Railroad spike drive hook - Hook of the week 33

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One of the viewers, James, sent out a hook design he was having trouble with. So this week for Hook of the Week, lets take a looks at the cold shut issues with this railroad spike drive hook.
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@alicegory 4 года назад

My wife and I have made it a ritual to watch hook of the week together every week. She isn’t a blacksmith at all, but really loves your presentation of the material. I’d love to surprise her with the hook! 🤫

@SAOS451316 4 года назад

i never get tired of seeing all the things people make with railroad spikes.

@beach7694 4 года назад

I really enjoy your videos. The hook of the week is now how I start my Sunday mornings.

@TennEngineer 4 года назад

That's awesome to help a viewer with an issue and that is a great hook. This is why I send people to your page when they ask how I started to learn to blacksmith.

@bennyhill3642 Год назад

Thank you Mr James and Mr John!!!

@brentoconnor6127 4 года назад

Another great video John. My son and I have learned a lot from your channel. Thanks so much for putting them together and sharing your shop time with us.

@glenwaldenhomestead8 4 года назад

Sunday morning coffee and hook of the week is a great new tradition here. Thanks John. Merry Christmas.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@lukehall3914 4 года назад

My favorite hook of the week so far. Thanks for a great video John and to James a for a great idea.

@frankbruce6889 4 года назад

Nice design, that would work really well for mounting cross pole between trees

@_hillbilly_hillbilly_6540 4 года назад

Thanks for the idea James. Thank you John for detailed explanation as you forged it.

@jasonsisk2902 4 года назад

Cool that's a nice quick project

@kelleysimonds5945 4 года назад

I spent 40+ years in and around the trades and i was clueless as to depth and breadth of the blacksmithing art. Now, i have found your channel and am getting an education. I also have to say, I don't think the trade could ask for a better spokesperson than you. Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos.

@billy19461 4 года назад

Kelley Simonds to I am a retired welder that spent most his life working on cross country pipelines and I find this channel fascinating!

@Brokentwobutton 4 года назад

Everything used to be forged, cast, or machined/cold worked; even in ancient times. The ancient techniques for soldering, brazing, fusing, alloying, and cladding are particularly interesting to me. Industrialization made a lot of this mythical in developed countries. There's still plenty of lost methods left to rediscover. If you haven't seen it, you might also enjoy the channel Clickspring where the creator tries to replicate period possible tools, materials, and processes to recreate the Antikythera mechanism, the bronze age astrological calculator. Machine Thinking also has great documentary quality episodes about the history of machines and precision.

@kelleysimonds5945 4 года назад

Bob Madeup - Yes i am a subscriber to Clickspring and, i agree completely with all you've said. Thanks for commenting.

@Brokentwobutton 4 года назад

@@kelleysimonds5945 your welcome! I got really into it through blacksmithing when I found out about how true Damascus, crucible steel, and forge welding were done. I got into other metal fab and trades after that

@caseyhagen2748 4 года назад

Unique design for an old staple, Very Cool!

@jameswheatley566 4 года назад

Love the way you did this video. You are always helping us blacksmiths.

@jub7914 4 года назад

great use for a railroad spike.

@Munxcub 4 года назад

That's a super cool hook idea. Also nice to get some of the detailed classroom stuff. 👍

@charliebecker9391 4 года назад

Great Hook John. I was upset because I didn't see Hook of the Week yesterday, until I realized, since I'm presently in S. Korea, I'm a day ahead. I was extremely pleased to watch the Hook of the Week this morning as it's Monday here. Another great project and video. Thanks. Charlie

@douglasfathers4848 4 года назад

A very good design James ,and to have John use it as hook of the week must be a great honor for you.And as always John thank you for the time and effort that you put into videos for your followers. So I wish you and Jenett a very marry christmas .cheers.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@charleszimmermann7784 4 года назад

Sweet nice hook for garage coat and hat! Very nice.

@donnarhill1932 4 года назад

Thank you John! Thoroughly enjoy all your videos. 🌲

@RayFromTheHayclan 4 года назад

Again, another valuable lesson from the black bear forge school of blacksmithing.

@JohnSmith-gs4lw 4 года назад

Always enjoy the HoW. Even if we don’t get to see that 5 gallon bucket!

@stevennelson2113 4 года назад

Happy hooksmith!!!

@corinat2241 4 года назад

What a fabulous gift. Thank you for all you do.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Congratulations, You have won the drawing for the Railroad Spike hook. Send your shipping address to me at switz@mindspring.com and I will get that shipped out to you

@maxbutcher6604 4 года назад

Nice hook, love your show.

@robsfam5958 4 года назад

I've been watching your channel for about a year it has inspired me to work real hard at blacksmithing

@psilverz4848 4 года назад

I'm a beginning woodworker, and can't remember how I started watching this channel, but I've grown fascinated with blacksmithing and have started looking around for an anvil and ideas on building forges.... uh oh!

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Welcome to the club.

@brucepattinson254 4 года назад

John, Greetings from your neighbor in Pueblo. I'm not a blacksmith, but love watching your creativity and thought processes. You could be a Prof at PCC with your teaching skills

@hayward434 4 года назад

Thanks for your time, and I would love the spike hook.

@GentryTA 4 года назад

Sipping a cup of tea while watching "Hook of the Week" is how I start the perfect Sunday. I really enjoyed watching you provide great feedback.

@oljames1687 4 года назад

..Thank You John. It's like handing DaVinci his brush. Maybe my head will quit aching from beating it agin the wall trying to figure that out. In your Honor i'm naming it- The Bear Hook i really liked the shoulder on the nail end. Thank You again. Yall feel free to make these and have fun doing it! Merry Christmas to one and all...!!!

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

I am glad I could help. Merry Christmas.

@TheRustyGarageandHomestead 4 года назад

Great idea James. Thanks for the idea. Thank you john for teaching us this process

@jjppres 4 года назад

Great looking hook Ol James! Very unique. I'm definately going to try and make a couple.

@gilcore5245 4 года назад

What a great idea. I kinda upset you are setting the bar so high for the rest of us though!! LOL

@mitchelperkins6723 4 года назад

Great Idea Ol James , gonna have to steal this one!😁

@NeilGraham.I.M.F 4 года назад

That is a neat hook. Nice 2 couple takes on it

@3870TheDad 4 года назад

Love your "spike" clothes hook I would greatly appreciate it.

@kathybender6048 4 года назад

Merry Christmas John and Black Bear Forge Fans.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@chux72vette 4 года назад

I really like that spin and newer idea using a RR Spike. Thanx for sharing this with us!

@johncatt1867 4 года назад

Ol James, and Mr. John, that is a great collaboration, and project. I really like both of them, thank you both, and Merry Christmas.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas

@robarcher3892 4 года назад

That is a really cool hook. Nicely done sir!

@car99r2 4 года назад

Excellent start to a Sunday! I love having these hook videos to get the day started. That is a great looking hook for sure! I will have to make some tongs to hold that material and will give it a shot. Can't wait!

@jackdawg4579 4 года назад

thankyou for sharing that with us James, it is a really cool take on a railroad spike! Thank you for showing us how to make it John, it is definitely on my "going to" list.

@davemorgan8388 4 года назад

I'll definitely try this--thanks BBF and James

@louislarose4023 4 года назад

Cool Hook ! Merry Christmas to all of you at Black bear Forge !

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@terryharris4507 4 года назад

Thank you for the inspiration and the knowledge you share with every video.

@johnpalmierifarrierservice4771 4 года назад

Nice job Mr. John

@GolanvIgvyi 4 года назад

I love fruitcake also. Just watching the hook of the week until my son wakes up so we can head out to the smithy. He is on Christmas break until the 6th of January. His birthday is on the 4th. He will be 15. I am really excited to spend the next almost 3 weeks with him. We have lots of material to work with and I have been busy the last few weeks making him tool. Punches chisels tongs you name it. When I am long gone he will still be making things with tools I made and hopefully be able to pass yhem to his son or daughter. His little sister wants to learn now too. How lucky am I?

@wallyverbeck1454 4 года назад

Man, when they 'want' to learn, teach them. No better time. Even if you think they can only lift the hammer (welding lead, small grinder, torch, etc.) with both hands. Just stand close, and keep them safe.

@rlgroshans 4 года назад

I love this book idea..And your remedy for the cold shut, I think was spot on. I can't wait to try this one.

@martyhopper4910 4 года назад

Cool Bear Hook. Thanks for sharing!

@robzombie2020 4 года назад

Really cool hook idea.

@gurvinderkau1e5w18 4 года назад

Interesting idea for hook. Railroad spike is such a friendly material to work with. So many things to make. Joined Black Bear Community group a time now. A great way to learn .Merry Christmas everyone

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@tonetoner8789 4 года назад

I hope Black Bear Forge videos are available for many many years to come. Johns videos are an inspiration and an education. Blacksmithing isn’t a lost trade thanks to people like John.

@paulklapatauskas6135 4 года назад

Great hook as always

@gregorygwiazda3139 4 года назад

I dont do any black smithing, but really enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas......

@larryking606 4 года назад

Good Afternoon , John First , Merry CHRISTMAS to you and your Wife ! That was a very Nice Gift and inspiration for the time ! You handled the cold shunt Problem quite well ! It was a very Nice how this Smith presented the Idea ! Take Care and Be Safe ! Keep Hammering !

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@robertkatekaru887 4 года назад

We have about a dozen new RR spikes and this is unique idea for a hook.

@mikes1345 4 года назад

Thats a cool design from a spike. James sending his samples defining the problem made for a great problem solving video. Merry christmas to all.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@scoobshagg 4 года назад

A great looking hook, and a wonderful use of an old RR spike.

@bentoombs 4 года назад

I love that idea. 👍👍 Thanks for sharing

@20mcarroll02 4 года назад

Neat hook idea! Definately gonna try to make some for the shop!

@brucegregory3629 4 года назад

Great idea for railroad spikes. Would also like to explore one that would screw to the wall.

@markjones4429 4 года назад

Really like the hook idea. Nice way to use a railroad spike.

@shanemccormick8034 4 года назад

Great ideal for a hook. Do enjoy your videos.

@tyellis7940 4 года назад

Love the hook and all the videos.

@ChirpysTinkerings 4 года назад

Neat hook idea, really like the way it looks. Thanks for the video.

@roger9636 4 года назад

Great video. That was a good looking hook .

@dirtpoorlost5116 4 года назад

That is a very cool hook

@gusdogg0185 4 года назад

Great demonstration. I really appreciate how you really point out the trouble details that help us novice be more productive at the anvil. Many thanks, and happy holidays!

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Happy Holidays

@mountaincrittercreations2596 4 года назад

Thank you for all the hook of the weeks. Watching your vids has really helped me.

@joshcombs7669 4 года назад

Really like that idea.

@Joe___R 4 года назад

That is a good looking hook. The only change I would make is to have the spike taller than it is wide so it is more like a cut nail so it will be less likely to split the wood it is driven into.

@dadegroot 4 года назад

That was indeed a great topic idea for a video, and shows just what a great teaacher you are.

@GWIRailroad 4 года назад

That is an awesome hook!! A big thank you to the viewer for sending the idea, and of course a big thanks to John for putting the instruction video on making it. Wayne

@TheRustyGarageandHomestead 4 года назад

Love this drive hook John. Great way to open the mind to a railroad spike. Awsome job as always.

@Jason-gz9ok 4 года назад

I think the twist looks awsome.

@jeffburk4210 4 года назад

One of the first spikes I like. So many people make knives out of them. Good to see something useful. Thank's

@stevewebb6021 4 года назад

really neat idea for a hook, it looks great. I wouldn't mind doing that with the spikes I've got.

@zacharyyolles8925 4 года назад

Really enjoyed the rr spike hooks

@jeffery19677 4 года назад

Love your channel. Thanks for all you do!

@billy19461 4 года назад

Love your videos. 30 years on the job teaches us a lot.

@kensmapleleafretirement 4 года назад

Great job, Thanks for making the video. Great way to spend Christmas morning, watching hook of the week with my wife, dogs and coffee. Thank you for this moment of peace and tranquility in my life.

@XavierFaelington 4 года назад

I'm not normally a fan of railroad spike hooks but this one is really neat. As always John great video and I look forward to the next.

@jonandersen3347 4 года назад

probably my favorite hook so far.

@craigallendorf2754 4 года назад

I am hooked

@random40s 4 года назад

That's an interesting hook. Real neat take on one. I'd love to have something you dropped a hammer on, and I'm glad you could help the man "and everyone" out on a very common problem. Awesome video, and always love this series! 👍 👍

@johnzempel4035 4 года назад

Hey John, great channel! I appreciate your approach to blacksmithing and sharing the craft. I would love to have a hook you’ve crafted. Thanks for your content!

@boblablah3166 4 года назад

I'm hooked on your channel. Thanks for your insight.

@BrianDaleNeeley 4 года назад

This is actually a good use of a railroad spike for blacksmithing. It also provided a good discussion point, a good hook of the week, and a good project (oh, not to mention a great video).

@jeffreyhilljeffshandforged2149 4 года назад

Very kind of you to help a viewer figure out a problem and share with all of us. I love your videos as I drink the morning coffee, and apparently so does my 9 month old as he drinks his bottle. Thank you John, love from Texas.

@johnjude2685 3 года назад

Lots of skill building you are a great teacher Sir, I did several of the hooks love the one like a fish and twisted and many. Been to busy to forge with wife having several surgery on both her left knee and 3 on right foot, Seems to be improved so this October or November I really like to get back out and I do try safety practice. Thanks again and you better believe I to loved your hooks every Sunday morning

@edjohnson4292 4 года назад

Good morning, just wanted to thank you for all the help you have provided for me and my 10 year old grandson. He enjoys blacksmithing. We watch your videos together and then go to the shop challenged to be better than before. That is a neat hook. looking forward to seeing more videos next year.

@frekithewolf 4 года назад

Love the hook of the week series!

@mitchelperkins6723 4 года назад

That definitely was a great concept for a rail spike hook. You did an excellent job helping him resolve his cold shut issue. Thanks John, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and all the viewers and those in the Facebook group as well.

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas

@tinkmarshino 4 года назад

egads!!!.. I never thought of this (youtube) as social media.. HEY look at me I am a 21st century fellow!!! who knew.. I would love the hook John.. But I already bought one from you.. I will be sending a picture of it hanging soon.. Merry Christmas to our favorite blacksmith and of course to his smarter half Janet the magnificent!!!

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Merry Christmas.

@timdickerson7921 4 года назад

NICE R/R spike hook. Sure would be nice on my wall...

@michaelcundalljr.4101 4 года назад

That is a cleverly designed hook.

@mage8838 4 года назад

Very interesting hook. I especially like the way you answered the questions. For me a visual information is better than something written. Happy holidays to you and all your subscribers. Jon

@BlackBearForge 4 года назад

Happy Holidays

@nikki2071 4 года назад

I would love to have a hook of the week.

@charleschandler3834 4 года назад

I would love the hook your work is great

@sdoleshal 4 года назад

Great project

@joemcgillivray9322 2 года назад

Good idea for a spike

@johndilsaver8409 4 года назад

John and James, thanks for posting this, we really enjoyed watching. I have a big bucket of spikes and I need to make one of these soon. Thanks to James for the idea!