Forging Project: Roasting Fork 

I am glad they my video is helping you with your project. It is one of the reasons I make them, to help that is.

It is one of the fundamentals of forging: heat placement. It is just as important as hammer control is. Especially when doing upsetting , bending or twisting. Material will form where the heat is the most intense. We can use this to control the movement of mass, thus controlling the forging process.

Thanks for the kind words Larry. If you tag along I have a lot more to share with you guys.

Thanks a lot. I hope you'll find it helpful and informative.

Thanks!

Thanks for the nice comment and for the watch!

Thanks!

Thanks Jerred!

Thanks! I hope you will and send me some pictures.

Thanks Fernando!

Cool.

Thanks Wayne!

Thank you vereh much for the nice comment, good Sir!

Thanks Adam, I am doing it for 23 years as a profession.

Thanks Tom. I am normally using a propane forge. Tor the videos I use it, in combination with an coy-acetylene torch. The forge is too noisy to run while talking and it is much easier to switch the torch on and off.

I don't know the exact length because I made it out of a longer piece and then I cut to length as I need it. As for the heat, I usually heat with a gas/propane forge. I only used the torch for this because I was filming and the propane forge is very loud. I would need to shut it off in between takes. I use the torch for when I needs a very localized heat. I hope that answered your question. If you have more feel free to ask.

@@DesertOwlForge cool thanks, i figured you were used a torch just wanted to be sure, and guestimating length to be maybe 2.5 ft or less but wanted to be sure , thanks for the reply

skimil , I think the total length of the fork is around 20-22". It was on the longer side (I already sold it, so I can't measure it for you). I made 2 recently at a forging demo, using a traditional forge, and they measure 18". I used 1/4" x 1" flat stock.

Thanks Richard, I am sorry for you not hearing the talk. I tend to mumble some times. I'll try my best to improve the sound quality.

Thanks! Did you mean the anvil ringing?

Yes.

Sorry to hear that the ringing bothers you. The anvil is on concrete so it rings a bit more. I am renting the place so I cannot cut the concrete and place the stand on dirt. I will get to a new place in about a year where I'll be able to do whatever I want, so I guess you just have to endure until then.

Hey Samuel, I'll be more than happy to meet you and answer your questions. However, I am really busy right now and for the next month, but send me your contact info to my e-mail: messagedesertowlforge@hotmail.com and I'll contact you when I have time.