Alec Steele I love how he explained it especially when that's what I needed. I'm just starting and making hearts from round stock squaring it up then making the heart and one end needs to be tapered and I didn't know how. Now I just need more explanation on how to square the round stock. Pretty cool he was using your hammer to do the video alex
Thank you so much I’ve been trying to make steak flippers and need to draw them out but every time I do the method using the side of the anvil I get cold shuts and lumps thank you for showing this
Great use of clay to very clearly demonstrate. Ive watched many clips, this is a very simple and well explained tutorial. I look forward to seeing more.
honestly this is the most easy to understand video i have ever seen no complicated terms and procedures other people use for other videos great for beginners
Technically accurate and amazingly demonstrated. This video is a quantum leap above most blacksmithing videos that claim to show the proper way to draw out. Well done!
Thank you for this. You have a very good way of explaining and teaching this concept. I have been forging for a year but I don't think I understood this properly, simple as it is, until watching this video.
Clay demos are under-rated but with the absense of glow the camera picks up what is happening. It is also a great way for a beginner to warm up and visualize what they are trying to do. I chill mine down a bit (do not freeze) so that it is not too soft.
Every time I see one of these videos, I tell myself I'm going to try this technique soon. Never do. But today I shan't leave my forge sitting awaiting my use of this method! Thanks for the demonstration, Ethan.
Great explanation. That's the explanation I have been looking for. Been wanting to get into blacksmithing. If you could do another one explaining how to go from round stock to square stock that would help me. I kinda understand what I need to do but not really
I'm quite new at this hobby but I know enough to know that this is a great teaching. I'm def going to start using that edge on my rr track. Maybe a real anvil one day but so far so good. Thanks!
Thank you You you guys man. You did a great job. Alot of people just assume people know ow what you are talking about, such as half on half off, and I really didn't u Der stand u till you explained it. Thank you and hope to see more from you.
great job explaining this technique. i had tried it in the past but was doing it wrong and now i get it. im curious if you were to flip the piece 180 degrees instead of 90 degrees each time would you end up with a thin peice that is still about as wide as the original? the reason i ask is my primary blacksithing intrest is bladesmithing so i generally need to forge wide thin stock.
I just began blade smithing as a hobby and bought two thick, maybe about 1/4 of an inch thick, steel bars. The width and height of the steel are much different and I was wondering if this type of technique would work on a bar of steel much thinner than that of the on in the video
Ok great, thanks for the response! And also, the answer seems obvious but is the method of drawing out steel an obvious first step when you're using a piece of steel with too great a thickness? Thank you for the help too, makes it more fun to begin forging learning new techniques!
Outstanding video! You are a GREAT instructor!
Thank you very much!
Alec Steele I love how he explained it especially when that's what I needed. I'm just starting and making hearts from round stock squaring it up then making the heart and one end needs to be tapered and I didn't know how. Now I just need more explanation on how to square the round stock. Pretty cool he was using your hammer to do the video alex
Kevin Smith Alec*
I've watched numerous drawing out tutorials since I'm just starting. This is the only one that has made complete sense. We'll done!
Thank you for including the small details. I haven't heard anyone mentioning to use the round side of the hammer.
this was probably the most helpful tutorial on this ive seen. showing it with the clay is actually really useful for understanding whats happening
Thank you so much I’ve been trying to make steak flippers and need to draw them out but every time I do the method using the side of the anvil I get cold shuts and lumps thank you for showing this
Great use of clay to very clearly demonstrate. Ive watched many clips, this is a very simple and well explained tutorial. I look forward to seeing more.
I have seen several videos of this technique, but yours is the first one where it clicked. I'll absolutely be trying it next time I forge. Great job!
Well done video ! Crisp and clear , very easy to understand ,thanks for taking the time to make this !
honestly this is the most easy to understand video i have ever seen no complicated terms and procedures other people use for other videos great for beginners
Technically accurate and amazingly demonstrated. This video is a quantum leap above most blacksmithing videos that claim to show the proper way to draw out. Well done!
One of the only videos that you can hear the instructor! The clay was a brilliant idea to demonstrate this technique. Well done, Ethan.
Great video…I’m a beginner and been searching for a good explanation like this for drawing out material. Thank you!
Thank you for this. You have a very good way of explaining and teaching this concept. I have been forging for a year but I don't think I understood this properly, simple as it is, until watching this video.
Clay demos are under-rated but with the absense of glow the camera picks up what is happening. It is also a great way for a beginner to warm up and visualize what they are trying to do. I chill mine down a bit (do not freeze) so that it is not too soft.
Every time I see one of these videos, I tell myself I'm going to try this technique soon.
Never do.
But today I shan't leave my forge sitting awaiting my use of this method! Thanks for the demonstration, Ethan.
Three steps of learning skills- see one, do one, teach one. Thanks Ethan.
Love the use of clay for the demonstration. Excellent instruction technique.
Great explanation. That's the explanation I have been looking for. Been wanting to get into blacksmithing. If you could do another one explaining how to go from round stock to square stock that would help me. I kinda understand what I need to do but not really
What a great way to illustrate the concept! I'm impressed
I'm quite new at this hobby but I know enough to know that this is a great teaching. I'm def going to start using that edge on my rr track. Maybe a real anvil one day but so far so good. Thanks!
Excellent illustration with the clay!!! Thank you for the info
Ingenious method of teaching, you make it look so easy. xx
Thank you You you guys man. You did a great job. Alot of people just assume people know ow what you are talking about, such as half on half off, and I really didn't u Der stand u till you explained it. Thank you and hope to see more from you.
I really like how you use the clay to demonstrate molted metal it helps visualize the process much better
keep'em coming! the more info the better for the newbies...thanks for posting.
I completely agree with Alec. Badass Explanation!
explained so that even I understand and will retain.
This newbie thanks you! Great used of clay to demonstrate the drawing out.
Thanks very much
Fantastic instruction and explanation. Thanks so much keep up the great work.
Great demonstration! Thank you for making that so clear!
Simple and very usefull explanation! Completely awesome! Thank you!
Very well done
Great video and great Alec steele hammer !
Excellent explanation! Wish I had some clay like that to play with. :)
Great video .iam learning and this information is what I needed ,THANK YOU
great job explaining this technique. i had tried it in the past but was doing it wrong and now i get it. im curious if you were to flip the piece 180 degrees instead of 90 degrees each time would you end up with a thin peice that is still about as wide as the original? the reason i ask is my primary blacksithing intrest is bladesmithing so i generally need to forge wide thin stock.
Kylejom yes that would work, you still might need to hit the edges, because it will widen slightly.
I just began blade smithing as a hobby and bought two thick, maybe about 1/4 of an inch thick, steel bars. The width and height of the steel are much different and I was wondering if this type of technique would work on a bar of steel much thinner than that of the on in the video
James Krall yes, just hit lighter otherwise the material will move too far, too fadt
Ok great, thanks for the response! And also, the answer seems obvious but is the method of drawing out steel an obvious first step when you're using a piece of steel with too great a thickness? Thank you for the help too, makes it more fun to begin forging learning new techniques!
Great idea using the clay for visual , a lot of times the glow of hot steel with the camera makes hard to see what's happening.
How did you grab that metal without burning yourself and why was it so soft?
What kind of clay is that?
Good Job. Great explanation
Amazing!
Excellent! Thanks for the instruction.
well done with your instruction
Nice explanation.
Great video thanks for sharing - just subscribed
Interesting thanks for sharing!
badass video, what kind of clay is that?
Adam Clark simple oil based modelling clay
Nice video mate. I just subscribed
Great video!
You earned yourself a sub
Dogrimp 3 thank you! It’s greatly appreciated
Thank you!
u just got a subscriber
Looks like the end of it got work hardened
I get it
Wow perfect buddy good job! That’s helps me a lot