Forging a Simple J Hook - Blacksmithing for beginners
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2023
- Forging simple hooks is a great skill builder for the beginning blacksmith.
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Happy Easter everyone
I miss the hook of the week series. I understand why it went away, but I used to look forward to it every week.
Nothing like taking scrap material and giving it new life.
Thanks for taking the time john and nice glasses godbless and be safe.
Another great video
Army
SE Oregon
You got a new pair of glasses
Good information about drawing out a taper. Thank you. It’s the sort of thing I wouldn’t think to do, until I’d gotten tired of doing it the wrong way.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice quick video. Happy Easter ✌️
Hooks are a simple but very efficient way to organize a workshop as it keeps tools within reach of hands or heavy materials away from the floor, making it easier to clean the place. Happy Easter.
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
I'm overdue for making a batch of these. When I was first getting started I made some nails, and I'd use those as "hooks" in my shop, but it's time for me to upgrade to something better looking. Plus I have an old jug of vinegar sitting around that will be great for making the matching hardware. Thanks for another great video!
love these hooks
I'm from Brazil and your videos have inspired me a lot. I'm currently making knives and some equipment inspired by your videos. Congratulations and may God bless you a lot.
I’m going to be making these to give away as Christmas and birthday gifts lol. As soon as I get a forge I’ll start practicing.
Thanks for sharing your craft!
Educational and entertaining, all at once!
Great. Happy Easter
Ooh, I should make a bunch of these for all the stuff I need to hang up in the shop
Thanks for the video!
As always- Bravo John- Be safe and as always- at peace!
It’s always fun to see the return of the Hook of the Week as it was great, beginner content!
Fantastic job John, those are really good looking hooks. Stay safe and keep up the great work you do. Fred.
Thanks 👍
One tip I would add is when you're drawing out the taper and rounding, the small end will cool faster than the rest and can be prone to splitting. I like to swing my hammer and kind of "brush" the hammer out towards the tip to keep this from happening as it cools.
I like using end chunks / short pieces too so I have zero waste. And yes - my biggest pet peeve is seeing a nice forged piece hung with modern screws, especially gold drywall screws!! Thanks for the video.
Your demonstration is absolutely wonderful for my teen daughter. She diligently plays your video over and over again in our forge before working on whatever project you share. Along with the tuition her Master Blacksmith, she's becoming very good indeed. As her mother I also am doing these simple projects. I love them! And I really love and appreciate your channel. All the very best to you, Wendi 🌻 PS. Could you forge a sunflower? It would look incredibly good! ❤
I haven't tried one yet, but I'll keep it in mind for a future video.
Very clean design John. Forge on. God bless.
..agree with the fastener. nothing is uglier than a black drywall screw or a shiny bolt head...
I totally understand why you don't do it anymore but, I'm not going to lie, I miss hook of the week!
Very nice. But what do you do if you have excessive scale on the hook? Is a file enough to clean it up or should you do a vinegar bath maybe?
Absolutely amazing videos, thank you. I want to learn making gothic coffee table legs, which material would you suggest please?
i have a new 2 burner gas forge , how far does the burner extend into the inside chamber ;IE flush with linining or not so far down? enjoy your channel very much , have learned alot , thanks for your effort. also it doesn't have doors , do i need to add ? them
I’m trying to learn. My finials never turn out right. I noticed before you started your finial, there was a slight point on the stock. Did you grind it to a point, or does that not play a part in making it?
Love all your videos. I just bought and set up an Accaio MD60 anvil. It has a 1 1/8" Hardy hole. I'd like to make some tools for the Hardy hole, but can't find any 1 1/8 stock. Any ideas?
Those knee tongs are awesome. Did you make those i suspect you did cause that are super handy.
Those are from Off Center Tools
How’s you get started forging/as a black smith? How would someone enter that field?
Here is a good basic set up. czcams.com/video/WHpWpdOBG_4/video.html&pp=ygUYYmxhY2sgYmVhciBmb3JnZSBidWRnZXQg
It also helps to get involved with your local blacksmithing group
John, where did you find that large chunk of bee's wax? All I find around here are (expen$ive) candles!
Craft shops like Michaels should have it or if you're in Canada you can check out Canadian Tire they should have it also.
Blacksmith Supply, Blacksmith Depot and Centaurforge all sell bees wax. If someone at your local farmers market sells local honey, they may have wax.
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Can you make arrowheads?