Tim, been following you for a good while now and I keep discovering missed gems like this one. I did relate strongly to the lack of need to rush when forge welding ie no need for hammering as if you're in fast forwards or the like. Haste makes for a cidents with metal in its plastic state. Thanks.
*_Scrapmascus !!!_* Since you were wondering what to call it, I vote for *_scrapmascus !!_* That came out as a really pretty billet !! I love the big dots from the chain, those would contrast really well against some twisted Damascus in a knife... my mind is leaking out of my skull !!!
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Those skull openers were pretty sweet. Being a self taught novice, youtube blacksmiths like yourself really help a lot when i can see "detailed" project or instructional videos for blacksmithing. I think a great boon to my abilities would be to get to spend a day or two with a pro.
I've been watching you for a while now with my grandson and we both like your "what you see is what you get" calm no foolishness demeanor. No skullduggery, covering over mistakes, just trying to share with others your craft. We are in the process of setting up a shop and like what we've seen of yours. Keep up the good work. Paw-Paw and Worm say over and out for now.
Just started reviewing your videos today. Don't think I'll ever get started forging at 63 my skull and back probably couldn't handle the effort but appreciate the art for those who know the craft. Thanks for having these videos to enjoy.
Wish I would have found your channel early enough for the skull bottle opener giveaway watched the video of the making process thought it was pretty awesome
Multiply the layers and/or add a twist, and I think you have a billet for a really cool project. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Love watching your videos; way beyond my ability and skull power, but entertaining.
Tim you should twist the crap out of it ladder pattern it and rain drop pattern it all at once to see the pattern you get and a sweet bowie would be the prize at the end.... Martin M&S Blades
Would love to own a skull bottle opener, do you still make them and can I purchase one! I have a vague memory of watching the video but having it in my hand to go over will be fantastic learning material trying to become better at what I have decided I want to do!
@@paulorchard7960 Hi Paul I do have a bottle opener, send me your mailing address and I will send one out to you.. Contact me at bigdogforging@gmail.com Thanks for watching
I've subscribed recently Tim, but have followed you and Alec Steele's video's for a long time. I'm the one who shares your fascination of beating the crap out of things. My SKULL doesn't need a bottle opener, but a sample piece of Damascus made into a key ring/chain would be nice. I know the drawing is long gone btw...just wanted to say hi!!
Tim, You had me beat with the video anyway, I am currently working on a sort of san mi billit using chainsaw chain, farm chain, 15n20 from you and 1095 bansaw blades. sandwiched two of these billits with a large piece of 5160 between them. Both of the chain billits were not forge welded prior. I have been at it for around four days now and ran out of propane. Unlike you I do not have a power hammer, press, or striker just my guns. On the 4th daybefore I started I drilled the spaces between the chain that appeared that they would be cold shuts so I am trying to avoid this. The billit started out at 2 5/8in thick, 6in long, and 4in wide after the forth day of forging it is 1 1/2 thick 8in long and 3inwide so I am closing things up slowly. In fact today I had broke out the 8 lb sledge hammer. I will be posting the video on my channel as soon as I can get threw all this footage. I am hoping that this billit comes together I am hoping to do another fist. I am wanting to create a bowie of some other large fighter. By the way great work on this one perhaps you should twist the heck out of it give it a ladder pattern and add a teardrop to boot Ive heard it said go big or go home right? Oh I almost forgot SKULL, SKULL SKULL, SKULL, SKULL, SKULL, SKULL, SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLL. LOL. To ad id love to here your input when I post the video it would truly be an honor for your sapport and comments... Thanks in advance, Martin M&S Blades
That was alright. I never really had an interest in forging until I came across your channel. I really like how you go through the process. You spend as much time teaching as you do forging. I think that's pretty cool. Oh yeah, Skull... Don't want to forget that. Thanks for the lesson sir.
I think it's amazing what you can do with the metals. The Damascus you've made is beautiful. I really liked the skull damascus you forged. I look forward to all your videos. I would, so much, love to give blacksmithing a try. Seeing what you can do, I think I'll remain a spectator and admirer for now. I'm too old and "damaged" to try new things, especially as demanding as your work. Keep it up. As I said, you are amazing.
My skull is really brain panned over this kool billet. I liked the way you did the cable. Always had challenged with that part. Awesome. Rebuilding our workshop so on a real penny saver scale so building our power tools to start over with.
At first I was scratching my skull wondering how this would turn out. You have calmly walked us thru not to panic if you see inclusions & cold shuts while working on a tricky damascus project. Looking forward on how you blow our skulls with what you decide to make out of the billets. Nicely Done!!! G. Lorenzo
Very cool to see what you can smush together to make a cool billet. I can imagine that making something really awesome if you cut it and reverse bits, turn them over etc , ...good to see your video is still getting views
OK, this was one of the better videos for damascus I've seen. The attention to detail during the forging process is pretty amazing. skull. Keep up the videos, you have at least one new subsciber today!
Very cool Big Dog... I love that you made that billet out of the different materials just for fun. Looking forward to what the final product looks like! Skull
I was overjoyed beyond control that I found your channel. So informative and you actually help us want to be bladesmiths. I am so happy I cant get this smile off my skull. Thankyou for being genuine and down to earth.
I am slowly attempting to wrap my empty skull around Cable Damascus. So far you are the only person I've ever seen open it up to flux the inside. Something I think I'm going to have to try and play with for a while. Cheers bud.
Tim, you and Shawn have inspired me to build a log splitter press. The stand is made and the press is sitting on it. Pump is hooked up to the motor and ready to go. Next weekend I'll work on the anvils and guide, and hopefully be ready to make some skull billets. Thanks for the inspiration!
hope its not too late... but skull. absolutely love your videos. they're quite soothing and relaxing. you've given me an intense desire to learn welding and forging. must be really rewarding to create some of your masterpieces. thanks for the videos!! :)
Started a blacksmithing school this august and just now found your channel, always fun to watch blacksmithing even at home when im not doing it. Skull (if you dont send stuff to europe just pick another)
Nice looking piece! I can't get over how many styles of Damascus you have shown us! My favorite is the skull Damascus followed closely by the jelly roll! Love the videos, keep 'em coming!
Hey there Big bog I have been watching your videos for 3 or 4 years now I think it is so cool. I would love to see ya forging your Skull Knives. I will show your video to My students at school I think they would like your work.
Thanks for all the great video it's really help with my forging I've been practicing my skull and horse heads and others things using your vids keep them up I lovem
your skull billet was cool but i really like this layer look. makes look more earthen... like layers of different racks and sand. i am going to have to grab some stuff from the ol scrap pile and see what comes out.
I have been watching you for years,and this is crazy, never new you could put all that junk iron together and make something so cool. This just makes my skull hurt, your the man, See Ya
Great job forging a bunch of tricky materials together! Wish my skull was capable of blacksmithing that cool. Would love to see the piece folded a few more times. I bet the pattern would be super interesting.
Very cool project incorporating junk/scrap great reusing crap just laying around I love watching the power hammer parts too even though just thinking of the sound of it makes my skull hurt⌛️
I have watched a lot of videos about making forge welded Damascus from just about everything. and it did not surprise me to see some problems with the initial bar. you had a lot of material. it also does not surprise me that you were able to take a chunk of it and continue to work it down and fix the problems. it seems that persistence is the key. nice video, good job.
Tim, been following you for a good while now and I keep discovering missed gems like this one. I did relate strongly to the lack of need to rush when forge welding ie no need for hammering as if you're in fast forwards or the like. Haste makes for a cidents with metal in its plastic state. Thanks.
I was sick, my skull was pounding. I fell asleep watching this video. When I woke up, I felt better and watched it again. Love your videos.
*_Scrapmascus !!!_* Since you were wondering what to call it, I vote for *_scrapmascus !!_* That came out as a really pretty billet !! I love the big dots from the chain, those would contrast really well against some twisted Damascus in a knife... my mind is leaking out of my skull !!!
So no thoughts on *scrapmascus?* I thought it was pretty good.... 😢
@@grendelum i think scrapmascus is pretty good. a little late though
I always enjoy watching new videos
Remember seeing the Skull billet you made
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Those skull openers were pretty sweet. Being a self taught novice, youtube blacksmiths like yourself really help a lot when i can see "detailed" project or instructional videos for blacksmithing. I think a great boon to my abilities would be to get to spend a day or two with a pro.
I've been watching you for a while now with my grandson and we both like your "what you see is what you get" calm no foolishness demeanor. No skullduggery, covering over mistakes, just trying to share with others your craft. We are in the process of setting up a shop and like what we've seen of yours. Keep up the good work. Paw-Paw and Worm say over and out for now.
Nice work! Perhaps you could make a damascus 💀 skull
Just started reviewing your videos today. Don't think I'll ever get started forging at 63 my skull and back probably couldn't handle the effort but appreciate the art for those who know the craft. Thanks for having these videos to enjoy.
Wish I would have found your channel early enough for the skull bottle opener giveaway watched the video of the making process thought it was pretty awesome
Multiply the layers and/or add a twist, and I think you have a billet for a really cool project. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Love watching your videos; way beyond my ability and skull power, but entertaining.
Tim you should twist the crap out of it ladder pattern it and rain drop pattern it all at once to see the pattern you get and a sweet bowie would be the prize at the end.... Martin M&S Blades
Skull I love watching your videos. I want to get into forging to make knives. Thank you this is enjoyable.
Variety is the spice of life, racking you’re skull to come up with new ideas keeps it interesting and I sure enjoying watching the journey!
Glad you enjoy it!
Would love to own a skull bottle opener, do you still make them and can I purchase one! I have a vague memory of watching the video but having it in my hand to go over will be fantastic learning material trying to become better at what I have decided I want to do!
@@paulorchard7960 Hi Paul I do have a bottle opener, send me your mailing address and I will send one out to you.. Contact me at bigdogforging@gmail.com Thanks for watching
I've subscribed recently Tim, but have followed you and Alec Steele's video's for a long time.
I'm the one who shares your fascination of beating the crap out of things.
My SKULL doesn't need a bottle opener, but a sample piece of Damascus made into a key ring/chain would be nice.
I know the drawing is long gone btw...just wanted to say hi!!
Thanks for all the time you put in giving us all this great entertainment, I liked your Skull Damascus you did in the container.
That billet would look extra cool if you put a twist in it
I agree 100%It would make the pattern a bit more uniform and badass!
i agree.
I like your videos, showing the more technical parts like borax/alcohol and all the cleanup you had to do is really helpful. Thanks!
Blood for the Blood God!
Skulls for the Skull Throne!
I can't believe that I found this channel after being interested in skull forging for so long. Thanks for the education.
Tim, You had me beat with the video anyway, I am currently working on a sort of san mi billit using chainsaw chain, farm chain, 15n20 from you and 1095 bansaw blades. sandwiched two of these billits with a large piece of 5160 between them. Both of the chain billits were not forge welded prior. I have been at it for around four days now and ran out of propane. Unlike you I do not have a power hammer, press, or striker just my guns. On the 4th daybefore I started I drilled the spaces between the chain that appeared that they would be cold shuts so I am trying to avoid this. The billit started out at 2 5/8in thick, 6in long, and 4in wide after the forth day of forging it is 1 1/2 thick 8in long and 3inwide so I am closing things up slowly. In fact today I had broke out the 8 lb sledge hammer. I will be posting the video on my channel as soon as I can get threw all this footage. I am hoping that this billit comes together I am hoping to do another fist. I am wanting to create a bowie of some other large fighter. By the way great work on this one perhaps you should twist the heck out of it give it a ladder pattern and add a teardrop to boot Ive heard it said go big or go home right? Oh I almost forgot SKULL, SKULL SKULL, SKULL, SKULL, SKULL, SKULL, SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLL. LOL. To ad id love to here your input when I post the video it would truly be an honor for your sapport and comments... Thanks in advance, Martin M&S Blades
That was alright. I never really had an interest in forging until I came across your channel. I really like how you go through the process. You spend as much time teaching as you do forging. I think that's pretty cool. Oh yeah, Skull... Don't want to forget that. Thanks for the lesson sir.
I just noticed the date and the skullduggery joke just went out the window
I think it's amazing what you can do with the metals. The Damascus you've made is beautiful. I really liked the skull damascus you forged. I look forward to all your videos. I would, so much, love to give blacksmithing a try. Seeing what you can do, I think I'll remain a spectator and admirer for now. I'm too old and "damaged" to try new things, especially as demanding as your work. Keep it up. As I said, you are amazing.
Way too late for the drawing so not gonna rack my skull over it.
my skull is cramping right now - watching you work is incredible.
I like the calm collective way you do your commentary. Your SKULLl must be full of all kinds of good information about forging
My skull is really brain panned over this kool billet. I liked the way you did the cable. Always had challenged with that part. Awesome. Rebuilding our workshop so on a real penny saver scale so building our power tools to start over with.
Love the craftsmanship and the teaching you do in you videos. Your lessons stick in the Skull pretty good!
Thank you for Narrating ! it Helps some of us "Numb"Skulls" that have a Hard Time Getting it!..lol Have a Great DaY!
I like your video. I appreciate your fast forwarding so we don’t get bored. Thanks skull.
Your show is great thanks loved the skull Damascus you did
i like you,
I like the way you forged damacus from old furniture
At first I was scratching my skull wondering how this would turn out. You have calmly walked us thru not to panic if you see inclusions & cold shuts while working on a tricky damascus project. Looking forward on how you blow our skulls with what you decide to make out of the billets. Nicely Done!!! G. Lorenzo
Very cool to see what you can smush together to make a cool billet. I can imagine that making something really awesome if you cut it and reverse bits, turn them over etc , ...good to see your video is still getting views
Looks like your "Scrap Pile" Damascus came together good... Your previously made Skull Damascus was very cool..!!!
I am impressed how hot you got that in your forge. I never have any doubts it would work. Skull!!
OK, this was one of the better videos for damascus I've seen. The attention to detail during the forging process is pretty amazing. skull. Keep up the videos, you have at least one new subsciber today!
Great to see you back, noticed you working with your right arm again, glad you are back on the mend. Oh, before I forget skull.
Very cool Big Dog... I love that you made that billet out of the different materials just for fun. Looking forward to what the final product looks like! Skull
I look forward to your videos. I dont watch TV so... this is my entertainment for what lies within my skull. Thanks.
I love how you aren’t afraid to use non standard metals in your Damascus. I also like your canister builds to, like the skull Damascus you made.
Hey Big Dog your junk pile Damascus was very interesting, your skull Damascus was very cool also.keep up the good work.Thanks
I was overjoyed beyond control that I found your channel. So informative and you actually help us want to be bladesmiths. I am so happy I cant get this smile off my skull. Thankyou for being genuine and down to earth.
I couldn't wrap my skull around how this would look untill you were done....VERY INTERESTING!!
Enjoy watching your channel. You inspire me to go and forge. It's skull busting fun!
liked the skull video!! Like watching the damascus billet being built and molded by the hammer. thanks glad to see your work!
Love how your not scared to try things out, just because you can. Skull opener would be nice.
I am slowly attempting to wrap my empty skull around Cable Damascus. So far you are the only person I've ever seen open it up to flux the inside. Something I think I'm going to have to try and play with for a while. Cheers bud.
Tim, you and Shawn have inspired me to build a log splitter press. The stand is made and the press is sitting on it. Pump is hooked up to the motor and ready to go. Next weekend I'll work on the anvils and guide, and hopefully be ready to make some skull billets.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Skull stuff is great. Thanks for your videos of skull work and other great works. That damascus turned out pretty cool!
great video Tim**SKULL** learning a helluva lot from you- just bought my first anvil this past weekend! Took me 50 years but I'm ready now!!
hope its not too late... but skull. absolutely love your videos. they're quite soothing and relaxing. you've given me an intense desire to learn welding and forging. must be really rewarding to create some of your masterpieces. thanks for the videos!! :)
The skull idea is cool! Thanks for putting up the great videos and sharing your work!
Started a blacksmithing school this august and just now found your channel, always fun to watch blacksmithing even at home when im not doing it. Skull (if you dont send stuff to europe just pick another)
Nice looking piece! I can't get over how many styles of Damascus you have shown us! My favorite is the skull Damascus followed closely by the jelly roll! Love the videos, keep 'em coming!
Loved the cheat tip for the cable had me scratching my SKULL! I would be honored to own a skull bottle opener made by the big dog Tim...
The idea of putting all of those different textures into one billet blew my mind right out of my skull ;)
New subscriber. Learning to blacksmith with my 8 year old son. It's fun and we both enjoy it. Skull.
Hey there Big bog I have been watching your videos for 3 or 4 years now I think it is so cool. I would love to see ya forging your Skull Knives. I will show your video to My students at school I think they would like your work.
The skull bottle openers are awesome. You come up with some cool stuff. Thanks for the videos
Another great video. I really enjoyed the making of the skull bottle openers.
Thanks for all the great video it's really help with my forging I've been practicing my skull and horse heads and others things using your vids keep them up I lovem
That billet came out awesome. The SKULL bottle opener were sweet.
Thank you for offering to give away the SKULL bottle openers. They looks very cool. Also just wanted to say I've been your videos quite a bit!
As a guy who used to work supporting the Forging Industry, I find you video's are without any kind of skull duggery what so ever!
I think the chain in the billet would look good as the skull's teeth. Loved this one the best so far.
Always good for my skull to watch you at work. Gives me ideas. Carry-On Ranger.
Skull......that video was sweet...so is this one, great use for good scrap
Hello Tim. Love the junk pile Damascus. That's using your old skull. Peace, Tim
your skull billet was cool but i really like this layer look. makes look more earthen... like layers of different racks and sand. i am going to have to grab some stuff from the ol scrap pile and see what comes out.
I like this junk pile Damascus looks great!! Skull. Also love your work keep it up.
my brain blew right out of my " Skull " watching this video.... awesome job. another great video.
Another great video, thank you. I'm looking forward another skull Damascus project in father future as it is one of my favorite things you've done.
I have been watching you for years,and this is crazy, never new you could put all that junk iron together and make something so cool. This just makes my skull hurt, your the man, See Ya
Your videos got it in my skull that I should learn to blacksmith, now I am looking for classes in my area.
LOVE THE WAY YOUR GREY MATTER WORKS IN YOUR SCULL
Good to see ya back in the shop and scrappy is up and running! (Skull)
Good idea and skull is the word to use.
Tim is awesome and I have learned so much watching his videos that my SKULL is so much smarter now.
Great job forging a bunch of tricky materials together! Wish my skull was capable of blacksmithing that cool. Would love to see the piece folded a few more times. I bet the pattern would be super interesting.
Skull. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
I love your videos Sir, you do great work and are just real easy going approachable kind of demo in each project.
Thank you very much!
That was cool as skull . Thanks for showing your passion in this.
I love watching Damascus steel being forged, no matter what the materials. Blows my mind right out of my skull!
Awesome video, as usual, sir. Your delivery puts me in mind of Bob Ross. I hope you accept that as a compliment, it is intended as one. Skull!
Love watching you forge. Skull!
I really like your Damascus patterns. The skull knife was really 😎.
Your video are so relaxing Mr skull
Very cool project incorporating junk/scrap great reusing crap just laying around I love watching the power hammer parts too even though just thinking of the sound of it makes my skull hurt⌛️
Cool Project, you were really using your SKULL on that one!
Scrappy and Floyd would do a true number on a skull!! Lol. Great video
your ideas are always mind blowing... cracked my skull
Love the idea, similar to using junk nails for interesting pattern in canister damascus. Skulls are neat.
Very cool idea for some unique Damascus. Skull!! Thanks
I have watched a lot of videos about making forge welded Damascus from just about everything. and it did not surprise me to see some problems with the initial bar. you had a lot of material. it also does not surprise me that you were able to take a chunk of it and continue to work it down and fix the problems. it seems that persistence is the key. nice video, good job.
That was interesting to see taking scrap and making Damascus out of it. Really enjoyed watching. By the way SKULL
I love filling my skull with the helpful tips an information you share in your videos, thanks!
Great job! You sure racked your skull for this idea! Keep up the good videos!
Good looking billet. Can't wait to see what it's going to turn into. Skull.
Yet another great skull video Big Dog, cant wait to see what you make from that crazy piece of damascas!
Have Learned a lot from your videos...Skull....Thank you
Hi big dog ur a real inspiration and feed my skull with creativity and wisdom if only I had a forge lol
Those skull bottle openers were really cool. I'd love to have one!