Blacksmith Top Tool Handle Method

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2019
  • In this video, I show my latest method of handling my top tools.
    website: www.gstongs.com
    email: glen03@earthlink.net
    If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. Or, Paypal directly to my email. Either way I will receive notification and recognize you for the donation in a video. Thanks. Glen
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Komentáře • 147

  • @TheMrWoodsman
    @TheMrWoodsman Před 4 lety +3

    Glen you make it look far too easy, I hope one day to be a half as skilled, Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Once you get the steps and tooling down, I'm sure you can do even better. Thanks.

  • @abitoffblacksmithing9985
    @abitoffblacksmithing9985 Před 4 lety +3

    Very clean ! Your style is the most unique I have seen on the tube! Great content, keep on keeping on !
    Cheers!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I think my style mostly reflects my work space limitations, being overseas, and the need to keep things simple. Thanks.

  • @georgecalcei8068
    @georgecalcei8068 Před 4 lety +2

    I really like the new handles. Nicely done.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Me too, I like this method. Just need to perfect my twisting on the handled ends. Thanks.

  • @paulorchard7960
    @paulorchard7960 Před 2 lety +1

    The neatness and finish of your tools is superb, I need to order a punch or drift just to have hands on look and give my tongs and hammer family members to hang on the rack with!

  • @xIronPigx
    @xIronPigx Před 4 lety +3

    Great job Glen. I’ve always admired your twisted handles, and yes I have noticed how you’ve changed up their designs over time. Great vid, keep em coming!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I'm sure this will eventually change as well. When I think I've hit upon some "just right" method, I usually find that changes are needed after some time has passed. But for now, I pleased with this. Thanks.

  • @PedalSteel-by2hx
    @PedalSteel-by2hx Před 4 lety +2

    Always enjoy your videos. I appreciate your neat and clean style of smithing. Thanks for sharing. God bless!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      I appreciate you watching and the same to you. Thanks.

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 Před 4 lety +4

    I liked the squeaky door sound FX!!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Ha! I was going to mention exactly that when I was voicing over this video. But I couldn't think of anything witty to say at that time. Thanks.

  • @thoperSought
    @thoperSought Před 4 lety +2

    I thought your last style was a big improvement, but these are even cooler.
    enjoyed the video as always!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Me too, I thought the last style was just right but over time, I found that to not be the case and feel this way is superior. Thanks.

  • @HWPcville
    @HWPcville Před 4 lety +2

    I like the elegance of the tools you make, even the tools you made to make the tools you make. :-) As always, thanks for taking the time to video and post your work.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I appreciate your kind comment. I try my best to improve the form of things I make but find that I lack imagination and artistic skill. So I make function the priority and once that's set, try to make things look good. And when unsure, simple always works for me. Thanks.

  • @hunternovak7241
    @hunternovak7241 Před 4 lety +2

    I own a set of these finely crafted tools. Awesome to see how they are created! Great illustration.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for your direct support through your purchase. I'm always changing my methods but the function remains mostly the same. Good luck in your work.

  • @danielcrawford7315
    @danielcrawford7315 Před 4 lety +2

    As always nicely done sirSir. Your newest set of tooling should serve you well. Everquesting for style and function makes for interesting content. You have a flair for the touch of pizzazz that sets your tone separate from the commonality of sheer form and function. Nicely produced video too.
    🙏blessing abundant sir Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Very much appreciate your kind comment. To me, function should always come first but after that, a pleasing look is something to try to achieve. Thanks.

  • @benjamin_griffin
    @benjamin_griffin Před 4 lety +5

    Your work is always so clean! Super impressed with how smooth your finished work always seems to look!
    (That first bending tool is genius, by the way)

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for your kind comment. I try my best with these videos but it isn't very easy for me to film myself when working so I appreciate the support. The smooth finish on most of my workpieces is directly related to how my gas forge is running (neutral) and the fact that I am notorious for working at lower temp. than most (probably not a good thing).

  • @Vic1943_
    @Vic1943_ Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice set of tool's thanks for sharing 👍👌🙏 Blessings to you and your family have a great weekend

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and the same to you and your family.

  • @jamesmcmillen4828
    @jamesmcmillen4828 Před 4 lety +1

    Nothing wrong with stitching up styles. Makes it easier to date your products. I rather like this style.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      A very good point. I can accurately judge when I made a tong, a handle punch or hammer by the style I used. This is my preferred style, for now... Thanks.

  • @neilyeag
    @neilyeag Před 4 lety +2

    I also reallyu enjoy the set of top tools I have from you! These handles really match nicely.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      This is my current "best" handling method. I would apologize to those like yourself who purchased another method but I know myself and that this style will also change over time. Hope things are going well for you. Thanks.

  • @MrMarkRoads
    @MrMarkRoads Před rokem

    I love the tools that you have made for me. I have a good collection of your work

  • @TobyFireandSteel
    @TobyFireandSteel Před 4 lety +2

    Glen they came out really nice mate.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      My tools are ever-changing. Keeps things more interesting and leads me to see where improvements are needed. Thanks.

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme Před 4 lety +1

    Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      First comment - nice... Thanks.

  • @charlesjohnson9662
    @charlesjohnson9662 Před 4 lety +2

    Super idea Glen, thanks for the tutorial.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      My pleasure. I appreciate you watching.

  • @SuperRobertheath
    @SuperRobertheath Před 4 lety +1

    Nice work, elegant and functional.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for your support.

  • @gurvinderkau1e5w18
    @gurvinderkau1e5w18 Před 4 lety +2

    Quality of your video and your content your forging skills has improved a lot since i subscribe. Another great video . 👍🏻

  • @kensmapleleafretirement

    I watched this one before, but I really like those top tools. Thank again......

  • @deathsmessenger84
    @deathsmessenger84 Před 4 lety +5

    Have you ever thought of tack welding the free ends together

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      It crossed my mind but I don't think it's necessary. And I don't want to weld in my current work space since I'm already pushing things by blacksmithing in the city on the top floor of my building. Thanks.

  • @renegadescout
    @renegadescout Před 4 lety +2

    I like this style best

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Me too - this style appeals to me more, for now... Thanks.

  • @TheMrWoodsman
    @TheMrWoodsman Před 4 lety

    I am always amazed at your talent Glen. Thanks

  • @AlbiesProductsOnline
    @AlbiesProductsOnline Před 4 lety +3

    When you clamp make sure the leg is closer to the centre of the vice and it won’t kick out and get away from you

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      You make a good point. But given the proportions of my vise, if I want to clamp closer to the middle the workpiece has to be angled too steeply and not enough of the handle end will protrude. I'm still working on improving that step... Thanks.

  • @user-sw3gd4ur2n
    @user-sw3gd4ur2n Před 4 lety +3

    Nice as usually...Do you make a your personal stamp (sign, mark etc.) on tools you created?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Yes, I put my mark on most of my workpieces but not on these since there isn't much room. But maybe I should find a spot... Thanks.

  • @TufStockdogs
    @TufStockdogs Před 4 lety

    Very nice Glen thank you for show us this

  • @idahobob173
    @idahobob173 Před 4 lety +2

    Pretty nifty. Nice, uniform twisting, too.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Those simple twisting / bending tools I made really help with consistency. Thanks for watching.

  • @kensmapleleafretirement
    @kensmapleleafretirement Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful, thank you for sharing...

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      It's my pleasure. Thanks.

  • @grandadz_forge
    @grandadz_forge Před 4 lety +2

    I like this method. Takes less expensive (shorter) tool steel than hand held. No fumbling for tongs either. Then why haven't I???

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I think both handled and hand held tools of this type have their advantages and disadvantages. It really depends on the work being done. I do like this method too, for now... Thanks.

  • @SivaKumar-bx3fn
    @SivaKumar-bx3fn Před 3 lety

    Really your methods are simple and high Finishing. Please you could share many more techniques. Thank with lots. 💚🙏🙏🙏

  • @gabrielnavarro8721
    @gabrielnavarro8721 Před 4 lety +2

    So neat !

  • @BigWillSD
    @BigWillSD Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for another great video!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      And thanks for watching yet another one of my videos. Appreciate it.

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 Před 4 lety +3

    Is there a reason you don’t put a small tack or spot weld on the loose ends of bar stock? I’m just simply curious

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      I dont weld in my work space - I'm already pushing it with my top floor blacksmithing. And I really don't feel these need welding. Having that seam helps reduce vibration that would transfer to my hand a little. At least that's my theory... Thanks.

  • @gregworkshop5713
    @gregworkshop5713 Před 4 lety +2

    hi very nice work .

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Glad you like this. Thanks for watching.

  • @XXLAUTAROXX
    @XXLAUTAROXX Před 4 lety

    Excellent job ! what kind of oil do you recomend for avoiding surface oxidation ?

  • @manuelcalvillo4660
    @manuelcalvillo4660 Před 4 lety +1

    beautiful work

  • @bentoombs
    @bentoombs Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice set of tools👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

    • @bentoombs
      @bentoombs Před 4 lety

      @@gstongs absolutely why would I not watch. I learn something every time. you're so smooth in everything you do. I love it. Thank you

  • @estebananderson43
    @estebananderson43 Před 4 lety

    Muy bueno 👏👏👏 gracias
    Saludos de 🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾

  • @sbjennings99
    @sbjennings99 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Very glad you can get something from watching this. Thanks and good luck in your work.

  • @OKBushcraft
    @OKBushcraft Před 4 lety +1

    Very impressive.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you like this. Thanks.

  • @RoscoPColetraneIII
    @RoscoPColetraneIII Před 4 lety +4

    I'm sorry if it's been asked, but I couldn't find it in past comments to videos. So, what kind of anvil are you using? It looks very, very slick.

    • @MrWTPunk
      @MrWTPunk Před 4 lety

      czcams.com/video/gIECZRx-gSs/video.html

  • @josejamilsouza1872
    @josejamilsouza1872 Před 4 lety +1

    Excelente trabalho parabéns 👍👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for sure. I appreciate your support.

  • @salomao1971
    @salomao1971 Před 4 lety +1

    Muito gratro por compartilhar seus conhecimentos.Sua genialidade é pratica .

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I appreciate your kind comment and glad you you can get something from watching this. Thanks.

  • @wyoblacksmithtools3097
    @wyoblacksmithtools3097 Před 4 lety +1

    Glen, quality work, as always. Not accounting for which of your handle types is superior, which one is the fastest to make and which one uses the least amount of round bar? Do you have the hole drilled by the same people who machine the punches for you? Thanks again! Jerry

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      The round bar for the handles is the same length in all styles. I would say my method previous to this (wrapping around the punches) is fastest and this method is slowest. Yes, the machinist also drills the holes for me - just very convenient... Thanks.

  • @ronfeller6374
    @ronfeller6374 Před 4 lety +3

    do you have a video on how to make your bending tool?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Yes, I remember making a video or two a while back. Scroll through my videos and you should find those. And if not, let me know and I'll check and send links. Thanks for watching.

  • @hannemannironworks1651
    @hannemannironworks1651 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome man!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @pscottbx
    @pscottbx Před 4 lety

    Sorry if you don’t mind, how long is your initial round bar and how far down the bar are those marks? Good video.

  • @facejokerh-dn6090
    @facejokerh-dn6090 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello, what a hell of a lot has your roundsatb 8 or 10mm

  • @admilsonalmondes5765
    @admilsonalmondes5765 Před 4 lety +3

    Very good dada !

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you like this. Thanks.

  • @hjpybanez9428
    @hjpybanez9428 Před 4 lety

    Buen video me suscribo al canal saludo desde Argentina 🇦🇷

  • @sevencostanza3883
    @sevencostanza3883 Před 4 lety +1

    They look awesome! What are you spraying them with at the end?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I just simply spray with WD-40 at the end. I do that for most of my tools. Good to keep tools oiled in this humid climate. Thanks.

  • @07roadking43
    @07roadking43 Před 4 lety +2

    Very kool !

  • @StarLight-yk6es
    @StarLight-yk6es Před 4 lety +1

    Where did you find that anvil??? ! Looks Awsome , nice tools too! :) tidy work Bro ! Subbed !

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      The small, block style anvils I use are my own designs which I had made here in Taiwan. I was having a hard time finding a good anvil here that suited my work style and so took advantage of the resources available and got these made. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

  • @billygildark4565
    @billygildark4565 Před 4 lety

    Just curious sir, how did you get the whole in the h13?
    Thanks for you videos and inspiration

    • @tijlaerts
      @tijlaerts Před rokem

      It comes in an annealed state. Soft enough to drill a hole.

  • @suyononano3576
    @suyononano3576 Před 4 lety

    Nice👍 creative ,i like

  • @mattilindholm1941
    @mattilindholm1941 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice video
    🤘😃🤘

  • @labotadewall-e1569
    @labotadewall-e1569 Před 4 lety

    Have you ever tried to put the open leg towards the center of the vise? I think it probably gonna clamp it harder preventing it to open. Your vise doesn't seem to have that much of... "play" ("backlash", maybe?), though.
    However, really smooth job. Neat and tidy. I really like it!!! Keep up the good work ;). (sorry if I made some mistake, English is not my first language)

  • @ademdogan7213
    @ademdogan7213 Před 4 lety +1

    J'adore.

  • @isaacsalazarcarrasco6906
    @isaacsalazarcarrasco6906 Před 4 lety +2

    Excelente ¡¡¡

  • @warrenharwell7576
    @warrenharwell7576 Před 4 lety

    Again Magic

  • @user-jf9yc5dg2x
    @user-jf9yc5dg2x Před 4 lety +1

    والله انك معلممممممم 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for your support.

  • @jean-lucgrosse1493
    @jean-lucgrosse1493 Před 4 lety

    As tu ton enclume dans ton salon?

  • @gharrett2092
    @gharrett2092 Před 4 lety +1

    What a nice anvil!! How do I get one? Sell my first born?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      The small, block style anvils I use are my own designs which I had made her in Taiwan. Not for sale and I can't use any kids at this time! Thanks for watching.

  • @DTodd12011
    @DTodd12011 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice set. Would those be the ones you sent to me?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      Same style but not the exact tools. Thanks for your purchase and for watching.

  • @bigboss4298
    @bigboss4298 Před 4 lety

    How does “air” hardening compare to “quenching in oil?

    • @randomgoat2272
      @randomgoat2272 Před 4 lety +2

      Certain types of steel harden when you let them cool down in air (air hardening, like the H13 steel being used in the video) and other types want to be quenched in oil, and others in water. It all depends on what the steel contains. Make sure to learn the details of the specific steel that you are using.

  • @user-uv6yt6hg3x
    @user-uv6yt6hg3x Před 4 lety +1

    Good....,👍

  • @nikolaiterziyski301
    @nikolaiterziyski301 Před 4 lety +1

    Master

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety

      I dont feel I'm a master at anything but I do appreciate you saying that. Thanks.

  • @kurthanson4106
    @kurthanson4106 Před 4 lety +1

    Damned fine.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Glad you like this, my newest method, for now at least.

  • @aklbarsalomov563
    @aklbarsalomov563 Před 4 lety +1

    Маладец мужик ностаяшый мастер балли полвон

    • @lyosh8288
      @lyosh8288 Před 4 lety

      Биродар бу тушиндимикин😂😂😂😂👍

  • @user-lj3pr6kj6x
    @user-lj3pr6kj6x Před 4 lety +1

    👍👍👍

  • @wilsonlucas3549
    @wilsonlucas3549 Před 4 lety

    Pues me gusta fabricar herramientas

  • @asaadsamir1713
    @asaadsamir1713 Před 4 lety

    فنان

  • @stevedingman474
    @stevedingman474 Před 4 lety +4

    Glen not too get to personal why is it u sit in your videos?me I am I. A wheel chair mostly from a back injury years ago... and I still love too blacksmith although if you smell bbq it’s probably my foot on fire !😳 but I have a full shop just everything’s a bit lower to ground and on table top so I can get my wheel chair under so I can get in close to work and see my old ass eyes are getting the best of me I just wondered if you too suffered from something to put u on your butt!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +2

      The reason I sit is mainly because when I moved to Taiwan and found my work space limited, I thought sitting would be logical. Rather than me moving from work station to work station (no room for that), I put my tools around me (as much as possible). I liken it to how a drummer places his instruments. But sitting has also helped my body in some ways; helped with some chronic problems I was having. However, sitting while forging is inherently more dangerous than standing and proper precaution must be taken. And sitting in one position can lead to other physical problems so you need to vary things up when possible. Thanks for watching.

  • @franknash7067
    @franknash7067 Před 4 lety +3

    Glen..... This video has been pirated. The An , another youtuber has stolen this video and replaced your audio with music. Giving no credit to you at all im description title or comments. I have called him out in the comments of said pirated video.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I tried to find it but cannot. If you have a link, let me know and I'll take the appropriate action. And thanks for watching.

    • @franknash7067
      @franknash7067 Před 4 lety +1

      @@gstongs czcams.com/video/Kc893fB_Vh4/video.html

    • @franknash7067
      @franknash7067 Před 4 lety +3

      @@gstongs thank you for your knowledge, insight, and willingness to teach

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +2

      Frank, Thanks for the link. He is indeed a thief. I have asked him to remove the video or I will file a copyright claim. The posting is already very old and will give him a chance... Thanks for looking out. Glen

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Před 4 lety +2

      It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching, taking the time to comment, and for giving me the heads up about the pirate...

  • @user-jf9yc5dg2x
    @user-jf9yc5dg2x Před 4 lety

    كله كوم والسندال بتاعك كوم تاني عايز يطحط في المتحف ههههههههه

  • @3674Vladimir
    @3674Vladimir Před 4 lety

    Сколько электричества сжег, а мог сделать добрые дела.....