Forged Fork - GS Tongs

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  • I hand forge a kitchen fork from a small piece of stainless steel.
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  • @richardiancarpenter534
    @richardiancarpenter534 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been watching your videos for a while. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, Glen. It's helpful to newer blacksmiths like me. Sent a small donation your way to help keep it going.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Richard, I really appreciate your very generous donation. It helps a lot, no question. I'll email you... Thanks for your support. Glen 😬

    • @richardiancarpenter534
      @richardiancarpenter534 ปีที่แล้ว

      I received your email. Thanks, Glen!

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not many guys would have the courage to video their first fork and put it up on TH-cam! Nicely done, as always.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've embarrassed myself so many times on my channel that my skin has gotten pretty thick. Also, I get lucky on first tries with so many things. When I try to repeat that success, the second and third tries are never as good. Strange... Thanks.

  • @SlowEarl1
    @SlowEarl1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks Great! Very cool that you left the hammer marks. I watch a ton of blacksmith content and that is the nicest fork I have ever seen forged. Great design.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure if this is the nicest fork but I appreciate your kind comment. Thanks.

  • @DireWolfForge
    @DireWolfForge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was forking awesome! Hell of a job, Glen!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Geez, there's no end to the comedy in the comments. And honestly, I got a good laugh from your comment. 😁

  • @kimjohnson4304
    @kimjohnson4304 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Verry nice Glen and well done!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kim.

  • @ironhead65
    @ironhead65 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now a spoon and knife to complete the set? Great job on the fork!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Coming soon to a theater near you - A Spoon Tale... Thanks Ron.

  • @paulorchard7960
    @paulorchard7960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Glen!🇦🇺👍

  • @pafortin59
    @pafortin59 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super nice fork Glen - now I want to try it too - lol

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was a fun project that I'll do again. Thanks.

  • @MinionsSmithy
    @MinionsSmithy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That came out really forkin' nice!❤😂

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Someone beat you to this - believe it or not. A regular comedy fest in the comment section on this one. Thanks for all. 😁

  • @ZacSmithing
    @ZacSmithing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First person I have seen eat zucchini batter pan fried, other then my Gma. Very cool. Nice fork i will have to try and make one some day.

  • @johnbloom1109
    @johnbloom1109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that came out really nice! Love your content Glen! Been following you for well over a year now and love your minimalist/simple forging setup.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you like my simple approach. I'm pretty minimalistic in all ways so it's no wonder my blacksmithing has stayed low key. Thanks John.

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stainless steel is so much more difficult to forge by hand. It has some weird properties but I still love stainless steel.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, stainless forges weirdly for sure. I don't think 303 was ideal for this project but it works. Thanks Erik.

  • @piotrekdziki2913
    @piotrekdziki2913 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pozdrowienia z Polski👍👍🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated.

  • @verndahl3848
    @verndahl3848 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    never tried forging stainless. Looks like a good project to start with!

    • @xXMACEMANXx
      @xXMACEMANXx ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Forging stainless is usually very different from mild steel. Doesn't move the same way, especially doesn't bend the same way. Not too different, but I can tell you that it feels very different to forge. 304 or 316, take whichever is cheaper. Cheers

    • @mytoolz
      @mytoolz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't be scared to forge stainless just understand that it's not gonna move under the hammer anywhere near as fast as mild steel

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stainless is worth trying. But there are so many kinds of stainless it can be confusing. Anyway, this is a fun, useful project. Thanks vern.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think 316 would have been better / more suitable than the 303 piece I had. Thanks for sharing.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point. Thanks.

  • @FarmsteadForge
    @FarmsteadForge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job, really clean work as always!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated.

  • @randolphchappel6098
    @randolphchappel6098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With historic reenactment; I found most forks from back then were either 2 tined or 3 tined. Then again, people ate either just with a knife and/or just with their fingers!

    • @jesseherman2453
      @jesseherman2453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be a….
      Two-k
      or a….
      Threek

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought about purely forging the tines and so having two would be logical and easier. I might do that for the next one. Thanks Randolph.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! That's the best one I've heard in a long while. Very good. 😁

  • @Solid_Punch
    @Solid_Punch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, that is quite dangerous way to use angle grinder, although many people, me included, do it from time to time. And I still have all my fingers attached, although there was a couple close calls.
    Also, you could've drilled small holes before cutting-dividing the teeth of the fork at the end of the cuts, it would've given it a bit more flair.
    Also, next time try to bend it before separating teeth, it may be easier, I think.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Drilling small holes is a great idea that I didn't think of. Maybe next go... Thanks.

  • @mytoolz
    @mytoolz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks.

  • @woodwoman9130
    @woodwoman9130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work and the top could have a bonehead👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      I like my Bonehead Approved logo mark design but it's needs some altering to improve how it works. Thanks for watching.

  • @Пламенныйколхидец
    @Пламенныйколхидец ปีที่แล้ว

    Здравствуйте, как можно выковать кузнечный прошив,(прошив для пробития проушин в заготовке будущего топора или молотка), и из какого металла???

  • @mahmooad8798
    @mahmooad8798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍🌹🤣

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 😬

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice project. I've made forks from wood but never metal.... YET.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Give it a go - a fun, small project. Thanks Ron.

  • @rondangeli4175
    @rondangeli4175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Easter Glen. Neat fork

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you had a happy Easter as well. Thanks.

  • @5x535
    @5x535 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the looks of your fork too, Glen. Well done!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you like it and my wife likes it as well so success! Thanks.

  • @dragonstonegemironworkscra4740
    @dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty darn good 🍴 fork Glen! Especially for a first go at it.
    303 eh? I have been pondering a similar project, a cutlery set. Difference being my obtained Stainless is 316. Perhaps upon a Day I'll get it done. Your video has added value in a couple of areas I hadn't considered!
    Happy Easter Time
    Blessings my friend
    Crawford out 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think 316 might be better. 303 is apparently high in sulfur (for better machining). Glad you like this one and I like your pic in the thumbnail. Thanks.

  • @billhatcher2984
    @billhatcher2984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As soon as I come across a piece of stainless close to that size I'm going to give that a try and if it's any good it will live in my back pack I am carving a wooden spoon and a spatula from dogwood now later I'm going to try a good sized bowel to drink from and eat out of when in the woods good job on the fork

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bill, This is a fun, small project. Having a fork like this in your camping gear would be perfect. Thanks for all.

  • @WireWeHere
    @WireWeHere ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A single piece of 303 stainless does seem odd until you have a second... to fork with.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, everyone's a comedian! But seriously, thanks for all.

  • @johnmichael283
    @johnmichael283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a nice fork! Happy Easter

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and hope you had a happy Easter too.

  • @onegreenev
    @onegreenev 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What perfect timing. Im going for a three tine fork, spoon and butter knife. I'll have to locate the stainless. I see the round stock works great. I was thinking starting with square.

  • @kobusvanzyl7222
    @kobusvanzyl7222 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The anvil setup!! I'll never afford that.😢

  • @robertsimmons1264
    @robertsimmons1264 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Funny to see my name in your video!
    04/28/24

  • @yeshuaisking8422
    @yeshuaisking8422 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Forkin' Job Sir!

  • @dennisreyna
    @dennisreyna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would agree that stainless IS the best for that application because of its corrosion resistance. Also, stainless should be harder to work because the chromium and nickel are harder than the base iron. And... I learn something from you every time I watch! Thanks!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing Dennis. Yeah, stainless is the way to go for stuff like this (stays very hard even when forged out to very thin sections) but there are so many kinds of stainless that is can be confusing. 303 works for this but is not ideal since it contains a lot of sulfur to aid in machining.

  • @robertsimmons3556
    @robertsimmons3556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting and very nicely done. I always appreciate your discussion and rational for how you proceed in whatever process you are demonstrating. You are welcome.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people say I talk too much in videos and so it's nice to hear someone say the opposite. Thanks my friend.

  • @billhatcher2984
    @billhatcher2984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw a man make an Elephant pendant out of a fork and made it into a kids necklace my grand daughter told me she wants one

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like that guy has skill I don't possess. I never was much of an artist. Thanks.

  • @احمدنظریاستادی
    @احمدنظریاستادی ปีที่แล้ว

    سلام خسته نباشید شما بهترین ابزار را دارید واقا دم شما استاد عزیز گرم با کارهایتانممنون