John, forging square corners has always been a pain in the *** for me. I like your way of leaving a peak in the middle and fullering out the legs...I always learn something new and better from you!
I love your videos and all the help you have given me and others. I just wanted to comment that I really like when you have a power hammer in a video. I recently got a 25 pounder and love watching them run, even before I owned one. Thank you again for all your work.
Mr Switzer, I truly enjoy watching all of your videos no matter if it’s forging, woodworking or just chatting. The idea of smithing has always been appealing to me but I didn’t want to one of one million knifemakers. Lol I keep getting inspiration from you, Mr. Adams, Mr . Ahman , Mr. Moss and recently Mr. Aspery ( last two by your advice, TY! ) keep up the good work , be safe and I’ll see you in the next video :)
Hi John, I liked the way you used a fuller to create a peak in the metal in order to forge a square corner. Very clever. As always, I enjoyed watching you work. You always inspire me to continue honing my craft. And you’ve done a good job making the viewer feel as though he is there in the shop with you. Keep it up!
That little fuller pinch move is outstanding! It's always the little things that make all the difference in the world. Thanks again for making a stellar video (that hopefully keeps me away from Home Deport next time I need to buy shelf brackets!)
Hello John A nice usefull Projekt and good looking too. Usefull and teachfull and the dekoration represents all your your life as i know . Thank you for your work . Take care and a good New week Yours Frank Galetzka
Love the simplicity and neat lines! I need to do something like that to display my 37 year collection of Fire Department related stuff that is collecting dust in the shop.
Great video John, the shelf brackets really turned out great and look so good on your wall. Thanks for sharing with us. Hope you're all safe and out of the cold for now. Fred.
Those brackets turned out great, John. After watching you for a while, I've come to appreciate the tool marks and any imperfections that come with a hand crafted piece. Stay safe. Bill
Very nice job John. Very simple and clean design. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.
Looks great, Mr. Switzer. Love the idea of stripping the existing screws so you can match the finish of your piece. I may have to try that in the future...
Another Fine Black Bear Forge Adventure and I Thank You Kindly! Over the years I’ve discovered that zinc plated screws and other hardware can be blackened nicely with gun blue. I found it works well. Of course Crome plating doesn’t apply. Lovely brackets and shelf my artisan Friend! Peace and Joy of Being! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Like all great projects the moment it is installed it looks like it has always been there & so much character that catches the eye. Thank you for sharing!
What nice shelf brackets! I would love to put those to use in my house! I was left wondering though how you achieved the thickness of the corners while you were forging the bend. Thanks for sharing!
I'd love to see more of the induction forge for these smaller projects. I keep thinking about one for this type of smaller stock since it seems like it would be so much more convenient.
Do you have a torch? Thats what I use for spots that no longer fit. Another thing you can do if the thickness of the piece isn r to big. Crank your forge up and stick the spot as far in the door as you can with the back end of the forge closed. I have heated outs of stuff with the indirect heat coming out the door of the forge
Dear John, I've another question. My self made fire pot is warn down (basically it melted down over 2 years time). Now I want to buy a new one. My size of work is very comparable to what you do. What would be a good size and depth for a fire pot? I hope you can help me out. As always keep up the good work, my inspirator 😉!
In the US I would suggest buying a Centaur Vulcan. Might be expensive to ship over seas though. But they are a good general work fire pot made of cast iron. Looking at the specs on the Centaur Forge web site might give the best information. www.centaurforge.com/Centaur-Vulcan-Firepot-with-Dumping-Ashgate/productinfo/VD/
That ratio is the most common ratio in natural items ( crystals, plants , etc) there are a few videos out there talking about it. I think NOVA did a program on it ( I could be wrong, it’s been known to happen lol)
Just a note, 3/4" is almost exactly 19mm. A lot of spanners and sockets are marked 3/4-19. 20mm is a different size altogether. As far as bar stock goes, I know that I can buy both 19 and 20 mil here. Likewise, 7/16 = 11mm near enough that you can safely swap spanners. I do understand that you are giving approximate metric conversions, which are appreciated. Love your work.
Ah, Dotted the angle to give the bracket that old 60's feel.
1860s.
Nice detail.
Big Pleasure Smile when your 90°Bend and original upset lined up...
So appreciate a craftsman technique working out.
💚🌵☘
And they are sturdy enough to hold an anvil. Nice work John.
John, forging square corners has always been a pain in the *** for me. I like your way of leaving a peak in the middle and fullering out the legs...I always learn something new and better from you!
Glad to help
Hi. Retired contractor/iron worker trying blacksmithing as a hobby . Your videos are very helpful. Thank You
Golden mean ratio. Thank you! Always learning from you!
Shelf brackets look beautiful cool design. Always like chisel work👍👍🔥🔥
I love your videos and all the help you have given me and others. I just wanted to comment that I really like when you have a power hammer in a video. I recently got a 25 pounder and love watching them run, even before I owned one. Thank you again for all your work.
Mr Switzer,
I truly enjoy watching all of your videos no matter if it’s forging, woodworking or just chatting. The idea of smithing has always been appealing to me but I didn’t want to one of one million knifemakers. Lol I keep getting inspiration from you, Mr. Adams, Mr . Ahman , Mr. Moss and recently Mr. Aspery ( last two by your advice, TY! ) keep up the good work , be safe and I’ll see you in the next video :)
Hi John, I liked the way you used a fuller to create a peak in the metal in order to forge a square corner. Very clever. As always, I enjoyed watching you work. You always inspire me to continue honing my craft. And you’ve done a good job making the viewer feel as though he is there in the shop with you. Keep it up!
Glad you liked it
The product photo really looks great!
That little fuller pinch move is outstanding! It's always the little things that make all the difference in the world. Thanks again for making a stellar video (that hopefully keeps me away from Home Deport next time I need to buy shelf brackets!)
Hello John
A nice usefull Projekt and good looking too.
Usefull and teachfull and the dekoration represents all your your life as i know .
Thank you for your work .
Take care and a good New week
Yours Frank Galetzka
Thanks, you too!
Love the simplicity and neat lines! I need to do something like that to display my 37 year collection of Fire Department related stuff that is collecting dust in the shop.
Fireman equipment is very collectable. You probably already know that.
Great looking shelf brackets John!
Nice idea for getting square corner. Excellent design feature, so simple yet adds character to job.
Thanks John
Holy crap. I'm beginning to understand smith-talk. Cool.
Great video John, the shelf brackets really turned out great and look so good on your wall. Thanks for sharing with us. Hope you're all safe and out of the cold for now. Fred.
Very cool project sir. You are a great teacher John , thanks the great content , the brackets look fantastic. See you on the next project. Cheers
Ok must have been a fireman in a past life I like the firemans ax 👍
He's a retired fireman
Those brackets turned out great, John. After watching you for a while, I've come to appreciate the tool marks and any imperfections that come with a hand crafted piece. Stay safe.
Bill
Very nice job John. Very simple and clean design. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.
Looks great, Mr. Switzer. Love the idea of stripping the existing screws so you can match the finish of your piece. I may have to try that in the future...
Shelf looks grate John , And looking at the shelf brackets They are unique mate .
. :)
Nice little Weekend project Thanks
Another Fine Black Bear Forge Adventure and I Thank You Kindly! Over the years I’ve discovered that zinc plated screws and other hardware can be blackened nicely with gun blue. I found it works well. Of course Crome plating doesn’t apply. Lovely brackets and shelf my artisan Friend! Peace and Joy of Being! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Like all great projects the moment it is installed it looks like it has always been there & so much character that catches the eye. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks 👍
Shelf bracket turned out great!! Love the look!! Cheers!!
Another great project thank you Sir.
As always another awesome over nighter
Thanks John, they look great!
I like what I seen in your vise to hold the pc during upset.
Nice, just simple elegance. I like your office display, mine is EMS
Another great project, thank you for sharing.
Nice piece of work. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
Wonderful job like always. John
Brackets look great John!
You make it look so easy.
Very nice I've made similar out of old horse shoes
Lovely!!!
Good morning
Thank you.
I like that design, you won't see that at a DIY center
Excellent video as always John!
Thanks for consistently fantastic content John !
Greetings from South Dakota !
I would like to make a small railing along an incline in a garden path. this would be just the ticket for attaching that railing to posts.
Добрый день ! интересная работа , можно было купить готовые кронштейны или полосу , но вы сделали всё своими руками 😀
I like them!
Love the style of the brackets there eh! Been looking for an idea for live edge shelfs that I mill thus will do nicely... thanks for sharing
very nice brother !!!
What nice shelf brackets! I would love to put those to use in my house! I was left wondering though how you achieved the thickness of the corners while you were forging the bend. Thanks for sharing!
nice! nice!!!!!!!!!
I'd love to see more of the induction forge for these smaller projects. I keep thinking about one for this type of smaller stock since it seems like it would be so much more convenient.
When its cold in the shop I tend to go for the gas forge just for the heat, but this would have been a good project for the induction forge
@@BlackBearForge The ice in the slack tank was a nice touch.
@@honthirty_ Just that kind of day
@@honthirty_ you should see what else he has in his slack tank!
It was in fact a superb video!
@@honthirty_ TRUE!
But seriously he made a video for the manky tank challenge a year or 2 back. It was truely an artwork! Check it out if you please
I have a pointy gold ax like that. It's on the wall behind me.
nice
looks grate
Blacksmithing, Artistry using metal.
As I only have a gas Forge I'm afraid of bending not right and not being able to get the 90 degree bending complete.
Thanks John
Do you have a torch? Thats what I use for spots that no longer fit. Another thing you can do if the thickness of the piece isn r to big. Crank your forge up and stick the spot as far in the door as you can with the back end of the forge closed. I have heated outs of stuff with the indirect heat coming out the door of the forge
@@quentinbergstad2256 never really used the heat at the door opening, might be a untapped resource, thanks
I prefer slotted screws, too. What acid to etch with?
I have been using a weak hydrochloride acid. But vinegar should work as well.
Idea... Forged Checker game.
Dear John, I've another question. My self made fire pot is warn down (basically it melted down over 2 years time). Now I want to buy a new one. My size of work is very comparable to what you do. What would be a good size and depth for a fire pot? I hope you can help me out. As always keep up the good work, my inspirator 😉!
In the US I would suggest buying a Centaur Vulcan. Might be expensive to ship over seas though. But they are a good general work fire pot made of cast iron. Looking at the specs on the Centaur Forge web site might give the best information. www.centaurforge.com/Centaur-Vulcan-Firepot-with-Dumping-Ashgate/productinfo/VD/
Thank you, John! There is enough info for me to make a decision.
I was watching one of your hook videos and thought "barrel of monkeys" if you know that game. Would be very cool, and time consuming.
Mabey just "barrel of hooks".
Thats a great idea for someone with a CNC cutting setup. I wonder if Barrel of Monkeys is still under copyright.
Tell us more about your golden ratio (I think that’s what you said) I’ve never heard you talk about it before
That ratio is the most common ratio in natural items ( crystals, plants , etc) there are a few videos out there talking about it. I think NOVA did a program on it ( I could be wrong, it’s been known to happen lol)
Just a note, 3/4" is almost exactly 19mm. A lot of spanners and sockets are marked 3/4-19. 20mm is a different size altogether. As far as bar stock goes, I know that I can buy both 19 and 20 mil here.
Likewise, 7/16 = 11mm near enough that you can safely swap spanners.
I do understand that you are giving approximate metric conversions, which are appreciated.
Love your work.
Drawing out that thick parent stock is a lot of work for just a square corner and a small upset.
Сегодня -согнул две пластины. Завтра - выпрямишь две пластины. Потом опять согнешь -классный блог , а может ты попросту деградируешь .