When you even made your twist wrench with a railroad spike, you know you have a lot of railroad spikes. I typically make blades for fun, as opposed to real blacksmithing, but today I tried a cube twist and it came out damn near perfect, shockingly.
Well done. I have seen many twist videos but this one is a step above. Thank You. I am subscribed and have been for a while. Idk how I missed this one. Glad I found it.... Good fun... Thanks... TTYL...
Awesome !! Thanks for posting, Iam in the process on making a coat hanger with railroad ties. It will add a bit more detail instead of the boring original look !!:) btw the crocs are very comfortable for everyday use !!:) keep up the great content !!👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽
Lol maaaaaaan i was forge welding today and the flux shot off fell through a hole and landed between my toes...i love crocs but i think i need to get better shoes lolol
Oh, and your pineapple should have been undone 1/2 turn. not 1/4. Whatever you twist first, you untwist half that number. That produces the right effect.
That's what I am talking about! Excellent job on that alligator twist! That pineapple came out great too. I need to upload my video to my channel and link to this.🤙
ПОСМОТРЕЛ !! ЯЗЫКА Я НЕ ПОНИМАЮ _ НО ПОНЯЛ ЗАКАЛКА МЕТАЛА !!!! ТИСКИ ЖЕЛАТЕЛЬНО ЗАКРЕПИТЬ НАМЕРТВО ____ ОНИ БОЛТАЮТСЯ КАК ДЕРЬМО В ПРОРУБИ !!!!! УДАЧИ ВАМ !!!!
Awsome vid. I'm considering buying a rail knife but the only worry I have is that the metal isn't really the best and might rust. Other knives are made out of stainless and these seem more like raw iron.
Yeah, that answered a few lingering questions. Maybe the links to these could use their own pinned file on FiF to make them easier to find. You seem to have a good knack for making tutorials.
Awesome vid! Can’t wait to see them turned to knives. Also what would the effect look like if there were only horizontal lines cut in like the alligator and no lengthwise lines cut?
Is your twist thingy a railroad spike welded to an allen wrench. Im new to blacksmithing and don't know all the technical names so im sorry if thats not what is is called. What is your favorite twist?
Yeah i had no normal stock to weld to the wrench so i used a spike. Ill make a twisting wrench at some point. My fave is probably the cube twist or gator skin twist
I just started making knives I'm working on trying to get a few more tools like a belt sander vise and anvil a power hammer would make easy quick work on thick material have you done any Damascus
Before you even think of doing any artsy stuff with the spike stretch it out just a little bit. The blade portion before you forge it id say should be around 3". Im not in canada right now as soon as i get back home i will give you the measurements bud
Hey CG😎, wow man, they look awesome. You can make knife out those now.i ReAlly like the alligator twist that you did. Where did you railroad nails at? I was told that they are government property of the railroads so, you can't get them (Tenn)? But, you keep up the good work and videos cause will be watching.
about 3 years ago i went to a rail debot and asked one of the guys if i can grab 1 or 2 spikes and he laughed he then said go check the in the back and take as much as i want...so i filled up a 5 gallon pail.... today i have about 6 left lol
In case you still want to know, spikes are the property of the railroad. Some bigger companies won’t let you have them, but a lot of smaller, scenic railways will. It is illegal to go on railroad property because rails are highly controlled for safety, but if you ask nicely, many RRs will give you spikes they have collected after switching them out.
@@CGSmithing yes I could see it was a grinder. In the video when you did the crocodile twist you did not use the Chisel you used a abrasive cutting tool.... what exactly was that abrasive cutting tool and what exactly was the abrasive cutter?
I see so many people making knives from rail spikes. Is this for practice purposes or what? Asking because to my knowledge the steel doesn’t hold an edge very well.
CG Smithing right on. I wasn’t judging or anything just a harmless question. I will start forging soon too. I have a semi truck rim I was going to build a coal forge with but decided I need to go with propane. I have a 7” long train track rail for an “anvil”. Anyway nice work and party on👍
@@CGSmithing Its not all good. Why don't you want people to watch or like your video? 800 likes. 800, that's it out of your 47k "views" Keep in mind I counted as a view. How many of those 47k make it to the end? Its your channel, its your video, you spent hours and days filming and editing it. I wanted to watch it just like the other 47k people. Turns out very few people watched to the end all becaue of annoying background music. I know how hard it is to make good videos, and I know how easy it is to ruin a good video. Upload this same video with out music and see what happens. in a year you will have way more likes.
@@MichaelMantion i hear ya bud im the one editing all these videos...its a very young channel and if you look at THIS video and compare it to my newest video you will see a massive difference. tomorrow im re-shooting 4 videos to replace my vids on punches and chisels because they suck. So i know exactly what you mean. slowly but surely it gets better. i like constructive criticism LOVE it actually but, leaving a comment like that is a bit of a opinionated way of looking at this video and no help at all.
@@CGSmithing not a troll just someone who takes the time to give constructive criticism? I really like the subject and pace of your videos but the background music is annoying. Do this say "thanks, I always like knowing why people don't like my videos, and ty for taking so much time in explaining your views". OK now for a young channel. I sub to over 800 channels, I have unsubbed from at least 300. I have seen channels grow from 20 subs to 2 million subs. Its sad that you are happy with 47k. Sorry you are so bothered by me trying to make your videos more inclusive and reach a broader audience. I won't spend any more time trying to help you but will respond to any snarky or insulting comments you make.
That looks like a good project, for when I don't have shit to do.
Great Job , I have always loved TWISTS ! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !
KEEP HAMMERING !
When you even made your twist wrench with a railroad spike, you know you have a lot of railroad spikes.
I typically make blades for fun, as opposed to real blacksmithing, but today I tried a cube twist and it came out damn near perfect, shockingly.
Its all practice and playing around that will give you some good results. Plus have fun and stay safe!!!
Yes I liked them all. The croc twist was the best! Should make a nice knife handle. Take care.
Well done. I have seen many twist videos but this one is a step above. Thank You. I am subscribed and have been for a while. Idk how I missed this one. Glad I found it.... Good fun... Thanks... TTYL...
I appreciate that!
Wow, that was awesome, thanks 👍!
Thank you! I just cut my croc notches.. off to the forge!
May the forge be with you!
You are very welcome!!!
I like how in-depth you went in your explanation. Good job
Yes i thought so to
Very nice of you to sharing this with us
The crocodile skin twist is a new one to me. Very cool. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!!
Awesome video! Thanks for making the video it inspires me to try these new techniques!
Short pants, Crocs, and red hot steel? That is one combination that I would avoid at all costs. To each his own I guess.
BubbleOnPlumb I wear shorts at the historic forge in Snowlake AZ every weekend.
To each his own.
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Great work .... They look amazing 👍🤣😂
Awesome !! Thanks for posting, Iam in the process on making a coat hanger with railroad ties. It will add a bit more detail instead of the boring original look !!:) btw the crocs are very comfortable for everyday use !!:) keep up the great content !!👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽
Lol maaaaaaan i was forge welding today and the flux shot off fell through a hole and landed between my toes...i love crocs but i think i need to get better shoes lolol
Fantastic stuff, i gotta try those!
Oh, and your pineapple should have been undone 1/2 turn. not 1/4.
Whatever you twist first, you untwist half that number. That produces the right effect.
Thank you so much for sharing these techniques!!
Think I'm going to make a chisel with that alegator twist.
all 3 my punches have decorative twists. nice personal touch i think
Kool video
I like your twisting wrench, I made mine the same except I used an old square jaw stillson wrench. Great video!
Sweeeet thanx for the support bud!!!
That's what I am talking about! Excellent job on that alligator twist! That pineapple came out great too. I need to upload my video to my channel and link to this.🤙
Panic Free Radio yeah man do it!!! And thanx buddy!!!
Thanks today I did the alagator twist my fisrt try, it was fun...Thanks
Glad it helped
Well done, first time ive seen the alligator twist, might be worth playing with that one some more to get some different results
Awesome job going to try them thanks for the video
Have fun!
What a twist!
thanx
Freaking awesome!!
very Nice little project
Thanx man
The last 3 twist were awesome it would extra grip on knife handle
if you liked that have a look at my easiest rail spike vid i think you would enjoy that
@@CGSmithing subscribe to my channel I'm starting up the forge now I'm gonna try and beat out one of these spikes
Sick bro i just got a lot of railroads spikes to play with going to try all your techniques
twisted metal SWEET!!!!!!!!
Good Job.
Very good explain
ПОСМОТРЕЛ !! ЯЗЫКА Я НЕ ПОНИМАЮ _ НО ПОНЯЛ ЗАКАЛКА МЕТАЛА !!!! ТИСКИ ЖЕЛАТЕЛЬНО ЗАКРЕПИТЬ НАМЕРТВО ____ ОНИ БОЛТАЮТСЯ КАК ДЕРЬМО В ПРОРУБИ !!!!! УДАЧИ ВАМ !!!!
had to translate thank you i will fasten my vice as soon as possible!!!!
Nice!
Good job.
Hey what a nice shirt. It looks SPECIAL haha
*insert vault boy thumbs up hehehehe
keep calm and twist on ya feel
Long live Vault Boy!
HAIL VAULT BOY!!!
Good job
Thank you for sharing
Awsome vid. I'm considering buying a rail knife but the only worry I have is that the metal isn't really the best and might rust. Other knives are made out of stainless and these seem more like raw iron.
Rr spike knives are pretty crappy, but forge welding a nice high carbon piece of steel in is a possibility too.
So I see you like Fallout and yes thanks for the good video
Massive fan!!!
love the shirt
War never changes...
Lol and i need a new one
Yeah, that answered a few lingering questions. Maybe the links to these could use their own pinned file on FiF to make them easier to find. You seem to have a good knack for making tutorials.
It was fun buddy ill throw out more of these
Christiaan Gerber Smithing Yeah, a tutorial on the Dremel engraving would be nice, especially on what wheels to use and stuff like that.
Sure i can do that!!!!
Muy bueno su trabajo m gusto mas el último ...intentare hacerlo si no le molesta
Awesome vid! Can’t wait to see them turned to knives. Also what would the effect look like if there were only horizontal lines cut in like the alligator and no lengthwise lines cut?
I would think it could look pretty weird too but functional. Hey man and thanx for the support!!!
very cool I only know how they did three of them got made
Is your twist thingy a railroad spike welded to an allen wrench. Im new to blacksmithing and don't know all the technical names so im sorry if thats not what is is called. What is your favorite twist?
Yeah i had no normal stock to weld to the wrench so i used a spike. Ill make a twisting wrench at some point. My fave is probably the cube twist or gator skin twist
👍
When you do a pattern like that do you need to flux the material before you start forging it?
Nope
Just good ol fashioned heat and twist thats it
I just started making knives I'm working on trying to get a few more tools like a belt sander vise and anvil a power hammer would make easy quick work on thick material have you done any Damascus
i have. Checkout the rest of my videos on my channel . if you like them hit the subscribe button for more in the future
Great video, Roughly how far should I put the spike in the vice to have enough meat left to make a decent knife ....Just subscribed
Before you even think of doing any artsy stuff with the spike stretch it out just a little bit. The blade portion before you forge it id say should be around 3". Im not in canada right now as soon as i get back home i will give you the measurements bud
@@CGSmithing Thanks man
Hey CG😎, wow man, they look awesome. You can make knife out those now.i ReAlly like the alligator twist that you did.
Where did you railroad nails at? I was told that they are government property of the railroads so, you can't get them (Tenn)? But, you keep up the good work and videos cause will be watching.
about 3 years ago i went to a rail debot and asked one of the guys if i can grab 1 or 2 spikes and he laughed he then said go check the in the back and take as much as i want...so i filled up a 5 gallon pail.... today i have about 6 left lol
so i figured its better to ask first before getting in big trouble hahaha
In case you still want to know, spikes are the property of the railroad. Some bigger companies won’t let you have them, but a lot of smaller, scenic railways will. It is illegal to go on railroad property because rails are highly controlled for safety, but if you ask nicely, many RRs will give you spikes they have collected after switching them out.
CG enjoy your vids man but you scar the shit out of me being your not wearing shoe, lol
Where do you get all the railroad spikes?
I got them from a rail yard a couple of years ago from one of the foremen there. Check ebay or amazon they are cheap
Hey CG I see your a fan of vault boy, I 3D printed and painted him the correct colors, want to make a trade?
What do you have in mind?
What tool is used to grind those narrow cuts?
Chisel when hot or a grinder
@@CGSmithing yes I could see it was a grinder. In the video when you did the crocodile twist you did not use the Chisel you used a abrasive cutting tool.... what exactly was that abrasive cutting tool and what exactly was the abrasive cutter?
@@stoneciphes just a good old fashioned zip disc/ cutting disc/2mm
#sawzall
I think ya,gotta,loose the crocks bud lol
shepards forge h heeelll no crocs gotta stay i lovem hahaha
I see so many people making knives from rail spikes. Is this for practice purposes or what? Asking because to my knowledge the steel doesn’t hold an edge very well.
Its for fun and they sell really well too. The steel is crappy for sure but like i said i still love making knives from rrspikes
CG Smithing right on. I wasn’t judging or anything just a harmless question. I will start forging soon too. I have a semi truck rim I was going to build a coal forge with but decided I need to go with propane. I have a 7” long train track rail for an “anvil”.
Anyway nice work and party on👍
What’s the purpose in this?
You are kidding?
C'est bien de montrer son savoir faire mais la sécurité va avec . Tu peux aussi travailler en maillot de bain et tongs 😲
didentyfu
Grooving with an angle grinder?
FOR SHAME!!
Hahaha got to do what i got to do!!!!
Alligator twist looks like a turd lol
annoying background music ruined the video. Sad I really wanted to watch this.
All good bud 47k have already.
@@CGSmithing Its not all good. Why don't you want people to watch or like your video? 800 likes. 800, that's it out of your 47k "views" Keep in mind I counted as a view. How many of those 47k make it to the end? Its your channel, its your video, you spent hours and days filming and editing it. I wanted to watch it just like the other 47k people. Turns out very few people watched to the end all becaue of annoying background music. I know how hard it is to make good videos, and I know how easy it is to ruin a good video. Upload this same video with out music and see what happens. in a year you will have way more likes.
@@MichaelMantion i hear ya bud im the one editing all these videos...its a very young channel and if you look at THIS video and compare it to my newest video you will see a massive difference. tomorrow im re-shooting 4 videos to replace my vids on punches and chisels because they suck. So i know exactly what you mean. slowly but surely it gets better. i like constructive criticism LOVE it actually but, leaving a comment like that is a bit of a opinionated way of looking at this video and no help at all.
CG Smithing ... micheal is a TH-cam troll !!:) don't fret on the comment from the peanut gallery/troll !!:)
@@CGSmithing not a troll just someone who takes the time to give constructive criticism? I really like the subject and pace of your videos but the background music is annoying. Do this say "thanks, I always like knowing why people don't like my videos, and ty for taking so much time in explaining your views".
OK now for a young channel. I sub to over 800 channels, I have unsubbed from at least 300. I have seen channels grow from 20 subs to 2 million subs. Its sad that you are happy with 47k. Sorry you are so bothered by me trying to make your videos more inclusive and reach a broader audience. I won't spend any more time trying to help you but will respond to any snarky or insulting comments you make.