Forging a Braided Twist handle

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @PalomboDylan
    @PalomboDylan Місяць тому +1

    Would have never thought that’s the way a twist like this is made. Absolutely beautiful and brilliant

  • @aecrim1969
    @aecrim1969 5 років тому +46

    I feel like watching Bob Ross with an "iron brush". Relaxing video, you make everything look so easy. Excellent work!

    • @andrewlast1535
      @andrewlast1535 Рік тому

      This guy is probably the best UA-cam instructor I have come across. I learn so much. And his content is consistently good.

    • @isiah6189
      @isiah6189 5 місяців тому

      I was gonna say the same this guy has some Bob Ross energy

  • @GrainneDhu
    @GrainneDhu 5 років тому +11

    I enjoy your videos a great deal.
    That braided twist is what a handspinner would call a 2x3 cabled ply. The existence of cabled yarns pre-dates the Bronze age, so I wonder if some smith looked at what his mother, sister and/or wife was doing with her yarn and thought "bet I could do that at the forge, too..."

  • @RichWoods23
    @RichWoods23 6 років тому +54

    That braided twist handle is a thing of beauty.

  • @swierkupitok7264
    @swierkupitok7264 4 роки тому +2

    "It's amazing how much easier things move when they're hot". This reminded me my first hot-smithing steel after months of cold-working on copper. I was like- wait, shouldn't steel be harder to work on?

  • @zappzapp1350
    @zappzapp1350 3 роки тому +1

    So nice to see him knowing what he is doing.... I ll whatch all his vids. Thanks a lot.

  • @anonymous4507
    @anonymous4507 2 роки тому +1

    You're definitely an artist

  • @dominikmeril1720
    @dominikmeril1720 Рік тому +1

    you're the reason i want to start blacksmithing too. Thank you for that John:)

  • @unrussleablejimmies4428
    @unrussleablejimmies4428 4 роки тому +1

    I know i was stumped by this but like all your videos you make it look easy thanks for the upload.

  • @alchemykitchen777
    @alchemykitchen777 4 роки тому +6

    1:00 in and see a twisting wrench I need that I might be able to make! Absolutely love your videos!

  • @JaymisGoertz
    @JaymisGoertz 4 роки тому

    This channel is criminally undersubscribed. Thanks for all of your effort!

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  4 роки тому +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @JaymisGoertz
      @JaymisGoertz 4 роки тому

      @@BlackBearForge I have a question for you! I've browsed your videos looking for one about what sizes of stock you keep on hand. Is there one? If not, I am curious what sizes of stock you would recommend a beginner keep in their shop.

  • @frederiklalkens8825
    @frederiklalkens8825 3 роки тому +1

    It’s been a long time since the last time I have been forging. I’m dying to start again when I see this.

  • @MacWalther
    @MacWalther 4 роки тому

    I enjoyed this. Other than the sweat, heat, and burning myself every three minutes, this might become a hobby!

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  4 роки тому +1

      The sweat and heat isn't so bad in the winter.

  • @TheShire26
    @TheShire26 Рік тому

    Yeah these are the videos that make me continue to want to work metal

  • @deathsicon
    @deathsicon 2 роки тому +1

    Once I get a forge setup it looks like a fun project to make a chipping hammer for arc welding

  • @ianc8063
    @ianc8063 5 років тому +16

    That's probably the most awesome technique I've seen so far.

    • @92GreyBlue
      @92GreyBlue 3 роки тому

      Look up a rubies twist. Not as cool but still a beautiful twist.

  • @KF0ADX-Doug
    @KF0ADX-Doug 3 роки тому +1

    great idea on the braid. surprised how simple it was in the end. thanks.

  • @ManyskunksKimCurtis
    @ManyskunksKimCurtis 2 роки тому +1

    Really fine-looking twist! So simple yet so, to use your word, MYSTIFYING!
    Beautiful! I will try this very soon! Thanks, John!
    Your expertise and knowledge should be in a book!
    Thanks for the videos!

  • @user-wh1st3hq9u
    @user-wh1st3hq9u 5 років тому +6

    Who dislikes this??? this is awesome, thank you sir, I will definitely use this technique in the future

  • @MASTERSAIS
    @MASTERSAIS 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. Love learning black smithing from your vids.
    A little tip. When twisting tieing wire always twist it clock wise if you're right handed. If you tie rebar all day your arm will die twisting wire the wrong way.

  • @Mike-bh7sh
    @Mike-bh7sh Рік тому +2

    Amazing. Your videos make me wish I had enough time to do some smithing. I've only done some very basic rudimentary stuff in the past. You really are an artist in iron.... well steel.

  • @ardenartisticwroughtiron
    @ardenartisticwroughtiron Рік тому +1

    👍❤️❤️👌

  • @FooBarr68
    @FooBarr68 Рік тому +1

    Wow, that's amazing work. Highly inspired

  • @mikecondoluci53
    @mikecondoluci53 5 років тому +8

    THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, MY GRANDFATHER WAS A BLACKSMITH I USED TO TURN THE CRANK FOR THE BLOWER WHEN HE WORKED. MAN THAT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO...................THANK YOU AGAIN

  • @magnusmikkelsen3757
    @magnusmikkelsen3757 Рік тому +1

    i was weirdly proud of bein able to figure out how to do it just by looking at it (for reference ive never hit a hot piece of metal with a hammer)

  • @workwithnature
    @workwithnature 6 років тому +15

    It really does look tricky to do if you don't know how. Cheers for that John!

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      @treyzaire5713 3 роки тому

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      @cashcristiano9052 3 роки тому

      @Trey Zaire instablaster ;)

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      @treyzaire5713 3 роки тому

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    • @treyzaire5713
      @treyzaire5713 3 роки тому

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    • @cashcristiano9052
      @cashcristiano9052 3 роки тому

      @Trey Zaire Glad I could help xD

  • @WinDancerX
    @WinDancerX 6 років тому +9

    Another fine job, John. I so love watching you with a hand hammer and your narration is just right- no info I don't need.
    Dave

  • @CaskStrength777
    @CaskStrength777 5 років тому +1

    After finding your videos and finding a local metal supplier with perfect drops for blacksmithing cheap I am now just waiting for my local Forge to open for the year and I can't wait to make this and confuse other blacksmiths. Absolutely fantastic channel, subscribed and I subscribe to almost nothing

  • @davidlong3824
    @davidlong3824 4 роки тому +1

    Another nice job you make it very interesting to watch nice videos.

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 4 роки тому +1

    Nothing short of amazing, sure looks like it's actually braided. Thanks John.

  • @paulorchard7960
    @paulorchard7960 4 роки тому +1

    Just the right time, just bought some 1/4 rod to do exactly that but had no idea how, this saved me a lot of trial and error!

  • @jcamisa50
    @jcamisa50 4 роки тому +1

    Greetings from New Jersey, stumbled upon you video, like what I saw. 👍

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 5 років тому +1

    Really like your channel......makes me miss my Dad who could do a lot of what you do.....it's an art and I hope it's not lost in my lifetime.

  • @michrain5872
    @michrain5872 4 роки тому

    Wow. I don't even have a forge but I love seeing this xD

  • @chaserivers2555
    @chaserivers2555 5 років тому

    Really appreciate ur videos. I have yet to put hammer to steel. I’m still building my forge. But I still sit up all night with a glass of bourbon enjoying ur videos. Thank you.

  • @richardsolomon8076
    @richardsolomon8076 5 років тому +1

    Great video John, it's a really nice twist

  • @joshmajor8662
    @joshmajor8662 2 роки тому

    I forgot how wild that looked at the end haha I watched this the day you released it, STILL haven't tried it!!! Lol Maybe tonight tho?

  • @pascal1670
    @pascal1670 4 роки тому +1

    Wicked video! I'm so going to try this!

  • @lifewithlarry5133
    @lifewithlarry5133 4 роки тому

    A work of art

  • @mcohan6854
    @mcohan6854 4 роки тому

    If that was a handle of a knife that would be awesome!!!

  • @Sturrmm
    @Sturrmm 5 років тому +1

    Getting interested in blacksmithing. Much to learn but your videos are a great resource. Thank you!

  • @scotgordon2138
    @scotgordon2138 5 років тому +2

    Thank you!.... I did this years ago... but forgot how to do it! Easy Peasy! :)
    I love all your videos.... been so long since I have done it.... have some time to get back into it now... :)

  • @eyeballdude
    @eyeballdude 4 роки тому

    I so want to start blacksmithing!

  • @MrAllan9
    @MrAllan9 6 років тому

    Nice video. Another youTube teacher. Thanks.

  • @brianfalls5894
    @brianfalls5894 2 роки тому

    Hey there John. I know I'm way late here with my comment but maybe next time put a hose clamp on the ends there and that might make things a little easier for you. Great job on the braiding too! Well done sir.

  • @aussiebushcraft5565
    @aussiebushcraft5565 3 роки тому

    Square oblong round , 👍 you taught me that and now I do it without thinking 😀
    Awesome effect and great exercise in forge welding ! Thanks teacher !

  • @stevesyncox9893
    @stevesyncox9893 Рік тому +1

    Good stuff!

  • @djjerzy609
    @djjerzy609 5 років тому +1

    Ive learned so much from your videos and have inspired me to do more than blades and have really enjoyed traditional blacksmithing !

  • @johnjude2677
    @johnjude2677 5 років тому

    I begining today try weld, used borax but had trouble....Rewatching this replay make me think maybe I try to soon , Next time going hotter watching for yellow heat. You a good trainer and I playing safe always good to fear hot things we work near.Thanks you Sir

  • @mikejeffers6371
    @mikejeffers6371 5 років тому

    Cool twist

  • @kaiirossbaird7623
    @kaiirossbaird7623 4 роки тому +1

    love your work!

  • @aletru4920
    @aletru4920 3 роки тому +1

    You're the master 👍😃

  • @scubapro2689
    @scubapro2689 4 роки тому +1

    That turned out amazing, man I can't wait til I can afford my own setup! soo cool!

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful handle! Loved the demonstration!!!

  • @fauseth
    @fauseth 5 років тому

    Super cool!

  • @sonlam1642
    @sonlam1642 3 роки тому +1

    I like you do very nice

  • @michaelrosenberg9008
    @michaelrosenberg9008 4 роки тому +1

    Honestly. Such wholesome learning here👌🏻

  • @foodforthought4428
    @foodforthought4428 5 років тому +4

    So glad I stumbled across this channel. Liked and subscribed. Nice work

  • @nathandunning7150
    @nathandunning7150 4 роки тому

    Great work. I might try to make a knife with a Braided Handle.

  • @lemix69
    @lemix69 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video, I just recently learned of forge welding and I'm really loving watching it done. It definitely is a worthy craft and I'm just loving that braided twist, awesome video, thanks!

  • @CaptainTwitchy
    @CaptainTwitchy 6 років тому +1

    Wow, you made that look easy. Very cool.

  • @johndilsaver8409
    @johndilsaver8409 6 років тому +1

    That's a very nice outcome. I have not done this yet, and had no idea how it was done. I think maybe there must be 2 or 3 John Switzers running around there, as much as you get done. Excellent video!

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  6 років тому

      Just the one, but if I can figure out how to clone myself, it might be an idea. 🤔

  • @mikelowerytreemonkey1023
    @mikelowerytreemonkey1023 6 років тому +2

    Nice. Thanks for teaching us John

  • @gr3513
    @gr3513 4 роки тому

    that's class

  • @davidrennie1362
    @davidrennie1362 5 років тому

    Nice. You make it look so easy. Your professionalism and your work is excellent.

  • @nealfigary3288
    @nealfigary3288 6 років тому +1

    Yet again the Master amazes the masses . Thanks John The Shop Teacher .

  • @miceskin
    @miceskin Рік тому

    You are amazing. Wish I could donate. 😢

  • @Incandescentiron
    @Incandescentiron 2 роки тому

    Very cool

  • @sergioavalos9343
    @sergioavalos9343 3 роки тому

    Exelente tu trabajo saludos desde ciudad de Salta Argentina

  • @jjppres
    @jjppres 6 років тому +5

    Thats really neat John. I have to try that. I wouldn't have ever thought it was 3 double twisted pieces twisted. It really does look much more complex. Thanks as always for the lesson.

  • @MrVertrigo
    @MrVertrigo 5 років тому +2

    tnx for sharing your knowledge

  • @mtlvlgmnfishing
    @mtlvlgmnfishing 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @Jbranthaver78
    @Jbranthaver78 4 роки тому

    This guy is the best

  • @page76metalcraft19
    @page76metalcraft19 6 років тому +1

    Super cool. Great job

  • @6exG
    @6exG 3 роки тому

    Twisting the night away :)

  • @nickc3565
    @nickc3565 5 років тому

    Nice shop sir.

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 6 років тому +6

    Yeah!!!!! Let's twist again 😂 Nice and subtle...... brilliant 😊

  • @pafanto
    @pafanto Рік тому

    Мужик, молодец. Отличная работа.

  • @benwarren2559
    @benwarren2559 4 роки тому

    Sweet work what a thing of beauty

  • @cronchynarvachki9882
    @cronchynarvachki9882 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work a piece of art!!

  • @tokolosh11
    @tokolosh11 6 років тому +1

    Awesome, thanks John, that was very informative and helpful.

  • @MrDukaman
    @MrDukaman 6 років тому +3

    Another good one my friend. I really like the view of the new wall mount gives a great prospective on the shop and the anvil. Thx again for sharing.....Paul

  • @tobyjo57
    @tobyjo57 5 років тому

    Superb Sir. You always make it look easy as experts do. I will certainly try that.

  • @MrDukaman
    @MrDukaman 6 років тому

    Classes are a great idea. Count me in

  • @20mcarroll02
    @20mcarroll02 6 років тому +5

    Thats awesome. I always thought they really were braided.

  • @fernandolopez7029
    @fernandolopez7029 5 років тому +2

    Congratulations from Spain. I have learned a lot with your video, besides being very entertaining. Thank you very much for sharing your skills and knowledge. Great job!

  • @leperejoe1536
    @leperejoe1536 6 років тому +2

    That was amazing John.

  • @990jimmer
    @990jimmer 6 років тому

    Excellent teaching. Many thanks.

  • @chrislawrence6015
    @chrislawrence6015 6 років тому +2

    Awesome

  •  6 років тому +6

    I enjoyed watching you very much, you are true craftsman.

  • @gustavfranklin
    @gustavfranklin 6 років тому +1

    really cool!

  • @TKs3DPrints
    @TKs3DPrints 5 років тому

    awesome work. i love how the cam is picking up the heat waves of the parts. shows how hot things are even when its cooled down.

  • @IbadassI
    @IbadassI 5 років тому

    Wow that is awesome!

  • @anthonystrunk5360
    @anthonystrunk5360 6 років тому +1

    Excellent technique!

  • @sarahhoward9081
    @sarahhoward9081 5 років тому

    Lets twist again! Like we did last summer.. :)

  • @DavoShed
    @DavoShed 6 років тому

    What great result!

  • @JustinTopp
    @JustinTopp 5 років тому +1

    I love this thanks for the video! I had a request for a fire poker but I didn’t want a wooden handle so I think I’ll go with this!

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 6 років тому +1

    Gonna try that. Thanks John

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe 5 років тому

    Very impressive!

  • @donnaroberts5655
    @donnaroberts5655 6 років тому +1

    -really enjoyed this vidio. Looking forward to trying this out, as soon as N. Calif. stops burning up! Ive put together a makeshift charcoal forge outside but don't dare light it up under current conditions. Three major fires in the Shasta Co. area.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  6 років тому

      Seems like fire season has been going on for months

    • @davedoessomestuff8176
      @davedoessomestuff8176 6 років тому

      I lit up my forge just the other week, I'm up in Burney though. I still wetted down the whole area and then some with my hose though. Not taking any chances. Ended up saving my neighbor after he put way too much lighter fluid on his BBQ, ended up lighting part of the house on fire. Nothing serious but I was glad I was there.