Hey man, this is one of the best intro Blacksmithing videos I've seen, especially for someone who doesn't own power hammers and such yet. I've just started hammering steel and love it and its guys like you who have brought the craft into my world making it accessible, thus even possible. I really appreciate it and hope you get to make some more. Thank you
I started taking an interest in blacksmithing during the lockdowns while watching Forged in Fire and once I get a house I'd like to get setup with a small black smiting shop.
I built a brake drum forge yesterday . I created a horseshoe knife (letter opener) as my first project. A set of pliers/tongs is my next build. I really liked your video clip and the fluid of your direction dialog. DM
Good vid, man. Nice to see someone else get their rivet all bent-ass wrong, then straighten it out. Tongs are a good project to learn hammer control and techniques.
TH-cam is a wonderful tool. I've learned how to play songs by stevie ray Vaughn, Jimmi Hendrix, ect. On guitar. Build countless projects and repair vehicles. Theres a video on just about anything and it's a great way to use the internet
GiardedDig2, I'm glad to here you are going to make some pliers! If you post any pictures on Instagram please tag me @radwynforge I would love to see what you make!
Wow, enjoyed that. Just a wish that you could text in millimetres as well as stating the measurements in inches. It would make it easier for all your fans using the metric system. Thanks again for a great video.
..Very enjoyable !! my problem is getting one the bosses thinner than the other. they functioned for awhile then broke. and let's not talk about a good pair i made out of coil spring and forgot about the material when they got to hot to handle...!!! grrr.
Sorry to hear that, but like most things it just takes practice. I still have difficulty punching holes by hand. Holding the tongs with you legs so you can hold the punch and hammer while trying to get everything lined up... ya that is something I'm still working to improve on. Unfortunately the forge is shutdown and won't be re-opening anytime soon, but I do have plans to make a follow-up video of making tongs (I'll try making them using vice-grips to show how to make tongs when you don't already have tongs).
I had a very hard time a few years ago and it actually cause me to give up learning. But I thought I'd try again not too long ago and I realized it was over forging back then So I took it easy and took my time and I made a pair I am very proud of. I can't wait to make more. Metal moves surprisingly well even with small hammer blows. So don't worry you'll get the hang of it
It's a natural gas forge with a blower. It runs off a commercial gas line from the city. A standard residential natural gas line wouldn't have the pressure/volume necessary to run a forge that can heat steel to welding temps.
that's a nice pair of tongs you are using to hold the metal. Now remake the video without a pair of Blacksmithing tongs. How are your supposed to make pliers out of small pieces of molten steel with out first making a set of tongs?
Either buy your first pair (wolf's jaw tongs would be my suggestion - fairly universal) or just use a pair of pliars, channel locks or vice grips. There are loads of tools you can use to hold hot metal. A great source for affordable tong blanks is Ken's Custom Iron on ebay. Just search "rapid tongs" -- he sells sets of five different tong types for ~$50 (I bought the set when I started out.) They're 80% of the way done for you -- pattern-cut flat stock. Just heat 'em up, finish bending / fitting them, set the rivet, which is included -- you have functional tongs. This was the best deal I could find on new tongs -- aside from the odd flea market find, which are usually all rusty and bent and old and often not the type you need. Just buy a couple pairs from Ken's -- even just a single pair of V-bit or flat-jaw tongs, then make your own out of rebar or whatever you can gather up.
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Hey man, this is one of the best intro Blacksmithing videos I've seen, especially for someone who doesn't own power hammers and such yet. I've just started hammering steel and love it and its guys like you who have brought the craft into my world making it accessible, thus even possible. I really appreciate it and hope you get to make some more. Thank you
I started taking an interest in blacksmithing during the lockdowns while watching Forged in Fire and once I get a house I'd like to get setup with a small black smiting shop.
I built a brake drum forge yesterday . I created a horseshoe knife (letter opener) as my first project. A set of pliers/tongs is my next build. I really liked your video clip and the fluid of your direction dialog. DM
Good vid, man. Nice to see someone else get their rivet all bent-ass wrong, then straighten it out. Tongs are a good project to learn hammer control and techniques.
Absolutely, I think it is important to see that things that don't look perfect can be fixed.
Just found you? Nice teaching style...keep it up. Thanks
Thank you for walking me through the making of this tool I need. 💜💘
Nice project. First pliers project I've seen. I'm surprised this channel isn't more popular.
Thank you, that is a very kind comment :)
Great video, very informative and also very approachable for a beginner!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice projects for beginners. well done.
Thank you very much.
Just found you and LOVED this video!
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for sharing. I'm just getting into TH-cam and looks like a cool project to try. 👍
TH-cam is a wonderful tool. I've learned how to play songs by stevie ray Vaughn, Jimmi Hendrix, ect. On guitar. Build countless projects and repair vehicles. Theres a video on just about anything and it's a great way to use the internet
Very soft work, produces brilliant work, is very inspiring. GoodLuck, gbu 👌👍👍
Just randomly found you. I REALLY enjoyed your presentation style and information. Heading over to check out the rest of your channel.
I love your forge. Will make some in the morning:)
GiardedDig2, I'm glad to here you are going to make some pliers! If you post any pictures on Instagram please tag me @radwynforge I would love to see what you make!
Radwyn Forge will definitely do :)
????? with part of it do you love .That is bloody beginners work
Freemind I said I love the forge. As in the shop he worked in...
Wow, enjoyed that. Just a wish that you could text in millimetres as well as stating the measurements in inches. It would make it easier for all your fans using the metric system. Thanks again for a great video.
Nice job !
Great videography and tutorial. It will be fun to follow you and watch you and you channel grow.
Thank you very much, I hope that I improve in both videography and smithing so more people enjoy my videos :)
Good work!
I will be your subscriber # 435 👍
Awesome, glad to have you :) and glad you enjoyed the video
I will be making this today.. Ima noob girl but I like making this things hehe
Subbed and liked!
That's a beautiful anvil
Thanks bro
..Very enjoyable !! my problem is getting one the bosses thinner than the other. they functioned for awhile then broke. and let's not talk about a good pair i made out of coil spring and forgot about the material when they got to hot to handle...!!! grrr.
Great to hear that you like the video!
Amazing
Thanks, glad you dropped by to check out the video
Your ICON/Brand logo looks like INDIAN CURRENCY (INR - Rupee) Logo……. ! Such a Co incidence.
What do you recommend lubricating the joint with?
I've tried to forge tongs about 5 times with barely any success, I don't know what to do anymore.
Sorry to hear that, but like most things it just takes practice. I still have difficulty punching holes by hand. Holding the tongs with you legs so you can hold the punch and hammer while trying to get everything lined up... ya that is something I'm still working to improve on. Unfortunately the forge is shutdown and won't be re-opening anytime soon, but I do have plans to make a follow-up video of making tongs (I'll try making them using vice-grips to show how to make tongs when you don't already have tongs).
I had a very hard time a few years ago and it actually cause me to give up learning. But I thought I'd try again not too long ago and I realized it was over forging back then So I took it easy and took my time and I made a pair I am very proud of. I can't wait to make more. Metal moves surprisingly well even with small hammer blows. So don't worry you'll get the hang of it
What type of forge do you use? Is that natural gas forge
It's a natural gas forge with a blower. It runs off a commercial gas line from the city. A standard residential natural gas line wouldn't have the pressure/volume necessary to run a forge that can heat steel to welding temps.
Tong handles are termed reins.
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that's a nice pair of tongs you are using to hold the metal. Now remake the video without a pair of Blacksmithing tongs. How are your supposed to make pliers out of small pieces of molten steel with out first making a set of tongs?
Jon Durfee . Maybe you buy your first set, that’s what I did. Failing that use the stock you got your scrap off.
Either buy your first pair (wolf's jaw tongs would be my suggestion - fairly universal) or just use a pair of pliars, channel locks or vice grips. There are loads of tools you can use to hold hot metal. A great source for affordable tong blanks is Ken's Custom Iron on ebay. Just search "rapid tongs" -- he sells sets of five different tong types for ~$50 (I bought the set when I started out.) They're 80% of the way done for you -- pattern-cut flat stock. Just heat 'em up, finish bending / fitting them, set the rivet, which is included -- you have functional tongs. This was the best deal I could find on new tongs -- aside from the odd flea market find, which are usually all rusty and bent and old and often not the type you need. Just buy a couple pairs from Ken's -- even just a single pair of V-bit or flat-jaw tongs, then make your own out of rebar or whatever you can gather up.
Can you sand blast and then blue your pliers, cut some knurling into the grips and then use some Plasti-Dip on the handles?
No, but you can. The world is your oyster.
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