Hi John! A prime example of a philosophy by a fellow blacksmith friend, keep it simple, make it elegant . Which is what you have done here, keep up the good work!
loved the 'Duncher' flat cap. My father was a time served metalworker and wore one of those to work when I was little. Great video that ties in a little to my youngest memories. Thanks for that touch of nostalgia. It made me feel like a litlle tyke again. ;-)
I'm no blacksmith, and I'm probably not going to become one, but I enjoy watching these videos because of how educational they are. Keep up the good work, John!
Wow! 🙂 This candelabra turned out fantastic! Lately I couldn’t spend much time in my shop unfortunately, university studies are consuming almost all my time and energy. I can’t wait for the winter holiday to have some more free time and create something. 😊 Thank you for the videos and knowledge, John! I am already looking forward for the next weekend’s project!🙂
When you were cutting out the candle holders it reminded me of back when I was youngster and would build balsa wood model airplanes. I remember having to take a thick piece of wood and cut out the rough shape of the propeller then carve and sand and carve and sand, etc...........Beautiful job, what a great project.
I know it didn’t do anything, but just before 14:25 “I’m happy with that” then you turned the work and dinged it into the swage block! I was worried for a moment. Had to remind myself it wasn’t hot. Looks great. Thank you for sharing these techniques. I always love when you show just how easy it really can be without needing any power tools or big expensive hammers to make something amazing
Very nice project w classic Black Bear asthetics .this is a good thing Sir. As usual a learning experience. IMHO my personal biggest takeaway is the cup n candle holders. The design and procedures are gold in hand! Thank you Sir, for everything Blessings aboundant Crawford out🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏼♂️
Beautiful job John. This is very beautiful design there. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
This is absolutely beautiful! up until the end I was wondering what happened to the weld. I think the solution you came up with was the best possible one. Basket twists have to be one of my favorite blacksmithing techniques!
Hello John Well done . It looks great and is a Base to Do some dekoration on it . Thank you for this Inspiration. Take csre I wish you a good week Yours Frank Galetzka
That looks awesome, I really like it. Now I have another project to add to my list. Thank you for your teachings, keep up the good work and God bless you and your family 👪
Very nice, good anesthetics, basket twists always look elegant. I was looking forward to learn how you were going to do the radii on the saddle cups and was not disappointed. Thanks for your teaching!
Looks great !!! Very decorative ... An idea for people who like that style , but should not be around candles they have battery operated ones for people like my mother who would burn the house down
Hello John as always great to watch the videos from you and see you working! I see the picture at Facebook and I wonder the wire you put around by the basket! Now I know why! It is a cool project and cool that you made the tool to make the forge weld! I'm looking forward to the next steps thank you and be save! Andreas from Germany
Hi John I just wanted to mention that you can change the drill bit size on those hole saws, as long as the shank that goes in were the set screw is the same size.
This is really quite cool and I might try making something like it in the future, although I'm approaching it from machining rather than smithing since it's what I'm most familiar with.
I really like the project you did here, it's great and you've shown that something that looks really scary to make (to us novices) can actually be achievable. Also, I really like the video style. A lot of teaching and showing details without the longer, more drawn out parts. I would appreciate seeing a little more clue of how long various steps take as well as how long the whole projects take you. I know I can't come close to being as fast as you, but if a phase takes you 2 hours, then I won't be so unhappy if it takes me 4-6 or more. I know that's dangerous territory, but if I struggle with something for a couple of hours and it only took you 10 minutes, that highlights that my skills are weaker in that area and I might want to practice that kind of thing a bit more. Anyway, as always, we'll see you for the next video! (And no closing blurb here?)
I am not saying this is a good idea per se... but to cut thicker sheet metal i often just put extenders on my hand metal shears and use the table to hold one end while i push in the other handle. i mean it definitely shortens the life of the pliers but ive been doing this for several years and the old buggers are still cutting. cheaper than bandsaw blades (let alone the saw) and way faster than a hacksaw!
The bottom is a cylinder base. The top tool is just a piece of 1/4" plate dished in in the same base and welded up to make the tool. It was actually something I made for a different project many years ago.
Great job, different size cups to match candle size ? Could you not form them over a cone to accommodate different sizes in 1 holder, or forge in stepps?
Beautiful candelabra sir! As a beginner blacksmith I am wandering tho - what the "kettle cups" are? Putting a plate and the candle stand together is a mystery. Best Regards!
This was forge welded on the end. Forge welding the middle would be possible, but would leave the material much thinner. It just comes down to an aesthetic choice.
Hi John! A prime example of a philosophy by a fellow blacksmith friend, keep it simple, make it elegant . Which is what you have done here, keep up the good work!
Beautiful work!
Watching this made me realize: all my files and hacksaws are dull. 😂
This is what I love to see, someone skilled and know at their craft, eager, and able to share it with the world, keep up the good work
loved the 'Duncher' flat cap. My father was a time served metalworker and wore one of those to work when I was little. Great video that ties in a little to my youngest memories. Thanks for that touch of nostalgia. It made me feel like a litlle tyke again. ;-)
That looks really nice. I really like the wrap to cover the weld, it really adds to the look alot.
Laundry detergent sheets are a good idea... saw it on an ad the only ad I've ever watched
I'm no blacksmith, and I'm probably not going to become one, but I enjoy watching these videos because of how educational they are. Keep up the good work, John!
I love that cat sticker on ur window 😁
Wow! 🙂
This candelabra turned out fantastic!
Lately I couldn’t spend much time in my shop unfortunately, university studies are consuming almost all my time and energy.
I can’t wait for the winter holiday to have some more free time and create something. 😊
Thank you for the videos and knowledge, John! I am already looking forward for the next weekend’s project!🙂
When you were cutting out the candle holders it reminded me of back when I was youngster and would build balsa wood model airplanes. I remember having to take a thick piece of wood and cut out the rough shape of the propeller then carve and sand and carve and sand, etc...........Beautiful job, what a great project.
John, great looking piece.
I appreciate you showing us alternate ways to do things like cutting the candle holders.
Army
SE Oregon
Happy Sunday. Thank you for everything you do. 👏👏👏
Another excellent video sir. Nothing too fancy, but has just enough class.
I know it didn’t do anything, but just before 14:25 “I’m happy with that” then you turned the work and dinged it into the swage block! I was worried for a moment. Had to remind myself it wasn’t hot.
Looks great. Thank you for sharing these techniques. I always love when you show just how easy it really can be without needing any power tools or big expensive hammers to make something amazing
Bought a beverly shear last year, best investment ive made in a long while since ive been working with sheet metal. Great video as always John!
That really turned out nice John, I believe I'll make one for our patio. Thanks!
Very nice project w classic Black Bear asthetics .this is a good thing Sir. As usual a learning experience.
IMHO my personal biggest takeaway is the cup n candle holders. The design and procedures are gold in hand!
Thank you Sir, for everything
Blessings aboundant
Crawford out🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏼♂️
Wrapped collar was a nice touch
Excellent project and cinematography
A very Nice quick piece of Iron work Blacksmith.
That candelabra looks fantastic John, that's some fine work!
Gorgeous end result! I would love to have a cabin someday with all handmade fixtures like this.
Beautiful job John. This is very beautiful design there. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
This is absolutely beautiful! up until the end I was wondering what happened to the weld. I think the solution you came up with was the best possible one. Basket twists have to be one of my favorite blacksmithing techniques!
Nice piece of work John. I really like the basket twist. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
That looks amazing. Good ad ! I want a coal forge real bad now. I'll See what blacksmith supply has got for deals
That was a beautiful job on the hanging candelabra John, lots of great information with it also. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
My pleasure!
Absolutely beautiful. Once again you hit it out of the ballpark. Great craftsmanship. Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
Very nice John, the wire wrap really added to the overall style of this piece.
13:13 looked really cool
Another absolutely wonderful project. I need to make time to get into my shop and make something, it's been to long.
Great project to get started thanks john
Yeah 👍 great. I've been hoping for this video 🐱 I'm making a medieval style chandelier for my great room to put above my long table. Great job 👍🤓👏👏👏
Very nice. You can also use brass hard solder to hide the weld. The brass gives a nice contrast to the black steel, a little golden highlight.
Great project. Looks amazing!
very nice John, thanks for sharing.
Oh this looks fun to make....
that's a beautiful piece of work. kinda wish I had a place to hang something like this
Great job John!
Hello John
Well done .
It looks great and is a Base to Do some dekoration on it .
Thank you for this Inspiration.
Take csre
I wish you a good week
Yours Frank Galetzka
Fantastic ! Great instructions and beautiful end result.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That looks awesome, I really like it. Now I have another project to add to my list. Thank you for your teachings, keep up the good work and God bless you and your family 👪
Very well made and looking real good.
Glad you like it!
Very nice, good anesthetics, basket twists always look elegant. I was looking forward to learn how you were going to do the radii on the saddle cups and was not disappointed. Thanks for your teaching!
I miss my Beverly shear. Just didn't have room for it.
Beautiful work as usual, I'm a huge fan of hot wraps myself, really like it man great job
Well done!
Looks great !!! Very decorative ... An idea for people who like that style , but should not be around candles they have battery operated ones for people like my mother who would burn the house down
Hello John as always great to watch the videos from you and see you working! I see the picture at Facebook and I wonder the wire you put around by the basket! Now I know why! It is a cool project and cool that you made the tool to make the forge weld! I'm looking forward to the next steps thank you and be save! Andreas from Germany
Hi John I just wanted to mention that you can change the drill bit size on those hole saws, as long as the shank that goes in were the set screw is the same size.
This is really quite cool and I might try making something like it in the future, although I'm approaching it from machining rather than smithing since it's what I'm most familiar with.
I really like the project you did here, it's great and you've shown that something that looks really scary to make (to us novices) can actually be achievable.
Also, I really like the video style. A lot of teaching and showing details without the longer, more drawn out parts. I would appreciate seeing a little more clue of how long various steps take as well as how long the whole projects take you. I know I can't come close to being as fast as you, but if a phase takes you 2 hours, then I won't be so unhappy if it takes me 4-6 or more. I know that's dangerous territory, but if I struggle with something for a couple of hours and it only took you 10 minutes, that highlights that my skills are weaker in that area and I might want to practice that kind of thing a bit more.
Anyway, as always, we'll see you for the next video! (And no closing blurb here?)
This looks great
Nice work John, will candles be our new light source? Well its old coming back to needed!
Awesome
You could use the section around 6:20 as a ‘short. Beautiful work.
Thanks, I'll probably go do that
Use the holesaw trough a mould. That way you can skip the pilotdrill.
Do you draw out plans for these projects before starting?
Or do you plan it out in your head and work toward that image?
I am not saying this is a good idea per se... but to cut thicker sheet metal i often just put extenders on my hand metal shears and use the table to hold one end while i push in the other handle. i mean it definitely shortens the life of the pliers but ive been doing this for several years and the old buggers are still cutting. cheaper than bandsaw blades (let alone the saw) and way faster than a hacksaw!
Really nice looking candelabra. Is it based on a historical design?
Not specifically, but the general idea is pretty old.
Thank you for the inspiration John🙂 how did you make the dishing tools? I believe the bottom tool is an oxy cylinder base.
The bottom is a cylinder base. The top tool is just a piece of 1/4" plate dished in in the same base and welded up to make the tool. It was actually something I made for a different project many years ago.
Hey john, what was the name of that drill bit you used after you drilled the hole. The one that dresses up the hole and takes away the sharp edges?
Thats a counter sink
I believe what you are referring to is a Counter Sink Bit. Originally used for making the reeses for flat head bolts.
Great job, different size cups to match candle size ? Could you not form them over a cone to accommodate different sizes in 1 holder, or forge in stepps?
I think you would find the candle very tipping such a tapered holder since there would be very little contact with the body of the candle.
@BlackBearForge thank you, oh well it was just a thought
Beautiful candelabra sir! As a beginner blacksmith I am wandering tho - what the "kettle cups" are? Putting a plate and the candle stand together is a mystery.
Best Regards!
The candle cups are what hold the candles and the drip pans collect any melting wax
So is there any special, elaborate thought process that goes into making the candle holder patterns?
Not really. I look for examples both new and old then adapt to what I need
Let’s go
Hi John...If you didn't have a welder, would you forge weld it? Or is there another option?
This was forge welded on the end. Forge welding the middle would be possible, but would leave the material much thinner. It just comes down to an aesthetic choice.
What is a good general use rivet to buy? Like for this project or fixing handles to spoons and what not?
Soft button head rivets in assorted sizes. I buy from Jay Cee Sales or McMaster Carr
@Black Bear Forge thank you that helps me out alot
How can I get one?
"exact dimensions don't matter"
Machinest: Nooo
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