Hook of the week! Nice simple hooks. I did a whole bunch of miniature pot hangers for a jewelry display using this method. I used a torch though. The hooks held earrings rather than miniature potted plants.
Another great video thank you. I make slightly heavier hooks using 10 penny square masonry nails. Grab a box at the hardware store and give them a try. Keep up the great work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.
Easy quick projects are sometimes the best. Also a good introduction to the younger generations. My nephew's (6, 7, 11 and 16 years old) love making little things...and yes they all have safety glasses and gloves!
What's nice about these is after flattening the head, you can twist them sitting on the couch watching TV. Making a jig would make it even easier and the product will be more consistent.
Nice! A good example of the KISS principle (Keep It Simple .... ) When I started to watch this I thought you were going to do it the opposite way leaving the iconic head shape as the end of the hook and bending the nail to form the hole for the screw! Great to see how ideas change and morph with each other ;0)
Hello John I am back from a hunting Trip With no Internet So i am look at the hook of the week a little late Very good video fast simple and as always very inspiering. Well Done John I love the hook of the week Good bless you Yours Frank
On my way to my next deployment back into East Gippsland. Have downloaded this so I can watch it while I'm doing the ol' "hurry up and wait" routine. Some areas still don't have mobile phone coverage.
These hooks are some of my favorites to make. They sell great and can be sold cheaply. And I have a million of them because we have horses so that’s fun. I heat them and do it all at the anvil. I use two heats. One to flatten the head. Then I do any bends or twists. I need on the second heat using pliers.
This was the first project I did without help. Simple, but lots of basic skills to use/practice for the larger projects! Made mine for hanging necklaces. (Equestrian theme rack)
Hallo, I make a lot of this hooks together with children. And I give little nails with them. So the children have something nice to bring home. Best greetings from Franconia Hanjo
I had no idea horse shoe nails were even a thing but now that I know I can ask my uncle if he can part with some as he's a farrier. I'd love to give this a try. As always John great video and I look forward to the next.
I just recently picked up a cheap small anvil and have been experimenting with regular nails and making little hooks. Flatening and bending them on the horn. Working on consistency. Nice to see a nail hook of the week :) Only using a Coleman torch at this point. I need to make a small forge.
I was just working on a project with horseshoe nail hooks! I made a nice back plate and the hooks and now I'm trying to figure out how to attach them to it lol. I was hoping your video was going to be a tad longer. I am a huge fan by the way. Lol
Hey just letting you know I love all your videos, I actually just came across one of your older videos that I wanted to mention. It was the double edge Viking axe video where you experimented with your video format. Just wanted you to know that video was very nice to watch and I wouldn't mind seeing one or two more like that one. Keep up the good work
Hi John! I wondered if you would ever do these! Most people are amazed when they see these and don't believe it unless they see them made, especially when I demonstrate hammer control by doing these with a 3lb crosspeen hammer and do it all at the anvil. I also make a few as a limber up exercise before actual smithing and save them up as the local historical society has our club demo blacksmithing for pioneer school for the kids. On average I need to make a couple hundred as give aways.
Neat little hooks, I could see screwing a dozen or so to a little strip of oak or ash that was charred as a necklace hanging rack. I think most women would consider that to be a nice little present.
Love your hook if the week John. Looking forward to some hooks that are useable tools. The ornamental hooks are awesome, beautiful, and good sellers. Yet I desire to see some hooks that are useable for work. A few suggestions, 1. A drag hook. The kind you hammer into a log and hook a chain to so you can drag it out of the woods. 2. A hoist hook both the hook with just an eye to put in a clasp and one with a swivel joint. 3. A tow hook, for when you need to pull something, like your zero turn lawnmower out of the mud with you're truck. Love the information inspiring videos. And a question? Though I love traditional blacksmithing, what are your opinions on induction forges?
Making hooks like these was one of the first things that I learned when I started blacksmithing along with making nails. Just a quick question was that a feather made of steel on the table I would love to see you make one of those
Thank you for your videos. What brand are the round nose pliers? When I look online, the ones I'm seeing look like they're lighter and for bead work. Your pair looks more 'stout'. ;-)
Where did you get your large round nose pliers? These hooks look like a fun and inexpensive project for a beginner. Thanks for posting the instructional video!
I enjoy the hook of the week every Sunday I do not try to make them but they are always inspiring
Hook of the week! Nice simple hooks. I did a whole bunch of miniature pot hangers for a jewelry display using this method. I used a torch though. The hooks held earrings rather than miniature potted plants.
This one is good for that lazy type of day. you know the one you don't want to get out of bed day. thanks John it will come in handy .
Another great video thank you. I make slightly heavier hooks using 10 penny square masonry nails. Grab a box at the hardware store and give them a try. Keep up the great work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.
That's a good idea. I have a box of those in my shop I'll dig out
Great video, love the idea
I look forward to seeing you every Sunday for the hook of the week
Easy quick projects are sometimes the best. Also a good introduction to the younger generations. My nephew's (6, 7, 11 and 16 years old) love making little things...and yes they all have safety glasses and gloves!
Cool I like it 👍
What's nice about these is after flattening the head, you can twist them sitting on the couch watching TV. Making a jig would make it even easier and the product will be more consistent.
Wow! Another great hook idea. Put them on bar 3 sizes hook. So handy to put keys👍👍👍
Nice! A good example of the KISS principle (Keep It Simple .... )
When I started to watch this I thought you were going to do it the opposite way leaving the iconic head shape as the end of the hook and bending the nail to form the hole for the screw!
Great to see how ideas change and morph with each other ;0)
Nice project. some of those mounted to a board would make a dandy key holder.
This is great, I appreciate that you're doing simple hooks as well as more complex ones, thanks!
I've had my Whitney hand punch for over 40 years. Great tool....
I whipped a couple of these out while watching this video!!! 👍
Hello John
I am back from a hunting Trip
With no Internet
So i am look at the hook of the week a little late
Very good video fast simple and as always very inspiering.
Well Done John
I love the hook of the week
Good bless you
Yours Frank
Fiddly stuff to work on I bet. Hanging on to them would be a trick in itself. Good fun to watch though. Thanks for making my Sunday morning.
On my way to my next deployment back into East Gippsland. Have downloaded this so I can watch it while I'm doing the ol' "hurry up and wait" routine. Some areas still don't have mobile phone coverage.
First class as always . Love the idea. Love the channel ⚒
Big or small all instructions are valuable to me. Thanks John,
Thank you for taking your time to do these videos
I look forward to them
That's a great idea for a simple hook, i'll bet they would look great on a wood mantle or in a kitchen to hang your pot holders or towels on.
Thank you John I really thank you buddy
Great little project. Thanks for answering my question last week.
These hooks are some of my favorites to make. They sell great and can be sold cheaply. And I have a million of them because we have horses so that’s fun. I heat them and do it all at the anvil. I use two heats. One to flatten the head. Then I do any bends or twists. I need on the second heat using pliers.
Nice little hooks. I also use old school cut nails for making hooks. Thanks for sharing .....Paul. 👍🔥⚒🇺🇸
This was the first project I did without help. Simple, but lots of basic skills to use/practice for the larger projects! Made mine for hanging necklaces. (Equestrian theme rack)
Hallo,
I make a lot of this hooks together with children. And I give little nails with them. So the children have something nice to bring home.
Best greetings from Franconia
Hanjo
I had no idea horse shoe nails were even a thing but now that I know I can ask my uncle if he can part with some as he's a farrier. I'd love to give this a try. As always John great video and I look forward to the next.
love your videos. very detailed and informative, thank you
I just recently picked up a cheap small anvil and have been experimenting with regular nails and making little hooks. Flatening and bending them on the horn. Working on consistency. Nice to see a nail hook of the week :)
Only using a Coleman torch at this point. I need to make a small forge.
I did this as my first completed project! I made a set for my grilling utensils!
I have never seen these, they look great.
Love your simple hooks and where to get tools and how. Thanks
Love your videos I have made these before it great just for learning and having something to do.
Good morning John, really a good video and something so simple to do. Thanks for sharing with us, take care.
Good one old horse shoe nails put many of them into horses hooves.
I was just working on a project with horseshoe nail hooks! I made a nice back plate and the hooks and now I'm trying to figure out how to attach them to it lol. I was hoping your video was going to be a tad longer. I am a huge fan by the way. Lol
Awesome video John ..love how you Recycle items into useful things and as always look forward to hook of the week ...Thank you
Hey just letting you know I love all your videos, I actually just came across one of your older videos that I wanted to mention. It was the double edge Viking axe video where you experimented with your video format. Just wanted you to know that video was very nice to watch and I wouldn't mind seeing one or two more like that one. Keep up the good work
Another great hook video. Thanks for sharing. I think I might try some of those.
Excellent video, liked and subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
Hi John! I wondered if you would ever do these! Most people are amazed when they see these and don't believe it unless they see them made, especially when I demonstrate hammer control by doing these with a 3lb crosspeen hammer and do it all at the anvil. I also make a few as a limber up exercise before actual smithing and save them up as the local historical society has our club demo blacksmithing for pioneer school for the kids. On average I need to make a couple hundred as give aways.
Neat little hooks, I could see screwing a dozen or so to a little strip of oak or ash that was charred as a necklace hanging rack. I think most women would consider that to be a nice little present.
Love your hook if the week John. Looking forward to some hooks that are useable tools. The ornamental hooks are awesome, beautiful, and good sellers. Yet I desire to see some hooks that are useable for work. A few suggestions, 1. A drag hook. The kind you hammer into a log and hook a chain to so you can drag it out of the woods. 2. A hoist hook both the hook with just an eye to put in a clasp and one with a swivel joint. 3. A tow hook, for when you need to pull something, like your zero turn lawnmower out of the mud with you're truck. Love the information inspiring videos. And a question? Though I love traditional blacksmithing, what are your opinions on induction forges?
Nice Hooks
love it :) ,i'd do them out of screws or large normal nails out of the hardware shop
That was great! I have never seen this and would make a great cup hook ( I use a mugs and regular hooks from the store doesn't fit very well).
Making hooks like these was one of the first things that I learned when I started blacksmithing along with making nails. Just a quick question was that a feather made of steel on the table I would love to see you make one of those
He did a video on making the feather a little while ago!
Nicely done John, just wondering how your grandson liked the prospecting shovel :)
Lovely hooks you make! I just gathered some rusty nails from some old barn wood. Would this project work with them?
They should be useable for something similar
Those r neat
Thank you for your videos. What brand are the round nose pliers? When I look online, the ones I'm seeing look like they're lighter and for bead work. Your pair looks more 'stout'. ;-)
The smaller pair are Knipex, the larger ones don't have a name but come from Blacksmiths Depot.
Where did you get your large round nose pliers? These hooks look like a fun and inexpensive project for a beginner. Thanks for posting the instructional video!
Blacksmiths Depot
@@BlackBearForge Thanks!
8:10- 8:30 inquiring minds want to know... What's with the metal feather next to the vice?
Super bravoooooo of albania
Quick little money maker! Rivet them to a small scrap of steel and sell them as a key hook
Where do you buy round nose pliers? I live in Canada and all I can find is 6in for $190
Do you ever dress the face of your anvil? If so aprox. how often?
And the market for horseshoe nail hooks just crashed. :)
I think most people would know that those round nose pliers are almost the same as snap ring/tru arc pliers. Way buy two tools when one will work.
Walmart sells a little pair in the craft section as jewelry making pliers.
They work good for a few dollars. Harbour Freight probably has them as well
Hey getting about 10 seconds in and it keeps saying something went wrong tap to retry not sure if there’s a problem with the upload
don't hold it in your "Bear" hand.
Nice Hooks