How To Start Blacksmithing for $100

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  • čas přidán 14. 01. 2018
  • An example of a blacksmithing project that you can do with less than $100 of tools and a little creativity. There are a lot of projects you can do with this same collection of tools. Fair Warning: completing this project may ignite a furious search for more tools.
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  • @primalforlorn
    @primalforlorn Před 6 lety +2070

    You want to get better in smithing? Just make a lot of iron daggers, practise make perfect

  • @patrick1020000
    @patrick1020000 Před 6 lety +615

    Railroad steel anvil: $60 [Ebay] (

    • @sixfootdworf9545
      @sixfootdworf9545 Před 5 lety +2

      Lol, gg.

    • @koryschulein7778
      @koryschulein7778 Před 5 lety +43

      Well Ebay is overpriced AF then. I got a railroad track anvil just like the one in the video for $15 at a flea market.

    • @Turin-Fett
      @Turin-Fett Před 5 lety +17

      I got 20ft of 1/4 square at the steel yard for $3.10 a couple days ago.

    • @GatasPolse
      @GatasPolse Před 5 lety +80

      For the railroad steel anvil just take an angle grinder to your closest railroad track

    • @Uncle_Jacob
      @Uncle_Jacob Před 5 lety +24

      @@GatasPolse Yeah, what they don't know won't hurt th... Oh wait.

  • @OokamiKageGinGetsu
    @OokamiKageGinGetsu Před 6 lety +873

    "You don't have to have a million dollars worth of tools to do blacksmithing work."
    Maybe, but a shop to make the dwarves of Svartalfheim jealous doesn't hurt.

    • @Lethnion
      @Lethnion Před 2 lety

      hahahaha! Love your comment! :D

    • @aronnemcsik
      @aronnemcsik Před 2 lety +1

      but if they jelaous than who I will employ in my shop?

    • @Kcaedenn
      @Kcaedenn Před rokem +1

      That's what inspired me to start learning lol

  • @tombraver6449
    @tombraver6449 Před 6 lety +610

    As much as i'd want to do this, even build my own furnace, I doubt my apartment complex and neighbors would be too thrilled about me using fire and smashing things on an anvil. :(

    • @moulayysabour5424
      @moulayysabour5424 Před 2 lety +5

      Screw your neighbors, Be a man. Dont use a hammer to forge, Use your hands, Be a man

    • @owenstewart1160
      @owenstewart1160 Před 2 lety +27

      @@moulayysabour5424 stop watching tiktoks, be a man.

    • @moulayysabour5424
      @moulayysabour5424 Před 2 lety +39

      @@owenstewart1160 stop having a family, be a man

    • @Scythera99
      @Scythera99 Před 2 lety +13

      Just persuade them with services, make them a couple custom metal products and they should hopefully shut up.

    • @game-enjoyer13
      @game-enjoyer13 Před 2 lety +15

      Same problem here. Not everyone has the space/convenience to just start blacksmithing. Apartment living is the worst for this lol. Unless you can find like a friend, family, or coworker who’d let you use some of their living space for it. Or if you can somehow find a local warehouse or garage or smithing shop that’ll let you work there.

  • @wpgrunner5
    @wpgrunner5 Před 6 lety +47

    I really like that saying.. "Stop moving the metal when the metal moves you". I feel like that can be applied to many things in life. I definitely have a problem with perfecting things and pushing it too far. Simplicity isn't bad. It is what it is and it works. Thanks for the video!

  • @mjneighb
    @mjneighb Před 6 lety +1353

    A blacksmith takes a bet to stay 3 nights in a haunted house, but after the first night he made a bolt for the door.

    • @forsety2
      @forsety2 Před 6 lety +29

      Oh my god. That was incredible xD

    • @badbeardbill9956
      @badbeardbill9956 Před 6 lety +58

      This is the internet... but I might as well explain. He made a bolt.

    • @moot5223
      @moot5223 Před 5 lety +16

      HE RAN TO THE DOOR!

    • @ericromano4028
      @ericromano4028 Před 5 lety +43

      Celtic Hero, it could mean he used tools to make a bolt and attach it to the door so it would lock, or it could mean he ran for the door to escape because he was afraid. The joke is that either could make sense.

    • @secretschizophrenic7491
      @secretschizophrenic7491 Před 5 lety +1

      LMFAO

  • @EngineeredWoodworkingandDIY
    @EngineeredWoodworkingandDIY Před 6 lety +745

    When Essential Craftsman says "smite", an angel gets its wings.

    • @FlatlandMando
      @FlatlandMando Před 6 lety +6

      I noticed that too. Why not an archaic word like " smite" to describe an archaic process.

    • @secretschizophrenic7491
      @secretschizophrenic7491 Před 5 lety +1

      Quality.

    • @Kendrick_had_a_dream
      @Kendrick_had_a_dream Před 2 lety

      669 likes

    • @spydomination18
      @spydomination18 Před 2 lety

      I love this

    • @dbasiliere
      @dbasiliere Před 2 lety

      I like to see him mix it up with simple projects like the marshmallow roasting rod that we can copy if we have a vice, pliers and map gas torch...and of course a coffee can of water. I love this channel. Been watching for years.

  • @konstantingeorgiev7668
    @konstantingeorgiev7668 Před 6 lety +327

    Start Blacksmithing for $100, next thing you know someone forges The One Ring and then we're screeewed!

    • @MoronicAcid1
      @MoronicAcid1 Před 6 lety +22

      Elves don't die of old age, so they could master their craft far better than any human.

    • @frailty1288
      @frailty1288 Před 6 lety +6

      well the other 13 have to be made first

    • @crazyviking24
      @crazyviking24 Před 6 lety +11

      No, technically Sauron had made his ring already when he suggested to the Elven smith (forget the name) how to make the 16 (not 13) rings of power. Then the Elven smith secretly made the three Elven rings on his own so they were not corrupted like the 16 rings were.

    • @frailty1288
      @frailty1288 Před 6 lety +8

      Donald Vincent I just watched the movie it clearly states that the 16 were made first and Sauron made one more powerful ring to combat them. Hence; ‘One ring to rule them all’

    • @frailty1288
      @frailty1288 Před 6 lety +3

      Donald Vincent they made the rings to combat sauron. Sauron in response created the One.

  • @scotts.2624
    @scotts.2624 Před 6 lety +125

    Lots of old sledge hammers in yard sales will work well as an anvil. Remove the handle and mount it with the best face up in a log.

    • @ajhproductions2347
      @ajhproductions2347 Před 5 lety +3

      Love it man, ASO is where it’s at when you’re on a budget

    • @lennyking1340
      @lennyking1340 Před 5 lety

      Great idea

    • @brox2153
      @brox2153 Před 4 lety

      That is an excellent idea.

    • @BobbyTubes
      @BobbyTubes Před 3 lety +4

      Necroreply but just be careful because hitting a hammer with a hammer can end with shrapnel buried inside you

  • @henkbarnard1553
    @henkbarnard1553 Před 6 lety +220

    For a heat source I have used charcoal bricktes, and a old hair dryer as a bower.

    • @CyranofromBergerac
      @CyranofromBergerac Před 6 lety +4

      henk Barnard I never really did blacksmithing but I wonder; would a leaf blower work as well if you controlled the force to the forge, or would that be too much power?

    • @adjustedbrass7551
      @adjustedbrass7551 Před 6 lety +11

      Tavier Using a hair dryer on a frying pan sized brick forge worked extremely well for me.

    • @marcomarco86tecno
      @marcomarco86tecno Před 6 lety +3

      Tavier it has too much power, you need to make holes in the tube that feed the fire to lose some of that power.

    • @KryoNaut
      @KryoNaut Před 5 lety +6

      Use softwood charcoal (pine) best for forging. Burns very hot and clean and also the heat spreads out evenly throughout the blade. It was traditionally used a lot by Japanese bladesmiths and is the best type of charcoal for this work.

    • @sixfootdworf9545
      @sixfootdworf9545 Před 5 lety

      You sound like alec...

  • @choimdachoim9491
    @choimdachoim9491 Před 4 lety +19

    Moving something until it moves you is how I know when to stop with my art and music pieces. You can't think about it, just all of a sudden you know you're done. It's kinda mystical.

  • @susanolson3611
    @susanolson3611 Před 6 lety +203

    I am a woman who had a passing interest in "How to" but on your channel, I am completely fascinated by all types of mechanical devices and methods! You make everything seem logical and easy. Thanks for all of the lessons, even if I will never do any of this, at least I can participate in discussions that will surprise the guys! 😁

    • @Ebvardh
      @Ebvardh Před 6 lety +3

      susan olson It's good that you get educated, but a lot of the techniques he shows are so educational that I think you can end up using them even if you don't get into some of those rougher trades like smithing or concrete work.

    • @susanolson3611
      @susanolson3611 Před 6 lety +3

      Ebvardh Boss, you are right, I am learning things that I will use sooner or later and having a good time.

    • @Kateydid18
      @Kateydid18 Před 6 lety +5

      Oh so you can't watch DIY videos on youtube and enjoy them without doing them yourself? I watch videos of a chef recreating the gushers snack knowing I'd never do it.

    • @susanolson3611
      @susanolson3611 Před 6 lety +2

      I didn't know it was possible to make gushers! Cool...

    • @Kateydid18
      @Kateydid18 Před 6 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/fEMxFSjmo5Q/video.html it's really difficult

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch Před 6 lety +68

    Another reason why, by far, this is one of the best channels on You Tube.
    Thank you Scott. You are an inspiration...honest.

  • @TheGoodoftheLand
    @TheGoodoftheLand Před 6 lety +73

    Fantastic! Can't get enough of this channel.

  • @mrcokez1
    @mrcokez1 Před 6 lety +1508

    You can start blacksmithing for under $100
    *uses $3,000 torch*

    • @Jwillrocku2
      @Jwillrocku2 Před 6 lety +99

      a random frog well, he did say he was going to use the basic torch. Those aren't expensive, but his was not able to be used, thus he improvised.
      You just need a heat source as he stated. Also, Lmao he did in fact use a torch that exceeds the 100 mark. And I knoe you're aware, just leaving this here for those not as perceptive. 😂

    • @specificorb3
      @specificorb3 Před 6 lety +74

      A torch kit like that costs roughly 100 bucks if you know where to look also the acetylene and oxygen tanks could be found bout 75-150 each if you buy from private owners so that torch setup at bare bones could be 350-500 not 3k

    • @Jordan-rb28
      @Jordan-rb28 Před 6 lety +33

      I dont think that torch is worth more than $100 lol

    • @Iamkitkatbar
      @Iamkitkatbar Před 6 lety +20

      You can use a Mapp torch with a decent tip and a steady hand those little bad boys hit 4,000 degrees on a whim

    • @specificorb3
      @specificorb3 Před 6 lety +3

      iamkitkatbar I don't like mapp honestly I prefer acetylene

  • @bluesmasterelf
    @bluesmasterelf Před 6 lety +22

    Went to Lowe's, dropped 50 dollars, (17 was on some wire for other projects, and I already had propane and a hammer), and made a marshmellow stick, all today. I don't think the temper worked, and I might need a hotter torch to get up to critical temperature. But, it'll still last longer than a whittled stick.

    • @davidgerth2276
      @davidgerth2276 Před 4 lety

      How much did the torch cost? Did you buy propane or MAPP?

    • @bluesmasterelf
      @bluesmasterelf Před 4 lety

      @@davidgerth2276 I think all I bought was a bench vice to use for an anvil and the torch, so about 15 for the torch, and 20 for the vice. But I would definitely go up a couple steps on the torch - it was barely able to get a very thin piece of stock up to red. I'd go 40-50 USD if I was to go back.

  • @jaggerjdm9787
    @jaggerjdm9787 Před 6 lety +253

    0:00 I'm discouraged because my mom won't let me start a blacksmith forge in the backyard. ):

    • @muonnanoh4609
      @muonnanoh4609 Před 6 lety +18

      Do you have a garage or shed loop holes are great 😜

    • @beanfresquez7970
      @beanfresquez7970 Před 6 lety +5

      Parz1val im 14 and my parents let me use a torch

    • @jeredhersh789
      @jeredhersh789 Před 6 lety +10

      Haha, I got lucky and convinced my mother to allow it when I was 17.

    • @NellyEIEI
      @NellyEIEI Před 5 lety +35

      I was 3 when I started torching, but I also had a full beard, so it was ok.

    • @he5890
      @he5890 Před 5 lety +5

      ask her to help you find a local tutor that is willing to teach you, look up who's local to your state then start calling them and asking if they know anyone close to you because you want to start learning. If you can find someone don't expect to be hitting the anvil at first, cleaning the shop and being useful or whatever else they need will get you a long way to being taught. only if you're serious though, people don't want to waste their time on a lark.

  • @LuckySawdust
    @LuckySawdust Před 6 lety +80

    As a designer and cartographer, I couldn't agree more with the maxim that "less is more." As famous writer once put it: "In anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away…"
    Well done, Sir. Carry on, and 'Choose the Right' :-)

    • @bobgould1485
      @bobgould1485 Před 6 lety

      Alan T I have

    • @tylerkrug7719
      @tylerkrug7719 Před 6 lety

      He's Christian not Mormon you cult following freak

    • @LuckySawdust
      @LuckySawdust Před 6 lety +2

      tyler krug whatever his beliefs (or yours), I think he's a great teacher, and I'm glad he is on CZcams! Also, you might enjoy visiting a Mormon church - I think you'll find they are 'freakishly' friendly, kind, and neighborly. :-) Have a good one, Tyler!

    • @BruceS42
      @BruceS42 Před 6 lety +2

      Wow, nice cheek turning, Alan. I had to guess and do a little searching to know where the Mormon reference came from. The Mormons I've met have indeed mostly been very friendly, and neighborly in the sense of helping others with no expectation of return. Don't Mormons consider themselves Christian? I had a Gideon friend who said he didn't consider them so because "their Jesus isn't my Jesus", but ISTM anyone who considers themselves Christian is, or we risk a No True Scotsman fallacy.

    • @LuckySawdust
      @LuckySawdust Před 6 lety +2

      Hey, as the proverb goes "A soft answer turneth away wrath..." :-) Yes, Mormons consider themselves Christian, and I've never really understood why some seem to feel threatened by that. In any case, there are many, many devotedly good people out there, and they call themselves by different names, but kindness is a common thread - and one this world could use a lot more of. I learned some powerful lessons on that, reading a book called "The Anatomy of Peace" -- good stuff. Cheers!

  • @jasonkraus2831
    @jasonkraus2831 Před 6 lety +50

    Scott - great video again. I love that you left in where you dropped the metal off the anvil after heating - made me smile knowing that I'm not the only one that fumbles with my work (even though I've never smithed anything in my life and wood doesn't get that hot when cutting).
    Keep it up. Like so many of us here, I watch every video and my four year old is starting to watch with me a bit as well. That'll taper off once the weather breaks and he gets to tear across the yard again, but there will always be rainy Saturdays with a few minutes for 'The Craftsman'.

  • @Tugnar
    @Tugnar Před 6 lety +11

    You're an inspirational mentor, squire! Thank you for spending your time sharing knowledge you have clearly worked so hard to attain.

  • @DaleGarcia69
    @DaleGarcia69 Před 6 lety +227

    Oh man..my smithing skill is only lv 19.. im just trying make some dragonbone equipment.

    • @danield6633
      @danield6633 Před 5 lety +2

      Daleth Guerra dragon scale is so much better so you don’t have to invest in heavy armor

    • @magnumicecream6959
      @magnumicecream6959 Před 5 lety +1

      Daedric armor is weaker but looks more badass

    • @madjack821
      @madjack821 Před 5 lety

      Dude, I’ve made mine legendary twice.

    • @mr.jameson218
      @mr.jameson218 Před 5 lety +4

      Magnum Icecream ill have you know daedric armor is better however dragonbone weapons are stronger
      Do you even virgin

    • @magnumicecream6959
      @magnumicecream6959 Před 5 lety +1

      @@mr.jameson218 yes I know,
      And yes I'm a virgin

  • @XPStartupSound
    @XPStartupSound Před 6 lety +3

    You are an inspiration and a joy to watch. You have an amazing way with words that I feel gets more refined every video I watch. If it takes any less than 100 takes to say what you say with confidence and ease in which you say it, then color me impressed. I'm always excited to see more from you, and I hope that I can for years to come.
    Thanks

  • @WileysShenanigans
    @WileysShenanigans Před 5 lety +1

    Scott, your channel is so informative, educational and insightful. The videos are not too long but to the point without a lot of unnecessary talking and camera movement. Its the best way to wind down after a long days work. Keep them coming and may many good gifts in life keep coming your way.

  • @koskey06
    @koskey06 Před 6 lety +10

    On a whim I contacted an old school friend that I kept in contact every now and then.... he worked at a scrap yard so I just asked him if he had any chunks of hard steel that I can use as an anvil. About 20 minutes later he sent me a picture of a small piece of railroad that someone ground into an anvil shape and then a bigger Anvil also was a vice? Don't know much about the Vise Anvil haven't even cleaned it all the way off yet since it's winter time here in Southwestern PA and wayy to cold to mess around. I gave him scrap price which was around 5 bucks and then I threw him an extra 20 just for getting it for me. As soon as spring comes I plan on making some kind of drum brake furnace or something simple just to try my hand at blacksmithing to see if it's something I enjoy. I have collected knives my whole life. My brother gave me my first night when I was 3!, my parents would hold on to it and give it to me when I ask for it and I didn't even cut myself for the first time until I was around 5. I have always loved to take things apart and try to make it better or build something different out of the parts so I'm hoping that blacksmithing will turn into a great hobby that I enjoy.
    I can't even imagine how awesome it will feel when I make my first knife that works. It will be a knife that I, ME, MYSELF made from scrap! I been keeping a eye out for a GOOD anvil that's in a price range i can afford to spend on a hobby. Having 2 kids, 5 an 2, a wife and a dog an 2 cats to take care of..... there is not much extra money to spend on WANTS and not needs....
    LOVE your videos! I feel like i know you/ could meet you and get along. You seem like a good down home person.

    • @Swarm509
      @Swarm509 Před 5 lety

      How did it turn out?

    • @sixfootdworf9545
      @sixfootdworf9545 Před 5 lety

      I read that all, and respect you as a man it its true.

    • @jlcouto85
      @jlcouto85 Před 5 lety +1

      Same boat buddy. 2 kids under 3. It's hard to get anything done that needs doing g, forget the things we want to do. I would love to have this as a hobby at the very least. I want to get into all the old trades like smithing, butchering, woodworking. Our goal is to be on a farm and off grid (for the most part) within a few more years. I want to learn how to make/fix everything myself.

  • @idahomike
    @idahomike Před 6 lety +3

    Love all your content! You're clearly very good at what you do, you explain things very well, and you're even relaxing to listen to. Thanks for putting the effort you do into your videos!

  • @jobaecker9752
    @jobaecker9752 Před 6 lety +72

    After a long, stressful day, this channel is the best!

    • @MrDrewbies
      @MrDrewbies Před 6 lety +1

      Had the worst day at work today, and watching Scott always relaxes me. Looking forward to retirement, even if it is 45 years away!

    • @jordanbrown1337
      @jordanbrown1337 Před 4 lety

      By far

  • @lukeschneider9315
    @lukeschneider9315 Před 6 lety +2

    It was really great to see you layout the basic tools and then actually build something with them. Your channel has so much authenticity. Thanks for the great content. I'm looking forward to more 'beginning blacksmithing' videos.

  • @johntojnar7070
    @johntojnar7070 Před 6 lety +1

    I have been watching your posts faithfully for about twelve months and eagerly look up each new video....but Mate....I gotta tell you, this one is by far the best one you have done yet...
    you will reach so many people with this one and hopefully inspire so many more...keep up the great work and expect a visit when I next am able to visit the states....

  • @justinkitchur1443
    @justinkitchur1443 Před 6 lety +5

    Simple video just gives me more confidence that I DON'T need thousands of dollars to start playing around and getting a feel for it. Thanks so much

  • @alexjordan7756
    @alexjordan7756 Před 6 lety +4

    I just wanted to say thanks for all of the videos. I enjoy every one of them.

  • @christians4935
    @christians4935 Před 3 lety +2

    Been watching your channel for a little while and these have been exactly the kick in the rear I needed to finally start smithing as a hobby. Found a gorgeous 100lb London-style anvil for sale on marketplace for $200 and am really excited to begin working. Thanks for these!

  • @CodewortSchinken
    @CodewortSchinken Před 6 lety

    Man do I love this channel. It's so laid back and friendly but entertaining and educational at the same time.
    Please just stay like this.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 Před 6 lety +3

    Yes, me too, Thanks for this idea!
    I have the tools, including the Oxt-Acet. torch, so now I have the basic knowledge ( well, an idea at least ) to go start something like this, maybe even tomorrow.
    Cheers!

  • @Jonasolsenwoodcraft
    @Jonasolsenwoodcraft Před 6 lety +75

    Wow man amazing studio and workshop :D i want something like that in the future. Just started my channel and i have a few videos there, but i am loong forward to getting my channel bigger so i can invest in more equipment :)

  • @alasdairmunro1953
    @alasdairmunro1953 Před 6 lety

    I nearly didn’t watch this one, and so glad I did. You captured perfectly what has always fascinated me about blacksmithing, and your eloquent delivery is always a joy to watch.

  • @scruffy6151
    @scruffy6151 Před 6 lety

    This is what makes this channel SOOO good simple ways to do things with out a lot of money and the information to do the work and how. Plus all the other information to do big jobs as well. Thank you Scott for all you do. GOD bless.

  • @baddogforge5181
    @baddogforge5181 Před 6 lety +7

    I love the channel and vids I have a nice tools selection at hand I and still love these simple smithing vids btw when I'm making cooking utensils I use coconut oil to finish them its works great and no nastiness lol

  • @chrisenglish4380
    @chrisenglish4380 Před 4 lety +3

    Essential Craftsman... You have influenced my life.
    I really mean it. Thank You

  • @SavageThrash
    @SavageThrash Před 6 lety +1

    This is great. I enjoy watching blacksmithing videos but figured it was out of reach. Thanks for putting it into perspective!

  • @RelentlessHomesteading
    @RelentlessHomesteading Před 6 lety +1

    Any chance to bend metal is a good one -- wonderful topic. I was lucky to find blacksmithing equipment cheap on Craig's list, but not putting it all to use yet. Mostly still using the MAP cylinder and bench vise for the little bendy/twisty needs - so it sure works. Always love your down to earth videos !!

  • @santiagocondemorales5567
    @santiagocondemorales5567 Před 6 lety +4

    more than 150 likes and non a single dislike, you are doing things right Mr. congratz

  • @4bucksand2dogs48
    @4bucksand2dogs48 Před 6 lety +6

    Great video. Greetings from Bend!

  • @primitivebob8781
    @primitivebob8781 Před 4 lety

    Your vids are so easy to watch. My first trip to a blacksmith, I was 7 and flew American Airlines from Dallas to Detroit to visit grandparents,cousins... We went to Greenfield Village and when we got to the blacksmiths shop, well it was hard to leave. At sixty now, I've been working on my castle for 14 years, in the mountains. I'm about to enjoy my own hand for awhile to make hardware. Wish I'd begun decades ago. Thank you for your videos.

  • @sefaucon3839
    @sefaucon3839 Před 6 lety

    Scott what a skill person you are , not only to perform but also to reach people and the courage you give us to do , learn, and to become better .A lot of school should learn from you to teach and transfert knowledge to youth
    Thanks
    Serge ( from Mtl )

  • @dankeebler6171
    @dankeebler6171 Před 6 lety +8

    A “rose bud” for the top of that little propane tank makes a huge difference. I’ve seen them at harbor freight for 20$. They are well worth it.

    • @lilwarrior989
      @lilwarrior989 Před 6 lety +2

      That's some great advice.

    • @dankeebler6171
      @dankeebler6171 Před 6 lety +1

      I use it all the time. It puts out a lot more heat then the tip that comes with it.

  • @1loltroller
    @1loltroller Před 6 lety +65

    "Basic basic tools" *Grabs Acetylne torch*
    I know they are kinda basic but they cost a lot

    • @Swarm509
      @Swarm509 Před 5 lety +1

      $150 bucks for a used setup at a farm auction and it came with a ton of stuff and half-full bottles. Honestly these tools will last a lifetime.

    • @roflstomps324
      @roflstomps324 Před 4 lety +4

      @@Swarm509 That's still $50 more than the price mentioned in the video's caption...

    • @JC-fj7oo
      @JC-fj7oo Před 3 lety +1

      @@roflstomps324 He did say you can also use a $20 propane torch. But really, even if he's off by $100, it's not a big deal. An anvil can run over $1200. Getting an entire forging rig together for a couple bills is impressive.

    • @InLakechAlaKin23
      @InLakechAlaKin23 Před 3 lety +5

      @@JC-fj7oo bahah then why didn't he use the propane torch? He said it's too slow. Imagine a quicker way to discourage someone from doing something than making them do it the hardest way possible.

    • @JC-fj7oo
      @JC-fj7oo Před 3 lety +1

      @@InLakechAlaKin23 what the hell are you talking about?

  • @MisterRedBird
    @MisterRedBird Před 6 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to make all of these videos. They're really good

  • @twincamtim
    @twincamtim Před 6 lety

    I'm watching in Manchester, England, and just wanted to say i only just discovered your wonderful videos. They are great and i can't think of a thing that would improve them....except more of them please! Take it easy.

  • @mikebryan544
    @mikebryan544 Před 5 lety +7

    “Where ya gonna go to get something like this?” ...wonderful although i can tell you made that handle look 1000 times easier than it actually is. Ha ha

  • @jimsiggy
    @jimsiggy Před 6 lety +31

    I like your humble yet confident character, thanks for being real.
    As for the sloped foreheaded jackasses who thumbed you down, I guess some folk's egos, just won't let them play well with others.

    • @ngeezer
      @ngeezer Před 6 lety +1

      jimsiggy
      OMG! Sloped foreheaded jackasses! I think I peed my pants reading that! Thank you for that! Oh man.

    • @crow775
      @crow775 Před 5 lety

      i've heard it may be CZcams auto-balancing the Like/Dislike ratio. I am not sure though.

  • @LeftOne23
    @LeftOne23 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you Scott, I needed this! I am gonna make something. About 6 months ago I started telling people I was going to be a blacksmith when I grow up (I am 41 today). Aha moment! I don't have to have a forge to start smithing.
    Thanks again!!!

  • @alexanderbell3102
    @alexanderbell3102 Před 6 lety

    I actually think I might try this. I have always been one for thinking I needed space and money to start, thanks for taking the time to open it up for me.

  • @shadowcastre
    @shadowcastre Před 6 lety +11

    Well done!
    On a side note.. JPW is not food grade and has nasty chemicals in it.
    Thanks for the video...

    • @stanervin7581
      @stanervin7581 Před 6 lety +7

      Essential Craftsman have always used beeswax myself🔥

    • @jamesbrandon8520
      @jamesbrandon8520 Před 6 lety +6

      shadowcastre my thoughts exactly I’ve had good results with canola oil

  • @StrangeDuck
    @StrangeDuck Před 6 lety +4

    ive been watching alec steel since i learned you do blacksmithing. i think you might like his channel. He's young and learning all the time and has good content. I know you are pretty busy but you might check him out if you have time.

  • @ronmack1767
    @ronmack1767 Před 6 lety

    Good day Scott. Great tutorial on blacksmithing. Thanks for the time on all your videos. Take care and God bless.

  • @leorumley8132
    @leorumley8132 Před 5 lety

    Wow Scott, simple,precise and easy to follow and doesn't frighten you from having a go, in fact makes you want to get up get dressed and jump right in, you won't know 'til you have a go.

  • @lowercase_ash
    @lowercase_ash Před 3 lety +3

    I'm writing a fantasy novel and one of my characters is a blacksmith. Doing research so I can accurately represent :)
    (Translation: I am procrastinating)

  • @HeartofTexasArmory
    @HeartofTexasArmory Před 6 lety +177

    Oh wow brother you definitely should have used bee's wax for anything that is going to come in contact with food.. I don't think anyone likes petroleum flavored marshmallows. Good video otherwise.

    • @HeartofTexasArmory
      @HeartofTexasArmory Před 6 lety +8

      :D

    • @unitedstatesofbuild4915
      @unitedstatesofbuild4915 Před 6 lety +29

      WD40......from a guy who hasn't graduated to coffee yet :0

    • @darkshadowsx5949
      @darkshadowsx5949 Před 6 lety +11

      @diver dave
      Only 2 cans? I drink no less than 3.5 a day and 1 cup of bleach for a good detox cleaning of my lungs and arteries.
      Don't forget the annual hot sulfuric acid shower. it really gets your skin clean. If it burns you know its working.
      I have seen this method on Oprah once so you know its legit !....

    • @Runescapevidproducer
      @Runescapevidproducer Před 6 lety +12

      @DarkShadowsX5
      Followed your instructions to the letter. Now I’m a puddle of human goo. Please send help.

    • @VeggyZ
      @VeggyZ Před 6 lety +5

      It is delicious. WD-40 tastes as sweet as it smells!

  • @MichiganQuadTrailsTales

    I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
    makes me feel like I'm back in School in Shop class!
    You sir are a great Teacher!

  • @MrsG7swr
    @MrsG7swr Před 6 lety

    Thank you for the videos you create they are a pleasure to watch and learn from.

  • @johnpossum556
    @johnpossum556 Před 6 lety +16

    The C note is for fuel, right?

    • @tanner3992
      @tanner3992 Před 6 lety +2

      depends on what u use if u go out for a welding torch like that then yes but I have found I can get a 40lb bag of heating coal for around $5 a bag and mix that with lump charcoal and a hair dryer for air and I can melt steal

  • @Ascketism
    @Ascketism Před 6 lety +3

    "You can do it with anything, I'm gonna use all my real equipment tho so suck it scrubs."

  • @williambentley7949
    @williambentley7949 Před 4 lety

    Just what i needed to see, looking at having a blast as it seems so fulfilling to do, subscribed great video sir!

  • @SantaDragon
    @SantaDragon Před 5 lety

    Thanks for that video ... it shows the simplicity of this good old but mostly forgotten craftsmanship.

  • @jamesnichols7583
    @jamesnichols7583 Před 6 lety +20

    I think I’m gonna make me a marshmallow roasting sticks

  • @forgotmylogininfo
    @forgotmylogininfo Před 6 lety +13

    Where do you get a piece of Railroad track, legally?

    • @heliarcweldandmachine
      @heliarcweldandmachine Před 6 lety +7

      a lot of old timer metal fabrication shops will have them mate, or some rail maintenance companies. they will cut you a piece for a 6 pack of beer no hassle.

    • @johnpossum556
      @johnpossum556 Před 6 lety +3

      You can use I beam cut offs, too. Almost any skyscraper site will have some.

    • @wyattkindler496
      @wyattkindler496 Před 6 lety +9

      My local scrapyard has literally tons of old railroad track, check a local scrapyard.

    • @corygoff9996
      @corygoff9996 Před 6 lety +1

      Bradley Thomas Dixon will ship you 1 foot of documented track with certification of ownership for 40 shipped

    • @Genessis001
      @Genessis001 Před 6 lety

      Cory Goff what would you estimate shipping to AZ

  • @Zeresrail
    @Zeresrail Před 3 lety +1

    I could listen to fast forwarded hammering all day long. Such a satisfying sound.

  • @TheTrailblazer1974
    @TheTrailblazer1974 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to put out these enjoyable pieces.

  • @taitelennox4514
    @taitelennox4514 Před 6 lety +6

    21st comment

  • @otterconnor942
    @otterconnor942 Před 6 lety

    This project actually makes me want to start blacksmithing. I've always been interested in knife making and thought that the starter trinkets were boring and useless, but I could use one of those and test out heat treat methods on those as well

  • @SchmackyJoel
    @SchmackyJoel Před 6 lety

    This takes me back. I first started smithing using one of those chiminea fireplaces and osage orange for a forge and a 10 lbs sledgehammer head for an anvil.

  • @earlbigod
    @earlbigod Před 6 lety

    Great video and good to see someone getting down to the real basic tools. Thanks

  • @MichaelJohnson-kh3sg
    @MichaelJohnson-kh3sg Před 5 lety

    Absolutely loved this video!!! Informative, and inspiring. Well done sir. Thank you so much, from a New fan.

  • @kinoryu9512
    @kinoryu9512 Před rokem

    I’ve been wanting to get into the craft of blacksmithing for a while now but always thought it would be too expensive. I appreciate the video! New subscriber!

  • @original12thman
    @original12thman Před 2 lety

    This may be the video I look back on as the thing that launched my blacksmithing hobby. Thank you for, after watching many of your vids, making me finally say, “aww hell even I can do that!”

  • @lanedouglas2165
    @lanedouglas2165 Před 6 lety

    Another double E video, educational, and entertaining, plus all at a level that my grandson can enjoy and understand!

  • @TheWoodYogi
    @TheWoodYogi Před 6 lety

    Brilliant and down to earth as always. This is how I will start. I love the fact that you are a functional craftsman. Thank you ॐ

  • @jason-ge5nr
    @jason-ge5nr Před 6 lety +1

    To get out of metal shop 1 with a passing grade back in '89 we had to forge, harden, and temper a chisel. That chisel has to cut a 3/8 inch bolt. We did it with what you showed except our anvil was nicer than the one you used.

  • @jacobcooper4340
    @jacobcooper4340 Před 3 lety

    Ive always been drawn to smithing and ive been thinking of a future where i own some land out of town where i can build a shed and build a coal forge and smith away. Never did i think of just using a handheld torch to heat the steel. When i find the motivation to try something i wont be good at straight away and when i feel like annoying my neighbours im gonna try this and find out if i love it as much as ive dreamed about.

  • @HansPacker
    @HansPacker Před 6 lety +2

    I enjoyed your use of the phrase “something to smite the steel with”.

  • @vontronreviews8524
    @vontronreviews8524 Před 5 lety

    This was a great video i cant wait to try this perfect down to earth bare bones to the roots loved this have always been so interset i. Love with black smithing and now i am going for it thank u

  • @rayeddy528
    @rayeddy528 Před 6 lety

    Thank you Nate and Scott !!! Interesting content !!! You all be safe and God bless you and your families !!!! Eddy

  • @piotrlenarczyk5803
    @piotrlenarczyk5803 Před 5 lety

    Great video, thank you. Many newbies (as me for example:) are scared of necessary knowledge, or workshop stuff to do some basics.

  • @jeffhebert9643
    @jeffhebert9643 Před 6 lety

    Enjoy your channel very much....find it very therapeutic and relaxing . Thanks from Nova Scotia , Canada .

  • @alexmakowski7590
    @alexmakowski7590 Před 6 lety

    Great Video, very inspirational! Would love to see a rail road anvil build video, How to cut, drill, and flatten the top. Keep up the great content!

  • @opinionatedman
    @opinionatedman Před 5 lety

    Video is inspiring. I have an old heavy anvil that was my grandfathers sitting in the basement. I've been looking into foundry work for casting metal and making things, got the torch built but not the furnace, but thought forge work would cost more, need more tools, etc. Might expand my horizons a bit further now.

  • @USNERDOC
    @USNERDOC Před 6 lety

    Okay Scott ... that was inspirational for sure. I recently traveled into the hills of Oregon with my son an picked up a wonderful Mouse Hole Forge anvil. It is sitting in the pole barn we are building. It is time to get that anvil mounted on a heavy stump end and start hitting iron. Would love to see a video on your thoughts on properly mounting an anvil. Love your content and channel. God bless.

  • @ACDBunnie
    @ACDBunnie Před 4 lety

    You just got a new subscriber.
    Great video quality, very informative, interesting video topics, and you're great in front of the camera.

  • @JohnDoe-bd3gi
    @JohnDoe-bd3gi Před 3 lety

    Cool wondered about the twists. Thank you for the help.

  • @loganpatterson4674
    @loganpatterson4674 Před 6 lety

    So excited for your spec house series to continue!!

  • @adamdahlberg3401
    @adamdahlberg3401 Před 6 lety

    Another great video, and this is why I subscribed. Keep up the good work.

  • @jamesedwards1528
    @jamesedwards1528 Před 6 lety

    I have only tried to manipulate mettle to fix or make a tool work . and it's some weard enjoyment of the red glow the heat and beat but I like it . good stuff keep it coming .

  • @CoreyFromMinnesota
    @CoreyFromMinnesota Před 3 lety +1

    Growing up I always wished I would have personally known someone who could causally teach me this craft the way this man does. I have always found it fascinating.

  • @JOHN-fx3xo
    @JOHN-fx3xo Před 4 lety

    I’ve got all those tools. Looking for a simple way to start. Think I’m going to try it out today. Thank you.

  • @alixngo9480
    @alixngo9480 Před 6 lety

    You are brilliant and you can channel your emotion well. I did enjoy this video and it made me smile. Awesome🤩

  • @johnbowles4754
    @johnbowles4754 Před 5 lety

    And again a very enjoyable visual experience, please keep making them. 😎👍

  • @guitaristAustin
    @guitaristAustin Před 4 lety

    It sounds like you're from Oregon as well. So cool! I am interesting in learning blacksmithing myself and this is a very helpful video.

  • @dougontheotherchannel3078

    Your last few vids had lost me a bit. This one is on point! great vid. Very inspirations. Thanks.

  • @jimsgoproadventures2724

    it didn't teach me alot but just the style of your clean and nice video and such a good personality i LOVE it

  • @stevejanka361
    @stevejanka361 Před 6 lety +3

    That is a fast hammer, lol. Thanks for a great video and wisdom. Take care.