Manually Drop Forging a Wrench in a Home Workshop 

Bondi Bond Waitlist: paskmakes.com/bondi-bond-waitlist/ This was originally going to be a quick video for my Patreons but I got a bit carried away with it and ended up being a full build video. It was more about seeing what was possible with stamping into hot steel. The wrench could definitely be better but I learned from it and I really did enjoy the whole process. :)

I came to your channel years ago for the interesting woodworking. I've stayed for the excellent video-crafting, calm and clear explanations, wry humor, willingness to share mistakes, and the consistent desire to learn new things. You make fascinating videos. I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy watching you replumb a toilet, if you presented it in your normal manner. Thank you.

I love that you aren't afraid to show us your learning process. The first wrench ended up being a "practice" piece, but it still made it into the video! I think it makes your work more accessible to hobbyists and gives folks a much more realistic idea of what it's like in the workshop. Thank You!

All the forging videos really show how much work a blacksmith did back in the day. Especially projects like the hand prosthetic of Götz of the iron hand. Insanity.

Way more character than anything you could have bought, and every time you use it it’ll give you pleasure. I really liked how it turned out.

11 out of 10. You inclusion of mistakes, and especially showing what they look like and how they effect the process, next steps, and the end result is the best part of the video. It is a far superior method of teaching us the details and how to make our projects better than if you just told us about the mistakes. And because of that your video has inspired me to go the same when I finally launch my channel.

I love how you experiment, learn, redo it, learn again, test, experiment, go over, hand sand it, etc. Thanks, Sir.

This is what I love about engineering, "if you don't have the tools , if no one sells it , just make it yourself" attitude. So cool .

Love it! Always impressed with how you jump in and have a go at new techniques, and your honesty in documenting little errors and how you get back on track. Always entertaining and inspiring 😊

I always thought that drop forging needed a house sized fifty-plus ton hydraulic press and could only be done in a major factory. So color me very impressed that you even tried to do this at home. Thank you for taking this opportunity to learn and share this with others.

It's EXACTLY half the weight. 🤯 Perfection.

Pask and Sunday morning coffee, life is good!👍☮️

“I could just buy a wrench…” Same thing I hear all the time after I make something. Nice job!!!

Im a blacksmith, and Everytime you attempt a blacksmithing project it makes me smile simce i know you mainly from scrap wood and woodworking projects, its refreshing seeing something different always coming from your videos!

You never take the easy path. Love it. You remind me of my Dad. He’d try anything and as a result was excellent at loads of things.

I found this to be really entertaining. It felt as if you didn't know quite what you were doing, but were going to figure it out as you went along. So there was an added element of suspense to each step.

Very cool project. I have been watching your videos for years, and always enjoy them. That being said... I have two comments about this video. - You forge like an Artist. A phrase I first used to describe Alexander Wenger, an artist who wrote a few blacksmithing books. Its a very divergent process, lots of outside the box thinking.... - Drop forging was a process. Originally done with a "Drop Hammer". It is a "closed die" process, weither that is a single impression die struck once. Or a multi impression die struck progressively. Now this is done with hydraulic forging presses, but is still a closed die operation. A press is set up with a die set, and a run of parts are made, then any flash is cleaned up on a grinder, then heatreated, then polished. Then a new die set is installed, to run a different part. Open die power hammers, rely on the skill of the blacksmith and the tooling to make whatever you want. So this project is reproducing the look of a drop forged wrench, not imploying the "drop forged" technique. I wouldn't have said anything, but I saw in another comment that someone thought this was home shop drop forging. Words matter, and have very specific meaning. And I know what Pask meant, but someone else was taking away a misconception. Fun project. Not any of the ways I would do it. 😉 But very fun. And it looks great and works.

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Once again you take on a project that is usually considered outside the boundaries of a small hobby shop and just do it anyway. And drop forging sure is one of the more advaced techniques. Respect! I would love to see your take on where drop forging could be used elsewhere. And also your take on a home made sandblaster set-up would make a great video. Kudos for not going the overexposed 3d-printer/laser/cnc-everything route and instead insist on handwork and enjoying the process👌

I really enjoyed the making of the spanner, amazing how many different processes were used, I think it came out brilliantly.

Another great video. Every time I see a video, I can't help but wish Pask was my neighbor and I wandered over there every once in a while and helped or watched him problem solve a new process. The autodidacticism is SO appealing to me. Not being afraid to mess up to perfect a technique with the tools and skills that you have. Sometimes you learn you need new tools or skills.

Love your videos, Neil! You're never afraid to try something new that you've never done before!

Loved that induction forge, wrench looking great!

Amazing things that were accomplished before our time. If I can ever find someone that can do block work like that I have evil lair I need built.

To be honest, I liked the first attempt as it made it appear like an older piece passed down through the generations. Another great job.

Very nice ! I always enjoy Your videos !! Hope the Family is well !! TAKE CARE !!!

Wow, true craftsmanship and a lot of patience 💫

Man I love all the equipment and machinery you have there -- but also the fact that you know how to use it :-)

What a fascinating setup you have. Thank you for sharing

Awesome! Keep learning! Had fun watching this process!

Excellent! Beautiful little project wrench. Lifetime and beyond item.

I started watching this channel when Niel was making stuff from a cutting board factory scrap. Now he is drop forging wrenches. Seems to me he looks around his shop and thinks about what he could use and then goes about learning how to make it.

Excellent work. Thanks for sharing your techniques and work ethic.

Now I finally know what drop forging is. Nice little project for a useful tool. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Neil. Loving the adventure spirit and the perseverance you show in all of your projects. A great inspiration!

ah - so this is the famous man in a shed i've heard so much about! Great job!

What a delightful project and result. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Nice job, looks as good as any wrench I’ve ever used. You never do simple projects, I love it 😅

Amazing Pask! I love your experiments. Always a technique or trick I have never seen before. Thanks mate!

I'm impressed by others that trust the process and get it done. Good job

I really enjoy your channel. I love how you try making things just to learn and you show us your journey. Thank you!

Great video. I love the induction heating thing! I also love the fly press. I never thought of using one for forging. Worked better than I was expecting. Nice workshop in general. I need more tools 🤠

Once again you educate and entertain us at the same time. I will never forge anything, but I find it fascinating. That was such a cool wrench and your forge welding looked spot on. I often wondered why someone would have an induction forge and a gas forge. Thank you for demonstrating why. This was fun to watch and I appreciate you bringing us along. Today really felt like I was sitting in your metal working shop with you. Thanks again, Neil.

As usual, another informative and entertaining presentation of your art!

You're such an impressive maker, a true inspiration.

Great job! I must say that small mediablasting cabinet was a real gamechanger for me. Not only for rough cleaning, but polishing/satining aluminium with glass beads or surface hardening by steel balls.

You never fail to amaze me neil, I've been watching you for a good few years now and each time I'm left in awe. The wrench looks fabulous and does it's job well. Fantastic video my friend.

This is fantastic! I made a fan clutch wrench that I use frequently. I think I need to forge the handle now! Great tips, thank you.

Nicely done, Neil.

Always interesting. Thank you, Neil 👍

Wow, very nice work. That's a tool to be proud of and to pass down generations.

I always thought drop forging involved big crucibles of molten metal and house-size press. Thanks so much for posting the video.

Very cool! You always take experimentation to the next level!

nice job extending the limits of DIY

Awesome. Thanks for another great demonstration.

You never fail to amaze me my friend, what a talent you have, thank you for making my Sunday a better one.

You never know till you try and you certainly hold up to that , awesome job

It's amazing how versatile that fly press is in the shop. It's definitely something I want to get in the future.

Always a fun journey!

Good job! It was nice to see the forge fired up. Regular vinegar is a good way to get rid of forge scale in the nooks and crannies of a piece. Just let it soak for a couple hours, then nullify the acid with some baking soda and a soapy wash. I've never done plating, but it looks fun and turns out a really nice finish!

Brilliant work. Super enjoyable.

THAT WAS GREAT! Thanks for the video.

Very cool build and it will remind you of your skills every time you use it, enjoyed, cheers!

Really incredible work!!

You have a lot of great toys. Fun shop to have. Love your videos.

Excellent attention to details. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎

Such a great idea. Expertly executed. 👏👏👍😀

I've really enjoyed this project. Thanks for taking the time to video it

Wonderful, as always!

I'm 60 and always wondered what drop forged meant since I picked up my dad's crescent wrench in the 70s. Now I know, nice outcome from a challenging project.

A sander and paint makes me the blacksmith I ain't. Beautiful work, I love it!

Absolutely amazing!

Fantastic. Really. Your videos never disappoint, you have a great way of putting the viewer right along side you through the project. Drop forging these details! Wow

absolutely amazing. it is always a pleasure watching you create.

You are something else... Wow. What? This coil thing- I've never seen such a thing, and there you are holding the piece with your bare hands. You're a genius.

Wonderful work

I love the mentality and reasoning behind these little projects. Thank you for sharing your experience! Now I definitely won't be making my own wrench 😂

I get such a great feeling using tools that I made myself. Your 40mm wrench is on the next level. Wow

Impressive work; Great project

Well done Pask. I do think you are my favorite maker. Well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA

Nice work, came out great!

I have never seen anyone do this it is fascinating!

Always trying new stuff what a G!! You're an ace mate cheers

another enjoyable video thank you Neil

Very impressive. You are skilled both with wood and metal.

Nicely done!

Your skills are amazing! Thank you for sharing with us. You're a very impressive craftsman!

Cool project and great video!

I have been watching your videos from the beginning and I love the way you explain everything you are doing even the mistakes I just wish I had as much patience as you

This is genuinely-magnificent! I've been daydreaming about making a bit of a leap from regular machining operations to more hot process work like drop forging (really in my shop it'd be press forging with my hydraulic press). I keep talking myself out of trying - self doubt, natch - so seeing you share your learning process really helps me to get a better sense that maybe I *can* really try this after all. Honestly, now with the kids being school-age, but still very young, making things like this which will last well into *their* lifetimes seems much more attractive an effort.

It turned out super!

Great project. Great video as always!

Love it dude. You're doing all the things i do or want to do. Thanks heaps for being an inspiration mate. You're a legend!

Just bloody inspirational!

Considering how that was done. It turned out really good. I would definitely take it if I were given something like that. Job well done.

As always, thanks for the great vid and the transparency!

Maker is a mellinial slang word. You sir are a craftsman

well done, awesome project!

Nicely done.

As usual Neil, the video has items in it that a lot may have not seen, great job mate...