That moment when you have a piece straight, then bump it against the anvil while it’s still hot, and put a new bend in it, and have to straighten it again is *so* relatable.
John, the idea to look down the length against a white background is genius and so simple. Thanks for the tip, added this to my set up. Merry Christmas.
I was really pleased to hear that you feel that twists can be a bit cliche in our work. It's something I have felt for the last two years and I'm always looking for alternatives to design forms on long bars that are not twists. Don't get me wrong, twists are a totally legitimate design element, but it does sometimes seem it gets included too often. I'd love to see a video of just doing alternatives to twists on long bars for gates, grills, grates, etc. Still love watching you, John.
John, thank you for the ongoing discussion of problems you encounter along the way & how you fix yours as well as offering others thoughts on the way they deal with them...the twisting inside a pipe, offset cutoffs vs straightened chisels, this is all trial n error stuff that you've tried and shared what works for you...fabulous insight friend, im grateful for your channel, im always inspired
that gate is coming along great! i think your idea of a hardy tool to hold a 2x4 would be a big help on this project. it seems like you've always got to fab three things just to build one.
I don't know what's going on with that. So anyway my suggestion is to have a bar in like a handle and then do a quarter by 20 tap so can utilize multiple types of chisels just by clamping them with a quarter by 20 votes bolt. You got something with a handle and you have a square or rectangular hole with a quarter by 20 volt bolt you put your chisel in their you tighten the bolt and then you have a variety of bolts you can utilize in one tool multiple chisel in one tool
Thanks John and your helpers today for sharing your progress on the Gate . It looks great. Really enjoyed your video, stay safe and keep up the great work that you do. Fred.
Thak you for another great video, this project is really coming together. I really like that you show your mistakes and what you do to fix those mistakes, I don't know about other people but for me those parts really help me learn how to fix my mistakes. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Thanks John for another courageous video. Thanks Mark for your contribution sounds like that really helped in the time it takes to do this project. Sorry for the lost blacksmith
One of the characteristics of a shop that has been in operation for a long time, is that they will generally become cluttered. The accumulation of tools jigs and fixtures cannot be stopped. My wife says that I need to add on to mine again. It's always fun to see your work in progress.
Nice work John, I like that double scroll finial, did a sketch of it in my 'ideas' book. Thankyou. And the advice on building good tools to start with, and keep it straight as you go, is spot on.
Glad to see the gate project but i was just about to lay down gotta be up for work in like 5 hours so I'll have to watch this when I wake up! Thanks for the new video. I have made a bunch of different hooks and a few bottle openers for Xmas. Thanks for the inspiration to get off the couch after work and forge for an hour or 2.
Very nice. A quick and easy way to make and adjustable stand is 2 pieces of straight exhaust pipe and a muffler clamp. Drill a hole in the larger pipe, weld a nut to the outside and weld 2 proper bolt sizes into a t- wrench for a pinch tightener. Welded to a suitable base( a small rim works great) , then welded the muffler clamp on top.
I keep a few hardy shanks that have a hole near one end so they can be easily bolted to different things to make instant hardy tools; one of them is usually screwed to a bit of 2x4 for straightening twists - very simple, no frame needed
they do love to go wonkey donkey on you don't they, if you do leave all the straightening to the end you risk damaging all those nice details too,so the less you have to hit it at the end the better ...the U stand is a great addition to the twisting process bending while trying to twist in the tube is a very real problem, I think a lot of people who talk consider it havent really tried it.... Gate is looking awesome Thanks for sharing
Thanks John! I am a hobbyist at best and struggle with finding time to get out in my shop and, more honestly, inspiration for the 1-2 hours here and there I do have. Your videos always inspire me to go out and do SOMETHING. Anything. Just to swing the hammer, move the metal, and spark my imagination. ❤. What is your long term review on the dark star forge?
Wondering if you could do another lock video, I would love to make a love lock for my girlfriend, if not a lock could you do an annealing/ hardening process for a blade. Love you your videos you’re inspiring and gifted never stop making these
This gate is actually just for the experience in making a gate of this style. So, it isn't making any money. But it all depends on proper estimating to make sure you get paid if it's for a customer. I think for most shops less complex jobs tend to be more profitable. However if you have the right customer base working for people with loads of disposable income can open up opportunities to do high end work. The first video of this project explains more about it th-cam.com/video/g6H4in_YUYU/w-d-xo.html
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That moment when you have a piece straight, then bump it against the anvil while it’s still hot, and put a new bend in it, and have to straighten it again is *so* relatable.
Thanks for taking us along on this project John, we really appreciate it.
John, the idea to look down the length against a white background is genius and so simple. Thanks for the tip, added this to my set up. Merry Christmas.
Thanks John. I always learn something when watching you! Keep up the work
I was really pleased to hear that you feel that twists can be a bit cliche in our work. It's something I have felt for the last two years and I'm always looking for alternatives to design forms on long bars that are not twists. Don't get me wrong, twists are a totally legitimate design element, but it does sometimes seem it gets included too often. I'd love to see a video of just doing alternatives to twists on long bars for gates, grills, grates, etc. Still love watching you, John.
Great to see a plan coming together
John, thank you for the ongoing discussion of problems you encounter along the way & how you fix yours as well as offering others thoughts on the way they deal with them...the twisting inside a pipe, offset cutoffs vs straightened chisels, this is all trial n error stuff that you've tried and shared what works for you...fabulous insight friend, im grateful for your channel, im always inspired
that gate is coming along great! i think your idea of a hardy tool to hold a 2x4 would be a big help on this project. it seems like you've always got to fab three things just to build one.
Thanks, I hope to wrap it up right after the first of the year.
I don't know what's going on with that.
So anyway my suggestion is to have a bar in like a handle and then do a quarter by 20 tap so can utilize multiple types of chisels just by clamping them with a quarter by 20 votes bolt. You got something with a handle and you have a square or rectangular hole with a quarter by 20 volt bolt you put your chisel in their you tighten the bolt and then you have a variety of bolts you can utilize in one tool multiple chisel in one tool
Looking good, John!
Starting to come together ! Looks great John . Can't wait for the next video
We're getting close!
Very impressive project and nicely done! :)
Looking forward for the next parts and completion...
Hopefully I'll get it completed next month
@@BlackBearForge Merry Christmas :)
Thanks John for another fantastic video, you have been very informative, and inspiring to me on my Blacksmithing journey.
Very welcome
Magnifique travail 👍
Comment s'appelle le crayon que vous utilisez ?
Merci . De Belgique 🇧🇪
Thanks John and your helpers today for sharing your progress on the Gate . It looks great. Really enjoyed your video, stay safe and keep up the great work that you do. Fred.
Thak you for another great video, this project is really coming together. I really like that you show your mistakes and what you do to fix those mistakes, I don't know about other people but for me those parts really help me learn how to fix my mistakes. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Thanks John for another courageous video. Thanks Mark for your contribution sounds like that really helped in the time it takes to do this project. Sorry for the lost blacksmith
That's a BIG project as far as straighting and just getting the stuff setup and prepping.
Thanks
One of the characteristics of a shop that has been in operation for a long time, is that they will generally become cluttered. The accumulation of tools jigs and fixtures cannot be stopped. My wife says that I need to add on to mine again.
It's always fun to see your work in progress.
Nice work John, I like that double scroll finial, did a sketch of it in my 'ideas' book. Thankyou. And the advice on building good tools to start with, and keep it straight as you go, is spot on.
Thank you for the informative video sir
Wow that is really looking nice. You do very good work and you explain it well thank you very much for the videos.
Beautiful work!
So excited to see the end product, so far it’s absolutely beautiful!
We’re getting close!
Glad to see the gate project but i was just about to lay down gotta be up for work in like 5 hours so I'll have to watch this when I wake up!
Thanks for the new video. I have made a bunch of different hooks and a few bottle openers for Xmas. Thanks for the inspiration to get off the couch after work and forge for an hour or 2.
Great work.
Always impressed with your work
Thank you very much!
Very nice and impressive!
I am really enjoying this project, I want to make some trellis for the vegetable garden.
Looking good. Going to need some beefy hinges! Not often we see you working with someone else in the shop, nice to see.
Very nice. A quick and easy way to make and adjustable stand is 2 pieces of straight exhaust pipe and a muffler clamp. Drill a hole in the larger pipe, weld a nut to the outside and weld 2 proper bolt sizes into a t- wrench for a pinch tightener. Welded to a suitable base( a small rim works great) , then welded the muffler clamp on top.
I keep a few hardy shanks that have a hole near one end so they can be easily bolted to different things to make instant hardy tools; one of them is usually screwed to a bit of 2x4 for straightening twists - very simple, no frame needed
Your work is always great
they do love to go wonkey donkey on you don't they, if you do leave all the straightening to the end you risk damaging all those nice details too,so the less you have to hit it at the end the better ...the U stand is a great addition to the twisting process
bending while trying to twist in the tube is a very real problem, I think a lot of people who talk consider it havent really tried it....
Gate is looking awesome
Thanks for sharing
pretty awesome.
Been awhile John, but I like your style sir merry Christmas to you sir.
Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too!
Thanks John! I am a hobbyist at best and struggle with finding time to get out in my shop and, more honestly, inspiration for the 1-2 hours here and there I do have. Your videos always inspire me to go out and do SOMETHING. Anything. Just to swing the hammer, move the metal, and spark my imagination. ❤. What is your long term review on the dark star forge?
4:59 man, that forge…
Wondering if you could do another lock video, I would love to make a love lock for my girlfriend, if not a lock could you do an annealing/ hardening process for a blade. Love you your videos you’re inspiring and gifted never stop making these
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Hey John, did you make your leather mallet yourself? If so, what method did you use?
Is the gate for a residential or commercial client, and is a project of this complexity more or less profitable than a less complex project?
This gate is actually just for the experience in making a gate of this style. So, it isn't making any money. But it all depends on proper estimating to make sure you get paid if it's for a customer. I think for most shops less complex jobs tend to be more profitable. However if you have the right customer base working for people with loads of disposable income can open up opportunities to do high end work.
The first video of this project explains more about it th-cam.com/video/g6H4in_YUYU/w-d-xo.html
20:54 ah yes, “persefiddlance”
Hello John, Just wondering if putting that initial line in with an angle grinder and cutoff wheel would be problematic?
I thought about doing it that way, but found the sparks and the grinder itself blocked my view and made it hard to run a straight line
That’s a heavy gate John, where are you hanging it?
This will go between the shop and the little office space. I don't need a gate there, I just wanted to make the gate.
Yeah bro lundqvist or a pain in the butt