I decided to make myself a garden fork today from some pieces of scrap iron I found in my scrap bin! #blacksmith #forging #craftmanship #forgewelding #craft #ireland #diy #irish
Oh wow, I wasn't expecting this kind of support! In my next video, I'll be doing a giveaway to celebrate my 1,000 subscriber goal! We smashed that, thanks to Eoin and the support from you guys! ❤🔥⚒️ keep'er lit 🔥
Looks like Eoin sent a lot of us, I live in the antipodes (Australia) but have old school friends and some family around Kilkenny. Oh and I enjoy blacksmithing, learned a bit on the old farm I grew up on in the 60's.
Your ideas/designs seem so unique compared to those I see here in USA...perhaps they are more traditional in your part of the world. Never the less, a fascinating project and a wonderful demonstration of your skills. You make the forge welds look so effortless! Loved this...
Thank you, my training was based in the UK under two master blacksmiths. The handle is based on one of the methods I was shown by Master Blacksmith Paul Allen.
another who came by the Eoin path, checking in. A bit sad not to hear your voice at first, but the clangs and dings of ironwork are beautiful as well. Looking forward to watching your content!
Honestly, I don’t wanna be that guy, but I would love if you did shorts similar to your friend since a lot of the people that watch him don’t understand a lot of the woodwork so he kind of dumbed it down into shorts. Love the vids!
You are very good blacksmith. Nice welding in fire and perfect forging!! and "old school" Blacker power hammer it's great 💪 I was in your shop last year with Gus and James from Cork.
I learned how to weld without the use of flux, just a good welding temp is all you need. Unless I'm welding high carbon steels, you need flux for that.
I'm a Blacksmith of 8 years in the craft - traditional ironwork. My forge isn't much, but it's enough to allow me to create, I worked my fingers to the bone to earn what I've got. Most of my tooling would have been early 1900's and bought from older forges across Ireland and the UK. 😊
Yes, that's the forge scale. It likes to stick to the skin, but it doesn't stay hot for very long, and it doesn't happen often. During certain forging operations, I'll use a leather glove, but it's not always needed. I find it safer to use my bare hands for most tasks. 😊
Things come in threes, absolutely. Yesterday I received a letter with the wrong name but was related to me. My name is John. The letter was addressed to James and this morning Eoin sends me to you. O'Connors eh? Ps love the thumping...
How did you do a forge weld without rust building up? And why didn't you split the end of one piece of metal into multiple spikes? I know absolutely bugger all so please don't think I'm criticising lol just curious
I'll do a video sometime explaining! It was much faster for me to fireweld the pieces, plus I just love welding in the fire 😁🔥🔥 I'll do some chisel work in my next video! 🔥🔥
Pretty cool video but I cant help and wonder why the choice to film it vertically. Maybe it’s just me but for longer videos vertical is the better choice, especially as I am one of them PC folk.
To be sure it's paying attention! 😄 Honestly, I do it without thinking. Sometimes, it's because I'm changing hammer grip, position on the hammer shaft or swapping to the peen on the hammer, it can be to keep a rhythm - when changing the force I hit white while carefully examining my piece. Every hammer blow is calculated, and each one counts! 🙂 I hope that makes sense!
Cheers, Eoin sent me! Great video.
Same
Awesome, thank you!
Same here lol
Same. And I'm just here to help with some extra engagement. Lol
Eh same here. Love the vid man
I’m grateful that Eoin helped us find you. Your work is beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Oh wow, I wasn't expecting this kind of support! In my next video, I'll be doing a giveaway to celebrate my 1,000 subscriber goal! We smashed that, thanks to Eoin and the support from you guys! ❤🔥⚒️ keep'er lit 🔥
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You may be at 5K by then! 😊
#supportsmallyoutubers
Here from Eoin, glad to see you made it to 5k!
It's great to have friends (especially talented ones)!
Another one from Eoin. Love your content mate.
I look forward to seeing your channel grow and evolve.
Welcome aboard, and thank you very much! 🔥
Looks like Eoin sent a lot of us, I live in the antipodes (Australia) but have old school friends and some family around Kilkenny. Oh and I enjoy blacksmithing, learned a bit on the old farm I grew up on in the 60's.
Heard about your channel from Eoin. Your work looks amazing.
Thank you for the support 🔥🙏
Seems you might be owing Eoin a pint.
Glad he gave you a shout out.
Maybe 2 pints! 😁
Your ideas/designs seem so unique compared to those I see here in USA...perhaps they are more traditional in your part of the world. Never the less, a fascinating project and a wonderful demonstration of your skills. You make the forge welds look so effortless! Loved this...
Thank you, my training was based in the UK under two master blacksmiths. The handle is based on one of the methods I was shown by Master Blacksmith Paul Allen.
That nice chap Eoin sent me here :) I love watching proper craftsmen doing the things I wish I onew how to!
Eoin mentioned you; as I do both woodwork and smithing, I thought I would join and see what you do! Nice selection of tongs you have there.
another who came by the Eoin path, checking in. A bit sad not to hear your voice at first, but the clangs and dings of ironwork are beautiful as well. Looking forward to watching your content!
The music and the dance of the hammer and anvil 🔥🙏🔥
I'm glad Eoin recommended you, this looks like some good content here my friend.
Guess I'm not the only one who found you through Eoin. I look forward to seeing what you craft.
Eoin is the reason im here god bless him for sending me here
First visit. Eoin said to stop by. 🙂
Thank you for the support ❤
Eoin sent me. I like those nails you forged for him. Good work, fun to watch.
Looking forward to woodworking/blacksmith collabs
Eoin sent me, and allot of others, appreciating your craftsmanship so i subscribed, have a good ol day
Thank you for the support! 🙏🔥🔥🔥
Eoin sent me too. Cheers from Australia
What an amazing skill to have
Honestly, I don’t wanna be that guy, but I would love if you did shorts similar to your friend since a lot of the people that watch him don’t understand a lot of the woodwork so he kind of dumbed it down into shorts. Love the vids!
Thank you! I appreciate that 🔥
You are very good blacksmith.
Nice welding in fire and perfect forging!! and "old school" Blacker power hammer it's great 💪
I was in your shop last year with Gus and James from Cork.
I remember you! Thank you for your kind words! Are you still in Ireland?
I'm not. I was only there for 3 months, but it was great and a good experience.
I hope to visit your country again in the future.
We came from eoin, we stayed for the excellent work
Thank you 😁🔥
Greets from the states eion sent me over. Glad he did too, love your content.
Thank you!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Eoin sure knows craftsmanship. Keep hammering, mate
Always! 🔥🔥
Here from Eoin as well. If he thinks you’re good, I’m so in. 🥰 Hello from Kentucky! Keep up the beautiful work!
Thank you for the support! 🔥😄
Eoin sent me! Glad to be here.
Eoin sent me. Looking forward to learning some cool stuff.
Eoin sent me here to check out your channel. Looking good boss
Eoin sent me over here. Great work!
Eoin sent me as well! Good stuff, James! Your videos are very useful.
Awesome, thank you! 🔥🔥
Again, I was sent from Mr. Eoin. Glad to see his promotion of your channel is working!!! Hope y'all are doing well and having a wonderful day!!
Thank you! 🔥🔥
Here from Eoin and I can already tell ima love this channel
Thank you 🔥😁
Thank you for the support 🙏 🔥
Good Video , Good Tool .
Thanks 😎
Your mates video led me too your channel. Well done
Another Eoin referral here.
Best wishes for grand success on your channel!
Thank you for the support 🙏🔥🔥🔥
Here from Eoin. Hope all goes well for you with the channel :)
Eoin sent me. I like your work.
Eoin pointed us this way... ❤ Traditional blacksmithing eh, now there's a thing ,🙂
Keep er lit lad!
Cheers buddy!
Eoin sent me too. best of luck. Make sure you have the best quality sound you can. It's vital
Thank you 😊
Eoin sent me, good job man! Hope youtube goes well for you!
I have nothing but positive vibes so far. So it's all good! Thank you for the support 🙏 🔥
Eoin brought me here. Cheers!
Excellent work. Another person Eoin sent. We'd love to hear your voice telling us about your process.
I'm giving it a go in my next video 😄
Eoin sent me here too. Howdy from Texas, USA.
Thank you for the support 🔥🔥🔥
Hammer ON!
i love how rhythmic the work is but i just wish i knew why you were doing what you were doing lmao. i was sent by eoin!
Did you do the NETS or DFS course at Hereford? That's where i learnt that handle from Paul Allen. I believe he came up with it.
Yes! It is indeed a Paul Allen twisted handle - that's what I used to call it 😊
Hello another viewer from Eoin. This was a joy to watch. Also why do you shake off all of thoughs sparks when you take the metal out of the fire?
I must do a video on that! 🔥🔥
Morning, How's things? Sent here by Eoin thanks for that btw. Greetings from Co. Wexford
All well! Thank you for the support 🔥🔥🔥
Definitely different
Nice forge welded handle to tines, did you use a flux for that or do you just rely on a good hot temperature?
I learned how to weld without the use of flux, just a good welding temp is all you need. Unless I'm welding high carbon steels, you need flux for that.
Great demo! Do you think you have enough tongs? 😊
@glenndarilek Can never have enough tongs! 😁
Eoin Reardon set me. What ya workin on?
Luck to you and your channel, dude.
Cheers 👍
Much appreciated! 🔥🔥🔥
Amazing work, i do wonder how old his forge is, i havnt seen alot but i do like to learn the history behind things like this.
I'm a Blacksmith of 8 years in the craft - traditional ironwork. My forge isn't much, but it's enough to allow me to create, I worked my fingers to the bone to earn what I've got. Most of my tooling would have been early 1900's and bought from older forges across Ireland and the UK. 😊
@oconnorblacksmith that's amazing, thank you for sharing with me. Glad I was told about you so I can watch your journey.
Jesus tis a fine twist on the ole handle there
Not to bad at all! 😋🔥🔥
Do the little sparks that come off the metal hurt if they touch your hand?
Yes, that's the forge scale. It likes to stick to the skin, but it doesn't stay hot for very long, and it doesn't happen often. During certain forging operations, I'll use a leather glove, but it's not always needed. I find it safer to use my bare hands for most tasks. 😊
Yeah, that weird Irish kid srnt me as well. Good stuff fren. Subbed.
Things come in threes, absolutely. Yesterday I received a letter with the wrong name but was related to me. My name is John. The letter was addressed to James and this morning Eoin sends me to you. O'Connors eh? Ps love the thumping...
Your friend Eoin sent me here
How did you do a forge weld without rust building up? And why didn't you split the end of one piece of metal into multiple spikes? I know absolutely bugger all so please don't think I'm criticising lol just curious
I'll do a video sometime explaining! It was much faster for me to fireweld the pieces, plus I just love welding in the fire 😁🔥🔥 I'll do some chisel work in my next video! 🔥🔥
Not going to lie but your amazing at blacksmithing
Eoin sent me here
I just work at it every single day, dedication and love for my craft 🔥🔥🔥
@@oconnorblacksmith ya I can tell your good at blacksmithing
Eoin sent a lot of us.
I wasn't expecting it 🙏🔥🔥🔥
Eoin Reardon sent me. 😊
Eoin mentioned U
Thanks 😎
Eoin sent me, too!
Oh yeah, drift that hole.
Too late for the 5k, but subbed anyway. Eoin suggested it
Pretty cool video but I cant help and wonder why the choice to film it vertically. Maybe it’s just me but for longer videos vertical is the better choice, especially as I am one of them PC folk.
I have a 'thing' to hold my phone, but only vertically. I have a new tripod coming today, so my next video is my last vertical video! 😄
@@oconnorblacksmith Awesome! Next video: Forging a tripod lol
Why do you tap the hammer on the anvil?
To be sure it's paying attention! 😄 Honestly, I do it without thinking. Sometimes, it's because I'm changing hammer grip, position on the hammer shaft or swapping to the peen on the hammer, it can be to keep a rhythm - when changing the force I hit white while carefully examining my piece. Every hammer blow is calculated, and each one counts! 🙂 I hope that makes sense!
Yea it does thanks for answering my question can’t wait to see more videos!
I would love if you could add some narration
Thank you for the imput! ❤
the old style wood worker sent me dont know his name!
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Eoin sent me as well...
Eoin sent me
Fajnie wykonane... Pozdrawiam 👍🇵🇱
Eoin send me