Forging Simple J Hooks | Part 1: Ned's Demonstration | Beginner Blacksmithing

Ned demonstrates how to forge a simple J hook with a flattened round end with a screw hole and a delicate curl on the hook. He uses 1/4" round mild steel. In the next video, I'll try it out myself!
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Join in on the journey as Clara learns how to blacksmith from her dad, Ned. He has been blacksmithing his entire career and she hasn't done any blacksmithing prior to starting this channel.
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[@RVsbladesnthangs]

Really cool... definitely worth a Subscription!!!

[@Ordo1011]

Great stuff!!

[@brysonalden5414]

Well explained! Oh, and I want that foot vise, or one just like it!

[@douglasfathers4848]

awesome demo very well explained . 🤠

[@FamilyForge]

Thanks, we just posted the next video where I try my hand at making a hook!

[@jimbeachboard3228]

Your dad is the John Nagy of blacksmithing. Makes it look so easy which gives you confidence to try it.

[@FamilyForge]

Haha, right!

[@alanwardell3680]

this man explains it so well compaired to everyone else ive seen online

[@ArmySoldier1972]

That was a fun video to watch.
Very nice video editing and compilation.
Looking forward to part 2.
Army
SE Oregon
Ps new subscriber

[@FamilyForge]

Thanks!

[@steve_____K307]

Enjoyed the video! One thought I had was how your right-handed Dad works with the cut off tool remaining in the hardy hole -- I'm sure he's used to it but I wonder if he ever tried flipping the anvil so the hardy is on the left (horn on the right) to reduce the risk that while hammering your hand might accidentally hit the hardy tool. He obviously knows what he's doing, but I know I worry about it while I work at the anvil. Thanks again...

[@FamilyForge]

Thanks! Yeah, I think that's just the way he's always had it. But I definitely make sure to take off any hardy tools when not using them because I've had the same thought!

[@waxnmoon8604]

Great instructions 👍

[@1954JDR]

My grandfather was a blacksmith in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He learned smithing from his German grandfather and father. They were Pennsylvania Dutch. (Deutsch)

[@eagleclaw1179]

So I’m new to blacksmithing and interested in buying some tongs! Was hoping you might have a pair or two you wouldn’t mind selling..

[@robcarnaroli269]

Always take me about 4 or 5 to get the pattern down. I never get the second to look exactly like the first.

[@stevegriffiths8906]

My challenge as a newi'sh blacksmith is finding the perfect centre when punching the hole. I never seem to get it perfectly in the middle. Any suggestions?

[@billchesser1475]

What was the clamp you used while filing the hook?

[@FamilyForge]

It’s an old farrier’s vice with a foot mechanism for opening it. I think it’s held shut with some sort of spring but I’ll have to double check about that with my dad.