Glen's videos constantly teach me things, especially when I watch them months after I tried his techniques and begin to notice what I missed the first time through! I especially like using a flap disk on an angle grinder to smooth out the ball at the end; will be trying that tomorrow.
I have come back to this project to incorporate the twist into something that I am building and now I have learned several new things. I wish that I could give another like. Thanks for posting Glen.
Mr. Glen, you are the best at blacksmith edutainment. I’m hoping to have a fire rated shop built onto my wood shop in the fall of 2020. Then for starters I’m going to put into practice your techniques. I want to make fire place items, you know, pokers, shovels, tongs and broom handles, as well as, racks to hold them. I guess first though, I need to make some basic tools. I’m so looking forwards to it. Thanks for the inspiration.
nice twisting and ball Glen, for me first ones of things like this usually end up on my fire tools or if its dodgy in the "what can I do better next time🤨" corner which is just above the "Never to see the light of day again" bucket ☠
As noted below your content and the information you put into your videos is such a huge help to the person struggling to get something right. Great job as always Glen keep up the great work. Martin
It appears to me that there is no perfect way to become a good blacksmith. Basic principles and rules need to be learned but the sky is the limit as to how you work and create. Loved watching the work being done in the video. I would be very proud of the end result.
a true craftsman....."Anvil Whisperer".....so true....dont be afraid of mistakes....they sometimes turn out to be something different and better! Thx Glen!
I've made my share of mistakes (and continue to do so) but that's the only way most of us progress. And like you say, what seem like mistakes can turn out to be better than you hoped. Thanks.
Thanks I picked up a couple of good tips. I have never used my swage block like you demonstrate. And I have never used my fuller dies like that. Both good techniques.
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes" So true -- if I were, I'd never light the forge :-D That's a really nice little project, Glen. And yeah, I immediately thought of a half-dozen ways to incorporate it. Thanks for the idea. Clyde
Clyde, I'm glad you like this video. I mention to not be afraid to make mistakes because way back when I would approach certain projects where I wasn't sure too cautiously and so not much got done. Thanks.
Just found your sight about 2 weeks ago and thought, Hummm don't know about this smithy. But, i'll tell you one thing you are right on the top shelf my friend...when i looked at your anvil i thought what is that thing ,and then you started making all kinds of things. All those jigs you have that make it so easy to make anything you want..You can't judge a book by its cover and you are one hell of a smith, and the cleanest one i have ever saw on the net... YOUR THE MAN, thanks,See Ya
I really appreciate your kind comment. I know I'm not the best blacksmith; others out there make me look like a novice. I enjoy my niche and the tooling I frequently make but I like to try stuff I normally don't do in many of these videos. Some things work out better than others. Thanks again. Glen
Dave, It's my pleasure. I know I need to improve my video content and quality but filling myself when working is always a challenge. Anyway, I like experimenting with stuff like this and these videos give me a chance to do just that. Thanks for your support and good luck in your work. Glen
You need to get your machinist friend to build a set of dies with a ball end mill and that would make short work of the ball end. That would make a neat towel rack peg if you brushed it with the brass brush and dip it in polyurethane. Thanks for sharing.
Glen, I really like that rope twist better than cutting all the way through to make a basket. The rope twist without the ball end would be great for handled hot set tools, if it isn't too heavy. Thanks! Jerry
Jerry, I never thought of that but it's great idea. This decorative end would be perfect as handles for some tools. I might just give that a go. Thanks.
That's another excellent idea. Would definitely make good fence posts but for the number needed some dies (like for the ball end) would be welcome. Thanks.
Paul, I'm glad you find this interesting. Part of this I probably got from watching someone else.which is how most techniques get passed along I guess. Thanks.
Great video! I love the fuller bracket. I could see making a similar bracket as an easier way of doing drifts without a striker and keeping better control of the heated metal.
I probably should have made something useful but I thought the decorative end was enough and that anyone trying this can make whatever item this might suit. Thanks.
Nice Glen well done. Tell me, does the burner in your forge get hot, the tube bit, I just got a new burner and mine in vertical like yours, just wondering, mine gets quite hot.
Len, Yes, the burner definitely gets hot. Any metal, even parts that are insulated like the walls, etc., will heat up to a certain degree. Not glowing hot but hot enough that you couldn't hold it. Thanks.
Mauro, Hi, I'm not sure how much something like this would cost / how much I would charge since I don't sell such items. But it shouldn't be too much... Thanks for watching and sorry for the slow reply. Glen
Yes, the guillotine tool is my own design. It's a small and simple tool but took quite a bit of trials to get right. I use it just about everyday... Thanks for watching.
I appreciate you saying that. Someone else wondered why I had so many subs... Can't please everyone. Thanks for watching and sorry for the slow reply. Glen
Might pay for those beginning on this path to note that most of the TH-cam demonstrations begin with a piece of material heated to a light yellow color. "cherry red" is for heat treating for hardness. If your forge will not heat the material past cherry red, you need to give it some attention. You can beat your brains out trying to shape "cherry red" steel. Get it a LOT hotter to shape it. It makes life easier, and the professionals know that. Now, you know it, too....Joe
For most mild steel projects, you're right about needing to take a higher temp heat. But there are also other factors to consider. And the heat color seen in videos is deceptive since cameras often show the color differently than how your eyes see the color first hand. Not to mention the lighting conditions... Thanks for watching and sharing.
Abby, I'm glad you think that. I haven't lost any yet but Ive been exercising more and maybe some weight has been redistributed...not really sure but I appreciate your comment. Thanks.
Jacob, I coud post a video about anything and there are always those few detractors. And if a video is ten minutes long, some thumbs down appear three minutes after I post the video. At the end of the day, I really don't mind. Thanks for watching.
My Son & I Get So Excited Every Time We Get R Notification! Everything Made On This Channel Is Very Educational & Practical!! Thanks Glen
I''m very glad you guys can learn something from me. Thanks.
Glen's videos constantly teach me things, especially when I watch them months after I tried his techniques and begin to notice what I missed the first time through! I especially like using a flap disk on an angle grinder to smooth out the ball at the end; will be trying that tomorrow.
I have come back to this project to incorporate the twist into something that I am building and now I have learned several new things. I wish that I could give another like. Thanks for posting Glen.
Nice work, amazing job Glenn. Love your channel, especially when you're making tongs
Mr. Glen, you are the best at blacksmith edutainment. I’m hoping to have a fire rated shop built onto my wood shop in the fall of 2020. Then for starters I’m going to put into practice your techniques. I want to make fire place items, you know, pokers, shovels, tongs and broom handles, as well as, racks to hold them. I guess first though, I need to make some basic tools. I’m so looking forwards to it. Thanks for the inspiration.
nice twisting and ball Glen, for me first ones of things like this usually end up on my fire tools or if its dodgy in the "what can I do better next time🤨" corner which is just above the "Never to see the light of day again" bucket ☠
The usual high standard of content and info Glen and as neat and tidy as always.
I'm very happy so many people find this video informative in any way. Thanks.
As noted below your content and the information you put into your videos is such a huge help to the person struggling to get something right. Great job as always Glen keep up the great work. Martin
Martin, I sometimes think that maybe I shouldn't talk during videos and just show the process. I guess it depends on what I'm doing. Thanks.
It appears to me that there is no perfect way to become a good blacksmith. Basic principles and rules need to be learned but the sky is the limit as to how you work and create. Loved watching the work being done in the video. I would be very proud of the end result.
Yep!
Half way through the vid and I gotta say I love that guillotine tool.
I used to work on a rolling mill, interesting video
a true craftsman....."Anvil Whisperer".....so true....dont be afraid of mistakes....they sometimes turn out to be something different and better! Thx Glen!
I've made my share of mistakes (and continue to do so) but that's the only way most of us progress. And like you say, what seem like mistakes can turn out to be better than you hoped. Thanks.
Thanks I picked up a couple of good tips. I have never used my swage block like you demonstrate. And I have never used my fuller dies like that. Both good techniques.
Neil, I think that's common - I also will see someone use a certain tool in a way that I never thought. Thanks for all your support.
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes" So true -- if I were, I'd never light the forge :-D That's a really nice little project, Glen. And yeah, I immediately thought of a half-dozen ways to incorporate it. Thanks for the idea. Clyde
Clyde, I'm glad you like this video. I mention to not be afraid to make mistakes because way back when I would approach certain projects where I wasn't sure too cautiously and so not much got done. Thanks.
Simple elegance of material and workmanship.
Joseph, Thanks for your very kind comment - I appreciate it for sure.
Beautiful Glen. Just the handle I was looking for to add to a gate latch I am making. Many thanks.
Your video is so much informative
Syed, I'm very glad you like this video. Thanks for watching.
Nice Glen,already have an idea to finish an up coming project with that finial, should look great!
Just found your sight about 2 weeks ago and thought, Hummm don't know about this smithy.
But, i'll tell you one thing you are right on the top shelf my friend...when i looked at your anvil i thought what is that thing ,and then you started making all kinds of things. All those jigs you have
that make it so easy to make anything you want..You can't judge a book by its cover and you are one hell of a smith, and the cleanest one i have ever saw on the net... YOUR THE MAN, thanks,See Ya
I really appreciate your kind comment. I know I'm not the best blacksmith; others out there make me look like a novice. I enjoy my niche and the tooling I frequently make but I like to try stuff I normally don't do in many of these videos. Some things work out better than others. Thanks again. Glen
Being a machinist, your techniques make much more sense to me. A lot of good ideas there, thanks for the videos....Dave
Dave, It's my pleasure. I know I need to improve my video content and quality but filling myself when working is always a challenge. Anyway, I like experimenting with stuff like this and these videos give me a chance to do just that. Thanks for your support and good luck in your work. Glen
You need to get your machinist friend to build a set of dies with a ball end mill and that would make short work of the ball end. That would make a neat towel rack peg if you brushed it with the brass brush and dip it in polyurethane. Thanks for sharing.
Nice love the technical type videos you do.
I appreciate your support. Thanks.
Всё чисто, аккуратно, хорошие приспособления. МОЛОДЕЦ. Я подписался.
Glen, I really like that rope twist better than cutting all the way through to make a basket. The rope twist without the ball end would be great for handled hot set tools, if it isn't too heavy. Thanks! Jerry
Jerry, I never thought of that but it's great idea. This decorative end would be perfect as handles for some tools. I might just give that a go. Thanks.
Mr. Clean always impressive
George, Thanks for your support.
It is a real pleasure to see your work. Big hug from Argentina.
Andres, I'm glad you like watching my videos. Thanks for watching and for the big hug.
Those would be nice on top of fence posts if one didn’t mind making 200 of them... nice work Glen, thank you.
That's another excellent idea. Would definitely make good fence posts but for the number needed some dies (like for the ball end) would be welcome. Thanks.
What an interesting way of doing that, thanks Glen.
Paul, I'm glad you find this interesting. Part of this I probably got from watching someone else.which is how most techniques get passed along I guess. Thanks.
Great video Glen I love your tutorials
Chris, I sometimes feel I should keep quiet and just show the process. But I guess a mix of both is the way to go. Thanks for your support.
Glen GS Tongs hi Glen keep talking as it's a real help to understand your thought process 👍
Very nice idea, will do that myself sometime. Drill a hole or punch a hole in the end and add a rod for a fire poker. Thanks for video
Richard, I really like your idea of using this decorative end on a fire poker. That would really be perfect. Thanks.
Glen GS Tongs your welcome, I love the project
Would you use the same fullering method for a pineapple twist?
I rreally like the look of that, Definately getting saved in my "make this later" folder!
Jack, I'm very glad some folks want to replicate this. I probably saw someone else do this but that's the way a lot of blacksmithing goes. Thanks.
Great video! I love the fuller bracket. I could see making a similar bracket as an easier way of doing drifts without a striker and keeping better control of the heated metal.
Looks like your forge is in your living room!
Awesome work sir!!!! Not gunna lie. Just might have to steal this!!!😍🍻👊🤙
Tyson, By all means, steal away. We all get ideas from watching others. Thanks.
Neat Idea, will have to give it a try.
I probably should have made something useful but I thought the decorative end was enough and that anyone trying this can make whatever item this might suit. Thanks.
What metals should I use for swages and fullers?? I need a host of tools and don’t know what to use to make them.
Nicely done, Glen. I enjoy your work , Thank you.
Stan, Thank you for your support and sorry for the slow reply. Glen
Thanks
Nice Glen well done. Tell me, does the burner in your forge get hot, the tube bit, I just got a new burner and mine in vertical like yours, just wondering, mine gets quite hot.
Len, Yes, the burner definitely gets hot. Any metal, even parts that are insulated like the walls, etc., will heat up to a certain degree. Not glowing hot but hot enough that you couldn't hold it. Thanks.
Ok thanks for that, I just got this new burner and it gets hot, wonder if there was any danger in it?
Why didn't you use a ball swage to make a perfect ball?
good job !! i did't know how to make end ball !!, greetings from mexico again !!!!
Juan, I'm glad if you can learn anything from watching me. Hope all is good with you. Thanks. Glen
Nice work, I give you a lot of credit, but you went from an A+ to an F- by using the grinder.
Elmero mero sabor ranchero
Jajaja xDxD
glen, min 4.00 , this is a "grifa", but only one rod,
Isso é uma obra faraônica , ficou bom , porém quanto iria custar ?
Mauro, Hi, I'm not sure how much something like this would cost / how much I would charge since I don't sell such items. But it shouldn't be too much... Thanks for watching and sorry for the slow reply. Glen
Very nice
Garry, Thanks for your support.
I like that little guillotine tool, streamlined and efficient. Did you make that ?
Yes, the guillotine tool is my own design. It's a small and simple tool but took quite a bit of trials to get right. I use it just about everyday... Thanks for watching.
Hey ho GST!what shall I say. Nice job again as usual. Keep swinging ur hammers for us. Nice vid! Greetings!
Glad you like it. I'll keep trying my best to put out decent videos. Thanks.
Awesome video, your channel should be better known
I appreciate you saying that. Someone else wondered why I had so many subs... Can't please everyone. Thanks for watching and sorry for the slow reply. Glen
No problem, happy to help
Nice work sir 😁🖒🤘
Thanks for your support.
Might pay for those beginning on this path to note that most of the TH-cam demonstrations begin with a piece of material heated to a light yellow color. "cherry red" is for heat treating for hardness. If your forge will not heat the material past cherry red, you need to give it some attention. You can beat your brains out trying to shape "cherry red" steel. Get it a LOT hotter to shape it. It makes life easier, and the professionals know that.
Now, you know it, too....Joe
For most mild steel projects, you're right about needing to take a higher temp heat. But there are also other factors to consider. And the heat color seen in videos is deceptive since cameras often show the color differently than how your eyes see the color first hand. Not to mention the lighting conditions... Thanks for watching and sharing.
Super majestero
and you use a"grifa" to twist the square bar !!!
Juan, I'm not exactly sure what that is. Twisting wrench maybe... Thanks.
Good video. Thank you
Brother, you look like you’ve lost some weight. Very trim indeed.
Abby, I'm glad you think that. I haven't lost any yet but Ive been exercising more and maybe some weight has been redistributed...not really sure but I appreciate your comment. Thanks.
Excelente ¡¡
Isaac, Thanks for your support.
very nice
Thank you for your support. Glen
A barber shop pole...
It looks exactly like a barber shop pole. Thanks for watching.
Brothe.safe your hand with glouse..thank you
Berry nize :-D
Don, Thanks for your unique, very nice, comment.
I thought it quite clever how you used the swage to begin shaping the ball. (old dog sees new trick. . . wags tail)
DUDE you need a real anvil
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Thanks.
Try chess pieces
Nick, I would never have thought of that - this does look like a chess piece... Thanks.
What knuckleheads down thumbed this?!
Jacob, I coud post a video about anything and there are always those few detractors. And if a video is ten minutes long, some thumbs down appear three minutes after I post the video. At the end of the day, I really don't mind. Thanks for watching.