Really enjoyed watching that process of clipping. Very instructive regarding the benefit of learning through "continuous self practice". Sometimes I think arc welding is beyond me, but then I suddenly teach myself something about it after hours of grinding off mistakes and re-welding.
I only black smith as a hobby but its always fun and educational to watch someone who really knows what their doing. I made my first rubix twist today and it turned out pretty well after watching your video. Thank you and good luck.
Gary, my friend, I am happy to see you back at it. Also thanks to your videos on making a proper knife from a farrier's rasp I now have one. Took nearly 2 weeks to finish because I have limited time and had to do the entire job using the hammer and files. Oh what I wouldn't give for a belt sander. I think you have taught me more about blacksmithing then anyone else. Cheers and I wish you good luck and good health.
Hey dont even think about beltsanders in making your first knife (I think so because of your comment) its better to do without. Its like way of the samurai or some shit like that. ;)
Thanks for loading this up as I was talking to someone about this only the other day, your vids are always really well recorded and helpful. Gonna have a go when I get some coke .
I know you must be busy mike but I was wondering how you would make a new hadle for a leg vice ( the bit you turn to tighten it, I dont know what its called) Thank you for sharing! Louis
Great video, took me back 20 odd years when I was still an apprentice. I'd made my clipping hammer out of an old ball peen hammer and burned through many many old shoes.
do you think it's possible to make a cross peen hammer out of just a normal framing hammer by cutting the pry off a bit and forging it to a cross peen shape?
This is a popular question on a lot of my videos. I record the audio after I have edited the video. If I make a cock up doing the audio it's just a case of re-doing it. I don't have to re shoot the film as well!
So, how come you don't hot shoe, if you're using clipped shoes...?? I thought that was sorta the purpose of hot shoeing, to make the clips fit the hoof better(?).
Working hard! Summer is my busiest time of the year and as it's been a hot one it's been even harder. When I have the time to do videos I haven't the energy, I just want to give my shoulders a rest..
Welcome back Gary. When you tempered the hammer, once you reached the straw colour did you quench it in water or just leave it to cool? Also how do you know whether to use water or oil?
I do say in the video leave it on the floor to cool. What you quench in is determined by the steel. Tool steels have a letter prefix .A-2 is an Air hardening steel, O-1 is an Oil hardening steel and W-1 is a Water hardening steel.Quenching too fast will produce unnecessary stresses in the steel and may lead to things like quench cracks. It all depends on the steel and what you want to achieve.
do you think it's possible to make a cross peen hammer out of just a normal framing hammer by cutting the pry off a bit and forging it to a cross peen shape?
It might be depending on the shape and size of the hammer but I think the cross pein part might be too small. Why go to all that trouble? Why not just buy a cross pein in the first place the aren't expensive.
I'm happy to see that you're posting new videos.
Really enjoyed watching that process of clipping. Very instructive regarding the benefit of learning through "continuous self practice".
Sometimes I think arc welding is beyond me, but then I suddenly teach myself something about it after hours of grinding off mistakes and re-welding.
Hi Gary really great vid and nice to see you back, look forward to the next one,
I only black smith as a hobby but its always fun and educational to watch someone who really knows what their doing. I made my first rubix twist today and it turned out pretty well after watching your video. Thank you and good luck.
Good to see you back, I was concerned that something had happened to you.
As usual, you show professional economy of motion and skill.
Good to see you back in the shop mate.
Gary, my friend, I am happy to see you back at it. Also thanks to your videos on making a proper knife from a farrier's rasp I now have one. Took nearly 2 weeks to finish because I have limited time and had to do the entire job using the hammer and files. Oh what I wouldn't give for a belt sander. I think you have taught me more about blacksmithing then anyone else. Cheers and I wish you good luck and good health.
Hey dont even think about beltsanders in making your first knife (I think so because of your comment) its better to do without. Its like way of the samurai or some shit like that. ;)
Knifeguy0
Ha ha ha, more like 'way of the pain in the ass'. I belt sander would have saved me 4 days of rough filing.
Maybe but you gained some balls when you were filing the blade. :)
Hello Gary! It's nice to see you again! Thanks for the video, i've enjoyed it!
All the best!
Matt
Glad to see you back on UA-cam.
Thank you so much for the video. Very good stuff right there. I’m going to try and make me a clipping hammer. Thank you sir.
Go for it!
Thank you Gary for this video,it's great! I can't wait for you next video,your videos are the best! Kind regards from Serbia
Thanks for loading this up as I was talking to someone about this only the other day, your vids are always really well recorded and helpful. Gonna have a go when I get some coke .
It is a pleasure to watch you. Haven't seen that done since I left the farm
i would love to learn from you sir. you are a great teacher. thanks for the knowledge.
Loved your video, I wished that I had taken up smithing here in australia, its a trade thats always in need
I really enjoyed this , thank you !
Thanks
Welcome back Gary!!been some time since your last video
Great video. You explained very well, lot`s of god advice and tips.
Thanks for sharing.
Great Job DUNEDIN FL
I know you must be busy mike but I was wondering how you would make a new hadle for a leg vice ( the bit you turn to tighten it, I dont know what its called)
Thank you for sharing!
Louis
Great video, took me back 20 odd years when I was still an apprentice. I'd made my clipping hammer out of an old ball peen hammer and burned through many many old shoes.
do you think it's possible to make a cross peen hammer out of just a normal framing hammer by cutting the pry off a bit and forging it to a cross peen shape?
id quiet like that farriers axe video
Danke Gary
Thanks nice work
Very nicely done. I think I like your replies to the comments better than the comments. Thanks you :-)
Do you record the video and audio at the same time? Or add the audio over the top after?
This is a popular question on a lot of my videos. I record the audio after I have edited the video. If I make a cock up doing the audio it's just a case of re-doing it. I don't have to re shoot the film as well!
i think they are called "bolt tongs" if i remember rightly
Why do you leave your tongs in the fire. They are just to hold to get hot like the piece you want to get cherry hot. ?
MrStacy G. If I don’t hold on to the head it will drop down into the fire and get lost or burn.
Do you ever use linseed oil on your handles? They look kinda rough.
No, just chuck them in water when they get a bit loose...
Linseed is for girls and apprentices! lol!!
Guess I'm a girl lol.
I'm not able to do this but I really enjoy watching and learning all things metal working! My trade is machinist/engineering Thank you! :o]
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So, how come you don't hot shoe, if you're using clipped shoes...?? I thought that was sorta the purpose of hot shoeing, to make the clips fit the hoof better(?).
Well you're wrong!
Where you been?
Working hard! Summer is my busiest time of the year and as it's been a hot one it's been even harder. When I have the time to do videos I haven't the energy, I just want to give my shoulders a rest..
Fair play gary. Welcome welcome back!
Kreatif 👍👍👍😆
I'd like more metal detecting!
Welcome back Gary. When you tempered the hammer, once you reached the straw colour did you quench it in water or just leave it to cool? Also how do you know whether to use water or oil?
I do say in the video leave it on the floor to cool.
What you quench in is determined by the steel. Tool steels have a letter prefix .A-2 is an Air hardening steel, O-1 is an Oil hardening steel and W-1 is a Water hardening steel.Quenching too fast will produce unnecessary stresses in the steel and may lead to things like quench cracks. It all depends on the steel and what you want to achieve.
garyhuston Thanks I thought it had to be quenched again.
Vdrio soplado, tonala, jalisco
+Paolamel Cuellar ???
I dunno but I'd have just thrown the whole hammer in the fire and burned out the handle
+ample samurai nevermind he saved the wedges
Loved your video, I wished that I had taken up smithing here in australia, its a trade thats always in need
do you think it's possible to make a cross peen hammer out of just a normal framing hammer by cutting the pry off a bit and forging it to a cross peen shape?
It might be depending on the shape and size of the hammer but I think the cross pein part might be too small. Why go to all that trouble? Why not just buy a cross pein in the first place the aren't expensive.