I've been searching for quite some time for a diy, simple jig for some scrolls I have to make soon. I'm an amatuer but I enjoy using my hands. Lately I been into metal work due to some much needed home repairs/renovations. The last jig I made, thanks to UA-cam, I had to bend some 5/8" steel which took me quite some time and effort as I also had to build a forge as well. Soon, my next project involves bending some 3/16" x 1" flats. Thankfully I won't be needing the forge but I have to say, THANK YOU for your vid. Because I not only would I not need a forge, but I also don't need to waste time on welding up a smaller jig. My scrolls are going to be about 4", but with your design, it should be a walk in the park. The only outside help I would need is getting the holes drilled at the machine shop. Definitely got to build a drill press, but that's for a later date. Again, thanks a million Jeff. I subscribed and will definitely be checking out your other vids.
Gwoly Huacamole!!! One of the most simple ingenious thingamabobs I've ever seen!!! I'm making one tomorrow! THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for this video
I'm a beginner, and enjoy the creative tools you guys come up with, great idea thank you
so simple.........BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely outstanding !!!! Thank you !!!
This is flippin' GENIUS!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!