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Slit and Drifting holes for Fireplace Tools
In an attempt to give #blacksmithing as a career a honest representation, the past couple of videos have been reflecting the process of how prototypes are done. The fireplace handles have been figured out, tools made and now it's to forge four of them and have them look the same.
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Rory May, aka Dirty Smith,
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Rory May Blacksmith 2019
Colorado, USA
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Power hammers and some blacksmithing
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Introducing the 19 yr old, Congo African Gray Parrot, Miss Cleo! I have had Miss Cleo for her entire life and she is definitely part of the family. Also in this video we did a vote on Instagram about sharing longer and unedited cuts of the blacksmithing process. 9 out of 10 said they prefer. Using this as a test, this is footage of sliting and drifting a large rectangle hole for the fireplace t...
Removing Metal Scale With torch
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 5 lety
This day I was cleaning scale off, forging bevels for the mounts and bending them. Two of the straps are very long which made them little more of a challenge. Smith, and sub! Thanks for watching!! GET IN TOUCH - INSTAGRAM: dirtysmith TWITTER: thedirtysmith DIRTYSMITH : DirtySmith.com Rory May Blacksmith 2019 Colorado, USA
230lb power hammer problem Everything was going great until...
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 5 lety
Forging grip rail for the railing and the frank power hammer broke! A pipe had work hardened and cracked. Upon trying to remove it, the pipe tore and a part of it was still inside the air cylinder. Craig had some large screw extractor and popped it out. Repair the issue and back to work! Keep it dirty ;) Smith, and sub! Thanks for watching!! GET IN TOUCH - INSTAGRAM: dirtysmith T...
Forging Metal and noticed some thermal inconsistency
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 5 lety
The next phase in forging the railing is to produce the aspen tree branch which will set in the middle of the longest rail. Using the power hammer I am able to forge aggressively and accurately taking this large stock down into a taper, using the square octagon round technique I a good part of my day forging. Smith, and sub! Thanks for watching! GET IN TOUCH - INSTAGRAM: dirtysmit...
Using a mistake to improve upon
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed 5 lety
A blacksmithing assembly mistake and how to fix it as I noticed that a horizontal forged material on the wine cellar door was 1/4" out. Taking the time to remove the rivets and reestablish a horizontal line. Meanwhile Craig was wrapping up his free standing fireplace screen. Smith, and sub! Thanks for watching!! Rory May, aka Dirty Smith, is a full time blacksmith at Dragon Forge LTD, a family ...
The Fly Press, The Touchmark Stamp and some silver
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 6 lety
Amanda needed some assistance with her touchmark and wanted to stamp some silver discs for her jewlery pieces. We found that a hammer just wasn't going to cut it, so we went to the next biggest thing...a fly press. We attempted different techniques to get a constant result and eventually figured it out!. Let me know who you would have done it! Smith, and sub! Thanks for watching!! Amanda's webs...
Forged Shoe Stand for Carolina
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 7 lety
This is custom build display stand for the Carolina Shoe Company. There are 16 forged tenons, 16 slit and drifted holes, 16 forged bolts, 4 wood shelves that have their logo branded into them, and a copper/steel sign to top it off! Great build and off to Denver it goes! Thanks Carolina Shoe for the opportunity! Learn more about Carolina! Website: www.carolinashoe.com/ Instagram: c...
Dirty Smith Blacksmithing Tutorial: How to Forge Metal Vines
zhlédnutí 16KPřed 7 lety
This week DirtySmith demonstrates how to forge a tendril aka coil aka organic vines using hammer, anvil, vise and a screw driver. And a surprise from Amanda as she give it a go! Thanks again for the support, sharing and watching! special thanks to: DragonForgeLTD.com INSTAGRAM: dirtysmith TWITTER: thedirtysmith DIRTYSMITH: DirtySmith.com INSTAGRAM @DirtySmith FACEBOOK...
Forging in the dark (music video)
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 7 lety
This week DirtySmith has a fun compilation of some late night blacksmithing! Some shots for the next build he is working on, a forged railing complete with lamb's tongue, forged pickets and cap. Thanks again for the support, sharing and watching! Rory May, aka Dirty Smith, is a full time blacksmith at Dragon Forge LTD, a family owned and operated business located in Colorado, 'Merica. Rory has ...
Blacksmithing Day of Dirty Smith
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 7 lety
Check out that Dirty Smith has been forging this week! makers' hustle: makershustlepodcast.com/ Elm City Vintage: elmcityvintage The Red Smith: czcams.com/channels/qV0qSeS6i0qdymBFlLvnOw.html INSTAGRAM: dirtysmith TWITTER: thedirtysmith DIRTYSMITH SWAG: DirtySmith.com FREE BLACKSMITHING LESSONS: tinyurl.com/lvpm3h8 PATREON: www.patreon.com/dirtysmith (w...
Creating Custom Fireplace Doors
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 7 lety
Forging just isn't about hammers, tools, and crooked knives. There is a whole other department, architectural blacksmithing. Dirty Smith forges a project, a kiva style fireplace door set. Starting with basic stock, he forges, manipulates, rolls hinges and creates a one-of-a-kind piece of art for a home in Colorado. Enjoy! Check the links for more info Have something to say? Now is the time! Sta...
Moving Power hammers with Carlito
zhlédnutí 4,7KPřed 7 lety
This week blacksmith Rory, and his help Carlitos, are moving a small power hammer after some remodeling Have something to say? Now is the time! Stay, sub and enjoy! INSTAGRAM: dirtysmith TWITTER: thedirtysmith DIRTYSMITH SWAG: DirtySmith.com FREE BLACKSMITHING LESSONS: tinyurl.com/lvpm3h8 PATREON: www.patreon.com/dirtysmith (weekly tips, early vids and a direct line t...
Forge what they have in mind
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 7 lety
Forge what they have in mind
Blacksmith Blacksmithing Bronze
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 7 lety
Blacksmith Blacksmithing Bronze
Forging The Post
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Forging The Post
Custom Forged Steel Floor Lamp
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 7 lety
Custom Forged Steel Floor Lamp
The unspoken part of Installs...in winter
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 7 lety
The unspoken part of Installs...in winter
Forging to the Blacksmithing Soul
zhlédnutí 22KPřed 7 lety
Forging to the Blacksmithing Soul
Blacksmithing a hamburger
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 8 lety
Blacksmithing a hamburger
Forge a Spatula using copper
zhlédnutí 38KPřed 8 lety
Forge a Spatula using copper
How to Roll Barrels and Forge Hinges
zhlédnutí 90KPřed 8 lety
How to Roll Barrels and Forge Hinges
Dirty Smith ep 31 Part 2: Forging and Heat treating a cold chisel
zhlédnutí 36KPřed 8 lety
Dirty Smith ep 31 Part 2: Forging and Heat treating a cold chisel
Dirty Smith ep 31...and a half: Heat treating talk
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 8 lety
Dirty Smith ep 31...and a half: Heat treating talk
How to forge a trammel hook (Dirty Smith Project)
zhlédnutí 32KPřed 8 lety
How to forge a trammel hook (Dirty Smith Project)
How to use bending forks and forge a lamb's tongue out of metal
zhlédnutí 41KPřed 8 lety
How to use bending forks and forge a lamb's tongue out of metal
Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 23 Blacksmith Q and A
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Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 23 Blacksmith Q and A
Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 18 Intro Snub Ends...Less Talky!
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Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 18 Intro Snub Ends...Less Talky!
Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 16 Intro to turning Eyes
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Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 16 Intro to turning Eyes
Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 10 Klinker bad! Intro to forge welding
zhlédnutí 24KPřed 9 lety
Forging Fridays Dirty Smith Show EP: 10 Klinker bad! Intro to forge welding