Dave is awesome! I've taken 2 of his classes and he is a fantastic teacher! I highly recommend looking into his classes for new aspiring smiths. Thanks for posting John, you both have similar teaching styles... Calm, instructive and highly knowledgeable way that makes learning easy
Good Video ! It is good to see others, forging ! Different Styles and techniques. As you give the constant reminder of SAFETY, which I really appreciate ! When I get in my shop now, the first thing I do is get my Safety Glasses on ! Thank You !
Enjoyed that a lot- Thank You John and Dave and the shop sponsor Glen and the strikers. And I even learned a few things! Great Video. Dave WinDancerKnives
Great video and it looked like a great time with other smithies as well. Hearing about that food made me hungry though. But that's somethings that seems to happen everyday. Thanks Kindly, Much Appreciated! DaveyJO in Pa.
You've read my mind a little on this one, John. I have my eye on one of Arrowhead's tool making classes later this year. Dave Osmundsen looks like a wonderful smith! Thanks very much.
Thanks for this video John and Dave, You do not see many how to make gardening tools on UA-cam. This is why I got into blacksmithing. That was a very clever way to make a hoe, will have to give it a try when I get better at it. I spend years putting in posts with a sledge and I always found it safer to stand sideways, you less likely to hit your left knee that way,but that just me. But what a educational demonstration.
I've been looking and you are right... 999 knives for every garden tool. I'm hoping to make some this spring here and not so many videos... I'd be tempted to film one if I had made a few already!
Thanks for taking us along. Very interesting . . . Maybe its because I watched all your videos and only one from David, I have to say; I appreciated very much your style. Thanks for all the energy you put in realizing these videos.
I thank you for sharing him and I really liked what he said about swing there hammer, I was kinda worried about if I ever get to go some place if I was going to have to swing but now I won't worry about that thank you and it is very good to watch that gal learn how
dunno how I missed this one. Interesting technique to split and flatten rather than twist and try and centre. Also interesting the way he worked it under the power hammer, keeping it a little thicker in the centre and near the mount hole.
We usually have a pretty good hammer-in here in Pontotoc, MS. John Crawford and Richie Crew always put it on at John's shop. I don't think John Crawford is going to do it this year, from what I've heard. A lot of folks from the Alabama Forge Council always attends. I've been told that they put on several great demos and hammer-ins too. Might have to drive over to the sister state and attend one soon.
Very interesting! If asked I would not of known the way he was going to use. I would of approach it differently, but not better it's good to learn. Thanks guys Anthony Kent I've not seen the short strike hold on a sledgehammer since I left the mining industry. Good for confined spaces
Thanks for the video. It was great to see blacksmiths gathering and passing on knowledge. I did wonder why there was a constant and continuous conversation while the teaching/demo was going on. Was there something else going on that was equally important?
It is just the nature of the gathering. People who only see each other once every month or two get just as much pleasure from seeing old friends as they do the demonstration. Plus its hard to sit still for a full day of watching someone else work.
I would like to attend gatherings like this in my area but the association here doesn't do much of anything which sucks. This is a great video, thanks. I see a power hammer in the future being built
Maybe you should get together with whoever runs the local group and see if you can get some demos arranged. Just be ready to volunteer to help or even host a demo.
Especially if your planning on building a power hammer rather then buy one. That alone will be a draw to get your local tinkerers Out to poke around your shop. If you can’t find what your looking for then it’s up to you to provide it. We always think I’m the only one interested but kick a rock and grease covered mechanics are hiding everywhere waiting to share a beer laugh and knowledge.
Thank you for taking us along to watch that demo. It is amazing the work it would ad to that project to flatten the blade after cutting it. Question. Is the term “rag” referring to hammer marks from forging?
Hey Jake i have a question on making your bloom. If you mixed some of the scale from a blacksmith's floor in with the black sand would it help bind the bloom? Can't wait until we see another video making metal.
Do you have any videos of bloom making? Most vids on the subject aren’t very informative. They seem to just want to show off they can make metal without sharing how to do it yourself. Or any metallurgic info on what exactly they produced.
I would not like to strike on a nice anvil like that! A nice, huge block of mild steel is what I plan on getting for a designated striking anvil. I'd be afraid of missing even one time or letting the punch go through too far!
Smiths and strikers have been working on anvils like this as long as there have been anvils like this. It is one of the things they are made for. You just have to develop the skills to do it safely.
Black Bear Forge I know, I'm just saying that due to the high price of almost any anvils. I like to do heavy hammering of almost any type on a less expensive anvil.
I also like to try and preserve the old anvils, they're art works from a time that has been over for a while already. Anything that can be done to reduce wear on them, I think, should be done. I'm definitely not saying they were doing it wrong. That's just my personal opinion on striking on the usual hand hammering anvils.
vivimos en mundos diferentes, a mi me toca hacer lo mismo solo con carbon martillo , yunque ( en realidad es un pedazo de via de tren) y sin ayuda, sin embargo veo que ud usa herramientas industriales y tiene ayudante aqui ese martillo pilon es incomprable de lo caro que es, creo que con esos recursos debería hacer algo mas que una azada de 10 dolares, saludos desde Argentina
This was in another smiths shop and the assistant was only there because it was a demonstration. But many of us are lucky to have more industrial tooling, it helps produce work faster. But those that forge by hand with smaller equipment are still keeping the art alive.
lo entiendo, solo lo hago notar, acostumbro a mirar sus videos para ver si existe alguna forma de hacer el mismo trabajo pero mas facil o con menos costo o usando algun material mas barato, aqui no puedo comprar acero nuevo, solo me queda usar ballestas, resortes o ejes de la chatarra, y aun asi me toca cobrar al cliente un precio no superior a lo que costaria en una tienda, es por eso que me sorprende como usted puede vivir de su trabajo y comprarse ese equipo hidraulico y el martillo pilon, aqui el margen de ganancia es muchisimo menor, incluso si yo dispusiese de esas herramientas, seguramente tendria que cobrar el mismo precio
Thanks John. It occurs to me that you might ask future presenters if they would like to give you a blurb/pitch for your YT channel. I often wonder when I see some of these demos whether the folks have videos for sale or even their own YT channel I could watch. The only thing I took issue with on this one was the last guy who was striking. He was swinging too fast and was out of control - he came very close to crushing his fingers a time or five.
Dave is awesome! I've taken 2 of his classes and he is a fantastic teacher! I highly recommend looking into his classes for new aspiring smiths. Thanks for posting John, you both have similar teaching styles... Calm, instructive and highly knowledgeable way that makes learning easy
John, Thanks so much for attending the workshop and publishing a great job! Well Done!
It was a great time, thanks for hosting
Thanks for taking us along John, Enjoyed the video!!
Good Video ! It is good to see others, forging ! Different Styles and techniques.
As you give the constant reminder of SAFETY, which I really appreciate ! When I get in my shop now, the first thing I do is get my Safety Glasses on !
Thank You !
Enjoyed that a lot- Thank You John and Dave and the shop sponsor Glen and the strikers. And I even learned a few things! Great Video.
Dave WinDancerKnives
Great video and it looked like a great time with other smithies as well. Hearing about that food made me hungry though. But that's somethings that seems to happen everyday. Thanks Kindly, Much Appreciated! DaveyJO in Pa.
You've read my mind a little on this one, John. I have my eye on one of Arrowhead's tool making classes later this year. Dave Osmundsen looks like a wonderful smith! Thanks very much.
I hadn't met Dave before this weekend. He seems like a great person and a very good instructor
Thanks for this video John and Dave,
You do not see many how to make gardening tools on UA-cam. This is why I got into blacksmithing. That was a very clever way to make a hoe, will have to give it a try when I get better at it. I spend years putting in posts with a sledge and I always found it safer to stand sideways, you less likely to hit your left knee that way,but that just me. But what a educational demonstration.
I've been looking and you are right... 999 knives for every garden tool. I'm hoping to make some this spring here and not so many videos... I'd be tempted to film one if I had made a few already!
Thanks for taking us along. Very interesting . . . Maybe its because I watched all your videos and only one from David, I have to say; I appreciated very much your style. Thanks for all the energy you put in realizing these videos.
Live demos and video demos do take a bit of a different approach. He certainly was not demoing for the camera
Fantastic video thankyou to you and all the other smiths!
Blacksmithing and BBQ. That’s awesome.
Thanks John. Very helpful video! Really enjoy your channel.
Great video John.
I thank you for sharing him and I really liked what he said about swing there hammer, I was kinda worried about if I ever get to go some place if I was going to have to swing but now I won't worry about that thank you and it is very good to watch that gal learn how
Great insight. Thanks for sharing you time there' with us!
hehh the sudden light pop on startled me, like you get in a haunted house with a trick mirror, at the beginning john
ha ha ha ha "...well ok, does it look like a tool?? *collective 'yep'* ok we're done!..."
thanks for sharing this one, really enjoyed it ;)
dunno how I missed this one. Interesting technique to split and flatten rather than twist and try and centre. Also interesting the way he worked it under the power hammer, keeping it a little thicker in the centre and near the mount hole.
Looked like a great day
We usually have a pretty good hammer-in here in Pontotoc, MS. John Crawford and Richie Crew always put it on at John's shop. I don't think John Crawford is going to do it this year, from what I've heard. A lot of folks from the Alabama Forge Council always attends. I've been told that they put on several great demos and hammer-ins too. Might have to drive over to the sister state and attend one soon.
That's a unique looking forge wonder what make it is.
the gas forge is a Sandia recuperative forge. The plans are available from ABANA
Ok thanks John.
Holy Crap lookie dat forge!
Very interesting! If asked I would not of known the way he was going to use. I would of approach it differently, but not better it's good to learn. Thanks guys Anthony Kent
I've not seen the short strike hold on a sledgehammer since I left the mining industry. Good for confined spaces
That swing is also very accurate and good for less experienced strikers.
Thanks for the video. It was great to see blacksmiths gathering and passing on knowledge. I did wonder why there was a constant and continuous conversation while the teaching/demo was going on. Was there something else going on that was equally important?
It is just the nature of the gathering. People who only see each other once every month or two get just as much pleasure from seeing old friends as they do the demonstration. Plus its hard to sit still for a full day of watching someone else work.
Pretty interesting looking gas forge design, would be good to see a bit of a quick review of its construction
The plans are available from ABANA. It would be another full day to drive back up there to video the forge
I would like to attend gatherings like this in my area but the association here doesn't do much of anything which sucks. This is a great video, thanks. I see a power hammer in the future being built
Maybe you should get together with whoever runs the local group and see if you can get some demos arranged. Just be ready to volunteer to help or even host a demo.
Especially if your planning on building a power hammer rather then buy one. That alone will be a draw to get your local tinkerers Out to poke around your shop. If you can’t find what your looking for then it’s up to you to provide it. We always think I’m the only one interested but kick a rock and grease covered mechanics are hiding everywhere waiting to share a beer laugh and knowledge.
Thank you for taking us along to watch that demo. It is amazing the work it would ad to that project to flatten the blade after cutting it. Question. Is the term “rag” referring to hammer marks from forging?
Rag is the rough edge or burr left after cutting
Thank you
thanks for the video ! really interesting :)
Hey my home town!
Should have stuck around for another week so I could have attended this.
Hey Jake i have a question on making your bloom. If you mixed some of the scale from a blacksmith's floor in with the black sand would it help bind the bloom? Can't wait until we see another video making metal.
Do you have any videos of bloom making? Most vids on the subject aren’t very informative. They seem to just want to show off they can make metal without sharing how to do it yourself. Or any metallurgic info on what exactly they produced.
Nice German anvil!
That dude's shop is WAYYY too clean..... LOL It looks like a showroom for a Blacksmith's Supply company.
He said he blew it out with a leaf blower the day before.
Why do we always clean before company? But since setting up my little forge. I cleaned my garage after 30 years and cleaned 3 times in the last month.
i think the word is trust
Amazing that people were on their phones. ok might be jumping to conclusions but I don't understand why they do that. Good work though.
Is there a mailing list, I should have come to this.
Look at www.rockymountainsmith.org there is a list of workshops. The next one will be at Stuarts shop and he will do an all forged blacksmiths helper
I would not like to strike on a nice anvil like that! A nice, huge block of mild steel is what I plan on getting for a designated striking anvil. I'd be afraid of missing even one time or letting the punch go through too far!
Smiths and strikers have been working on anvils like this as long as there have been anvils like this. It is one of the things they are made for. You just have to develop the skills to do it safely.
Black Bear Forge I know, I'm just saying that due to the high price of almost any anvils. I like to do heavy hammering of almost any type on a less expensive anvil.
I also like to try and preserve the old anvils, they're art works from a time that has been over for a while already. Anything that can be done to reduce wear on them, I think, should be done. I'm definitely not saying they were doing it wrong. That's just my personal opinion on striking on the usual hand hammering anvils.
vivimos en mundos diferentes, a mi me toca hacer lo mismo solo con carbon martillo , yunque ( en realidad es un pedazo de via de tren) y sin ayuda, sin embargo veo que ud usa herramientas industriales y tiene ayudante aqui ese martillo pilon es incomprable de lo caro que es, creo que con esos recursos debería hacer algo mas que una azada de 10 dolares, saludos desde Argentina
This was in another smiths shop and the assistant was only there because it was a demonstration. But many of us are lucky to have more industrial tooling, it helps produce work faster. But those that forge by hand with smaller equipment are still keeping the art alive.
lo entiendo, solo lo hago notar, acostumbro a mirar sus videos para ver si existe alguna forma de hacer el mismo trabajo pero mas facil o con menos costo o usando algun material mas barato, aqui no puedo comprar acero nuevo, solo me queda usar ballestas, resortes o ejes de la chatarra, y aun asi me toca cobrar al cliente un precio no superior a lo que costaria en una tienda, es por eso que me sorprende como usted puede vivir de su trabajo y comprarse ese equipo hidraulico y el martillo pilon, aqui el margen de ganancia es muchisimo menor, incluso si yo dispusiese de esas herramientas, seguramente tendria que cobrar el mismo precio
Thanks John. It occurs to me that you might ask future presenters if they would like to give you a blurb/pitch for your YT channel. I often wonder when I see some of these demos whether the folks have videos for sale or even their own YT channel I could watch. The only thing I took issue with on this one was the last guy who was striking. He was swinging too fast and was out of control - he came very close to crushing his fingers a time or five.
Can anyone tell me where i can find one of those layout tools?
Which tool would that be?
@@BlackBearForge the blackmiths hook ruler. I had never seen one before.
Good tips. I'm afraid the students are not all that glued to lesson.
Just part of a get together, some are more interested in the social aspect.
did he know you was a youtuber when he did the jab about strikers and youtube ?
Probably, I did ask if it was OK to post his demo on UA-cam. But I do have to agree, there are some sketchy things being shown on some videos.