That's a really nice and relaxing video. It's nice to see the whole process with details and explanation. Specially for someone who wants to learn blacksmthing as a hobby.
excellent job on the content and presentation. To me, blacksmithing is on a back shelf as a highly satisfying hobby. I do enjoy hearing you present a different point of view
This video has been so helpful. Really want to say a huge thanks to the makers & the smiths involved. On a making journey myself where inevitably I will be working full time at my smith work. It's not going to be easy but I've a stout heart and prepared to put the work in. This is encouragement. Thanks again lads. Stay safe out there.
I have one small critique which has nothing to do with the quality of your work. Your work is very good. I noticed when you forge at the anvil you drive through the anvil which will destroy your joints over time. The anvil absolutely won't give so for longevity stop your swing before the hammer reaches the anvil, hold the hammer lightly, and snap it at the end increasing the speed/force. This is the Uri Hoffi hammer technique and will keep you forging for another 50 years. If you focus on the speed of your swing vs the force of your swing you'll move metal faster and you'll keep your elbows happy.
You are an inspiration! Amazing with a camera and with your work most important. Watching some of your latest works helped jump out of my comfort zone and film a project of my own that I uploaded to my own channel not to long ago! Thanks, you are that man!
Another absolutely fantastic video. I really enjoy this type of video - a nice three theatre piece! So calm and relaxing but packed with information about the craft and beautiful explanations to how it all comes together visually! Another great story well told.
interesting... I used to form medieval elbows, knees and such. I'd sort of do similar, but the plainishing with the little hammer was not for texture, but to hammer out the odd lumps from the bigger hammer/ball and then sometimes we'd want to actually polish out that texture which seems funny considering that here its added for the aesthetic only.
Im really enjoying these videos. It nice to see the passion behind the products. Ive always wondered about forging stainless, does it loose any of its stainless properties in the process?
The solution we pickled them in was an acid, but you can get pickling crystals that are easier to purchase. As for the queching, that was just done in plain water, no need for any special quenching oils or anything when annealing copper.
@@alexpoleblacksmith thank you very much! I found you guys through TA outdoors, and he mentioned your channel was going to be very educational. Are you planning on doing more videos that teach us?
@@thunderusnight we have a couple more videos planned for this year, but it's also a very busy time of year for us. Expect much more content in the new year!
Great video. I am surprised you’re not doing a lot of that with jigs or on the flypress. Certainly the initial sinking could be done on there. What did you put the dirty copper bowls into? And do you pickle the stainless? Great video Steve. All the best
Cheers mate! We don't have a flypress big enough for the bowls, yet. And we don't pickle the stainless but the bowls are put in acid to help clean them up
Nobody's buying the old stuff already made. Nobody is going to respect me after I've made this. Nobody's going to pay me a cent for this. Another time wasting video that will only loose money 💰 from me. This doesn't lead to a million dollars in my pocket.
Who would have though a blacksmith video could be so relaxing to watch.
Perfect. From start to finish.❤🖤
You're too kind my friend
Riveting watch! Beautiful job chaps!
Badumtss!
Just love that natural soundtrack. 😊
Lovely work again guys!
Cheers bud! Looking forward to having you back in the workshop soon!
@@alexpoleblacksmith just tell me when! 😄👍
Great craftsmanship, with the hammer as well as the camera. Absolutely beautiful
I really enjoyed seeing the ladle take shape, fantastic camera work too.
Cheers mate, we're quite proud of this one
Especially liked watching the copper bowl being made
A beautiful video about a beautiful product.
Thanks Andy!
Taking a kitchenware class in September and your video has got me extra interest in cooper kitchen utensils…thanks Jacqueline-Brookfield, NH/USA
Wow! 🤩 I love these videos. It’s more like documentaries than project videos. Awesome!
As a maker myself... that smirk @20:24 speaks to me 👍 love you videos keep it up!!
Beautiful work, love the level of care and craftsmanship in your work. Well done!
Wonderful to see an hear what goes into these beautiful pieces.
This is so good! Story, Product, film, everything! Thank you!
These videos are amazing. I am not even into blacksmithing, i just really like the story being told.
That's a really nice and relaxing video. It's nice to see the whole process with details and explanation. Specially for someone who wants to learn blacksmthing as a hobby.
Fantastic video and great product. It's so interesting to here the stories behind these projects and the history of blacksmithing. Amazing work guys!
Thanks Pete! We'll keep making them as long as you keep watching!
excellent job on the content and presentation. To me, blacksmithing is on a back shelf as a highly satisfying hobby. I do enjoy hearing you present a different point of view
Beautiful piece of work, it's a privilege to see you gentlemen at work.
This video has been so helpful. Really want to say a huge thanks to the makers & the smiths involved. On a making journey myself where inevitably I will be working full time at my smith work. It's not going to be easy but I've a stout heart and prepared to put the work in. This is encouragement. Thanks again lads. Stay safe out there.
I have one small critique which has nothing to do with the quality of your work. Your work is very good. I noticed when you forge at the anvil you drive through the anvil which will destroy your joints over time. The anvil absolutely won't give so for longevity stop your swing before the hammer reaches the anvil, hold the hammer lightly, and snap it at the end increasing the speed/force. This is the Uri Hoffi hammer technique and will keep you forging for another 50 years. If you focus on the speed of your swing vs the force of your swing you'll move metal faster and you'll keep your elbows happy.
Absolutely love this stuff. Keep it up broski
Great video - I can see the similarities to spoon carving - those facets are wonderful on the bowl and the handle. 👍
Thanks! Yeah lots in common, both are best when you can see the process in the texture!!
You are an inspiration! Amazing with a camera and with your work most important. Watching some of your latest works helped jump out of my comfort zone and film a project of my own that I uploaded to my own channel not to long ago! Thanks, you are that man!
Thanks!! Very glad we could help inspire you!
What a stunning piece of work. I now have to redesign my kitchen to fit some of these in.
Haha!! A utensil rail on the wall and you're away! 🔥🔥
"but, we're blacksmiths"...love that line.
One of the best forging videos I’ve seen in a long time 👏🏻👏🏻 really enjoyed watching that
High praise indeed!! Thanks
Nice! Now I want to try it myself! 👍❤
Yes!!
Beautiful video. Well made ladles . Copperis a wonderful material to work with. Loved the tools u used👍👍👍👍
Another brilliant video guys!!
Another absolutely fantastic video. I really enjoy this type of video - a nice three theatre piece! So calm and relaxing but packed with information about the craft and beautiful explanations to how it all comes together visually! Another great story well told.
Thanks mate!! ❤️
🤤 so satisfying!
Glad you enjoyed!!
Awesome work!!! Enjoyed the video! Thanx.
interesting... I used to form medieval elbows, knees and such. I'd sort of do similar, but the plainishing with the little hammer was not for texture, but to hammer out the odd lumps from the bigger hammer/ball and then sometimes we'd want to actually polish out that texture which seems funny considering that here its added for the aesthetic only.
Really great stuff guys. Thank you for sharing!
Really enjoyed watching it all come together. Great explanation on the entire process. Keep rocking it out.
Cheers Tim!
Awesome video thank you
Hi, great video! 8:15 in, the copper is placed into a liquid in a blue plastic tub, is this just water, or is it a treatment / cleaning fluid?
Barter sent me, good morning. I'll share you with my viewers.
That's really kind of you, thanks!
Another fascinating video. Cheers chaps!👍🏻
Awesome work you guys!
All right, how many times did he hit his finger? Great video thank you
Fantastic stuff!
Cheers!!
Just beautiful.
Very nice . That’s something I have water to do .. so let me ask no trade mark or makers stamp ?
Amazing , would love to go on one of your courses Alex.
Amazing!
Beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome stuff! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻
Cheers Fred!!
Im really enjoying these videos. It nice to see the passion behind the products. Ive always wondered about forging stainless, does it loose any of its stainless properties in the process?
What grade of stainless do you use, great video its like tv grade
Is there s certain oil that is required to quench copper? 'Spose I could just Google it myself ;)
Beautiful pieces! It´s just water where you dip it? Thank you.
Thanks! It's actually an acid we dip them in, this cleans off the scale and allows us to get a really nice finish to them.
What was the solution you put the copper in? Also what did you use to quench it? I'm planning on trying this in the (far far) future.
The solution we pickled them in was an acid, but you can get pickling crystals that are easier to purchase. As for the queching, that was just done in plain water, no need for any special quenching oils or anything when annealing copper.
@@alexpoleblacksmith thank you very much! I found you guys through TA outdoors, and he mentioned your channel was going to be very educational. Are you planning on doing more videos that teach us?
@@thunderusnight we have a couple more videos planned for this year, but it's also a very busy time of year for us. Expect much more content in the new year!
@@alexpoleblacksmith okay thank you! Can't wait to watch them.
What gage copper
Where can I get this copper? Will home depot sell it?
Great video. I am surprised you’re not doing a lot of that with jigs or on the flypress. Certainly the initial sinking could be done on there.
What did you put the dirty copper bowls into? And do you pickle the stainless?
Great video Steve. All the best
Cheers mate! We don't have a flypress big enough for the bowls, yet. And we don't pickle the stainless but the bowls are put in acid to help clean them up
The Forge Cool. Fair enough. It’s number 2 you’ve got right?
I just picked up a number 6 but it’s needs work.
16 min vinger bath?
Corking!
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Nobody's buying the old stuff already made.
Nobody is going to respect me after I've made this.
Nobody's going to pay me a cent for this.
Another time wasting video that will only loose money 💰 from me.
This doesn't lead to a million dollars in my pocket.
You know you've spelt Blacksmithing wrong though right? C'mon Steve, pick up the pace man :)
Great video though.
Oh! Good spot! Thanks mate, hope you're well.
Hey guys the voice over conversation is very distracting, kind of annoying.