Better Blacksmith Slot Punch

In this video I improve my slot punch for hammer eyes.
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Thanks. Glen

[@giannirocco7492]

Been watching this channel for a few years now and all I can say for certain is that it gets better and better!

[@gstongs]

Hi Gianni, I appreciate you saying that and also for sticking with my channel for so long. Have a great 2022. 🎇

[@giannirocco7492]

@@gstongs was looking at your bending jig again,are these available?and I'm hoping this new year is being good for you!

[@gstongs]

Yes, I am still selling my bending jig. Email me is interested: [e-mail]

[@homemadetools]

Nice work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@gstongs]

I appreciate you sharing this video and others. I'll go to your website again when I have time. Thanks. 🙂

[@robertsimmons3556]

Another good video Glen. Great to see the Phoenix Hammer in use!! That was a good video also. Will try to not miss the live stream.

[@gstongs]

Hi Robert, This slot punch is better, for sure. Thanks for sure.

[@babcockcopper]

Absolutely love your videos! Your approach is great.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice new punch seems to work quite well.

[@gstongs]

Hey Randy, This punch is a definite improvement. More to follow... Thanks.

[@Lmr6973]

That appeared to work much better. I need to see about move our church service to another night🤣. I always have to leave just after you start.

[@gstongs]

Yes, slot punch worked better, no question. I know it's tough to catch live streams for most. I may try different times - sometimes a bit earlier, sometimes a bit later. Thanks.

[@shortfuse43]

That punch seems to work well for you. I wish I could punch that well...! If you have a source for coal dust or graphite, that will help prevent sticking of the punch...I imagine coal dust is nearly impossible to find where you are. There are some commercial punch lubes out there. Quick and Dirty Tools in USA makes some, but they appear to be out of stock at this time, and that would be an expensive shipping cost.

[@gstongs]

Yeah, hard to find suitable coal here. But I can find forge coke though I doubt that would work. Maybe graphite. Or maybe charcoal. I'll see... Thanks.

[@tokolosh11]

Nice one Glen, thanks for sharing.

[@gstongs]

Hey Anthony, This slot punch is better, for sure. I appreciate all your support. ✌

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Glen, I see what you mean about the hammer shape moving the metal. I use a gentle rounding hammer for most of my work, and experience slow moving metal as you were at the beginning. I just thought it was not getting the steel hot enough. Gonna tru reshaping one of my “ soft” hammers in process to a wide peen like you showed.

[@gstongs]

I'm famous for not varying my hammer use (hammer faces) enough or for not using an anvil horn when I should. That needs to change as the difference in how hot steel moves is obvious. Thanks.

[@robertmseay7641]

Always innovating/improving.

[@gstongs]

Hi Robert, This slot punch is a definite improvement over some previous attempts. Thanks.

[@bhaktapeter3501]

I have a piece of A33 i was gonna make one of these out of to punch the eye for a tomahawk, but i think i am gonna try to make one from an old ballpein hammer first.

[@joefergerson5243]

Great job!

[@gstongs]

Thanks Joe. This slot punch works well. I'll continue with this...

[@paulorchard7960]

Remember the hammer glen, yes, see you Thursday’s live stream!

[@gstongs]

Glad you remember this hammer. I'll use it more... Thanks Paul.

[@americanpatriot2979]

Happy New Year!

[@gstongs]

Thanks and have a great 2022. 🎇

[@48vdcwrld]

That ones a keeper...

[@gstongs]

Hey John, yeah, this slot punch is better for sure. Thanks.

[@marcsenteney3160]

Nicely done sir!

[@gstongs]

Thanks Marc. Good to see you around. Have a great 2022.

[@marcsenteney3160]

@@gstongs and you too sir! Be safe stay healthy and happy forging!

[@mike_hensley]

Nicely done. What are you using to mark your hammer blank ? Looks like you can see it through the heat.

[@gstongs]

Hi Michael, good question. I used a paint pen. The ones I buy retain the mark even after being heated to forging temp. Thanks.

[@kevintooley7434]

And how do I get one of those Glenn. Lol

[@gstongs]

Hi Kevin, I'm actually considering offering this style slot punch, a slot drift, and a tong to hold them as a "triple threat set"! Thanks.