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Forging a campfire cooking tripod - basic blacksmithing project
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2018
- Summer is right around the corner and that means camping and cooking over the campfire. A simple forged tripod is a great blacksmithing project as well as a great way to cook over the fire.
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One thing that continues to set you apart from other blacksmith channels, is you talk about and demonstrate different methods to do a task depending on what we have. Thank you!
I can just listen to this guy talk all day
Nice job! If I remember correctly You are a retired firefighter too? I became a farrier early in my career. Ive done some blacksmithing but mostly shoeing and training horses. I love your work. Blessings brother! I was a city of Bellevue firefigher in Washington state. local 1604. One things for sure you are always welcome at my campfire. I'll make sure the coffee is on.
I can live with spilling the soup, but the morning coffee in the fire? That would be a disaster!!! 😎
I LOVE IT!!!!
Well that might be cuz I'm hungry lol
But really I'm so happy you didn't start talking about what you were cooking in the POT.. That would just killed me😢😭
Thank Mr John that's really something we could all use/if not right away prob in the near future!😇😇
of course you have a video for this lol. Damn i love your channel I am so much of better blacksmith because of you!
I have just made this! 😁 Thank you for the help! I was able to follow your video step-by-step over the 2 hours it took me to make it. I just wish I could take a photo of it a post on here. Thank you again!
Finally got to this project. Made the tripod, the adjustable trammel hanger, a coffee pot trivet and a heavy fork, spoon and ladle, all hand forged at the anvil. Camping gift for my doctor who spends many hours camping and cooking over the campfire with her family. Pointed the feet and off-set the points with a fuller mark all around. Thanks again, John!
Dave
Nice. I like it!
My favorite two things Blacksmithing and little black pots.
20+ yrs. ago I worked full time as a blacksmith at an historical forge. I made so many of those I thought I'd never want to see one again. Lol - Now, I just smith at home and make things I want to make rather than things I have to make. It's fun again! I really enjoy your channel, John.
That is one of the things I like about the TH-cam videos. I get to pretty much decide what I want to make that day. For the video anyway, I still need to fill the customer orders before and after.
excellent video thanks.... don't have a forge but i am going to try this using a torch
A few years ago, I was next door to a lady smith who I bet didn't weigh in at over 160 pounds in a wet sweater. In the end, she forged a tripod of 5/8 square stock, and did some gymnastics press, lifting herself over top of it. Needless to say, I was impressed! Very cool, and sale worthy project for this time of year. Thanks John!
Thanks for putting this out there. My first larger project and come out better then I would have thought.
Used re rod as what was around
Fascinating to watch, thankyou
Thanks!
You are quite welcome
What amazes me about blacksmithing is how relatively quickly and simply you can make some really cool and useful things. I mean the fact that with a hunk of steel on the end of stick you can put together something like that is amazing.
Ha ha you are totally right. If I tried to do this it would be a mess. He has a whole lot of talent.
Thanks
Yes, a series on forging camp gear/tools would be great!
Hopefully in the coming month
Thank you🙏🏻
Us Romany Gypsy people used those a lot. The other thing that we used was something, usually made out of rebar that looked like a shepherd's crook. This could be driven into the ground at a 45 degree angle and hold a kettle over a fire.
I like that John, people who go camping would love that.
Imperfect is perfect .... the beauty of blacksmithing.
This combines several nice features. It's something a beginner can make. It's made from heavy material. Most of my beginner projects used much smaller stock. It's something that can be used or sold. Very nice indeed!
I have always found real pleasure ion projects like these. They are just pure and simple blacksmithing.
Found this channel whilst looking for BBQ tips, now subscribed, bought a furnace, anvil on order 😁
Great vid, will be watching more.
Welcome aboard!
I love the way you show all the options of doing one project many ways!
You have very informative videos. I really like how you show different ways to do the same job. That’s the beauty of blacksmith. There are no rules. The end result is what matters. Keep them coming. This is the first I have watched of your videos and am subscribing to see more. Thanks. Scott
I love this tripod for cam fire awesome idea man Thanks
Outstanding
About 1/2 way through I though I need to check comments for a way to do this without a horn . Using a forklift tine ASO. Then you addressed it not 30 seconds later. Great video. Thank you
Great video! I primarily forge camp items for Civil War reenacting and this is one of those items. Great to see how someone else does it. I usually include a trammel with a tripod.
A trammel is a good idea with a tripod. Although I have often sold the hanging device separately so I could offer different option.
Would love to visit your shop.
Fun project !
Real nice work. Looks great. Thank you for sharing.
I'm working on two of these right now that are from 4' long stock. Both are 1/2" but one is round and the other is square stock. It's what I have on hand. This video is helping me greatly! Thanks!
You're welcome
Bravo! Thanks, John :)
Dave
That's awesome John! I've been waiting to see this one! Thank you for the content.
Awesome video as usual sir.
good stuff, thanks for the video!!
This is a project I have been wanting to do. Thanks John
Look forward to your next video. Thanks John.
Great work, love the video.
Good video
Thanks John Enjoyed the video. That would be a great gift.
I love to camp with my family. I have got to make one of these. I am sure my friends will want one too. Thanks
Just found this channel, absolutely love everything here, Excellent work!
Great vid , excellent tutorial, thanks .
Check back for now my neighbor need a set
Thanks John Switzer and as I watched boy glad you said about measurements at the end and know that doesn't have to be the same as yours,Sir
This is a grat video! thank you!
I loved this video! Thanks for showing multiple ways to accomplish one design. I learned a lot, can't wait to see more from you.
Great video, thanks for sharing
thank you john i will make one for myself and maybe for some one else
Brilliant John I will try to make it
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
John Switzerland you are amazing!
That is great project it just needs a grill added.. great video
Nicely done grills without welding are amazingly difficult with all of the little tenons to rivet.
I can taste the Beef Stew your going to cook in that Pot...Got to make me one of these.......Cheers John
great video, as usual. The tripods I build have a ring holding the legs and a captured hook. I have one in my yard with a cast iron wash pot full of dirt and my chili petine peppr plant.
keep up the excellant work.
Great videos mate. New sub thumbs up!
Great, I like forging and using campfire-cooking-tools and looking foreward for more of your great videos! You make a great job!
Thanks
Awesome! I was planning on making a couple of these this weekend! Glad to see this before I tried it!
Have fun with it
Another great one, thank you! I am thinking about making one for the boy scouts.
Perfect thing for a scout trip
I think so. They have a welded one, that has seen so many repairs, has been used as prybars and whatnot. I think that needs replacement! ;-) I'll go with thinner stuff, though. 20mm possibly.
Gonna make some up today!
Sounds like a great plan
Great video as always! Would you please comment with what kind of finish would be appropriate for a piece like this? I’ve only ever used beeswax, but I’m curious on your opinion for something that lives near heat.
Thanks! And keep up the great work in both blacksmithing, teaching, and making awesome videos! Much love.
I don't use any finish on these campfire items. The soot does a pretty good job at preventing rust.
"Cooling while I talk about it", that would be where the term "Strike while the iron is hot" came from.
A one piece gypsy hook is better. They are not as heavy as tripods and quick to set up. It rains a lot in the UK so speed is a priority. You just have to stick it in the ground and your done. Its also easy to take your pot on and off the curled end. You don't see them often. But if a blacksmith starts making them snap one up. They are simply a curled top spike. But they work. I have used one for years here. I only use a tripod if I have made one from sticks and I am using a really heavy pot. its simple to whip one together. And you can use them for fuel once you have finished cooking. They are nice and dry by then. But if you want something forged, then you want to look up Gypsy hooks. I am sure you would enjoy making one. They look simpler to make and you use less iron.
Ed Kemper giving bbq tutorials.
Your property is absolutely beautiful... I miss Colorado... but the cost of living in Idaho is considerably less... thanks BBF... another great idea video.... sincerely Jon O.
Wet Mountains?
Yeah we like Idaho everybody comes over there for smokes and gas. Lol
Are you asking if we are in the Wet Mountains or what are the Wet Mountains
Yes sir... you mentioned it was 1/2 hour to the supplier in Pueblo... I lived 30 years in the Black Forest .... both areas are beautiful... I'm retired on Soc. Sec. so Idaho is about 1/2 the cost... thanks for the comeback John... sincerely, Jon Oliphant
Yes we are in the Wets, just barely.
In Japanese homes before gas or electric stoves, a rope terminating in a chain hung from the rafters. A wooden handle with a hole was threaded near the knot between the chain and the rope. It acted as as a pot holder to swing the chain closer and away from the fire without burning your fingers. Oddly enough this handle was fish shaped to ward off heat since fish are the masters of water, and water plus fire do not mix. This fish was always where it was needed and did not require looking for. If used in this camp setup, it might need longer supports to keep from tipping them over. If long enough you could even leave a flashlight dangling near the top pointing downwards. A blacksmiths glove would be great as a way of grasping the handle of the pot provided the pot has not become too hot.
You always do projects that I want to do. Between you and torborn (sp)I have a laundry list.
Torbjorn, but we (or at least I) knew who you were talking about.
Did I miss the part about why 2" loops? I suppose it's so the tripod legs gather and stores well without binding.
No reason, mostly it was the bending jig I had. But too small would be an issue.
So I have watched this several times and love the build. I am wondering if there were a way to make the legs folding and locking in open length. I am thinking of those that don’t have the room in their camper or whatever to take full length legs but want the full length while using the tripod? Can’t seem to find anything that explains or shows how to do that. Thanks John and as always 👍🏼
Truly love this project! Can't wait to see what follows. BTW how is Gargoyle doing?
Just sits around and supervises.
Love that last step. In the background, as you worked in the first one and in your way, were the other 2 billets. Could you discuss the construction of the support that they rested upon? I'm guessing it is vertically sdjustable.
It is a very simple adjustable stand. I think I show it in this video th-cam.com/video/qOkO0cYW9i0/w-d-xo.html
first thing I noticed was how loud the anvil sounds, then I noticed you got rid of the magnets and chain.
Clearly a viewer who has been absent for a while, I took the chains of about 6 weeks ago when we did this video th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=Z3365vFHXhw I think what you hear in this video is not the anvil but the bar being forged
Looking forward to more videos like this! I want to set up my fire pit for this summer so perfect timing! What's the leather pouch you have on your belt?
The pouch is for my monster of a cell phone, the IPhone 7 plus
Absolutely loved the video but i would like to know what metal was used i know it was 5/8s but i don't know what type of steel or iron
Unless otherwise mentioned its all just mild steel.
Do you do custom work I would like to have a tripod that would go into a bipod out of square bar and around 3 1/2 feet tall with a skillet holder
Why not rebar?
tighten your anvil bud good job i will be making one
John, why don't you like working rebar?
Most rebar is an alloy steel, so its harder to work with. Projects like this work perfectly with mild steel and don't require the additional characteristics of the alloy. Additionally, rebar will always look like rebar and I feel that really detracts form the appearance of any finished product.
@@BlackBearForge, ok. Thanks.
I wished you would have started with something to get the pot off the hooks and chain, looks easy but as clumsy as I am I would get burnt.lol You make it look easy to make three circle that all look the same. I am going to have to try this. Your set looks great. In your opinion which is more traditional, round or square bar? Do people like square better because you can put twist in it?
Thank you for your time and videos.
Oh, but I did. I did a video on a simple poker that makes a great pot hook th-cam.com/video/wktM1hd3mds/w-d-xo.html
Black Bear Forge you are right I watched it. I did not think about that. I think of a fire poker as in the fire. But you are 100% right sorry to bother you. Thanks you for time.
No bother at all
I hope Jhon you don't mind my 2 cents worth, but round bar can have a twest put in the middle. It looks rather cool. if done right the bar still looks round.
Ray Andrews ok where do I go to see how this is done. I would like to see how you twist a round bar.and see the twist. Thank you have a great day.
Where do you get round stock at?
Any steel supplier
Good thing for beginners to sell too. For a new hammer straight peen or diagonal peen?
I like the diagonal peen. I have never really found much need for a straight peen hammer.
That's what I had thought. It's what I use now.
Filmastes de lejos no se aprecia Tu labor NI EL TRABAJO, otra vez será.
Why not rebar?
I suppose my number one reason is that I don't like the look of rebar. But since it is a medium carbon steel it is also harder to work with and more expensive to purchase than buying mild steel.