Roy, I want to thank you for your videos like this one. Since I've started making "smaller ticket" items, my sales numbers have increased dramatically. I'm getting ever closer to being able to leave my day job and make my living through my smithing. It's amazing how one small piece of advice can make such a substantial difference in a person's goals toward success. Thank you again.
We are so happy to be making a difference! Yes, smaller ticket items in quantity can help increase your pay, especially if you can make them efficiently! Thanks for being part of the channel. Blessings, Jessica and Roy
It's absurd that people will complain about free information and demonstration, saying it isn't good enough. Unless there's something actually incorrect or especially dangerous about what is being explained, just be grateful!
The best channel ever. Helped me so much. I can now even manage to chisel a almost straight line, lol. I Will definitely try to make those great hooks. /Peter Lassis from Sweden.
I'm going to be out of my primary job for a few weeks due to knee surgery and I still want to be able to bring in some kind of money flow. These are great ideas to still keep things flowing. Love this channel!
new to blacksmithing, made 8 hooks today from nails on a firebrick/butane torch mini forge thanks for posting this, I am addicted and can't wait to get into trying these techniques out.
I’m a woman who will be starting to forge very soon. This so therapeutic to heat and beat. Plus my grandpa was a blacksmith. I need to do this to honor him, because he gave me so much in my life. And I Love to hammer stuff. You make things look possible. Thank You!
Im 15 and started blacksmithing when I was 12 I used to make this hooks as practice and didn't think they were worth anything so now I think I might start making this and selling them just to cover the price off coal and maybe fund some new tools. thanks and you make great videos.
ahhhhh the memories... back when I was but a weeeeee lad in 7th, 8th and 9th grade before kids were treated as fragile beings we boys had metal shop. where we had the chance to learn the art of working metal. One of the projects was to make a screw driver.... using the gas fired forge and GASP the metal lathe. Don't let those who proclaim to know it all distract you ...takes talent to do metal work AND make instructional videos... I doubt the know it all's can't do one of those at a time. where as their talk is cheap and easy!
Very good video and easy way to make money. Tell any of those people that do nothing but complain to find another channel. If they want 10min videos, then blacksmithing isn't for them. Great work, thank you for sharing your skills!
Thanks Just started learning yesterday 44year old mother of 4..made some weird hooks with some 6 inch nails. Love the spade hook. First project yesterday was a butter knife spoon out of a giant nail..lol.
Nice! Hey Roy, can you show your anvil setup? I’m having a hard time keeping all my hardy tools and hammers/ wire brush... at the ready. Looks like you made some hammer holders and things. (I’m a total noob) appreciate your videos!
i have sold a whopping 4 hooks in my life... firepokers on the other hand? i exceeded 100 pokers sold in less than 2 months!!! demographics are everything. my city is cheap and picky, the town i drive too and sell things appreciate skilled craftsmanship.
Thanks for the video. I watched it before, but it is worth another go. I made a few dozen and gave them to my friends and family. They are easy and beautiful. Thanks again, Oh, and it is just best to ignore rude people and don't let it effect you in anyway. Hater be haten as they say....
I think u do a great job demonstrating I’ve been watching a lot of your vids because I bought a $15 anvil at harbor fright and made a brick fire place in my back yard and your videos have given me a lot of ideas and helpful tips for when a get some materials and tools to start making some of these things you’ve shown me
Great build Roy! I made a very similar hook in my first blacksmithing class along with some nails. I love the spade on top! I just hot cut mine and flattened it out. I am definitely going to give it another shot with a spade now, so thanks for the inspiration!
Just a great video. Still amazed that you can do the video's and run a business and have a family all at the same time. Great stuff, and as, the comments from the majority of viewers suggest we all enjoy both the content and the man.
Glad you like the video Geoff. Funny thing is, those three things are 99% of my life. Not any time for hobbies (or barely for friends) other than you guys and gals on UA-cam. But I don't mind a bit, because I love what I'm doing, and what i'm doing it for.
Im looking to get into blacksmithing but if im going to dedicate a lot of time into it i want to be able to make a living from it. How difficult is it to make lets say 2000$ a month from it
Thank you for the video. Do t worry so much about the trolls. Trolls can't be anything else but trolls. Hook looks nice, thanks for encouraging me to get it done:)
On the guy saying it took too long to explain the burner. I frankly enjoy the long detailed videos. You give all the information we need and then some.
Roy-- You have some of the best videos on UA-cam. I'm doing a little blacksmithing and knifemaking as a retirement hobby/business, and your videos have been a godsend for a beginner like me. BTW, where you you suggest to be the best marketing venue for small items like this? Ebay? Craft shows? Craigslist? Thanks in advance! Forrest
Less than 10 minutes assuming 1 at a time (batching would reduce that considerably, as would a jig) and at $20/ hook, that's $120/hour minus materials/supplies. Very good sir, my hats off to you.
Roy, you're all right!!! I don't care what other people say!!! Lol 😆 🤣. Just keep teaching the best way you know how. So keep up the good work and God bless 🙏
Nice hook and good skills/advice. I understand that it sucks to be critiqued by anonymous keyboard warriors; i will say however that using your faith as a channel name, it may be beneficial to show some humility (what would Jesus do?)
Thanks for the lesson. Any chance you can lemme know the size bof the rod you're working with and where ya got it?? I've been searching online but don't think I'm looking in the right spot. Thanks!!!
so I'm thinking about getting in to blacksmithing, and these kinds of videos are helpful, so I'll help you in return. never mention people who talk $h!+ in your videos, because it always only ever encourages trolls to leave mocking comments. also your work looks awesome! where do you sell your goods at?
Just came across the video. I know it might involve a longer editing process, but if you pay any attention to nay-sayers and others who make comments on speed of production or whatever... maybe doing the video at speed and then doing a dub over the video with narration might be a good way to explain what you’re doing, what you’re thinking, your movement and methodology?? Great video overall.
I guess i dont understand the ppl who do blacksmithing and think they are only doing it to make money. Its kinda like every craft or trade...if you like to smith...you do the little projects so you can sell them..make some money..its tedious and all...and you may even find it hard "work" but i would think the reason you do it is so thatr you can then aford to do the more fun projects and more artistic projects that you really REALLY enjoy doing. Least thats my thinking.
I have learned a lot from you! Try to make something positive about the negative comments, to a point. Some people just like to bother others… thank you!!!
Thanks for making this video! Just starting out and was getting frustrated. Think I was bitting of more than I could chew. Going to focus on smaller stuff like this and leafs for awhile
What type of steel is this. I'm trying to get into blacksmithing and I have been looking and I see alot of different round bars but don't really know which one go use. Thanks
Who cares what other people think, these keyboard warriors are the worst!!! You do excellent work. Your instructions are clear and presented well. Dont let others bitterness get to you. We all roll our eyes when we see haters in the comments. 🔨🔨🔨
Thanks for the video, I have watched it about 8 times. I am always stuck by how much you have grown over the last two years. You seem to have learned to ignore the trolls and just plain rude comments. I like that about you, the higher road and such. Good man... Thanks again, I still can't make that spade shape right and I have over a hundred tries. All I have is a ball peen and it just kind of mashed the metal. I have a Cross Peen coming from Shawn Cunningham in a couple of days. Thanks for the great video.....
Thanks for the video. I am not sure how you make the taper. Is it made from just one side, or is it made from both sides so that the point of the taper is on center of the rod? If you get what I mean.
Man anyone who criticizes your videos for style and flow.....they need to get in front of the camera and do some work and make a “better” video. Excellent content 👍
Christ Centered Ironworks as a fellow creator I understand much of what goes on to make a video! I am still learning how to make content. My son and I just recently had a chance to do some work with our local Blacksmithing guild. Wonderful experience I am looking forward to going back to another meeting to do a little more time with a hammer and hot iron👍
Jaxxon Koethler i use vinegar to etch, heat up the vinegar first then stick the peice in. The piece will start to bubble on the surface, and etch to perfection! I wouod recommend ferric for the long term.
I think hot vinegar would work...but i would think it would prolly take quite a bit of time tho. id prolly end up getting a good size pot..or something you can put in the oven and set it for 160 or so degrees.
I know it's a bit old but don't let those keyboard warriors get to you. I'm a new, beginner smith (currently taking classes at my local smithing group) and your videos have been great help to me. Your demeanor and candor are refreshing and I feel like you really care to teach/help people to love smithing. Keep up the great videos.
Ive been binge watching all of your beginner projects to sell. Got a bending jig and it makes a huge difference in speed and quality of bend, im still not the best but if I make another 20 hooks ill be better. Got to feed knife making addiction.
Hi Stephan, Glad you enjoyed it. We will be doing a limited time run of t-shirts here soon through TeeSpring. We'll announce it on one of our upcoming videos.
Very nice I am heeling from a bad horse wreck I thank you, you explain things very good I can understand you thank you you be blessed to for sure buddy.
You and your wife have been a big help with the information that you share. I have been playing around with this for a few years and as of today I am cutting back some from my full time job to put more time into being the Blacksmith I want to be. I am not quite ready to quit my day job just yet though, lol. I should have begun years ago, but at 50 I still have a few more good years and will reach the level that I want. Thanks for all of these videos. God bless!
I love to rewatch this video, it's good advice you share but for me I need to see the steps you do to help ne get started in blacksmithing and it's great therapy for me. Bless you buddy you are a blessed man thank you.
Not dissimilar from the hooks I've been making. Mine are long and straight with two holes on top and I've been hammering the tip around into a tight curl. Make'em out of 3/8th rebar hammered into a very gradual 6 inch taper. This is WAY faster and easier but, my rebar is free. I'm really just practicing my tapers and drawing out steel. I didn't want them to go to waste so, I made hooks. Love the channel Roy! Keep up the awesome hot metal action!
I like your work. Very informative channel. Making jigs and using them is not only part of the fun but said jigs pave the way for the two "R's" of manufacturing: Reliability and Repeatability. Reliably Repeating a product which will increase profit. Less time manufacturing more time with your family or whatever you want to spend your time doing.
Roy, I am just getting started in the blacksmithing trade and I can honestly tell you, your videos have absolutely influenced me. Don't let the haters get you down. God has blessed you with a wonderful skill and I thank you for sharing it!!!! God Bless and keep up the wonderful work.
Love this kind of video, great, practical advice we can market. Love your channel.
Please come back! I miss watching you pound metal on the good ole Harbor Freight anvil!
Hooks are under appreciated. They are fun to make and there are so many ways you can customize and make different kinds. Thanks for the video
I agree :-) thanks for taking the time to watch the video
Roy, I want to thank you for your videos like this one. Since I've started making "smaller ticket" items, my sales numbers have increased dramatically. I'm getting ever closer to being able to leave my day job and make my living through my smithing. It's amazing how one small piece of advice can make such a substantial difference in a person's goals toward success. Thank you again.
We are so happy to be making a difference! Yes, smaller ticket items in quantity can help increase your pay, especially if you can make them efficiently! Thanks for being part of the channel. Blessings, Jessica and Roy
Hopefully you're working for yourself now!
It's absurd that people will complain about free information and demonstration, saying it isn't good enough. Unless there's something actually incorrect or especially dangerous about what is being explained, just be grateful!
Screw "that guy!" Love your videos and instruction!
The best channel ever. Helped me so much. I can now even manage to chisel a almost straight line, lol. I Will definitely try to make those great hooks. /Peter Lassis from Sweden.
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to be out of my primary job for a few weeks due to knee surgery and I still want to be able to bring in some kind of money flow. These are great ideas to still keep things flowing. Love this channel!
I love to watch you make stuff using hot steel. Keep up the great work too.
Great video! I really enjoy watching these tutorials that teach us how.
I wish they would sell. The business I work for has a stockpile of hooks of all sorts. They apparently do not sell.
Very nice , gave me many ideas for improving my skill. Thank you/.
new to blacksmithing, made 8 hooks today from nails on a firebrick/butane torch mini forge thanks for posting this, I am addicted and can't wait to get into trying these techniques out.
Excellent tutorial!, thank you!
I’m a woman who will be starting to forge very soon. This so therapeutic to heat and beat. Plus my grandpa was a blacksmith.
I need to do this to honor him, because he gave me so much in my life. And I Love to hammer stuff. You make things look possible.
Thank You!
@@rubenbj3378 Why is it refreshing to see a female blacksmith?
I appreciate these videos man! Gives me real hope too make a living at this?
Great video. Aside from learning, half the enjoyment watching the process, no need to fast track it.
Nice sir thank you for taking your time to make this
Im 15 and started blacksmithing when I was 12 I used to make this hooks as practice and didn't think they were worth anything so now I think I might start making this and selling them just to cover the price off coal and maybe fund some new tools. thanks and you make great videos.
yea they are worth $20 dollars like he'a saying then selling one of those will cover more than a bag of coal
hooks for_Christmas presents...👌👌👌😃
ahhhhh the memories... back when I was but a weeeeee lad in 7th, 8th and 9th grade before kids were treated as fragile beings we boys had metal shop. where we had the chance to learn the art of working metal. One of the projects was to make a screw driver.... using the gas fired forge and GASP the metal lathe. Don't let those who proclaim to know it all distract you ...takes talent to do metal work AND make instructional videos... I doubt the know it all's can't do one of those at a time. where as their talk is cheap and easy!
@@JustinTopp How's it going Justin?
Very good video and easy way to make money.
Tell any of those people that do nothing but complain to find another channel. If they want 10min videos, then blacksmithing isn't for them.
Great work, thank you for sharing your skills!
Thanks Just started learning yesterday 44year old mother of 4..made some weird hooks with some 6 inch nails. Love the spade hook. First project yesterday was a butter knife spoon out of a giant nail..lol.
Nice!
Hey Roy, can you show your anvil setup? I’m having a hard time keeping all my hardy tools and hammers/ wire brush... at the ready. Looks like you made some hammer holders and things. (I’m a total noob) appreciate your videos!
i have sold a whopping 4 hooks in my life... firepokers on the other hand? i exceeded 100 pokers sold in less than 2 months!!! demographics are everything. my city is cheap and picky, the town i drive too and sell things appreciate skilled craftsmanship.
Love your work roy. I hope you don't let the haters get you down. Keep on keeping on, I'll keep watching every video.
great video, thank you much
Great video and project. Thx.
I think this is awesome. Well done!
Glad you liked the project! ~Jessica at Christ Centered Ironworks
Just tuned in an instantly subbed.. if you have time could you get with me for a talk please
thanks so much for sharing, I'm just getting my forge together and these videos are very heloful .
Thanks for the video. I watched it before, but it is worth another go. I made a few dozen and gave them to my friends and family. They are easy and beautiful. Thanks again, Oh, and it is just best to ignore rude people and don't let it effect you in anyway. Hater be haten as they say....
What a great little hook just love the spade end, full points to you for hand forming the hook,
Regards
Stephen
I think u do a great job demonstrating I’ve been watching a lot of your vids because I bought a $15 anvil at harbor fright and made a brick fire place in my back yard and your videos have given me a lot of ideas and helpful tips for when a get some materials and tools to start making some of these things you’ve shown me
Great build Roy! I made a very similar hook in my first blacksmithing class along with some nails. I love the spade on top! I just hot cut mine and flattened it out. I am definitely going to give it another shot with a spade now, so thanks for the inspiration!
Just a great video. Still amazed that you can do the video's and run a business and have a family all at the same time. Great stuff, and as, the comments from the majority of viewers suggest we all enjoy both the content and the man.
Glad you like the video Geoff. Funny thing is, those three things are 99% of my life. Not any time for hobbies (or barely for friends) other than you guys and gals on UA-cam. But I don't mind a bit, because I love what I'm doing, and what i'm doing it for.
Beginner here. Excellent tutorial. Thank you Roy
You have given me hope for being able to make a living doing this. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing these great ideas. Subscribed!
Im looking to get into blacksmithing but if im going to dedicate a lot of time into it i want to be able to make a living from it. How difficult is it to make lets say 2000$ a month from it
I just forged my first hook that I actually liked today! Thanks for posting this
I am glad to see someone showing how items are made, so newbies like myself and make good and simple things to sell. God bless you
Thank you for the video. Do t worry so much about the trolls. Trolls can't be anything else but trolls. Hook looks nice, thanks for encouraging me to get it done:)
On the guy saying it took too long to explain the burner. I frankly enjoy the long detailed videos. You give all the information we need and then some.
Awesome. Thank you for sharing your skill!
Love the hooks, just starting blacksmithing myself I think i'll make some of these for Christmas gifts! Be Blessed!
Can I start with this??? Oxi acetylene torch heated. I want to try this but have no experience. Only welding and fitting stuff had been what I’ve done
Hey thanks for the live stream the other day dude! It's good to see people on a personal level interact with their followers. That hook is pimp.
Kool video, I will have to give this a try.
Roy-- You have some of the best videos on UA-cam. I'm doing a little blacksmithing and knifemaking as a retirement hobby/business, and your videos have been a godsend for a beginner like me. BTW, where you you suggest to be the best marketing venue for small items like this? Ebay? Craft shows? Craigslist? Thanks in advance! Forrest
Craft shows and Etsy :)
Less than 10 minutes assuming 1 at a time (batching would reduce that considerably, as would a jig) and at $20/ hook, that's $120/hour minus materials/supplies. Very good sir, my hats off to you.
Ive got to say you are by far the best teacher on UA-cam...merry Christmas
Thank you for the compliment
Roy, you're all right!!! I don't care what other people say!!! Lol 😆 🤣. Just keep teaching the best way you know how. So keep up the good work and God bless 🙏
Hey Roy!
I know this video is now four years old; how do you determine the value to justify $20? Has that changed in recent days? (4/8/2022)
Nice hook and good skills/advice. I understand that it sucks to be critiqued by anonymous keyboard warriors; i will say however that using your faith as a channel name, it may be beneficial to show some humility (what would Jesus do?)
Thanks for the lesson. Any chance you can lemme know the size bof the rod you're working with and where ya got it?? I've been searching online but don't think I'm looking in the right spot. Thanks!!!
so I'm thinking about getting in to blacksmithing, and these kinds of videos are helpful, so I'll help you in return. never mention people who talk $h!+ in your videos, because it always only ever encourages trolls to leave mocking comments. also your work looks awesome! where do you sell your goods at?
Just came across the video. I know it might involve a longer editing process, but if you pay any attention to nay-sayers and others who make comments on speed of production or whatever... maybe doing the video at speed and then doing a dub over the video with narration might be a good way to explain what you’re doing, what you’re thinking, your movement and methodology?? Great video overall.
I guess i dont understand the ppl who do blacksmithing and think they are only doing it to make money. Its kinda like every craft or trade...if you like to smith...you do the little projects so you can sell them..make some money..its tedious and all...and you may even find it hard "work" but i would think the reason you do it is so thatr you can then aford to do the more fun projects and more artistic projects that you really REALLY enjoy doing.
Least thats my thinking.
Hate to break it to everybody but you can literally buy 12 of these for $20. The market for hooks is saturated
I have learned a lot from you! Try to make something positive about the negative comments, to a point. Some people just like to bother others… thank you!!!
Thanks for making this video! Just starting out and was getting frustrated. Think I was bitting of more than I could chew. Going to focus on smaller stuff like this and leafs for awhile
What type of steel is this. I'm trying to get into blacksmithing and I have been looking and I see alot of different round bars but don't really know which one go use. Thanks
Good luck getting people to pay $20 for one hook. I'm not saying it never happens, but it's not easy.
With the current price of steel, not sure $20 would be enough. Prices right now are insane. I have taken to salvaging steel.
Who cares what other people think, these keyboard warriors are the worst!!! You do excellent work. Your instructions are clear and presented well. Dont let others bitterness get to you. We all roll our eyes when we see haters in the comments. 🔨🔨🔨
Brother you ROCK!!! thx for ALL of your hard work and for teaching us. God bless.
I appreciate that!
Everybody on Etsy is selling these for 5-10 bucks maybe they're smaller though
Thanks for the video, I have watched it about 8 times. I am always stuck by how much you have grown over the last two years. You seem to have learned to ignore the trolls and just plain rude comments. I like that about you, the higher road and such. Good man... Thanks again, I still can't make that spade shape right and I have over a hundred tries. All I have is a ball peen and it just kind of mashed the metal. I have a Cross Peen coming from Shawn Cunningham in a couple of days. Thanks for the great video.....
Hi I’m trying to get into blacksmithing and would like to know where would I get my metal and stuff to turn into hooks from
Great video thank you, I’m just getting started with blacksmithing
Hi Roy I watch your videos all the time!! Thank you for them!! What finish did you put on that hook ?
hey, anyone know a good place to sell these? just having a hard time finding buyers.
Thanks for the video. I am not sure how you make the taper. Is it made from just one side, or is it made from both sides so that the point of the taper is on center of the rod? If you get what I mean.
I'm not sure if was already mentioned, but do these sell locally? Or are these best sold online ex. Etsy?
Don't know anything about blacksmithing but loved the video!
Man anyone who criticizes your videos for style and flow.....they need to get in front of the camera and do some work and make a “better” video. Excellent content 👍
Thank you I appreciate the encouragement! God bless
Christ Centered Ironworks as a fellow creator I understand much of what goes on to make a video! I am still learning how to make content. My son and I just recently had a chance to do some work with our local Blacksmithing guild. Wonderful experience I am looking forward to going back to another meeting to do a little more time with a hammer and hot iron👍
I'm about to try making Damascus for the first time in my life. I want to make a Damascus S hook. Does vinegar work for bringing out the pattern?
Jaxxon Koethler Great question. Everybody uses fancy acids for etching, but if vinegar works, that would be some really useful knowledge to have.
Jaxxon Koethler i use vinegar to etch, heat up the vinegar first then stick the peice in. The piece will start to bubble on the surface, and etch to perfection! I wouod recommend ferric for the long term.
Jonah Lee how much do you heat it up?
I think hot vinegar would work...but i would think it would prolly take quite a bit of time tho. id prolly end up getting a good size pot..or something you can put in the oven and set it for 160 or so degrees.
I love watching all of your videos just starting out you have shows me a lot thank you so much god Less
Don't listen to the negative people. I think your doing a great job explaining it. I found it very enjoyable to watch and learn.
+floppinfish thank you for the encouragement I appreciate it that God bless you and thank you for watching the video
Not as easy to sell them as you say. For someone that hasn't made a name of themselves those will most likely sit around collecting dust.
Hey buddy what is that thing you layed on the anvil is it a tong clip ?
Looks nice, great tips. why do people buy the hook? what is it used for?
I have a full time blacksmith shop. You do a great job. Thank you for the time and hardwork you put in to these videos. Keep forging.
Thanks Mark! Glad to have you at the channel
It was helpful 👍
You're an inspiration Roy. They guy that comment is a nuncki.
Looks good and you make it look easy. I’m just starting out and trying to get things together 👍
Just starting out of the blacksmith what kind of Steel bar is that and where can it be bought
I know it's a bit old but don't let those keyboard warriors get to you. I'm a new, beginner smith (currently taking classes at my local smithing group) and your videos have been great help to me. Your demeanor and candor are refreshing and I feel like you really care to teach/help people to love smithing. Keep up the great videos.
I've been so busy lately that I've fallen behind on my video watching. Glad I caught this one though!
Ive been binge watching all of your beginner projects to sell. Got a bending jig and it makes a huge difference in speed and quality of bend, im still not the best but if I make another 20 hooks ill be better. Got to feed knife making addiction.
Really cool tutorial, I will be trying that later. What web site do you use to sell your merchandise?
Hi Stephan, Glad you enjoyed it. We will be doing a limited time run of t-shirts here soon through TeeSpring. We'll announce it on one of our upcoming videos.
Very nice I am heeling from a bad horse wreck I thank you, you explain things very good I can understand you thank you you be blessed to for sure buddy.
But where to sell stuff Like that? eBay?
Recommend Etsy, craft shows, etc. Check our business of blacksmithing playlist for additional info.
@@ChristCenteredIronworks OK thanks 🤝
You and your wife have been a big help with the information that you share. I have been playing around with this for a few years and as of today I am cutting back some from my full time job to put more time into being the Blacksmith I want to be. I am not quite ready to quit my day job just yet though, lol. I should have begun years ago, but at 50 I still have a few more good years and will reach the level that I want. Thanks for all of these videos. God bless!
Hi Randy, Glad to hear that you're pursuing blacksmithing more heavily. Best of luck to you my friend, and God bless.
Thanks Roy.
I love to rewatch this video, it's good advice you share but for me I need to see the steps you do to help ne get started in blacksmithing and it's great therapy for me. Bless you buddy you are a blessed man thank you.
Not dissimilar from the hooks I've been making. Mine are long and straight with two holes on top and I've been hammering the tip around into a tight curl. Make'em out of 3/8th rebar hammered into a very gradual 6 inch taper. This is WAY faster and easier but, my rebar is free. I'm really just practicing my tapers and drawing out steel. I didn't want them to go to waste so, I made hooks. Love the channel Roy! Keep up the awesome hot metal action!
What’s a good stock size for these? Thanks!
I like your work. Very informative channel. Making jigs and using them is not only part of the fun but said jigs pave the way for the two "R's" of manufacturing: Reliability and Repeatability. Reliably Repeating a product which will increase profit. Less time manufacturing more time with your family or whatever you want to spend your time doing.
Roy, I am just getting started in the blacksmithing trade and I can honestly tell you, your videos have absolutely influenced me. Don't let the haters get you down. God has blessed you with a wonderful skill and I thank you for sharing it!!!! God Bless and keep up the wonderful work.