Simple Forging for Profit - Affordable blacksmithing part 3

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Forging simple items is great practice as you learn blacksmithing. But these simple forgings can also be a way to pay for the tools and supplies you need to equip you blacksmith shop.
Basic blacksmithing Tool list:
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30kg Acciaio anvil: s.vevor.com/bfQaz1
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Hammer: www.blacksmithsupply.com/Forg...
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Other supplies found online or locally
Hacksaw frame
Hacksaw blades 18tpi
8" - 10" half round file with handle
Propane cylinder 20lb or larger with propane
3/8" hot rolled mild steel 40 feet (usually sold in 20 foot lengths)
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Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
www.abana.org/
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils -
Industrial supplier - www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.

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@larrypostma2866 Год назад

The voice over is perfectly acceptable. As long as you have fun and the knowledge is clearly passed from you to us I’m here to support it.

@Nephilen2030 10 месяцев назад

I agree

@CelliniCreations Год назад

The post-shooting voiceover works well. Helps to isolate your voice from the noise of the forge and anvil.

@VirginiaBronson Год назад

I second this.

@MJHemmer Год назад

Thanks John, this is going well!

@trabantdelux Год назад

Yup! Awesome idea!

@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 Год назад

It's a good choice when there's a lot going on that needs to be covered as it's happening with enough voice to be clearly heard as the work goes on. That said perhaps not every video will benefit fr the voice over style. It's your show and your intamently better qualified there in than I. 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

@kevingunter5994 Год назад

I like the voice over I can hear you better then when you try to talk o er the hammer blows

@bernardflood8289 Год назад

Greetings from Ireland. Thanks for all your time, it's good of you to share your knowledge with the world. I like the voiceover format, it gives you an uninterrupted chance to make full use of your heat and also gives you time to describe the process better. You are a good teacher.

@garlonforge Год назад

This affordable blacksmithing that you’re putting out is a fantastic series! Yes, I like the voiceover. It is very generous that you spread your knowledge in this way. Thank you!

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@rbfcaf Год назад

John, the voice overs for these smaller projects is great. This so reminds me of the famous hook of the week series. Perfect timing, my Son and nephew want to learn and I can refer this video to them before they start. Thank you for all your videos and time.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@warrenclay7460 Год назад

John, the voice over technique worked well for the narration.

@erikcourtney1834 Год назад

Always remember to use your tongs. I use to catch myself all the time trying to grab little pieces like this by hand. Actually did grab them a few times. It’s very easy to forget when first starting out. Years later I still catch myself on occasion

@Vikingwerk Год назад

Yep, my first rule of blacksmithing is ‘never grab anything without a tool.’ Even if you think it probably has cooled off by now, grab it with tongs , dunk it in the tank, and tap-check it with the back of the hand before handling it.

@Dominic.Minischetti Год назад

I think the voice over for a video like this is definitely advantageous! That being said, other videos hearing real time is pretty cool too! We get to see your thought process and reasoning! Thanks for sharing brother!!

@andrewpryor7383 23 дня назад

First I would like to say the voice over is perfect. I would also like to add that you have given me many different ideas to try. I have already made many of the tools you have suggested and a few hooks and leaves. I first started my quest in making a blade the very first attempt to make something. It wasn’t terrible but not something I would buy. Since trying these projects I have really gotten better with heat and hammer control. I have been a construction/maintenance guy my whole working life so I am very good with a hammer and power tools. What I thought was a hobby has now become a passion and I would like to say thank you for you time, help, and suggestions.

@Carlpinding Год назад

I started balcksmithing/bladesmithing about 3 years ago but am still finding this series very useful. Thank you Mr. Blackbear!

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Great to hear!

@waynemitchell8254 Год назад

Thank you for all these great videos. I have started up a forge in Estes Park after being inspired by you.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Wonderful, enjoy the journey

@FornaxusCrucible Год назад

Hey, John. To your question, yes, I really like the voiceover method. It allows us to hear what you're doing while we're seeing you do it.

@adamflores4206 Год назад

I like the voiceover. The audio quality is consistent, and I don't have to mess with my volume control to hear with my old ears.

@irishmo87 7 месяцев назад

Watching for my 13 year old son so I can teach him. Just got him most of the basics so he can start smithing!

@dbf1dware Год назад

The voice-over is fine. I wish I could up-vote these videos more than once. Great stuff!

@ArmySoldier1972 Год назад

John, I am loving this series. Voice over comes across nice, but for me either way is fine. One comment mentioned, that narration during forging draws out the length of video.... I disagree, you videos have always been great length and content. Your longest videos are all excellent and informative, no wasted time in them. Thank you for a great new series. Army SE Oregon

@JeffSearust Год назад

A little brass brushing on the snail key fob would be a good look. And the new blacksmith is going to need a touchmark.

@randygalichia Год назад

Definitely like the voiceover, soo much smoother flow to follow,and can hear better.

@khildrak 7 месяцев назад

This is the kind of blacksmithing videos i really enjoy. The simple shop setup is awesome and lots to learn!

@feroxbigfoot1568 Месяц назад

The Voice over is great

@tonyn3123 Год назад

I have really enjoyed this series. I am too old to become a serious blacksmith, but I have been intrigued by blacksmithing for some time. From other videos, I assumed entering the craft was too expensive for an amateur. Your series have pushed me to maybe give it a try. I also appreciate simple projects that may or may not sell more than the elaborate special blacksmithing projects. And the voice-overs are nice. Thanks.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@kennethharrison2423 10 месяцев назад

Never too old!. I, like you, had the same feelings, but this has been something I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember. I finally pulled the trigger about a year ago, and now I enjoy doing this almost every day as a hobby. Don't set limitation on yourself.

@traildust55 Год назад

Doesn't matter to me how you do your videos John. I always enjoy them.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

I appreciate that

@elchick8328 7 месяцев назад

Was watching this video on my TV and had to jump on my phone to comment. YES! I think the voiceover method is a great way to present your videos and is clear and concise. And like you said, it gives you a chance to come back after the fact without the pressure of doing it in the moment as well as being able to explain the exact method of what you are doing in case you switch gears mid-stream. A lot of other smiths I watch tend toward that method of presentation as well. Gary Huston in particular is one that springs to mind. Anyway, long story short, yes I like this method of presentation!

@Jarvis30 Год назад

I prefer the voice over. I think it lets you provide deeper thought about the project and point out things early to watch how the develop later. I think it allows us the viewers to see the work as it would be done by you the creator without turning things on & off for sound, wearing the microphone, and dealing with the whole sound quality issue in the shop.

@paulhedman7387 Год назад

I like the voice over narration, it lets the smoothness of your work show. The flow is very important. Thanks. I just aquired a one burner forge but haven't gotten around to trying it out yet.

@boomer03n27 15 дней назад

I think the voice over not only works but seems practical.

@rogerbrown6359 Год назад

I liked the voice over it allowed you to accomplish more in less time than explaining as you go.

@aaronbenesh4722 Год назад

I do like your voice over editing for the videos for when you want to move faster through the project.

@dannyoif06 28 дней назад

I do prefer the voice over. You make really great mentoring videos. You are full of talent and many skills. I'm just starting out in blacksmith.

@als8326 Год назад

VoiceOver works for me clear crisp, and understandable

@seanhobbs1989 7 месяцев назад

I wish i had this man as my teacher I just learned today about blacksmithing and I definitely wanna give it a go

@FatPanda2012 Год назад

The voiceover is a huge upgrade! Your editing skills are always improving!

@davebuterbaugh4054 Год назад

Voiceover is a great addition. As always great information.

@Joe_for_real Год назад

I do like the voiceover style, especially in these more instructional videos.

@haroldhoskison7239 Год назад

I like the voice over format I think it let you explain more about what you are doing.

@Bangalangs 2 месяца назад

19:54. I had to come back today after making up a few of these tightly curled things out of 1/4 round bar, and got the idea to leave about 2.5 inches on the end past the curl. Taper the last inch of round bar, and then flatten it into as though you’re making a leaf. Try bending back down towards your original curl. After practicing on a couple, I was able to make a keychain that looks quite a bit like a musical single note 🎶 Thanks for the starting idea. If a guy was careful with his curlie cues, he could make a double note one pretty easily 🎵

@The_Smith Год назад

Learning to bend a hook over the horn without a jig is a great skill to learn. Something one of my Smithing mentors told me that he heard from . . . I think it was Peter Ross, but please don't quote me on that, "Jigs are skill losers more than they are time savers"

@AdamHeard 6 месяцев назад

Great video. I like the voice over style as it makes it easier to understand and feels more professional. Very informative and thank you. I am 40 years old and just getting started in building my own small forge for things like this and making a few knives. Thanks again.

@TommyVee63 Год назад

I agree with other comments, the voiceover format is just fine for this type of video. I really enjoyed this one.

@PuissantPike Год назад

The voiceover works well. It sets a little bit different tone for the video. The voiceover sounds cleaner and more educational, almost like a "How It's Made" video. I think it will mostly depend on what style of video you're doing. For this series, the educational feel is a good fit, but maybe on some larger projects you want more of a running commentary and you work to hear your thoughts on real time as you work, I could see that being very helpful hearing how you think through a project. Overall, it's great option and a good video tool to have in your back pocket. Great video this week! I'm loving this series! Thanks!

@medusaman1 2 месяца назад

You are a perfect inspiration to everyone who is starting in blacksmithing. On small projects like this I like to work on two or three pieces at a time to economise on the gas forge. While I hammer on one item, the other one or two are heating up in the forge ready to be hammered on.

@cynrich1 Год назад

I like the post-edit narration, it works well, but the other way is ok, too.

@1noryb Год назад

The voice over is well mixed with the forging sound - good blend. Thanks for the series - this is about where I had to stop and regroup last year. Workshop is nearly finished - had to make it blend in to our garden vibe for the back 20 - er the back 20 hundred square feet.😎

@larrystrayer8336 Год назад

Excellent voice over. So clear and well scripted. Please continue to use this technique on your teaching how to’s. 5 stars 🎉

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@davidcumbest1282 Год назад

I really like the voice overs. Looks like it let's you focus on what your doing better.

@colvinwellborn Год назад

I think the voice-over style is just fine. Not necessarily better than live narration, not necessarily worse. At the end of the day, whatever works best for the context is just fine by me. I bought one of those Johnson Paste Wax six packs you mentioned a while back when they were still in stock, and I have to admit that it's my favorite finish too. I'll have plenty to use for quite some time. Doing my own mix of bee's wax, linseed oil and mineral spirits sounds really interesting, so I'll have to try that at some point soon. Loving this series so far!

@donmccarty9216 10 месяцев назад

Voice over is just fine.

@moreybandel5560 Год назад

I like the voice- over. Gives a good explanation of what's going on. Helpfull!

@robbullis5025 Год назад

John I have never had a problem with this style video. I think they just as informative.

@douglasschafer6372 Год назад

The narration and editing sure worked this time

@pivers01 Год назад

I like both talking while forging, and the voice overs. Both have their place and both have their pros and cons. I was thinking early on in this video, that the voice over gave the video kind of a Bob Ross feel (meant to be a compliment). I’m intrigued by that style of bottle opener. How did it function? It looked like it would bend easily.

@thomashverring9484 11 месяцев назад

Voice over is excellent! You're doing it really well!

@klauskorper9012 Год назад

I find the voice over a lot More instructional. I would love to see more of these ❤

@CelticArmory Год назад

@22:00 I like the voice over because I can understand you better instead of having to compete with the sound of the forge and anvil.

@SavageSalvageSmithing Год назад

The voice over style is much more efficient. Sounds good. I like the new procedure you have. Much cleaner to watch. Seems professional to me.

@larryschweitzer4904 10 месяцев назад

That wobbly vice would drive me crazier.

@ackeradam1278 Год назад

I like the voice over. Many of your other videos you talk while the material is heating and makes videos longer then they need to be. Thought this video was very efficient with our time. Great video. Thanks so much.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Cool, thanks

@BigWillSD Год назад

I'm liking this series. For this type of tutorial, I like the voice over

@Redneckemtb Год назад

I'm a fan of the voice overs John. Keep up the good work.

@wallyschmidt77 Год назад

Love seeing the basics. The voiceover works great. I'd say do whatever is most convenient for you.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Good to know!

@knifesmith1993 Год назад

Also a great book for beginners I recommend the $50 knife shop.

@rawls1976 Год назад

I like the voiceover, you do a great job of explaining your technique. That would be harder to explain while you’re actually working on the piece. Glad I found your channel, thank you.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@marcusmoellmer8843 9 месяцев назад

My preference would be a combination of the two. It’s nice to have a clean audio, but it’s also nice to be able to hear your thoughts on the moment

@michasdorfschmiede8586 Год назад

Greetings from Germany. This Style of voiceover ist really popular in Germany. There's a old Show called "Sendung mit der Maus" Show with the mice. Its a Scientist and technical Show for Children where they explain everything you can say 😅. They use voiceover since 1971.

@iwantcheesypuffs 10 месяцев назад

I've seen many of your videos and really liked the voice over style. I think it works well when you're focused on work at the anvil to talk about the particulars -- which would be hard to do while you're working the metal.

@jeffwagner3872 8 месяцев назад

Just recently picked up an interest in blacksmithing. I really like your methods to get started (and I know leaving a message here help the RU-vid algorithms get you more income).

@larrybreuer4495 Год назад

I thought the voice over working quite well. Thanks for sharing your talents. 👍👍❤️

@johnlinquist2998 Год назад

The voice over works well so long as it works for you.

@funkyspacecow 11 месяцев назад

Really like the voice over for an educational video like this!

@steveculver6670 Год назад

I do like the voiceover and the close up. Well done

@briantremblay9157 16 дней назад

It has taken me awhile, but I finely got all set up and used my forge for the first time yesterday! Thank you for all your knowledge

@mikehodges6598 Год назад

I've been watching you for years John, and I think I like the voiceover more. Part of it is that it gives the closed captioning better audio to work with and your voice is not competing with the sound of the forge, hammer, etc.

@chewyakarieckenicholas6049 Год назад

I like the voice over we get to hear what you say very clearly and we get to see each part of the process and understand how it works better I think great work and videos on getting started thank you for sharing your knowledge

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Glad to hear it!

@raammctavish2528 Год назад

Thank you for this series. I will be starting to make things soon. I found the voiceover to be prefectly acceptable. Whatever works best for you.

@ericcartrette6118 Год назад

I like both the voiceover and the narration while you are working. It's kind of amazing how tricky a simple curl can be sometimes. Maybe once I clean my shop this morning, I can fire up the forge and do some practice.

@Watchfuliz 11 месяцев назад

I like the voice over myself. It gives you a chance to be more explicit in what your doing and the audio is cleaner.

@poindexter1387 6 месяцев назад

Anything you do is acceptable personally I love the voice over. I love this series for beginners , to me you are making it very REAL for some of us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.⚒🔥

@josephsmith1210 Год назад

Greeting John, I like the voice over and while you are forging. I learn so much from you as a new blacksmith. Thanks for everything, Joe from Wisconsin.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Thanks 👍

@heinoobermeyer7566 Год назад

I actually really like how you do the voice over

@daffster13 11 месяцев назад

I do like the voice over narration. Keep bringing the great videos.

@6Sally5 Год назад

I do like the voice over. When I first became interested in blacksmithing, I watched a lot of videos from Fire Creek Forge. His voice overs are great for instruction….plus, I think you get to interject ideas and comments better if you see yourself working.

@tripwyckoff340 Год назад

Love the videos, I like the voice over better. It gives you a chance to pick up on technique that you can miss when doing it all in one take. Keep it up!

@LIrwin74 2 месяца назад

I'm just starting out on my blacksmithing skills, your videos are inspirational. Thank you

@NMiller_ Год назад

Great video and great beginner projects! The voice over in post actually works really well. I do like hearing the shop sounds in background, but I think the VO ensures your voice is very clear.

@bjh4970 Год назад

This is a wonderful variety of beginner projects, I will definitely make these and probably eventually teach them once I get to the point where I can help others get started.

@gabrielnavarro8721 Год назад

The first thing that comes to my mind watching this video is how nice it is to listen to your voice on a different tone. Haven't even finished the video yet, but I like it

@richardsolomon8076 Год назад

Voice over worked out well 👍 nice skills session 👌

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Thank you 😁

@sfghowwarrior3130 Год назад

Love the voice-over John, especially instructional videos. You're a very good instructor.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Thank you kindly!

@bunyanforgings7849 Год назад

Hi John. I actually find the voice over approach more informative. For one thing l can hear the dialogue more clearly (lifetime of powertools is to thank for that), also l suspect you're able to provide more information, especially the thought processes your going through, when you're not concentrating on the actual workpiece. I got a kick out of the price tag still attached to the file. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

@scrappyddz Год назад

Learning that the punched out material is called a 'biscuit' totally made my day lol

@pb-xt5vg Год назад

I have been smithing for 20 years now of which 15 years professional. I love watching you videos, it is almost like watching Bob Ross paint :). I hear a lot of high tones and singing from the anvil. Specially the smaller ones. We use magnets on the anvil, that really helps. I hardly see any blacksmiths on youtube using this method. I don't know the American price for a magnet but budget wise you can take them out of old speakers.

@rwg727 Год назад

Thanks John! I appreciate your doing this series. I think the voiceover is good and you can even turn the hammering sound down 🙏🏼

@gustavorampazzo9934 Год назад

I liked the voiceover, I think its good to find out how a combination of voiceover and regular recording while on the forge works better for you, as it's stands, great video, and thanks for this, I will certainly use it as a reference when I get the opportunity to have a workshop.

@RampantHorseTrailer Год назад

I like the voice over from the basement. I imagine it lets you focus on what you're doing at the anvil and lets you get through the work faster. It's also easier to hear. Thank you for doing these videos!

@Peter-swe 9 месяцев назад

I think the voiceover is perfect. Nice and calm voice to listen to. It's make it also more easier to understand when you explain things. Thanks for good videos👍 /Peter from Sweden

@ewsblacksmithing Год назад

Voice over is good for me. I don’t really have too much of a preference. I have noticed that while talking and working, more mistakes get made. Which, from a learning aspect, helps teach people how to fix problems after you make them. So both are good but one way offers more learning opportunities.

@andreasfrank6544 Год назад

Hallo John this Videos in your new shop is a great idea i like it very much! Also the voice over is a good way to explain! Thanks for your Videos I am looking forward to the next one! Thanks for Germany

@stevejorgensen8123 Год назад

the voice over style works for me, sound is great and it when real smooth. Nice work and a great idea to do Affordable blacksmithing series.

@BlackBearForge Год назад

Thank you very much!

@kennethharrison2423 10 месяцев назад

Digging your channel. Got into this as a hobby about a year ago. No intentions of monetizing, but your videos have been very helpful providing guidance on many of my little bucket list projects. Keep it coming.

@BlackBearForge 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do!

@joepiejaapie Год назад

I really think your video is a nice follow up to Alec's the 100 leaves are a great excercise but a little more variation and a little bit more usefull parts is also very nice thanks for this video! made a leaf yesterday learned a lot, next up some hooks, and increasing the temperature of my forge.