thanks for the tips on this. i made one today. it was way better than the one i done in my forge. thank you for your knowledge. and keep making the quality videos you make
Not a blacksmith but a musician; Metal instruments produce the most sound with metal that's reasonably flexible so it can resonate. If the metal holds its form tighter after quenching it might dampen the sound. I guess if it comes out sounding too harsh that might be an option. Also any ornamentation you do along the length of triangle is what mainly creates the character of the sound. Awesome work
Would you do a video on your torch setup? For those of us without a coal forge, the advantages of a torch seems great now that I've seen you use yours. I really like how yours can go on and off one handed, especially since fuel for that is expensive where I am. Glad you are back to forging!
yes mate but is so gos to see you back into it and as you say it will take time but its gust good to see you doing what you love to do so keep it up but just go at it slow i so would hate you to do something to your finger and set your self back with the healing of it but as i said its good to see you back at the forage again
I wish todays dinners equaled the good dinners back in the day. Hard day work, hear the bell and the anticipation of the meal hits. Now a days your lucky if a bag with a golden m on it as reward.
That is such a sad comment. You should at least hold out for a pizza from time to time. I like a good home cooked meal, but must admit there are many days we are just to busy and to tired to take the time.
I liked the quenched bell better, it took out some of the high notes. I believe making one out of brass rod would be done similarly? Thanks for the tutorial.
Very nice! I have been told (don't know for I have not tried it) but have been told to keep all three sections at different lengths to get a different tone out of each of the 3 sections.
Good to see your back at the anvil. I tried the heat treat on my triangles also, and found it to be different sounding, but not really enough to bother with. I reheated my finished triangles by tossing them in the old woodstove until they were glowing red. I quenched them in cool water. Maybe oil would be better......it would do away with the waxing step at least.
Would the bell ring as well if you used square bar and added a tight twist before bending? Great idea for Christmas gifts and will definitely be making one of these next time I'm in the forge.
Made one out of rebar, i then used a wire wheel and turned it a nice silver color with the intention of useing gun bluer on it but i really like the silver, how can i keep it from rusting
Hello: could you please tell me the apparatus that you use to hang your rose bud torch on to? To automatically shut the torch off that is so cool, got to have one. Thanks for the Video
Glad the hand is better and back to some forging, great project want to do one myself actually. Was curious can you use like quarter inch round bar to just give it a try to start with, will it still produce a good sound
You would have to try the 1/4" I think it should work, but won't ring loudly. Using a hadenable steel might be an option in smaller sizes, but i haven't experimented with the idea.
Black Bear Forge yeah I didn’t figure I would get the big sound more of an Inside western kitchen kind of size for decoration was my thought pattern. I figure if I can get them right then I’ll move up to some half inch I have laying around. Thank you for answering and always look forward to your videos. Love the cat had one just same color and everything thing lost him to a stroke last year very good kitty
great job just a question on your oxy acetylene torch you didnt spark it how have you set that up so it turns off when you hang it up and easy to start
I have one of these that was given to my mom by the man who owned a historic ranch (she rented one of the houses on his property) and I now have it but it is very rusty. The entire reason he gave it to my mom is she was cleaning the yard one day and found it in the grass, the chain/rope must have broken who knows how long ago and it was just sitting there in the grass getting wet. Everything I find online is for actual bells. Is brushing with a wire brush then painting with a rust oleum Product sufficient? I do not want to damage it any more than it already is.
If its very rusty, wire brushing is a good start to get the majority of the crud off. If you want all the rust off, youcould try a vinegar soak overnight (cheap) or a 'rust remover' (not as cheap). Thing is you will need to use a neutralizing agent ( such as baking soda and water) to stop the reaction. Alternatively, buy some Evaporust (a little more expensive) which isn't acidic, and can be washed off with just water. Once all the rust is removed, paint if you want, or whatever other finish you want to use.
Marking the lengths 1 inch apart means the 11 inch arm will overlap/be flush with the 9 inch one. Im sure i could explain better but just marking it out on paper will help it make sense,glad to see you back hammering.
If you're curious, it is explained in these two videos, but they are after the injury, so no blood. th-cam.com/video/gXBL9WR-Yzc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/zOzyNZUmuvM/w-d-xo.html
I attempted to make a triangle yesterday night, but it doesn't make much noise for some reason. I made it out of 1/2" square stock. Does anyone know why it might not be very loud?
Do you have it hanging from a cord? they don't ring well if held by hand. Large does tend to sound better as well. There is some theory that heating and quenching helps the tone, but I haven't noticed much difference.
Black Bear Forge yes, I had it handing from a string I use for spray painting things. I just came inside the house from finishing the triangle and the dinger thing! I figured it out, my problem was pretty much that I had the two ends touching I think. I made them apart about an inch and now it sounds a lot better. Thank you for the reply!
I always come back to your videos, they are great. Hope you are well sir.
Yay, Smitty!! 😻
Glad to see the one armed blacksmith is back to using both hands.
thasnks
Love the cat. Had 1 looked just like yours. She past away a couple years ago after 16yrs of her in the family.
He is a pretty good cat, even if the other cats don't always agree.
It is good to see you are back at the Forge! Glad to see your hand is getting along!
thank you
Simple but great idea, it has solved one of xmas gift ideas, thanks keep up the excellent videos
Nice one, good to see you back on the hot stuff. Smitty's happy because you are (happier)
Peter from Essex, UK. 😉
I'm afraid that mostly Smitty was hoping to go back to the warm house for lunch.
Glad to see you back at it. Thanks for sharing
thanks
Yes good to see you back in harness, this is good for your physiological healing as well as the physical healing.
Merry Christmas
Regards
Stephen
Very true.
thanks for the tips on this. i made one today. it was way better than the one i done in my forge. thank you for your knowledge. and keep making the quality videos you make
It's very good to see you able to work again! Thanks for the video.
I'm glad your recovery has been so swift!
Thank you for the lesson and chat....
Glad your able to get back to work. Cool project.
thank you
Not a blacksmith but a musician; Metal instruments produce the most sound with metal that's reasonably flexible so it can resonate. If the metal holds its form tighter after quenching it might dampen the sound. I guess if it comes out sounding too harsh that might be an option. Also any ornamentation you do along the length of triangle is what mainly creates the character of the sound. Awesome work
Would you do a video on your torch setup? For those of us without a coal forge, the advantages of a torch seems great now that I've seen you use yours. I really like how yours can go on and off one handed, especially since fuel for that is expensive where I am. Glad you are back to forging!
I did that a few videos back. You can see it here th-cam.com/video/AyFkNUlHE-s/w-d-xo.html
Black Bear Forge thanks! I looked through your videos before posting. I missed that somehow. Thank you!
so good to see you back into it mate i bet you have missed it we have missed you doing it and your insite and teachings love it all so thanks mate
Thanks, It's going to be slow getting back into full swing, but at least its a start
yes mate but is so gos to see you back into it and as you say it will take time but its gust good to see you doing what you love to do so keep it up but just go at it slow i so would hate you to do something to your finger and set your self back with the healing of it but as i said its good to see you back at the forage again
Great to see you back in action
Thank you
Black Bear Forge your very welcome
welcome back to the anvil. and great video.
thanks
I forgot you injured you hand until I watched this video. I am sure you have never forgotten that accident.
I wish todays dinners equaled the good dinners back in the day. Hard day work, hear the bell and the anticipation of the meal hits. Now a days your lucky if a bag with a golden m on it as reward.
That is such a sad comment. You should at least hold out for a pizza from time to time. I like a good home cooked meal, but must admit there are many days we are just to busy and to tired to take the time.
Somehow I missed this video. Nice simple project. And I spotted a gargoyle 😀
Thank you
HE'S BACK
I liked the quenched bell better, it took out some of the high notes. I believe making one out of brass rod would be done similarly? Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for sharing.
I bet that felt really good!
Yes it did,
Very nice! I have been told (don't know for I have not tried it) but have been told to keep all three sections at different lengths to get a different tone out of each of the 3 sections.
I suspect that is true, but I haven't tried it yet either
welcome back to the anvil!
Thanks
Good to see your back at the anvil. I tried the heat treat on my triangles also, and found it to be different sounding, but not really enough to bother with. I reheated my finished triangles by tossing them in the old woodstove until they were glowing red. I quenched them in cool water. Maybe oil would be better......it would do away with the waxing step at least.
Thanks, It certainly didn't seem to make enough of a difference in mine to worry about it.
Thanks for the gift idea
Well, you've definitely done something to reduce the anvil ring. It is much more bearable. Thanks.
I added more chains and more magnets both. Hopefully it is just temporary until I can try a more permanent solution.
Would the bell ring as well if you used square bar and added a tight twist before bending? Great idea for Christmas gifts and will definitely be making one of these next time I'm in the forge.
I would think so
G'day Champ,what did you do to your hand
Made one out of rebar, i then used a wire wheel and turned it a nice silver color with the intention of useing gun bluer on it but i really like the silver, how can i keep it from rusting
Hello: could you please tell me the apparatus that you use to hang your rose bud torch on to? To automatically shut the torch off that is so cool, got to have one. Thanks for the Video
That is called an economizer or gas saver valve. I talked about it in this video th-cam.com/video/AyFkNUlHE-s/w-d-xo.html
Glad the hand is better and back to some forging, great project want to do one myself actually. Was curious can you use like quarter inch round bar to just give it a try to start with, will it still produce a good sound
You would have to try the 1/4" I think it should work, but won't ring loudly. Using a hadenable steel might be an option in smaller sizes, but i haven't experimented with the idea.
Black Bear Forge yeah I didn’t figure I would get the big sound more of an Inside western kitchen kind of size for decoration was my thought pattern. I figure if I can get them right then I’ll move up to some half inch I have laying around. Thank you for answering and always look forward to your videos. Love the cat had one just same color and everything thing lost him to a stroke last year very good kitty
I think quenching caused a slightly sharper tone.
great job just a question on your oxy acetylene torch you didnt spark it how have you set that up so it turns off when you hang it up and easy to start
I use a gas saver valve. I explain it in a video from a few weeks ago th-cam.com/video/AyFkNUlHE-s/w-d-xo.html I think my valve is made by Smith
thank you
I have one of these that was given to my mom by the man who owned a historic ranch (she rented one of the houses on his property) and I now have it but it is very rusty. The entire reason he gave it to my mom is she was cleaning the yard one day and found it in the grass, the chain/rope must have broken who knows how long ago and it was just sitting there in the grass getting wet. Everything I find online is for actual bells. Is brushing with a wire brush then painting with a rust oleum
Product sufficient? I do not want to damage it any more than it already is.
If its very rusty, wire brushing is a good start to get the majority of the crud off. If you want all the rust off, youcould try a vinegar soak overnight (cheap) or a 'rust remover' (not as cheap). Thing is you will need to use a neutralizing agent ( such as baking soda and water) to stop the reaction. Alternatively, buy some Evaporust (a little more expensive) which isn't acidic, and can be washed off with just water. Once all the rust is removed, paint if you want, or whatever other finish you want to use.
If you make each leg a different length, 9" 10" 11" for example it gives each a slightly different pitch which I like the sound of. ymmv
I will have to give that a try. How do they look when hanging with three different length legs?
Marking the lengths 1 inch apart means the 11 inch arm will overlap/be flush with the 9 inch one. Im sure i could explain better but just marking it out on paper will help it make sense,glad to see you back hammering.
Steel Chinese exercise balls would held bring the hand back.
I have a set and do work with them. Its amazing how much harder it is to keep them moving with one stiff finger.
Right , I don't know how your hurt yourself , but I sure feel for you , been there done that.
If you're curious, it is explained in these two videos, but they are after the injury, so no blood.
th-cam.com/video/gXBL9WR-Yzc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/zOzyNZUmuvM/w-d-xo.html
I attempted to make a triangle yesterday night, but it doesn't make much noise for some reason. I made it out of 1/2" square stock. Does anyone know why it might not be very loud?
Do you have it hanging from a cord? they don't ring well if held by hand. Large does tend to sound better as well. There is some theory that heating and quenching helps the tone, but I haven't noticed much difference.
Black Bear Forge yes, I had it handing from a string I use for spray painting things. I just came inside the house from finishing the triangle and the dinger thing! I figured it out, my problem was pretty much that I had the two ends touching I think. I made them apart about an inch and now it sounds a lot better. Thank you for the reply!