A good and informative video. My only issue is that I'm a novice and like many beginners/novices, I can't afford a power hammer and therefore can't factor in the short amount of time to produce things like the door handles. It would presumably take me 3-4 times longer to produce the same item using just a hammer and hardy. I wonder if you could cover that topic sometime for those of us that are operating with tools that are a bit more basic? Cheers :)
I attended an SCA event last weekend, and my 'big seller' was pennanular brooches/aka kilt pins. I know it is not productive to use garage door springs for such an item, but it was basically preformed, and I just had to do simple forging for the ring, and used 1/8 inch round rod to for the pin itself. Depending on size, I can get $7.00-15.00 US dollars each.
Sweet dude sounds like you did well. Fairs and shows can be sweet earners if your in the right place. thank you for the great comment. if you have any pictures i would love to see the pins.
I'm glad you've started to do this kind of thing too, I like to learn the business side of blacksmithing. Looking forward to the next video in the series :)
Thanks Daniel for the insight. I would be very interested in a part 2 of this video if it makes sense for you. Small items that sell easily at a fair or festival might keep us young smiths motivated and somewhat profitable whilst we find our way.....Keep the videos coming please.....Ron
That'c cool dude hope to be on the next part today. Ill go over hourly rates and Ill make a poker and some thing that has a couple of parts. IT's a tricky path and its one that takes time and work. I'm pleased your enjoying the videos ill keep making if you keep watching. Thank you fro the great comment.
Top video, really good content. Nice to see a UK based blacksmith at work. I was trained as a blacksmith in the army. I teach mechanical engineering now but I'm thinking of leaving and going back to my trade. Keep up the good work,all the best for 2018
I enjoy your videos but when you are setting back in your shop it is hard for me to understand what you are saying. Even with my volume turned all the way up. I hope you can do something to help.
I pleased you like the videos. I'm always conscious that some times the sound on the videos isn't great. It has a lot to do with soft ware issues. The issues also seem to be erratic and some people get great sound with others having bad sound on the same video. I am work on it and always appreciate the feed back. I need a better camera that can take a mic and also some new soft ware but these things cost money. thank you for your great comment.
Yes Dan, I agree with Aaron, one simple thing is slow down your dialogue, you talk at the speed of a chainsaw! Not trying to be critical but your older audience are sometimes a bit deaf , please mate, and thanks!
It's important to recognise the price factors in your experience too...typically novice stuff sells cheap and rightfully so but once you have skills, it's right and fair to charge. The hook takes 10 mins plus the X years of practice. I'm starting out training as hobby blacksmith and my first hook was rubbish.. would need to give someone money to take it away..lol
So that I don't miss what is being said in these kinds of videos, I usually have cc on. This though sometimes results in some funny moments, because the cc is imperfect. At about 13:08-13:10, he clearly said bottle openers. I couldn't believe what cc translated that into!😆
Great video found you through Torbjorn. You shouldn't feel bad for making a profit if people are a little surprised by the price; I'm sure the costs of running your shop, attending the fair, cost of labour, and other expenses are valid reasons to tell visitors why costs are the way they are.
..Another Fan-Dan-Tastic video!! Here's a couple of questions. Why use Round stock instead of Square?? also.. Do you find that either Round or Square Hooks sell better?? You need to put a lock & chain on the Massey before somebody walks off with it..hahahaha...!!
Thank you dude so pleased you liked it. Its what i had on the shelf mate. Hooks that have twits in sell best and for them you really need square stock. thank you for the great comment.
thank you for this video i really enjoyed it i make horse shoe nails myself but im looking at doing more heating and forging these are great little quick and painless items that could be made love your work looking forward to door knockers
Thank you dude I hope i was able to help? I pleased you like the videos and my work thank you for your great comment. PS door knocker is on its way just super busy right now.
Very nice work. Nice finish too. I would love to see the side of ideas for iteams to sell. I like to make S hooks. And Flint Steele strikers they sell real good.
how do you actually sell these things once you start? Like ok I made them and throw them on esty and get 0 sales for a few weeks until you might get 2 or 3 a week.
and if you bothered finding out you could build a forge for pretty much nothing use cheep hammers and tools, and make stuff you don't need a power hammer for, you could go into tesco's and get everything you need to build a forge!!
Great video. I really like those little door/drawer pulls. So simple. For the hooks at a live show, you can punch the holes instead of drilling them. I am sure you knew that, but I didn't hear you mention it. Keep up the great stuff! Define Your Legacy!
Yeah you could and i didn't mention it. I don't like pinching little holes as they often look a little clumsy. I would make them as nails. thank you fro the great comment.
I was going to show you that in the video but i had a bit of accident with a tap and decide not to put it in sorry. just held it in a leg vice dude. thank you for the great comment.
Audio isn't the best. Easy to make money as a blacksmith. Make tongs. lol. You would be surprised how many blacksmiths? cant make their own tongs. Renaissance fairs, local clubs, neighbors, facebook are a good place to make some money. Every blacksmith needs tongs, very few can make a good pair.
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A good and informative video. My only issue is that I'm a novice and like many beginners/novices, I can't afford a power hammer and therefore can't factor in the short amount of time to produce things like the door handles. It would presumably take me 3-4 times longer to produce the same item using just a hammer and hardy. I wonder if you could cover that topic sometime for those of us that are operating with tools that are a bit more basic? Cheers :)
Nice in-depth look Dan! Keep the good videos coming.
Thanks Dude mean a lot.
I attended an SCA event last weekend, and my 'big seller' was pennanular brooches/aka kilt pins. I know it is not productive to use garage door springs for such an item, but it was basically preformed, and I just had to do simple forging for the ring, and used 1/8 inch round rod to for the pin itself. Depending on size, I can get $7.00-15.00 US dollars each.
Sweet dude sounds like you did well. Fairs and shows can be sweet earners if your in the right place. thank you for the great comment. if you have any pictures i would love to see the pins.
I'm glad you've started to do this kind of thing too, I like to learn the business side of blacksmithing. Looking forward to the next video in the series :)
Well its all part of the life of a smith. Im pleased you like the video and idea of the series. thank you for the great comment.
Hello Dan, you make things look so easy. Great video's, please keep them coming. Geoff Lewis Wales UK.
Would like to see more of this.
Thanks Daniel for the insight. I would be very interested in a part 2 of this video if it makes sense for you. Small items that sell easily at a fair or festival might keep us young smiths motivated and somewhat profitable whilst we find our way.....Keep the videos coming please.....Ron
That'c cool dude hope to be on the next part today. Ill go over hourly rates and Ill make a poker and some thing that has a couple of parts. IT's a tricky path and its one that takes time and work. I'm pleased your enjoying the videos ill keep making if you keep watching. Thank you fro the great comment.
Top video, really good content. Nice to see a UK based blacksmith at work. I was trained as a blacksmith in the army. I teach mechanical engineering now but I'm thinking of leaving and going back to my trade. Keep up the good work,all the best for 2018
Interesting video. Love the google eyes on the power hammer
😂 I love the googly eyes on your power hammer 😂
Thanks for the advice! I dont have the funds to get a power hammer but Im sure there are other ways to make it work!👍
Really looking forward to this series
Thank you dude it should be good.
Great idea for a series looking forward to the rest of it
Thank you dude. Pleased you like and hope its some help. great comment as always.
I enjoy your videos but when you are setting back in your shop it is hard for me to understand what you are saying. Even with my volume turned all the way up. I hope you can do something to help.
I pleased you like the videos. I'm always conscious that some times the sound on the videos isn't great. It has a lot to do with soft ware issues. The issues also seem to be erratic and some people get great sound with others having bad sound on the same video. I am work on it and always appreciate the feed back. I need a better camera that can take a mic and also some new soft ware but these things cost money. thank you for your great comment.
Yes Dan, I agree with Aaron, one simple thing is slow down your dialogue, you talk at the speed of a chainsaw! Not trying to be critical but your older audience are sometimes a bit deaf , please mate, and thanks!
It's important to recognise the price factors in your experience too...typically novice stuff sells cheap and rightfully so but once you have skills, it's right and fair to charge. The hook takes 10 mins plus the X years of practice. I'm starting out training as hobby blacksmith and my first hook was rubbish.. would need to give someone money to take it away..lol
Looks like fun to me👍👍👍
So that I don't miss what is being said in these kinds of videos, I usually have cc on. This though sometimes results in some funny moments, because the cc is imperfect. At about 13:08-13:10, he clearly said bottle openers. I couldn't believe what cc translated that into!😆
This is going to be a great series. I'm really interested in learning these tips.
Thank You dude. Hope it helps. great comment
Great video found you through Torbjorn. You shouldn't feel bad for making a profit if people are a little surprised by the price; I'm sure the costs of running your shop, attending the fair, cost of labour, and other expenses are valid reasons to tell visitors why costs are the way they are.
JUST what I need to know. Just started!
..Another Fan-Dan-Tastic video!! Here's a couple of questions. Why use Round stock instead of Square?? also.. Do you find that either Round or Square Hooks sell better?? You need to put a lock & chain on the Massey before somebody walks off with it..hahahaha...!!
Thank you dude so pleased you liked it. Its what i had on the shelf mate. Hooks that have twits in sell best and for them you really need square stock. thank you for the great comment.
It's better if you say "Another Fan-Danstic" video!
thank you for this video i really enjoyed it i make horse shoe nails myself but im looking at doing more heating and forging these are great little quick and painless items that could be made love your work looking forward to door knockers
Thank you dude I hope i was able to help? I pleased you like the videos and my work thank you for your great comment. PS door knocker is on its way just super busy right now.
great info Dan
I like split crosses but they seem to be more work cutting than forging. I need to practice making a few hooks to get consistent results
I'm sure they sell well also. If you just make a shed load with out measuring they come out quite consistent after a while any way. nice comment dude.
Great job Dan. I have been working on similar items for the flea market here to see what sells or not.
Thank you Dave. Hope you get on OK dude. thank you for the great comment.
Very nice work. Nice finish too. I would love to see the side of ideas for iteams to sell. I like to make S hooks. And Flint Steele strikers they sell real good.
Thank you dude. they are some great ideas dude ill need to have a think about them. Thank you for the great comment as always.
You give me very nice idea how to start earning!Ca nyou make video about waxing forged items,please?
Good information shared,thank you.
Thank you William it a pleasure to share.
Timely video, thanks for posting.
I too would like to know why you use round vrs square stock. Thanks.
I had Round of the shelf dude. Thank you for your kind words and a great comment.
Would it be considered too much money to get your hourly rate and then double it?
how do you actually sell these things once you start? Like ok I made them and throw them on esty and get 0 sales for a few weeks until you might get 2 or 3 a week.
Thanks for saying guys and girls
That's cool Jenna I'm pleased that you noticed it.
Just found you/this video, sub'd,Thanks for the info, and your time.
How many heats did you take on that hook lol...
The steel would have been about 800°C to 1100°C. This is possible in a small forge.
You can just punch the holes in the hook if you're at a craft show.
Would this work on another continent, ex. Europe ?
- THE COST OF THE POWER HAMMER, FORGE, ALL OTHER TOOLS TO MAKE THESE GOODIES .... .. I GET WHAT YOUR SAYING
IT WOULD BE GREAT AND FUN IF I COULD....
and if you bothered finding out you could build a forge for pretty much nothing use cheep hammers and tools, and make stuff you don't need a power hammer for, you could go into tesco's and get everything you need to build a forge!!
Gonna go make one of those hooks rn then ; )
Great video. I really like those little door/drawer pulls. So simple. For the hooks at a live show, you can punch the holes instead of drilling them. I am sure you knew that, but I didn't hear you mention it. Keep up the great stuff! Define Your Legacy!
Yeah you could and i didn't mention it. I don't like pinching little holes as they often look a little clumsy. I would make them as nails. thank you fro the great comment.
If you were doing a live show, you could set up an old hand powered post drill... Add to the traditional atmosphere of the whole thing a little more!
hi dan, love the video, really good. makes me wish i had the space to do it! where about's in the uk are you based?? keep up the good work.
abby smith I'm I Hereford are you UK based?
yes im in Derbyshire.
was thinking about trying my hand at something new and looks really interesting.
Had terrible luck trying to sell most of these. Some sold though
You was in the wrong place then
How would you securely clamp the door pull post forging?
I was going to show you that in the video but i had a bit of accident with a tap and decide not to put it in sorry. just held it in a leg vice dude. thank you for the great comment.
I see the hooks go for $15 usd all day long.
If you don't have a drill why don't you just punch the holes for the screws/nails?
3/4" is 19 mm not 20.
Thanks I'm always down the local stock asking for 19mm steel!
The American lol
Audio isn't the best. Easy to make money as a blacksmith. Make tongs. lol. You would be surprised how many blacksmiths? cant make their own tongs. Renaissance fairs, local clubs, neighbors, facebook are a good place to make some money. Every blacksmith needs tongs, very few can make a good pair.