What Tools Does A Smith Use?

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Everyone is pretty familiar with the term "smith" and I'm guessing most people think "blacksmith" when they hear the word. Which is all wonderful, and I'm the first to say blacksmiths rock (my uncle is one - has been for 30 years, full-time!).
This video outlines the tools of the soft metal trade, though. What tools did a traditional tinsmith and coppersmith use? What was in their shop? It's more than just a tinner's anvil and a few stakes. By the early 1800s, a full-fledged tinsmith or coppersmith shop would have had a lot of cast hand-crank machines to expedite making wares, whether that was cookware, lanterns, mugs, or plates.
This is a quick tutorial of my shop in terms of vintage tools and equipment and what each piece is called. I'll have more videos on how each machine is used (both traditionally and now in a more "modern" sense with updates to help make the use even faster for more bulk production) soon, but for now, this is your vocab and your tour!
Enjoy the walk through the garage, and please let me know any questions you have about any of the tools below!

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23 июл 2018

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@joniangelsrreal6262 Год назад

“Better you than me”… fascinating….👏🏼👏🏼

@mathurm100 3 года назад

cool channel. i do some metal work and have been considering making my own copper sauce pan by hand. just what i was looking for.

@housecopper 3 года назад

Thank you! So happy it's all helping and helpful!

@robertbennett5964 6 лет назад

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you for giving us a peak into your workshop and thank you for keeping this craft alive!

@housecopper 6 лет назад

You're very very kind. :) It really has been fun creating the shop, and like any tool junkie will tell you...one can never have enough tools!! :)

@stevenrook7554 6 лет назад

Great video. You have a nice collection of tools. I have some of the equipment you have and am always on the lookout for more. After watching your video I think I'll add a turning machine to that list. I have a wiring machine already. Again, Great video.

@housecopper 6 лет назад

Thanks Steve! A turning machine is a tremendous help to prepare the tops of pieces for wiring - completely speeds things up. The trick is to not push the metal in while you turn the crank or you pull up too much material and then have too much to finish over the wire band and it can look sloppy after the wiring machine. As all of these, each machine behaves differently, and each takes time to get to know... :)

@telldpablo 5 лет назад

Very interesting video. As a journeyman Insulator I’ve been using all but a few of the tools you are and at least one you aren’t - a break, I have a 4 ft. and a 10 ft. Over the years I’ve played around with some copper, just love the stuff so I really appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Seems to be very hard around here to find any info on the subject. Thanks and please keep it coming. 👍🏽

@housecopper 5 лет назад

I have a bar folder, which I sort of use as a break, but a real one would be such a treat! Bob has a few he uses but we don't need them as much. A 10ft would be amazing to see!! Thank you for watching!!

@telldpablo 5 лет назад

Thanks. Our breaks get a lot of use. We also have a Pittsburgh machine with an easy edger that get daily use. Easy edger does a similar job to your burring machine. On this video the guy uses what I think is a loose set of snips to put a burr(?) on the cup. I think that’s what it was. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P-gQT-ZRbBA.html# Thanks again!

@Julesplaysbass 3 года назад

I’ve been watching all of these, thank you so much for posting them! Hopefully soon there’ll be another woman making copper cookware, if I have my way 😃

@housecopper 3 года назад

I like how you think!!! :) :)

@williamdorn406 5 лет назад

Sara William again safety tip. The valves on propane tanks are notoriously leaky as compared to those on oxy/acet tanks, I have recently read of a rash of explosions caused by faulty propane tank valves stored inside rooms where furnaces and heaters with exposed pilot lights. As inconvienient as it is I have taken to storing my propane tanks out in the shed when I am finished with them. Just something to keep in mind. As regards your "slip" rolls, this "hvac worker person" :) produce lots of good work over the years with rolls just like that one!!!! Again great tools, nice shop!!! Bill

@housecopper 5 лет назад

william dorn Thank you for your safety tips. I too have heard of propane tanks exploding and appreciate you watching out for me and anyone else working in their garages!! :)

@Cisco8484 5 лет назад

Does your husband ever give you grief about buying all those tools? I'm jealous of your collection - you really have some cool stuff.

@housecopper 5 лет назад

Hahaha! Yes! But really, he mainly is just glad he has them in the garage so he can borrow them. He dabbles in woodworking so I borrow his saws sometimes. Thanks for watching - and you can find some of these things on Ebay - the old pieces - if you know what you're looking for! :)

@annasophia7977 6 лет назад

Do you sell any of your work?

@housecopper 6 лет назад

Yes, I do! You can ask for me for specifics via email at housecopper@gmail.com or check out some of the bigger wares at housecopper.com. :) Thanks for asking!

@thomascool1335 5 лет назад

what kind of fibre for re tinning copper?

@housecopper 5 лет назад

You can use 100% pure cotton or I more commonly use housing insulation, like the pink stuff you'd find in house walls. Basically, stuff that doesn't catch on fire easily!

@PsulOrtiz 10 месяцев назад

Why doesn't a tinsmith use a blacksmithing anvil? It seems the most all-round useful! So I'm sure there is a reason why they even make a tinsmith anvil, but I know know what that reason is! And the answer is: !!!???? Thanks a bunch!

@housecopper 9 месяцев назад

I have a blacksmithing anvil, too...and while I don't know if there's an official answer, I'd say that the types of techniques and processes and builds done by a blacksmith vs a tin/coppersmith require different tools. There are things I do and make that the shape would never be possible on a blacksmith's anvil.