I wonder throughout the week what you’ll showcase next and I’m never disappointed. Even though I’m a fairly new subscriber, to me your channel is the Blacksmithing equivalent of The Woodwright’s Shop; You are able to demonstrate so many different things that can be done and you are quick to point out the different ways of achieving them. There’s a real earnestness and affability that you bring. Keep up the good work!
When I tell my artsy friends about your videos, I always say that your the Bob Ross of blacksmithing videos. I would indeed watch paint dry if you made that video.
Finally got a forge and started hitting some hot steel today - nothing specific, just random to start getting the feel of it. Looking forward to working some actual projects and starting my own creations soon. Thanks for all your videos!
Relief wood carving also uses similar concepts, such as defining the outline and removing material to create the illusion of something standing out from the surface.
Every time I think I have come up with something clever to make a tool better, not only does it already exist, it has a commonly known name! First it was coming up with a treadle hammer that turns out to just be the Oliver hammer from the late 1800's, now it was using roller blading wheels and bearings to keep one in line! I love being humbled, and well, blacksmithing is a great way for that to happen a lot. Great video as always, and it is very meditative. Thank you for all these videos.
This turned out great! Only thing I would have done differently, and only because I like shiny metal, is I would have tried to buff it with scotch-brite as much as u could. Maybe even nickel plate it.
Somehow I didn't get the notice yesterday for this video but I'm not mad and you've been such an amazing teacher as always Thumbs up for you have certainly been helpful as my teacher, Thanks you
My wife loves the candy dish John so I will try my best to make one ' O John I think your Treadle hammer needs a little oil its a little squeaky Mate . Cheers . :)
agh! saw your post about this earlier in the month, but only just getting around to watching it now, gee the next 2 days leading in to christmas are going to be busy for me! :) Might add some brass and copper rivets to mine as baubles.
That looks fantastic John ! Something a little bit different for the Christmas table. Merry Christmas to you and your family from Rob here in Australia
Late to the party but Thanks for sharing this process. It reminds me about like etching plate for printing. Huh, I wonder if that would work. Could make your own Christmas card that way.
Not to smash my thumb, I'd need that hammer with the wide face. I never seem to hit the same place twice. Never seen a foot operated hammer before. I did see a peddle driven lathe a couple months ago at a museum.
I think I’ll have to get to work on my chisel set and try to replicate some of what you’ve done here! Really enjoyed the video and the look of the final product
Really nice job on the dish, John. I'm glad you mentioned that you might have expended some eight hours or so on the dish. That might help someone who is considering making things like this for sale at bazaars, flea markets. fairs, etc. They could then adjust their prices to reflect the amount of work that might go into making blacksmith items for sale.
Just wanted to thank you for all the great videos you’ve produced over the years. I’m teaching myself the art and resources like this have been invaluable. Even my son has gotten involved. Really appreciate it and Merry Christmas! 🎄
That turned out so great! Love the idea of using eye punches for ornaments, and the star on top is perfect. Also looks like a good excuse to bump a treadle hammer up higher on my list ;)
The dish came out beautiful, John! I really like the way that you showcase the many different tools, and their uses! Where did you get that awesome piece of chain? I was waiting for you to say something like..." Just click on the link below, to form the dish! " Lol! Thank you for sharing! 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🗡️
Very beautiful design can't wait to see more videos John. This turned out very well there. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work John. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.
Here’s a suggestion of subject, fire prevention in the shop. I’m always scared of it because of the nature of blacksmith work. As a firefighter and a blacksmith I would love to have tips from you.
SEVEN MINUTES! That’s usually about my limit for videos I would click on, but I’ve seen it extending more to about 15 lately with belt grinders and such. Your videos usually have such great info in them that I’m stuck, but I do find myself saying that I wish they were shorter (so I can watch more of them? ;$ ) I do skip a lot or watch at 1.25 out 1.5 speed tho. You do beautiful work and have gotten great with the videos. Really appreciate it. I might try this kind of a project too. Currently working on a set of wreath hooks for my wife to hang all over the buildings. She wants them consistent!?!?!? Haha Also, I’d support a series of videos to do that sconce again. That thing is beautiful! Thanks again!!!
Is something going wrong with your notifications for notifying subscribers of your videos it never notified me that you downloaded a new video. I would love to see longer videos keep up the great work love your videos
John, If you were to just "knock this out" in one work session, how long do you think this entire project would take you to finish? As a new guy getting into blacksmithing, I like to compare how long something might take me vs a veteran smith. Thx for the great, inspiring videos!
Another beautiful piece and wonderful video. Being its Christmas i have this idea in my head and I feel like you are best to ask. Have you ever thought of making a snowman from a piece of pipe? I am thinking of using a fuller to shape it out of one piece of pipe. Just wondering you thoughts. Or even if you like the idea by all means I would love you to make a video of it.
Why isn’t this video visible in my subscribtions tab? I had to directly Klick on your channel to see you uploaded? Is something wrong with my app or with the video settings?
