Dave, watching you reminded of this quote I stumbled on years ago. You pretty much embody this philosophy: "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." -Robert A. Heinlein Thanks. Keep up the great work.
I recommend this for a first project when someone is learning to do things with metal. I mean, not THAT design. You sure made a meal of that, ha, but a simple one that is just flattened on the ends so the pin does not fall off. You can flatten one side, fit the pin on without having to bend it into place which I find easier, and then lock it on by flatten the other side. Also, you do not need a forge to make one. A blow torch is enough to make one of these...again a simple one. You want all those curves and style, you are going to need something more then a blow torch, ha.
The technical name for these is a "penannular." Very, very old sort of thing. These are in contrast to the "annular" which is entirely circular and forge welded together. The penannular would be used for temporary things that needed to be opened and closed or taken apart fairly often such as cloaks, whereas the annular would be used for more secure and permanent fitting (say to adjust, hold together, or decorate clothes; a very simple dress that would be secured via annulars on the shoulders [and side?] would be taken off over the shoulders instead of undoing them). Often you will see that penannulars, being worn on a prominent and visible part of the body, became incredibly decorated and ornate, even with gold and gems. When the pin/ needle/ whatever you want to call it extended too far as it was overly long, which was primarily a stylistic choice from what I can tell, it could become a danger to the user or others and there were laws about how such things could be worn.
You made a pretty good version here it would seem. Larger in diameter than many I've seen, but I imagine that with thick blankets or cloths it would make quite a bit of sense. Good piece of kit that's easy to make, and useful. Think I've also seen people make belt buckles similarly.
A ring pin made from a twisted bar lets you lock the pin in different positions, so you can still have the ring itself nice and straight, but the pin pointing somewhere where you don't get it caught in other kit/shoulders/you chin... If you twist the "end-curls" perpendicular to the ring, you also avoid having THEM get caught in kit. Make sure to HAMMER the pin-tip square and pointed to avoid it tearing the fabric, it should NEVER be sharp! That tears too. If you decide to file/grind it pointed, make sure to give it nice finish, as a coarse pin ALSO tears your fabric.
Awsome little project! I live in a village which is like many in East Anglia over here in England on the site of a Viking settlement. They have found some of those type things. The villages are named ending in "by" like Mautby, Stokesby, Ormesby, Filby etc i have read that the word represents the holders name like Maut followed by "by" meaning land or holding, so Mauts land. Nothing to do with survival but seemed interesting.
Hey Dave I was wondering if there was a place where people could send you ideas on products we create to further help the fellow man. I have an idea on a cheap way to put tie outs on tarps. You seem like a good person to get the ball rolling on developing new bullet proof products or can you make a video on how to get the job done with this subject for inventors. Thanks for all you do. You really are a great teacher!
Damn Dave , is that the mother of all frickin anvils or what ? you seem to have the skinny on finding all the good * * * * . I suppose its networking and perseverance . I have been watching your videos for quite sometime and just wanted to thank you for all the information you impart ! You always carry yourself like A true gentleman and its always a pleasure to watch you work .
bro am loving the blanket pins esp the twist..lol hafta laff been a fan since dual survival and noticed on this video since you have been doing all the forge projects and things you have gotten larger in forearms and shoulders... good incentive to build my forge... keep on bro
blanket pins 101 or blacksmithing 101 maybe a book in the works just wondering do you ever get a chance to load up the utv or jeep and get way back in the middle of nowhere with the wife or a couple of buddies for two or three days to unwind & relax & and get some peace of mind outstanding yt channel always the best info god bless you and yours
Did you make those wolf jaw tongs? those are beautiful. mine were the second project i made so..... they look a little rough, but they work so there is no reason to remake them
I use a piece of hickory to straighten my iron after I put a twist in it. I don't want the hammer marks in my twists. But I'm anal about the little stuff. Great video.
Hi Dave, Your forging skills have improved greatly.. Really nice to see.. Means you have been putting in some hammer time.. I don't want to be to forwards or insulting and was going to send you a PM but I don't see a way to do it.. Contact me via PM or let me know and I'll post the suggestion here.. Thanks for the video.. You can look up my work on google+ if you'd like before making contact.. Feel free to delete this as well..
Well done! A little tip for bending a twisted piece that you need to hit hard enough to bend, but not enough to damage the twist: use a wooden mallet.
Your metal bending skills are really getting honed, and it shows! Great job!!
Dave, watching you reminded of this quote I stumbled on years ago. You pretty much embody this philosophy:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
-Robert A. Heinlein
Thanks. Keep up the great work.
i sure have missed these blacksmithing vids, just awesome
you should show how it works with the blanket or cloak. thanks for a great video
This winter I will have one in my kit
Awesome. Thanks again for the videos.
I recommend this for a first project when someone is learning to do things with metal. I mean, not THAT design. You sure made a meal of that, ha, but a simple one that is just flattened on the ends so the pin does not fall off. You can flatten one side, fit the pin on without having to bend it into place which I find easier, and then lock it on by flatten the other side. Also, you do not need a forge to make one. A blow torch is enough to make one of these...again a simple one. You want all those curves and style, you are going to need something more then a blow torch, ha.
Hey Dave, I just saw some cool ones where the spined ends were turned up so they would lock the pin in place.
Dave where can I get a set of plans of the propane furnace. I want to build one.
Thanks for your time.
The technical name for these is a "penannular." Very, very old sort of thing. These are in contrast to the "annular" which is entirely circular and forge welded together.
The penannular would be used for temporary things that needed to be opened and closed or taken apart fairly often such as cloaks, whereas the annular would be used for more secure and permanent fitting (say to adjust, hold together, or decorate clothes; a very simple dress that would be secured via annulars on the shoulders [and side?] would be taken off over the shoulders instead of undoing them).
Often you will see that penannulars, being worn on a prominent and visible part of the body, became incredibly decorated and ornate, even with gold and gems. When the pin/ needle/ whatever you want to call it extended too far as it was overly long, which was primarily a stylistic choice from what I can tell, it could become a danger to the user or others and there were laws about how such things could be worn.
You made a pretty good version here it would seem. Larger in diameter than many I've seen, but I imagine that with thick blankets or cloths it would make quite a bit of sense.
Good piece of kit that's easy to make, and useful. Think I've also seen people make belt buckles similarly.
A ring pin made from a twisted bar lets you lock the pin in different positions, so you can still have the ring itself nice and straight, but the pin pointing somewhere where you don't get it caught in other kit/shoulders/you chin...
If you twist the "end-curls" perpendicular to the ring, you also avoid having THEM get caught in kit.
Make sure to HAMMER the pin-tip square and pointed to avoid it tearing the fabric, it should NEVER be sharp! That tears too. If you decide to file/grind it pointed, make sure to give it nice finish, as a coarse pin ALSO tears your fabric.
Awsome little project! I live in a village which is like many in East Anglia over here in England on the site of a Viking settlement. They have found some of those type things. The villages are named ending in "by" like Mautby, Stokesby, Ormesby, Filby etc i have read that the word represents the holders name like Maut followed by "by" meaning land or holding, so Mauts land. Nothing to do with survival but seemed interesting.
Hey Dave I was wondering if there was a place where people could send you ideas on products we create to further help the fellow man. I have an idea on a cheap way to put tie outs on tarps. You seem like a good person to get the ball rolling on developing new bullet proof products or can you make a video on how to get the job done with this subject for inventors. Thanks for all you do. You really are a great teacher!
hey Dustin,why don't make a video about it
Maybe
We have an E-mail on our web site you can send it to brother
Thanks
Great video Dave.
That was a great video Dave!
awesome dave! beautiful work!
Damn Dave , is that the mother of all frickin anvils or what ? you seem to have the skinny on finding all the good * * * * . I suppose its networking and perseverance . I have been watching your videos for quite sometime and just wanted to thank you for all the information you impart ! You always carry yourself like A true gentleman and its always a pleasure to watch you work .
Man I bet you've got close to a million bucks if not more in all that cool stuff your always playing with.. I'm so frickin jealous.. lol
bro am loving the blanket pins esp the twist..lol hafta laff been a fan since dual survival and noticed on this video since you have been doing all the forge projects and things you have gotten larger in forearms and shoulders... good incentive to build my forge... keep on bro
with more two pins maybe works like a circle trivet up ftom coals with fry pan.Nice vid brother.
blanket pins 101 or blacksmithing 101 maybe a book in the works just wondering do you ever get a chance to load up the utv or jeep and get way back in the middle of nowhere with the wife or a couple of buddies for two or three days to unwind & relax & and get some peace of mind outstanding yt channel always the best info god bless you and yours
The Viking ones are awesome.
Seems like a cool idea! I might try it out to turn a deer hide into a cloak
Will it start a flint and steel fire too, that's my primary question ?
What hammer is that? thanks for the video!
Did you make those wolf jaw tongs? those are beautiful. mine were the second project i made so..... they look a little rough, but they work so there is no reason to remake them
I use a piece of hickory to straighten my iron after I put a twist in it. I don't want the hammer marks in my twists. But I'm anal about the little stuff. Great video.
Hey Dave what's your forge lined with?
Dave how big the anvil you are using great video
hi Dave can you do another review on the tarp tent by tent Smith please?
would you mind putting a link to where you buy your stock metal from?
I cant waid till the January blacksmithing videos lol
I used to make them using square stock and twisting it.
I got my tree stand set-up about 10 miles east of Piketon it's rough out there I I'm 8 up with chiggers
Great job. Love the blacksmithing videos. Cb75
Hi Dave, Your forging skills have improved greatly.. Really nice to see.. Means you have been putting in some hammer time.. I don't want to be to forwards or insulting and was going to send you a PM but I don't see a way to do it.. Contact me via PM or let me know and I'll post the suggestion here.. Thanks for the video.. You can look up my work on google+ if you'd like before making contact.. Feel free to delete this as well..
How exactly do you use a blanket pin?
What grade of metal is that?
Your 3 last videos have not been showing up in my subscriber feed lately, youtube is messing things up again....
Vert nice video, Dave. I suggest checking out some viking/baltic styled brass pins and try to remake them with iron. :))
very nice , thanks for sharing.
nice made Dave
still have no idea what a blanket pin is
basically allows you to turn a wool blanket into a cloak. He has used them in some of his older videos during the winter.
Yup
u getn big dude , must be from swinging that hammer
right? looking like a medieval warrior or something like that
How do you use it?
This is also known as a penannular brooch.
thanks for sharing
I got a great old Herter's wool blanket this will come in real Handy
great video. dark out
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