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I'm a beginner blacksmith and right away I could tell this video was special but not exactly why. The first time I watched this, I ran right out to the shop and forged the best tongs that I've made so far. Watching it again, I learned so much more than I did the first time, and I'm getting that same sense of inspired urgency to fire up the forge. I can't put my finger on just what sets this video apart from the rest but, without a doubt, this is on a whole other level than most. I just want to say thanks. That you've been kind enough to take the time to share your knowledge while demonstrating the skill is something to be grateful for, and I look forward to everything else I'm sure to pick up each time I rewatch it
Also, Mr. Brazeal, i notice many commentors are saying they have bought some tools made by you? Where do you sell them? I want to take a look, i can see you are a well-seasoned master. I'm inspired.
I have two questions. How did you get that initial bar of copper? Just pour it into a mold? Also, did you anneal it before hand, working with it hot? I keep cracking it, perhaps i have not learned to keep it hot/annealed with hammering alone. Very new at this, any advice would be very much appreciated!
Brian is an innovator and a hell of a good guy. He is, in my opinion a huge part of why the craft is back in the lexicon and still growing. So many established smiths can trace their knowledge and skills back to him.
I'm just amazed how clean his hammer work is. So smooth and so accurate. I feel like I'd have to hit three to four times to get what he does with one hit.
Thank you for sharing your amazing skills and priceless knowledge! I have always been incredibly impressed with your precise and effortless technique! Greetings from Sun Hills, Latvia!
I always start my fire with kindling surrounded by coke. Then covered with more coke once its going good. It allows me to get forging quicker. I'm heating steel ten minutes after I strike the match. No waiting for the coal to coke up.
I would not reccomend using just "any sledge" out there for a flatter or any other top tool that is to be struck with a sledge hammer for a few reasons. First, it could be unsound to begin with whether from use or from whatever it was made from. Secondly, most sledges are just too tall, so you lose several inches in the throw of your striking hammer.
@@CausticPuffin 4140 is a good choice for that tool. I prefer a large set over a flatter for this work, but they are not as common these days. They will be coming back as more and more people do this type of work.
@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith a pity it's so grainy, couldn't see some details, well, would need to experiment myself to figure that out. But your way of explaining is the best! And two showings - first slowly, then normal, quick working speed - is so great! Thank you, keep doing it that way please!
Never have used Lube on these. It would be worth a try. The drift will come out easy enough, but it may go further with each hit. The main thing when doing these is hitting less and getting the drift out and going in the other side repetively. I will have to give Lube a try the next time I make a few of these. I have used many different lubes for other things, and I have a few new and old ones. Thanks for the comment.
