I like,how there isnt any of that annoying music that usually comes with these types of videos. The sounds of the crafting process are much more enjoyable to listen to.
Hello from Ladysmith, BC, Canada. I have no need for a blacksmith's hammer but having watched this video and having been around horses most of my younger years I am now trying to talk myself out of making one. This is a wonderful demonstration of your ideas and skills. Thank you and have a great 2020.
Thank you so much for this video My sister is new to blacksmithing and she is having a hard time finding hammers with the right size and weight for her. This video shows a good alternative.
Scrap brass challenge, scrap steel challenge It’s rusted, it’s dull But some of the lead is good *guitar riff intensifies* *your beard gains +3 points charisma* *sponsored by Budweiser *
I need to pin a comment as I keep getting told how cheap a cross pein hammer is. It seems when I explain I couldn't get one where I live and I needed one straight away, somehow that's not understood! I understand this isn't a high quality hammer and I'm not comparing it to one but it'll get me by for a while! Also for everyone asking about the grinder, it really is an amazing machine, it's made by 84 Engineering and sold by www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
i think the hammer turned out stellar. It is a tool for your shop. would be cool if you engraved your logo or name into the handle though. something to give it that extra touch of personalization.
An unbalanced (face heavy) hammer is actually really nice for knife making. The weight helps keep the flat faced straight down without tilting sideways and making divots. So jealous of your belt grinder!
I have that exact same hammer I've had it for almost 10 years it may be cheap but it's a damn good hammer. I use it when I build railroad tie retainers I can drive a 12 inch galvanized steel spike in four blows with that thing
@@ChrisBrown-pw2lb why would you put a hard wood handle on it the composite handle does an awesome job of dampening the shock of use. I don't understand.
Some find wood handles to be superior for their jobs. Smiths tend to prefer wood handles for their performance. Additionally, wood handles resist damage from heat sources better than the composite.
I started watching this because I was curious as to why you wouldn't just buy a cross pein hammer. I can fully see why, beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you
In Russia we got old joke about this. Some country bought assembly line for Soviet fighter jets, and some knocked down kits. However, after assembly they got tractor, not a plane. One retry, two, three, rereading plans - still got tractors. Then they called original manufacturers to ask what's wrong. Their responce is: - Do you read assembly manual? You need to elaborately file the completed machine after the assembly!
Yas!!! When you start to forge your blacksmith Hammer I definitely want a video series on that. Still looking for property but will be building my own blacksmith Forge soon after I get some property so I will definitely need that video
The guy definitely has talent. I would like to see a "Can you tell?" episode, where five tools are next to five good quality, but production line made tools. Then have a expert, or not, pick.
Blacksmith apprentices start out making their own tools once they graduate from sweeping up the shop and manning the bellows. I would love to see videos whilst you are making yours. Sending lots of love ❤ from sunny 🌅 Arizona 🌵 USA 🗽
Great comment and great reference to Rip Torn, who just died a few days ago and uttered the line "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." What a treasure.
You are a genius.... And you move faster than any human I've ever seen.... Kind of reminds me of an slapstick.....God bless you.....I really appreciate and enjoyed the video...... keep up the great work.
Quick question and a request. Did you make your belt grinder? And could we please have a video about your grinder with lots of shots of it’s setup and how it’s put together. Thanks. Mick 😃👍
I thought about making one but I decided to buy instead. I love this machine, it's extremely well built, I use it every day and it's going to last me years so I'm very happy with my purchase. You can see a tour of the grinder in this video th-cam.com/video/F-jHm-AQZac/w-d-xo.html and this is where I bought it from www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
That's truly Awesome i don't know Why but I would never have thought to modifying a hammer great job please keep the videos coming they are very helpful take care and God bless you and yours 🙋♂️
Hi P...I've decided, your awesomeness has no bounds. Super video - no crap music just the sounds of your labours. And a new super tool to add to the collection. Sometimes i like the peace of manual tools when time allows, the older i get the crankier i get about noisy anything. Grumpy? Me? Nah! Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Regional differences are funny, cross peen hammers are available at any store that sells tools in the USA. I have never seen a straight peen here and if I needed one would likely have to make one. Great video.
Luckily you made this vid man. That’s allot of views, hopefully you made allot of this video. Thank you for not having advertisements every few minutes I subbed
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. It was when you put the bevel on the handle end that I realised just how hard that wood is. A good choice for the application I'm sure.
Thanks for today's video. I'm more comfortable working with wood. For some reason I think metal is monumentally difficult. But with videos like today's, I'm getting more and more comfortable in thinking I might try a metal project. Thanks again ❤🌅🌵
The steel wedges would have held a bit stronger if they weren't such a smooth surface, but I think it will hold. Might be worth keeping in mind though when you make a better hammer.
I work for Vaughan and Bushnell mfg co. Out of Bushnell, IL USA and we make some of the best hammers and hand tools in the world. I work in the forge department. I started as a hammer operator and worked my way into maintenance and now I'm die maintenance in the forge department. I love my job and I love the forge department. It does get extremely hot as we have 12 slotted furnaces in our building and each furnace is around 2,200° F. But, it is a very hands on job and I've gotten a lot of experience and I've learned a lot from my job and it's an awesome environment to be in.
Great work Brother! I look forward to your videos, I always learn so much. Had you been my shop teacher back in the day, I might have actually enjoyed the class. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos.
No se si entiendes el español, yo no se ingles. pero admiro tu trabajo y agradezco tu generosidad al compartirlo. Desde el otro lado del mundo (Piriápolis Uruguay) te felicito y muchísimas gracias por tus videos. Todos me han gustado mucho.
8:39 wow! It's incredible! You made one of the simplest tools ever invented by the human species and it works! Seriously though, I always enjoy videos like these. They give me a lot of ideas for improving my own work. I was only making fun if the idea that you had to make sure your hammer worked. It's not like a hammer is a common metaphor for a crude, imprecise and simple person or devise
Hi, I am never going to make or use that hammer as my health would never let me stand for more than 30 seconds, but I still really enjoyed the video and your description of what you were doing. Have you finished the Scrap wood challenge as I enjoyed all the things you made out of what most people would consider firewood? Great video and keep them coming.
@@dancan7195you should see the framing hammers we use here. 15oz Titanium handled and steel milled face framers. They drive like a 28oz steel handled framer and cost about $200 USD.
I believe he said he was having trouble finding one locally, so it makes sense to me that he would convert what he had at hand... and make something exactly the way he wanted it
I like,how there isnt any of that annoying music that usually comes with these types of videos. The sounds of the crafting process are much more enjoyable to listen to.
Many_Lives yes. Even the bits where it’s sped up like the hammering bits
I'm a fan of grinding, filing, hammering spam noise's with the narration.
Agreed
@@harrigoldsmith8280 🤣 Feels like he's hitting me with a metal tool and talking about the engineering
I agree
The star of the show... This guys sander. Flipping gorgeous machine.
*guy's
@@kyrie26 appreciated. I'll leave it as is so that others may also learn from it.
Low that sand band has to be expensive.
Made here in Australia 👌👍
Absolutely...YES
Never mind the hammer,
That SANDER !
I want more info on the work table
I came here to say just this!
That is nice, I like the tilting capability. I built this one last month!
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Love that sander. Where can i get one
Please tell me where I can get one of those Sanders??
I'm more impressed by how you made that wedge than anything else... damn that was slick
Yeah I found the woodwork far more impressive that the grinding
Seeing how to forge a hammer from stock steel would be a real treat. I hope you decide to produce it.
Watch Alec steel then
Will do! Thanks for the recommendation.
@@DanHoke and zh fabrications does some gorgeous hammers too.
rockyrobin24
Old hickory forge is good too!
Hello from Ladysmith, BC, Canada. I have no need for a blacksmith's hammer but having watched this video and having been around horses most of my younger years I am now trying to talk myself out of making one. This is a wonderful demonstration of your ideas and skills. Thank you and have a great 2020.
Never thought I was going to type this but,
That's a nice hammer
Thank you so much for this video My sister is new to blacksmithing and she is having a hard time finding hammers with the right size and weight for her. This video shows a good alternative.
You should start a Scrap Metal Challenge series just so you can take your Scrap Wood Challenge intro and turn it into a metal song!
That's a FINE idea! Cheers! Chris.
Scrap brass challenge, scrap steel challenge
It’s rusted, it’s dull
But some of the lead is good
*guitar riff intensifies*
*your beard gains +3 points charisma*
*sponsored by Budweiser *
Yes, what Justin said. Do that, great idea
That would be really cool.
Collab with 331Erock.
I like to use a coarse flap disc on an angle grinder for shaping handles, messy but quick and actually quite controllable.
I need to pin a comment as I keep getting told how cheap a cross pein hammer is. It seems when I explain I couldn't get one where I live and I needed one straight away, somehow that's not understood! I understand this isn't a high quality hammer and I'm not comparing it to one but it'll get me by for a while!
Also for everyone asking about the grinder, it really is an amazing machine, it's made by 84 Engineering and sold by www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
Great video! How is the hammer working out?
i think the hammer turned out stellar. It is a tool for your shop. would be cool if you engraved your logo or name into the handle though. something to give it that extra touch of personalization.
An unbalanced (face heavy) hammer is actually really nice for knife making. The weight helps keep the flat faced straight down without tilting sideways and making divots.
So jealous of your belt grinder!
P S I liked that wooden hold down
Here’s his video in case you missed it...
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@@thickmike , thanks for the link to the video !
My thoughts exactly !! A true craftsman !!
I have that exact same hammer I've had it for almost 10 years it may be cheap but it's a damn good hammer. I use it when I build railroad tie retainers I can drive a 12 inch galvanized steel spike in four blows with that thing
Me too.
And this guy cut the handle off his.
Stupidity huh.
@@ChrisBrown-pw2lb why would you put a hard wood handle on it the composite handle does an awesome job of dampening the shock of use. I don't understand.
Some find wood handles to be superior for their jobs. Smiths tend to prefer wood handles for their performance. Additionally, wood handles resist damage from heat sources better than the composite.
love it!
A superb and straight forward video,with no excessive wordiness!!!!
Pask, I would watch you make a bowl of cereal. Don't ever not film something.
AMEN!! Totally agree
Changing "the kid's" diaper.
Slayerformayor1983 😂😂😂😂😂
Holymoly that grinder moves a lot off material!
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Im here to support people helping people make cheaper tools themselves.
I started watching this because I was curious as to why you wouldn't just buy a cross pein hammer. I can fully see why, beautiful craftsmanship.
Thank you
You are the kind of neighbor that everyone should have.
Valerio Fanelli
Unfortunately they become the neighbour that can never get their own work done if they are the neighbour everyone should have.
@@Crewsy so true!
In Russia we got old joke about this.
Some country bought assembly line for Soviet fighter jets, and some knocked down kits. However, after assembly they got tractor, not a plane. One retry, two, three, rereading plans - still got tractors. Then they called original manufacturers to ask what's wrong. Their responce is:
- Do you read assembly manual? You need to elaborately file the completed machine after the assembly!
Haha! I like it! :)
Yup sound like a scam to me
I don't get it:(
i like your humor, John, Australia.
scumbag benis Well if you file/remove enough material from a tractor itl eventually weigh as little as an aircraft
Yas!!! When you start to forge your blacksmith Hammer I definitely want a video series on that. Still looking for property but will be building my own blacksmith Forge soon after I get some property so I will definitely need that video
Your skills never cease to amaze! That hammer turned out great.
The guy definitely has talent.
I would like to see a "Can you tell?" episode, where five tools are next to five good quality, but production line made tools. Then have a expert, or not, pick.
Hold up there kills.
He made a $7 hammer out of a $10 one.
He did cure cancer.
1:25 am, second day of Coronavirus lock down... got lost! Watching someone grinding a hammer... hi from South of France. One love
I hope you are doing well...
From California, the Bay Area were holding in there..
Hahaha me too.... ottawa, Canada
Blacksmith apprentices start out making their own tools once they graduate from sweeping up the shop and manning the bellows. I would love to see videos whilst you are making yours. Sending lots of love ❤ from sunny 🌅 Arizona 🌵 USA 🗽
Incredible show of craftsmanship for sure! Thanks for the show.
I agree about using the rasp to shape a handle. Somehow it just seems right to use your hands to fit a tool that will be used by the same.
Nice hammer. I have heard legends of the toughness of the Gum tree. That handle should be most excellent
If you can forge a hammer, you can forge a ball!
Er...something like that
Great comment and great reference to Rip Torn, who just died a few days ago and uttered the line "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." What a treasure.
I think it's if you can dodge the cops you can dodge child support?
Is it "necessary" that I drink my own urine?
@@joebodynobody764 Sterile. Drink a lot and 50/50 you feel great or you feel sick as a dog
I assume he already forged a couple of balls, since his appear to be made of steel
You did a great job on this hammer.👍
This is so good. Love the homemade steel hammer wedges too; why didn’t I think of that!
You are a genius.... And you move faster than any human I've ever seen.... Kind of reminds me of an slapstick.....God bless you.....I really appreciate and enjoyed the video...... keep up the great work.
Quick question and a request. Did you make your belt grinder? And could we please have a video about your grinder with lots of shots of it’s setup and how it’s put together. Thanks. Mick 😃👍
I knew I should check the comments first before I asked the same question! Yes please, to seeing a little more of this!
I also want to know and se more about this!
Same
I thought about making one but I decided to buy instead. I love this machine, it's extremely well built, I use it every day and it's going to last me years so I'm very happy with my purchase. You can see a tour of the grinder in this video th-cam.com/video/F-jHm-AQZac/w-d-xo.html and this is where I bought it from www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
That's truly Awesome i don't know Why but I would never have thought to modifying a hammer great job please keep the videos coming they are very helpful take care and God bless you and yours 🙋♂️
Glad i wasnt the only one blown away by that belt sander...thing 😍 boy i need me one of them
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Your awesome! Thank you for not putting crapy music
*You're
You really nailed this hammer project. 🔨 👍
Beautifully done. I'm glad you decided to film it!
That’s a tough-looking tool, and you made it really nice.
Beautiful hammer. Love watching people make tools. Great work
Those chisels look super sharp.
The is one beautiful grinder machine, multi angle and all, who makes that?
Would be interested to know make of grinder too
As do I
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It really is an amazing machine John. It's made by 84 Engineering and sold by www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
It looks home made
Hi P...I've decided, your awesomeness has no bounds. Super video - no crap music just the sounds of your labours. And a new super tool to add to the collection. Sometimes i like the peace of manual tools when time allows, the older i get the crankier i get about noisy anything. Grumpy? Me? Nah! Stay safe and keep up the good work.
That turned out great! Glad you decided to share. Thank You
There's also a boiled linseed oil onto hot steel finish that might have been good. Thumb up!
I've done that in a few videos and it works great. I didn't want to put too much heat into the hammer though and ruin the temper. :)
Regional differences are funny, cross peen hammers are available at any store that sells tools in the USA. I have never seen a straight peen here and if I needed one would likely have to make one. Great video.
Same here in Romania. Ball peens are harder to find, but everything it's possible
I got a hammer much like that one, but it needs a new handle.. fun to watch your video
Nice looking hammer, and I love the vinegar finish.
That belt grinder is a beast!
Luckily you made this vid man. That’s allot of views, hopefully you made allot of this video. Thank you for not having advertisements every few minutes I subbed
Its really sad and pathetic 900 people thumbs downed this video, I would love to know why. Unbelievable craftsmanship
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. It was when you put the bevel on the handle end that I realised just how hard that wood is. A good choice for the application I'm sure.
Respekt, Hut ab, vor dieser phänomenalen Arbeit.
Watching you watch paint dry would still be a good video :)
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers
Thanks for today's video. I'm more comfortable working with wood. For some reason I think metal is monumentally difficult. But with videos like today's, I'm getting more and more comfortable in thinking I might try a metal project. Thanks again ❤🌅🌵
I’m so glad I found this channel
I am making myself one tommorrow. Thanx for the inspiration
I love your videos. Keep making!
Beautiful job mate
that sanding belt is amazeballs!
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I really like the vinegar bath finish. I plan to make my first hammer soon.
That is one badasses belt sander. Of course that was very good work as well.
Roger Jordan what kind is it ?
Beautiful work
The steel wedges would have held a bit stronger if they weren't such a smooth surface, but I think it will hold. Might be worth keeping in mind though when you make a better hammer.
I cut little barbs in the side of mine with a bandsaw
I work for Vaughan and Bushnell mfg co. Out of Bushnell, IL USA and we make some of the best hammers and hand tools in the world. I work in the forge department. I started as a hammer operator and worked my way into maintenance and now I'm die maintenance in the forge department. I love my job and I love the forge department. It does get extremely hot as we have 12 slotted furnaces in our building and each furnace is around 2,200° F. But, it is a very hands on job and I've gotten a lot of experience and I've learned a lot from my job and it's an awesome environment to be in.
This is the first of your videos I've watched, that's an amazing belt sander you have.
Rookie? No way my friend. Awesome job.
That’s awesome! Great touch with metal wedges to lock it all up! Never seen that!
Loved the wedges!!
Great work Brother! I look forward to your videos, I always learn so much. Had you been my shop teacher back in the day, I might have actually enjoyed the class. Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos.
Nice job and great video.
That looks like a really nice belt sander, may I ask where it's from?
The grinder is made by 84 Engineering and sold by www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
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Awesome as always 👌🏻
That belt sander rig is amazing.
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Nice job! Thanks for sharing
No se si entiendes el español, yo no se ingles. pero admiro tu trabajo y agradezco tu generosidad al compartirlo. Desde el otro lado del mundo (Piriápolis Uruguay) te felicito y muchísimas gracias por tus videos. Todos me han gustado mucho.
No hablo español pero muchas gracias! Si aún no lo sabes, he estado agregando subtítulos en español a mis videos por un tiempo. :)
Beautifully made
Great work! And what an awesome grinder you have! Do you have any information on the maker/ model / attachements etc? Thanks!
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Thanks Jeroen! The grinder is made by 84 Engineering and sold by www.artisansupplies.com.au :)
8:17 making steel shims that way ...simply brilliant!
Great project!
The Breeders said it best. That is “one divine hammer”!
You make it look so easy. Makes me believe that anything is possible.
Just love watching you work! A delight..
1:41 Stop! Hammer tongs!
But seriously, your editing is getting real good
Can’t touch this!
Yup, definitely on the to do list.
I liked this one. Makes me want to make custom handles for all my crap hammers 😂
Very helpful video. Great job
That’s a freaking wonderful belt grinder
8:39 wow! It's incredible! You made one of the simplest tools ever invented by the human species and it works!
Seriously though, I always enjoy videos like these. They give me a lot of ideas for improving my own work. I was only making fun if the idea that you had to make sure your hammer worked. It's not like a hammer is a common metaphor for a crude, imprecise and simple person or devise
This is like the Simpsons chilli episode. "They say he carved it from a bigger spoon" - Lenny. 🤣
There! You’ve already got your money out of the grinder. NEAT!!
It's amazing how much I use it. I don't how I got by without it as I use it every day! Best purchase ever made! :)
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"I don't want it to rust" doesn't sand corrosion in the middle.... Shoulda just blued it
The vinager would of ate that rust off.
You always come up with a great solution for every thing you need.
I think you should do a video on that sander that you're using that thing's pretty cool
Lovely camera work (as well as the obvious woodwork being brilliant too, well done)
Hi, I am never going to make or use that hammer as my health would never let me stand for more than 30 seconds, but I still really enjoyed the video and your description of what you were doing. Have you finished the Scrap wood challenge as I enjoyed all the things you made out of what most people would consider firewood? Great video and keep them coming.
Glad you enjoyed it John! I haven't finished the scrapwood challenge, there will be more on the way! :)
Nice hammer! Now all you need to get is a proper anvil to be a blacksmith:)
I think I got my cross peen at Lowe's for under $20, but nice grinding job!
Hardware stores in the UK are crap compared to the USA.
@@dancan7195you should see the framing hammers we use here. 15oz Titanium handled and steel milled face framers. They drive like a 28oz steel handled framer and cost about $200 USD.
Great job enjoyed watching
Wow. That grinder is sexy as hell. What is it. That’s a GREAT platten attachment. Very smooth.
Richard M.
Has anyone figured out what brand and model that belt sander is?
Richard M.
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I like the you tell what you are doing. So that people can learn
Imagine spending that kind of time turning a $10 hammer into a $7 hammer.
My thoughts EXACTLY...!
Not everything is about money. But if you wanna talk about money, this video got 2.4M views which I'm sure generated more than $10 in ad revenue.
THANK YOU!
And spending $30 on sandpaper in the process.
I believe he said he was having trouble finding one locally, so it makes sense to me that he would convert what he had at hand... and make something exactly the way he wanted it