Blacksmith Hammer Eye Forming - Free Hammer Giveaway...
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2017
- In this video, I use a 1&1/2" diameter x 3&1/2" long piece of 1045 steel to demonstrate slitting, punching and drifting a hammer eye and will give away (completely free of charge) the resulting completed hammer in my next video. In order to enter, please watch the video, like and share (if possible), then make a comment. Everyone who comments will have their name entered in the drawing. I will show the completed hammer and do the lucky draw in about six days. One entry per user name unless I state otherwise. I will then ship (standard airmail) the hammer free of charge in two business days after receiving the winner's address. Good luck.
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email: glen03@earthlink.net
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Glen your videos are way above average. Your laid back style transmits into easy to follow and learn step by step. As always, a pleasure to watch you work.
In your video you said "anyone who tells you forming the eye of a hammer is easy, is lying". I think the thing that impresses me the most about your videos is how easy you make it look, for even the hardest jobs. As a beginner hobbyist blacksmith I can understand and appreciate how difficult these things are. The amount of intricacy of every step in the process which you cant put into words without your videos being an hour long. Thanks again for another great video.
I've always learned a skill set by watching and mimicking a master tradesman. You make it look easy and are one of those teachers. Nothing is rushed and all actions seem very precise. Thanks for helping improve my tool making skills.
I would be proud to swing that hammer. Thank you for all you do for us aspiring blacksmiths. Keep up the good work.
Thanks again Glen. your videos are just great.
I also love your "new" Record vice.. made in England. ..they stopped manufacturing at some point.
I bought three of them 30 years ago..."small" for my kitchen counter ☺, the same large size you have, in the shop, (but I haven't changed out the jaws.
and a huge under counter, quick release ...my brother has.
another great hammer ..
.made by Glen S! who of us would not want that!
i love how thorough you are with your descriptions even with your preferences
Glen, Like the Hammer. I enjoy your videos; they have opened my eyes to the NON-Western approach to blacksmithing. Take Care.
Glen ....I've been watching you videos for about a month now ...Love the work you do and your attention to detail....only been forging about 7 months ...I hope to attain the skill level you have some day! Thanks !
Great video as usual Glen. Not to be a broken record but the top tool continues to amaze me. Used it last weekend to drift the pin holes on a few cleavers i'm making. Like butter. Fantastic tool. Anyone reading this, do yourself a favor and purchase a few of the top tools. You wont be disappointed.
It may be my imagination but you seem to accomplish your projects with amazing speed. I watch quite a few Blacksmith videos and perhaps this is due to your minimalistic approach to your process.
Always enjoy watching your videos. Nice to see blacksmithing with little or no power tools. All by hand. Great job!
This is the first time I've seen any of your work. It is a pleasure to watch someone work who loves what they do. Great Job.
Nice work Glen. I've been watching your videos for quite a few months, but never find myself commenting very much. I'm learning how to forge by watching CZcams videos, and I appreciate the time you take explaining things, and that you don't have super fast videos I can't follow along with. Keep it up!
Wonderful work, Glen. I'm still using the 3 sets of tongs you forged for me 4-5 years ago.
Keep up the entertaining work we appreciate you sharing your expertise there's an old saying in the multitude of counselors there is much wisdom thank you again
Another unique , practical and educational experience. Glen keep it going.
Glen,
Another great video. I always try to ask a good technical question when I comment on your (and other black smith's) videos but you covered so much of the technical stuff in this one that I am at a loss. Very informative man. Thanks again Glen.
And once again, enjoying the heck out of your videos. I am learning from each video you post. THANK YOU!
Scott, I'm very pleased to know you can learn something from watching. I really wish I had more time to devote to these videos. Nice comments like yours make taking the time to do these worthwhile. Thanks.
Love the fire! With all the technology today, you still need a good hammer. Thank you for the chance to own one of your hand loved piece of steel. Keep making the great content!
Beautiful, I love how clean your forgings are.
I really enjoy watching you forge. Thank you for doing these videos.
Glen, your instructional videos are ace! it also shows you are getting more confident in front of the camera and every new video is better than the last! keep up the pace! I love these!
PS: for a view of the anvil unobscured by arms, you could to a top down view in front of the anvil. I see there is a wall there thou so might be cramped if you have a limited space to set up.
pps. next time show the heat treating and handle attachment too!
I'll be getting my new shop area set up at the new house soon. I've been looking at designs for a new anvil stand and I like the laminated wood...similar to what your vise stand is like. I LOVE the hammer...hopefully one of these days I can get one. I'm currently using a 3# cross peen and a 2# ball peen. I've got a 1000 gram German style cross peen, but I'm not very comfortable with it yet. I really admire the Japanese bladesmith style hammer. It looks like it would be very comfortable to use and easy to maintain hammer control. Thanks for another great video and congrats on the Record vise!
I'm just learning about blacksmithing and I find ur videos very helpful and educational.
I'm glad you can get something from watching. Thanks and good luck in your blacksmithing.
Thanks for all your instructional videos, Glen. I'm too much of a novice to do any of it, but they're an inspiration and always fascinating just to watch.
another great video. simple, good explanations, clear, calm. and good angle of view for the camera. wow!!! have a nice day. Marco
i love your demos. You explain the processes very clearly.
Another great vid. I think it's the unusual shape anvils that make it compelling viewing, along with your commentary of course (and free hammers!). Steve
Clean and tidy as usual. Thank's for the effort.
Cheers from New Zealand
Glen, I have been watching your videos from the beginning and enjoy them very much. I am just getting into blacksmithing and often come back to you videos for techniques. Keep posting, you are doing a great job! Would love to use this hammer for my smithing.
I absolutely love your style. forging and the result. Beautiful work
Thanks for these videos, Glen. Really enjoy them.
Glen, you sure did a beautiful job on this hammer. Hope to get to use it. Have a great day.
Very nice looking hammer. And all your other work for that matter. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world.
A small hammer is a much appreciated tool at times, always good to see the process you go through to get the end result.
You make that look so easy. The hammer style appears so odd when you are used to American style hammers. Also love the look of your anvils.
I like your videos for sure. Very helpful and informative. I need things over explained while I'm learning. Thanks bud, keep up the good work! Looking forward to winning that hammer!
Very generous of you Glen. I do prefer a lighter hammer myself, being older and dodgy arms makes swinging a bigger one tiresome pretty quick!
Great video as usual. Keep up the great work, it's a pleasure watching you work.
Nice hammer!! The way you explain each step is very easy to understand. Good on.
Even if I don't win this I look forward to seeing more of your work, it is always a pleasure!
Awesome Video, I definitely like the way that you take care to explain each process as you work through any given project. Love the hammer!
Oh man.das ist alles Millimeter genau bei dir. Ich genieße von deiner Arbeit und Werkzeuge daß du Macht.
Glen, nice work. I have been blacksmithing for about 4 years now and haven't made a hammer yet. I want to try and make one, I think my skill set should be up to participate now. definitely won't look as good as yours!
Ooh, a drawing? I'm in! Nice work on the hammer BTW.
Hey Glen, you do great work. I'm going to follow up about some top tools as soon as my budget allows. I also think your anvil is a great idea. Keep it up!
Really enjoy the way you show how you do things. Very informative.
Great video - enjoy watching and learning from you!
looks like a nice little hammer Glen! Nice job
Looks like a fine hammer. Good luck to all who comment. Keep up the great work Glen.
I just found your videos about a week ago and really enjoy your detailed explanations, it really helps Me think about what to forge next. (especially when it comes to tools)
nice little hammer glen, you always do a great job explaining what you are doing. Also, love your anvils.
Always enjoy your videos. Appreciate the giveaway opportunities also.
Always look forward to a new video from you. Keep it up!
Another excellent video Glen. Well done.
Great as always Glen! Keep it going..
Always educational! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Glen for all your great videos! Nice hammer!
Thanks for sharing your videos, they are awesome, thanks Glen 👍👍
I enjoy the quality of your videos and the products you put out.
Great video Glen, love your anvils btw, its great what you achieve on them with no horn! ATB Shaun
I missed out on the last one, not gonna miss out this time! I know there is probably someone out there more in need of this than I, but still, would be nice to have!
Thanks for another chance to win and keep up the good work!
Thanks for posting another very informative video Glen. Cheers
Very nice! Thanks for another great video.
Very nice! Hammer eyes definitely aren't easy.
Great looking hammer. I do enjoy your videos.
Just got a small, crude coal forge up and running. This hammer would be a nice next step in my learning process!!
Glen, thanks for all you have taught me from your videos. keep sharin.
Really enjoy your vids. You explain things very well, and I am learning a lot.
Thank you..
Great work as usual Glen...keep it up!
Hey Glen, I really appreciate your "new age" approach to style and design. you have a way of making the most simple and elegant yet effective tools I've seen in the smithing community. Us old school types seem too focused on things having to be a certain shape or color in order to be a "real" smithing tool. starting with your anvils, right to your tongs, they are pure purpose built. You are also the cleanest/neatest smith there is ! I would love for my shop to be that organized and clean.
I've never used a Japanese style hammer but I assume my Swedish pattern would be close with the weight distribution being similar.
Todd
I think you said it very well - my approach to blacksmithing is definitely not modern (tech wise) but "new age" seems like the right description. After moving to Taiwan and doing my work here, I started to think outside of the box. I started out learning blacksmithing in a traditional setting and deviation from the norm just meant you weren't a good blacksmith which in some ways is probably true. I will never be able to match the skill of some blacksmiths, many right here on CZcams, but these days I'm comfortable operating in my own way. Thanks for watching and for your your kind comment. Glen
great video, I enjoy the tips and techniques you show
Great job as always! Very educational.
Another great video!! Love the tools that you make, my favorite tongs are the ones I got from you, thanks glen
Nice little hammer. Thanks or another great video Glen
absolutely enjoy watching you work. and you explain everything you wish makes it so much easier to understand why certain things happen and how to fix it. keep up the good work
Ollie, I'm glad you enjoy my videos. For most videos, I think I will keep explaining as I go along rather than just show the process. Thanks for watching and for your supportive comment. Glen
nice one, like all your tools! you say that you're not a very good blacksmith but i think you are one of the best i've seen on youtube ... and i'm not saying this to impress ... goodluck man!
As usual great job and great information. I have learned a lot from watching your builds.
Thanks again, Martin Moldovan
very nice hammer Glen! thx for showing what you know.
Sweet I am just starting to get into blacksmithing and have minimal tools ..Great giveaway!
Great video man, I am currently using some hammers I got from home depot, then put on the belt grinder for forever lol.
Cant wait to start making my own hammers. Thanks for the upload!
Hi Glen. Great videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the information. Love the work that you do.
looks wonderful Glen, should be perfect for older damaged arms...
Good videos as always Glenn! Attention to detail is what I like the most!
Jeff, I'm very pleased you like this. I try my best with this videos but the results are not always as expected. Thanks for watching.
Great hammer, love your videos! Super useful to a beginner.
Another Awesome video, Glen! I have learned so much from you. Thanks for making these videos...I really appreciate your friendly manner, and matter of fact way of teaching...all the little tips you share...I smile to myself, when I use one of your techniques or a tool I made, similar to yours (your rivet maker, for example). And, you made this hammer in a perfect weight, for me, as I prefer a lighter hammer... ;-)
Ed, I like your optimism! Keep an eye out for future giveaways. Thanks for watching. Glen
I just want to enter the drawing for the hammer. I'm a hobbyist blacksmith without a penny. If I could afford your tools, I'd buy one of each for my smithy. Your videos have taught me a great deal about blacksmithing. This is my favorite blacksmithing channel on CZcams, and I try to watch all of your videos. I like your dry sense of humor and your elegance of design in all of your work.
Hey Glen, another excellent video. I have made some stock removal knives and I am now setting up my shop for forging. I have an 85lb chuck of 4045 that I have to heat treat for my anvil (you gave me the idea), then I will work on making tongs and hammers. I will be using most of your methods.
Thanks for the great Vid as usual. I'll take that hammer pls! Thanks for the give aways, very fun to have a chance to win.
cool tools and nice detailing work
Hey, love to videos really clear instructions and easy to understand I'm a beginner blacksmith and I like to learn.
Love the videos, keep up the great work!
Nice work Glen. Thanks.
Glenn, keep up the Great Work! Thank you
Great job. Big fan from Poland.
Love your videos!
Beautiful work as usual Glenn, that hammer would look good on my anvil👍
Another good video Glen. I always learn something so thanks for making your videos so interesting.
Well done, simple but effective!