A quick go at making a knife from an old horseshoe. Nothing special just proof of concept. #GaryHuston #Blacksmithing #Farrier #ASMR #Horseshoeing #Fabrication #Ironwork #Hoofcare #welder #repairs #horse #farriery #engineering
I have been kicking around the idea of making a knife out of a horseshoe recently for my father in law who is a rancher and farrier (he only does it for family and friends now though) but I will probably try to forge weld a better steel to the blade area so it will hold an edge and then I want to make some brass "nails" and put them in place of real nails in the handle. Love the videos
I really enjoy watching your videos. I am attempting to learn the basics of blacksmithing. Not for any other reason than a hobby. and I enjoy you explainning why you do things. I have learned a lot from your videos. Please keep doing what you're doing! Best wishes!
+Alton Padgett That is exactly the way I got started :) If you want to get into knife making the easiest thing to do is start with a file knife in my opinion, I made my first one with a grinder, a flea market file and a camp fire. watch your fingers though.
+sean statham Not really into the knife making per say. I've made some handles for cabinets from shoes. but after watching this vid I will definitely try it.
Nicely done. Have thought about soaking your wood handles in motor oil? Cheaper than BLO. In fact I have oil from my truck after a filter change. The wood gets black but they are some old beater tools that get rained and snowed on. Ones that are are of better quality I use clean motor oil or even cheap cooking oil.
Another great demo, Gary, I always enjoy watching your work. Hope they can get your hand working better. I have a horseshoe in my shop and will probably give this a shot. There is a recipe for 'Super Quench' on the net that will partially harden even mild steel.
+Soxco It's not really anything you would notice unless your working to machinist tolerances. That has been my experience anyway, it's just the outside of the work piece oxidizing.
in a gas forge yes, I have lost pieces from over scaling, if u leave it long enough u could prob eat away 1/8 inch if ur running it very oxygen rich, in coke this isn't an issue because in the actual fire most of the oxygen is burned, it really only scales when transferring to anvil and what not
That knife came out really nice. You should google custom knives and see what they're selling for. I'm sure it could turn into a profitable sideline for you.
Gary, loved your vid. Informative and entertaining as usual Sir. Around the 21 minute mark you were using a abrasive wheel/belt on your anvil... do you have an information on where one can buy one? Cheers.
+Marlin Stevenson This is where I got mine, other than that I know nothing more about them.. www.handmadeshoesltd.co.uk/londonderry-expander-wheel.html
Turned out great for such a little bit of time! I would have they'd want to use really tuff abrasive resistant steel like is used on bulldozer or loader buckets.... Thank you Gary! :o) O,,,
+garyhuston, I've seen you do some great work. There's not a doubt in my mind you could build one. I know your shop is small but I think you could make room for a labor saver like that
for some reason i only hear you, no actual video...... your other vids work, i even used my ipad and android pads and they do not work... all my other 400 subs work... strange.
+JRushPixel Working fine here, try clearing your cache and reloading. Use HTTPS youtube if possible, sometimes ISPs cache a buggered up version of the file, https can bypass that sometimes Chicken sacrifice may also be required. Kentucky fried style recommended
