Tool of the day cross peen hammers
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- Continuing our look at forging hammers for the blacksmith shop, lets take a look at cross peen and straight peen hammers. The cross peen is the more common everyday hammer in most blacksmith shops.
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I myself think that if you keep it to all the same type of tool it will be less confusing ie hammering, bending, cutting, etc. and then all the odd of very special tools at the end of each group. be well and be safe.
Mixing it up seems to be natural for you, I enjoy them all
Thank you!
Either way I will watch the videos mate. Talk about whatever tools you like 😁
I will also watch whatever is up but it makes sense to stick with the style of tool until done, ie. Hammers. That way if we make notes on the tool, we have them all in one place for that tool range.
I think having a mix of different tools you have would be nice over categories, but having a couple of styles from each category would be great to have in a video.
I use a straight peen as my main hammer, about 3 1/2 pound, I mainly use it because of the feel and the pick up, not necessarily because its a straight peen. I love tools, so I'm not really fussed what you show us, just as long as we get to see them.
I have bought old cross peen and ball peen hammers over the years and I use them for woodworking(I rarely use nails I just like to have them) I had no Idea they were meant for blacksmithing but now I know!
I think mixing it up works great, and then everything is on play lists for complete studies. Your videos are amazing!! Thank you for the excellent job you do in your teaching.
Mixup tools do most used first , But pull soon off the wall knock the dust and show what we might need months ahead .Before we get stuck! Great job and again thanks Sir.
Old video and comments, but as relivant today as ever....I was using my cross pien today that I made a few months back on some 1/8 x 1/2 flat to make a fish tail end and realized I had too sharp of radius on it. I know I could have just used the flat end, but I was practicing my hammer techniques. Thanks to your video I can redress it with some knowledge this time.
I think stick with one tool till done . You are very informative and enjoyable to watch .
I would like to see one subject at a time. With that being said I will watch and enjoy all of them in any order. Thank You!
My first forging hammer was a 2.5# cross peen. I still use it as my second main hammer. My go-to for general forge work is a 3# rounding hammer made by Lyle Wynn. That's one nice hammer! I prefer the category format, but I can see why others (with a shorter attention span) would rather have a mix and mash format.
One category at a time. Thank you for the great videos.
I agree wih most. Do it however you like I will be watching. As aslways Thank You!
sir, i'll listen to whatever you put out. thanks.
I don't mind so much but I think I've a slight preference for doing it category by category. What ever you decide I keep watching it!
Staying on one category seems to be the preference
I'm in the group that will watch whatever you put out. From a pure learning point of view it's probably better to stick with the hammers until you have exhausted the subject. Then move on to the next tool category. From an entertainment point of view exhausting a subject might get a bit boring. How's that for a wishy washy answer.
It's your show, do it however you like. We'll just keep watching and learning.
What you want to do. I’ll watch them all. Keep up the good work.
All of one then another, less confusing
I would like to see more variety as opposed to every style of hammer. I would hit a few of the main styles and then move to the next tool. Maybe come back to some additional varienties later on.
Thanks. It looks like the general consensus is most of one style. So I may do all of the forging hammers then move on to other things and come back to specialty hammers later.
I think from a learning perspective it makes more sense to stick with one type of tool until you shown them all then move on to the next type. Either way you do it I'll keep watching.🔨
Great video! I had no idea there where so many styles of hammers before I became really interested in smithing and this was very informative.
Thanks for another great video! I'm starting out on a 2.5 pound cross and its really working well so far
Keep on the hammer's then on to another type of tool. Thanks for the updates on the hammer's.
I'm one of those few with a french style cross peen as my main hammer. I like the look, and it does the job well.
As for upcoming tool videos, happy to go with the flow.
I'm in favor of sticking to one catagory untill it is exhausted. then moving on to the next. It just is easier for me, & that is just my 2 cents worth. Thanks for All of The Videos John !!
We are blacksmiths we have short attention spans Jump Around. And be sure to include lots of shiny tools. Lol. You can always group them together in the playlist
shiny tools 👍
Nice video - thanks - I like the mix-it-up approach to tools if you continue making videos :)
more than 700 so far and still going.
Your videos are awesome. I'd like to see you jump around subjects. Thanks!
I think that if you finish one type of tool then it will probably sink in better for for some people but also you will probably not forget about anything when you come back to that subject a month later
I think it’d be cool to mix it up, but I,d watch either way. I’m completely new to blacksmithing so I really like the idea of the “tool of the day” series.
I have no straight peen hammers and really never had a use for one. I have a very very old straight peen hammer head and it's small. It's probably 200 years old. Probably hand forged. Very good information John.
I think it’s better to have them grouped, but either way is fine, we can find the info with a search if need be.
One tool at a time
I made one from a 24 oz framing hammer head. Forge welded the claws together, folded them back & forge welded them again. Same general shape as the Frenchy. It's my favorite for leaves. ☕🔥⚒
good forge welding project
Keep going with hammers I've been using a two and a half pound cross pein but I like to know more about him
I think mixing it up a little will keep it more interesting and still provide useful information. but as someone else committed I'm gonna watch either way.
I like the group best continue with hammers until done then move on. However I will watch any way you want to do it. Great video as always Thank You
Hey John,
However you choose to do it, I think it would be good to add in something geared for the beginner. Like "if your just beginning, start with a hammer no more than 2 pounds." "Beginners, you don't have to have that $600 anvil. You can get away with ....." "These flat bit tongs are a good pair to start with". That type of thing so the beginner doesn't spend $150 on a custom made tool for a hobby they may not stay with.
Than you for taking the time to make and share these videos.
Rob
Good john, I have a cross pein brought from our hardware store, I think it's a bit too sharp on the edge might have to round it more.
I would like to see mostly the more common useful tools first with the occasional obscure tool mixed in. This is coming from someone who is new and trying to build some upfront knowledge in the craft. They could be put in play list in the future arranged in categories.
Mix the tools up, but group them as you create them. Cover the most important, and most common tools, then expand in each category. For example. The three most useful tongs or style of tongs. then later on, add specialized tongs to the list of tongs. The various Hardies available and uses would also be a great category.
Judging from the comments it seems people are so happy with the videos it will be a small issue how the tool presentation is handled. Good idea to run it up the flagpole to see who salutes though. Now... more about hammers please.
Shoot the videos to how they make sense to you and, as you go, organize them into play lists by tool group. That way months from now someone can "binge watch" Hammers if they desire or catch the shuffle of videos on different tools.
Likin it !
Mix it up, you do a great job.
Always waiting on the next video, but if I have an option then I say finish each category before moving on. That way it would be easier to follow along and reference previous videos
Follow a most needed, most common to least.
Same type of tools please. Thank you
It's probably better to go through each category in turn, but with there being so many variations of each tool, you may want to start with the basics in each category, then circle back to the more exotic/specialty versions
i cant help but chuckle when i hear someone say peen so casually XD
I prefer mixing it up a bit. If ypu do that you can sort them in playlists
Hi John, I will watch pretty much all of your videos. But it would be helpful to see the tools by groups.
I think I would be more entertained if you mixed it up, but it makes WAY more sense to stick to a categorical structure. So yeah, do that. :)
I think a mix would be good.
Always look forward to your videos.
I would think you might want to focus on the class of tools at each time. E.g.: Types of hammers; weight, single hand, double hand strikers sledge, etc. Gather as much information about that subject, then move on to the next subject. You could then organize these videos into "classes for beginner blacksmiths". Just a thought.
Keep on with your videos John, I really like then.
I would like for you to stick to one type of tool class at a time so I can search your site at a later time and review your video when I need the insight.
Nice shirt.
Thanks
I personally think you stick to a group of the same tool. So do a video playlist if hammers, tongs, hardy tools etc. this way it’s two fold. You can easily categorize them and people we’ll be able to follow along easier.
There will certainly be playlists
I am good with the all one category route. Not that I would be heart broken if you mixed it up either))
Well,. Since everyone is one way or another or just ambiguous, I'll say I like to be thorough when I cover a subject. But as others said I think what ever you want to do will be fine. Also, playlists will be beneficial for categorizing them.
I'll watch them however you put them out. I'd suggest mixing it up quite a bit since that is how tools get used when working.
I'd prefer to see a mix. Maybe setup a poll on your TH-cam community tab.
A poll might be a good idea
I am the opposite, straight pein is my go-to and a cross pein is a rarity, ball pein is my other most used hammer.
One at a time
Whatever strikes your fancy :)
I favour mixing it up. Keeps it interesting. What can I say? I'm A D D.
I think hammers first then mix it up 🤘 I love my hammers but want to get good general knowledge
Do it 1 category at one time that way if some come in later on to do a search they can find what they want easier.
All of them please
mixing it up sounds good but i well watch the videos any way
I have a couple of the sharp radios Cross peen hammers and I've been thinking about grinding those down to better profile but I'm worried it will throw the balance off unless I also take from the face as well. What is your advice on this? And I also agree with Bill I personally like to cover one subject before moving on to another
I don't think you will remove too much material cleaning up a peen. Try it with a hammer that isn't a favorite first.
Mix please
Mix it up. Thanks!
Excelente video pero me gustaría que lo esplicaran en español pero excelente video 👍👌👌👌👌 saludos desde puebla pue
I think you should jump from tool to tool based on usefulness
Mix
Mix it up John.......👍
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Do you believe hearing protection is needed in your trade?
Often times it is. It just depends on the noise level of the tools in use at any given time.
@@BlackBearForge Be careful. The hammer work you're doing cause hearing loss. My ears would be ringing if I was in your shop without protection. Worked many years with 2 stroke engines, always protected hearing. No loss, age 60
I vote: Mix It Up
I much prefer a standard / straight peen hammer, and yes it is my go to hammer. I dont know why people like cross peens, they just feel wrong to me.
Interesting
What about a cross peen hammer that has about a 1" diameter hole behind the handle hole on the peen side? What's the hole there for? Bending? It's got me puzzled.
I’ve never seen one line that. I am sure it was specific to a trade.
It would be less confusing to do all one type first (such as hammers) than to skip around. Just my opinion.
I'll watch what you publish, lol. But here's my ask: I'd like you to wrap up with just a sentence or two about "If you're just starting out, I'd go with a [whatever you're talking about] like this one because ..."
good idea, I'll try to remember
Maybe nice to see it mixed up a little
What about Hofi hammers?
Never owned one
Mix it up. On any random day I'm more likely to have questions about a random item.
Go ahead jump around, would be nice if you could categorize your play list to better find them later
Ok I see the play list is better now
Exhausting one tool might lead to viewer boredom. Viewers are fickle creatures. Too much in a lump may be too tough to swallow. Try mixing different tools and techniques and having it all available on your channel for the flighty to peruse at their convenience. Heaven forbid they get bored! Your first hand knowledge and experience makes this site once of the top 10 out there for blacksmiths seeking instruction and guidance. Regardless of the manner you introduce the material, most viewers appreciate and respect the opinions presented. Count me as one anyway. Go with what you think seems appropriate, don't agonize over the curriculum. Every vid I've seen has always had great points worth the time spent watching 😃
While i tend to agree with you, it seems that most of folks voicing an opinion want to stay with one topic for a while. Although I think I will still limit any given category of tool to the basics and then come back later for the unusual or specialized versions.
mix it up
haha, peen.
Keep it simple cover all the same type tool before moving on to a new tool. If that makes sense.