Oh man John! You didn't have to do this! Thank you so much for the shout out and review, a truly kind gesture. More satisfying then making something with one of my tools, is to watch another smith us them to make something beautiful, this was a surreal experience. - Keep the forge lit!
Although most of us don’t have power hammers or the like, I really appreciate your real life use of such tools. It helps us understand the reality of blacksmithing on a professional level.
Agreed. My comment was going to be that this machine really shows its potential value in this video. Looking at the preview image I thought he was going to upset the end, a lot, to make the poker end. Nice job!
I was surprised to not see Johnson’s on the shelf as well. FYI Minwax has taken over that product it looks like 👍 it’s even cheaper but is the same thing . It’s even the same color container .
First timer, and new subscriber. I have NO idea how you do what you do!!!! Im a wood worker. But this stuff amazes me. Your skill and knowledge is unbelievable!!!!!! I can watch this all day!!!!! Love it!!!!!
This is a wonderful example of great creative blacksmithing, my grateful thanks because being a hobbyist blacksmith means I am learning from a master. Many thanks, and all the very best ~Wendi UK
I am glad I found your channel, I use to black smith years ago and life got in the way. for several years I was a part of a living history program so I got to work on some really nice old style shop, that was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I lent my tools to my nephew and He moved away so I am in the process of replacing some of my tools. I found a swedish made Anvil at a yard sale the other day, its pretty rough but still serviceable. maybe one day I will have someone fixing it up for me. Paid 60 bucks for a 110 anvil , I know I got a screaming deal. back 30 years ago I had a rivet forge that worked pretty well but that is gone. so I was thinking of picking up a gas forge.. not planning of selling anything just making stuff for my own amazement. Thanks for the videos, its alway good to learn something new.
I hate to hear that Johnson's is quitting the paste wax business. I've come to love having those little tins around the shop for organizing things! Minwax offers a similar product that I've used over the years and I don't think it's any different than Johnsons, but the tin it comes it in is a bit different in shape. Great poker, John. I really like how the animal head came out!
@@Vikingwerk I'll have to give it a looksee. I buy my wax by the case, so I have a goodly bit of Johnson's left to get through before I have to worry about finding new stuff. I've tried the Minwax in the past and found it as functional as the Johnson's stuff. If Howard's is good.... well, it never hurts to have options!
I like the hammer and the poker. Hate to hear about Johnson’s paste wax. I have a new can and may buy another while they can be found. Thanks for the info.
The Saymak hammer sounds exactly like a yanmar or kubota Diesel engine running. It always had a familiar sound to it and I couldn’t figure out why. Then it just clicked. 🧐
Really nice, John. I'm not into blacksmithing so my interest in your channel is the creative process. As such, I like to see you use all your power tools whenever it's practical. I'm not here to learn but I know many are. Bill
Wow! 🙂 That poker is very beautiful, the working end is simple and the handle gives it’s elegance! It would be interesting to see some collaboration projects between you and other smiths. Thank you John for your knowledge that you share with us! Have a nice afternoon. 🙂
Nice finish to the animal head. I think making the head, then making it into a poker was a great pair of videos. Now I will have to check out Timothy Dyck’s channel.
Absolutely beautiful job Timothy and hardy. John absolutely amazing fire poker. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Keep making. God bless.
Really, a functional and elegant piece to have by the fireplace. I really enjoyed following this project. Thank you very much! P.S. I need subtitles enabled to understand the English language and when the power hammer works it appears in the subtitles which is a "MUSIC" sound... and I agree. 😃
Check online for the paste wax. I was able to order a container of it, or should I say the wife did. Seems to me she told me they had multi packs of it?
Great Job on the Rams Head poker, I'd really like to see the 1st part (the rams head) then the poker. I must have missed the video. I'm particularly interested in the measurement of the bar stock... Thank You for all you do for US !!
Nice poker John , Love watching how easy the power Hammer moves metal mate. I watch Timothy as well its said that Martin is leaving he will be missed . (:
Its a lovely hammer John, and box makes it just that bit more special! Nice work guys! The poker is also an artpiece John, have decided on weather the head is a ram or gargoyle?.
Great work as always. Question on the reclaimed rail hammer, or more so of the steel makeup of it. Do think it would work for hatchet/axe heads? A quick internet search says modern rail is 1084 or something similar. My forge welds are hit or miss so I'd rather stay away from welding in a hardened bit. I'd really appreciate any insight you could share.
Tim has been making a bunch of axes from reclaimed rail. So I think its pretty good stuff. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jo3Iv8ccSTo.html
I watched this fabrication knowing you were going to form a log hook on the tip. I even had it in my head how you would do it. Funny thing is, I fully expected you to split the "fat end" from the other end of the section and then bend it out. Totally surprised me. My question is....would it have worked ok to split it from the upper section? In short, is it optional where you split it? Thanks.
i love powerhammers 😌 whats the price for this hammer you have? i dream about a powerhammer since many years but i dont have so much money and space for such a amazng thing...its one of my biggest wishes for santa 😅
here is the website for these hammers www.saymakhammers.com/about-us-1.html Looks like the price has gone up since I bought mine. But I sure don't regret having spent the money. Its paid for itself in increased productivity.
I have a request I would like you to show how to make some tools for making natural medicine and what I mean by natural medicine is like herbal medicine and that type of stuff.
