3:37 Is what held me back as a starter blacksmith, I was around people who insisted that a *good* blacksmith *only* needed a hammer and anvil and tongs to make *anything* which really hindered my ability to progress. Happily, I’ve learned better since!
18:37 Spring! Yes, I agree but we can't forget we have unpredictable weather everywhere around the world We will have snow (light one) in two or three more days, yay!! I love the music at the beginning of the video, it is quite invigorating. Greetings for you and your family from Utah.
So many analogies can be said of the art of a good Blacksmith. He is steely-eyed in more ways than one. You become riveted to what he is riveted. The flame, the metal, the colors the sparks. The bellows in rhythm, then timing so swift. Out of the way of his manly step, for priceless is his placement. The anvil stands ready and down comes the metal with hard blows of his hammer. To watch and calibrate, what could be done better and how did this project fare? It's interesting to observe such earnest conviction, such purpose and art all in one. You R beginning to dance quite in step as apprentice Peter Could say U R 'forging' a fine relationship! Thanks 4 sharing and time spent. Fine filming Catherine. Health to you and God Bless! 4got 2 mention your opening shots on the ducks. What did the duck with the frozen foot say; "This weathers too 'foul' (fowl) 4 me!" LOL
Pretty funny, ducks don’t like cold feed. I’m actually a 1000 miles from home in Atlantic Canada and you’ll never quest what I’m up to …visiting a couple of blacksmiths, lol. Also taking in every historical site I can find. I sure appreciate your messages.
Great to watch making something useful from a pice of metal that people would discard as just a something they found in the corner of the garage. Thanks as always.
My son found your so interesting and cheerful channel and l liked it very much, it's something we need nowadays! ! Thank you and greetings from Athens ! We love seeing the lovely ducks at the beginning 🥰
A great lesson on welding! Behold the blacksmith and how very important this trade was and is! The Iron Art! Thanks Very Kindly! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Sir, you are a Gentleman. And you are right...the virtues once espoused as common have been taught out of us. Please continue with your efforts to remind us of what LIVING really is all about.
Well done Mr. Pete! The craftsmanship then and now is outstanding!!!! Had to smile - you sure were happier actually getting in there doing more on this one, versus the last time when you made your hawk. Stay well! Robin
Hey Peter! THAT is some Shop! I don't think that I have ever seen such an extensive collection of tools and items on display or in use! (And this is coming from a fellow who's extended family has been gathering such items for generations! WOOF! That trivet will serve you well!
I have been watching and listening to these blacksmithing videos very carefully and I am learning a little. I have made knives of O-1 steel, old sawmill blades and such and noticed the colors on your axe were similar to how I temper my blades. But I had no idea of what to look for or how to go about forge welding. My blacksmithing kit is made up of a torch, a grinder, a hammer, and a chunk of railroad rail. Thanks for the education.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I can see how it might be, but to get to any level it would take time and some study and experience. I 'll just appreciate what others can do.
Very fun to watch. Every time you recreate an older item I run to ebay and search for one, haha. Thanks so much for the time you take to teach and entertain.
Great video! I really like looking at the old stuff. I'm always amazed when looking at old work, plain is never enough. It seems like there's always some sort of embellishment no matter how small.
Beautiful work real Craftsman people just don't know how much work goes into things I make brooms and shoes tell the people how much work goes in it they just laugh thank you for this video
They sure do!! Our indigenous somehow worked out the aerodynamics to achieve it. Even us ex-Irish can get some sort of loop heading the boomerang back to source. The ones that don't return are called a bloody stick!!! The indigenous killing & fighting boomerangs basically strike & drop.
Wow. fascinating, who would have thought. Tell you what, if your ever way up here, bring a boomerang, teach me and I’ll teach you how to bang steel into a trivet.
Haha. Sure will. You'll have your funny looking kangaroos hopping mad with the banging & whirling!! One wee thing, ensure your boomerang is fair dinkum, (I.e. a real one) as very few 'tourist specials' are properly aerodynamic or last the distance.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Necessity is the mother of invention. Many modern tools were developed as a solution to a thorn in one's side. Or a pain in one's neck. Etc. Etc. I have crafted many a tool in my modern life for the above mentioned reasons. Enjoyed this episode as with all the others before. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!!
Another informative, entertaining video. With the contrast of Beau's bountiful beard and your clean shaven face, it brings up the question of what razor do you use to maintain the look of a well groomed 18 century gentleman? I have one razor from the time period, but I haven't quite got the edge where I would like it and it needs new scales. Perhaps forging and making scales for a period razor could be another episode. Keep up the good work!
The 18th century was know as the beardless century, while the 19th century it was common. Great idea, making a strait razor… food for thought. I use the old single blade razor, not the handiest with a straight razor.
This reminded me of my days in high school metal shop. My friends and I made a few trivets but I don't think a single one stood straight and level as yours! You guys made it look easy, great job!
WOW As always you are the educator, everything you do I amazing. I built a 20 gauge smooth bore French trade gun love shooting it. Great video keep them coming.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I built a French Tulle Fusil De Chase all iron browned. Never done anything like this before. It was a kit from the Mold and Gun shop Jackson Ohio. He still builds wax molds and has them sent to foundry for casting.
Another Outstanding Video! Very interesting. I was very surprised at the complexity of the work. How many hours did it take from start to finish to complete the trivet?
Informative video. Could you please verify that this process is period correct, with that specialized guillotine die setup? I think I have seen Peter Ross make a similar spade shape using the corner of the anvil. Thank you.
The piece is most certainly historically correct. The use of the guillotine is not, to best of my knowledge a much latter idea than the time frame I portray.
So interesting. You have captured me and my imagination. Now wanting to try my hand at this. So many great and valuable videos to go through but was wondering what items would one start with as a frontiers man?
wow - impressive job! didn´t know santa claus was into blacksmithing that much! ;-P man i like that beard! mine is half the size and took literally ages if not a decade! how long has he been cultivating it?
Love watching your videos. Very informative, however, it just gets me that you NEVER wear safety glasses when using a hammer, especially in the blacksmith shop. I understand trying to preserve period correctness, but SAFETY IS FIRST!!. Please consider, if nothing else, getting clear lenses in the same style frames as your reading glasses. It's better than no eye protection at all.
Much easier for sure but, my passion is the figure out how they did things and the sample we used was welded and not riveted. A good smith could weld faster than punching holes and hot riveting most items.
Just a heads up, your introduction was so long I chose to move on without getting to the actual content. Your life appears peaceful and laid back, but not everyone has the luxury of taking time for long introductions.
I absolutely appreciate your feedback, Sherman and I mean no disrespect but, in my humble opinion the world has lost just what you mentioned, patience. I’m serious not seeking numbers of subscribers as I am telling the story or demonstrating how things were done. Having said that, thank you, I’ll attempt to tighten it up a bit.
now all you need is a pot of tea on the trivet and some fresh baked scones with butter! Mmmmm! Another excellent vid Peter
No that sounds like a plan.
Oh!, I forgot to memtion adding some clotted cream and fresh strawberry jam from your garden!! 😁
3:37 Is what held me back as a starter blacksmith, I was around people who insisted that a *good* blacksmith *only* needed a hammer and anvil and tongs to make *anything* which really hindered my ability to progress.
Happily, I’ve learned better since!
I’m with you and heck, a good blacksmith will make any tool he needs!
Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in history
Thanks Earl.
You are welcome my friend
18:37 Spring! Yes, I agree but we can't forget we have unpredictable weather everywhere around the world We will have snow (light one) in two or three more days, yay!! I love the music at the beginning of the video, it is quite invigorating. Greetings for you and your family from Utah.
Crazy weather indeed. I have always wanted to see Utah.
The power to craft tools is so amazing
It is indeed. Love seeing the process and the taking on a new shape.
Great video. Your lovely wife’s camera work brought the project to life. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Peggy, she does an amazing job. I’ll pass on your kind words.
hey Peter, love the feather in you hat
I thank you.
Very, very super cool. Thank you to all of you.
Thanks Richard.
What a great piece of craftsmanship Peter! And what a special treat to see that actual trivet in person today. Great to see both you and Kathy again!
The pleasure was indeed ours Al. We’ve missed your fine company.
So many analogies can be said of the art of a good Blacksmith. He is steely-eyed in more ways than one. You become riveted to what he is riveted. The flame, the metal, the colors the sparks. The bellows in rhythm, then timing so swift. Out of the way of his manly step, for priceless is his placement. The anvil stands ready and down comes the metal with hard blows of his hammer. To watch and calibrate, what could be done better and how did this project fare? It's interesting to observe such earnest conviction, such purpose and art all in one. You R beginning to dance quite in step as apprentice Peter Could say U R 'forging' a fine relationship! Thanks 4 sharing and time spent. Fine filming Catherine. Health to you and God Bless! 4got 2 mention your opening shots on the ducks. What did the duck with the frozen foot say; "This weathers too 'foul' (fowl) 4 me!" LOL
Pretty funny, ducks don’t like cold feed. I’m actually a 1000 miles from home in Atlantic Canada and you’ll never quest what I’m up to …visiting a couple of blacksmiths, lol. Also taking in every historical site I can find. I sure appreciate your messages.
Here's to Cathy who did a wonderful job in recording in such a cold environment! You men will do! Teasing. You both are awesome.
She did tolerate a lot of very cold filming … she is tougher than me, at least I kept somewhat warm doing the construction.
I’m in love with your runner ducks!
They’re pretty hilarious!
Great to watch making something useful from a pice of metal
that people would discard as just a something they found in the corner of the garage. Thanks as always.
You should see the pile of scrap in my corner. Not much of nothing gets thrown out.
@@TheWoodlandEscape yes me too.
My son found your so interesting and cheerful channel and l liked it very much, it's something we need nowadays! ! Thank you and greetings from Athens ! We love seeing the lovely ducks at the beginning 🥰
Indeed, those ducks are comical. We appreciate your interest and support.
A great lesson on welding! Behold the blacksmith and how very important this trade was and is! The Iron Art! Thanks Very Kindly! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Without a doubt, one of the most if not the most valuable trade in the New World.
God bless you I just waiting for your next video tou are my best friend 🤠
I love watching these ol'school traditional blacksmithing videos. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you.
The blacksmith videos are great. The work that goes into making a piece. Knowing they will last through generations. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Beverly.
Sir, you are a Gentleman. And you are right...the virtues once espoused as common have been taught out of us. Please continue with your efforts to remind us of what LIVING really is all about.
It all boils down to our education system, we seriously need to evaluate what and how we teach! Thank you for your wise words.
Thanks for insisting on an explanation of borax flux; I’d never understood that part and was really curious! I love learning!
They say if we’re not learning were dead. Appreciate your interest.
Well done Mr. Pete! The craftsmanship then and now is outstanding!!!! Had to smile - you sure were happier actually getting in there doing more on this one, versus the last time when you made your hawk. Stay well! Robin
Thanks Robin. I sure learned a lot of stuff from Beau, especially when the camera wasn’t rolling.
Now that was some real old school blacksmith work, and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Thanks for that lession, i think this blacksmithshop looks something to that of my oldgranfatherhrsfather had, now it's a museum.
Beau is both talented and a great teacher!
Hey Peter! THAT is some Shop! I don't think that I have ever seen such an extensive collection of tools and items on display or in use! (And this is coming from a fellow who's extended family has been gathering such items for generations! WOOF! That trivet will serve you well!
Indeed, Beau has collected an amazing collection.
Wonderful work! Next challenge from the 'Peanut Gallery'; the manufacture of sewing needles and a leather awl/gouge.
Not bad ideas . Thanks for planting the seed.
I have been watching and listening to these blacksmithing videos very carefully and I am learning a little. I have made knives of O-1 steel, old sawmill blades and such and noticed the colors on your axe were similar to how I temper my blades. But I had no idea of what to look for or how to go about forge welding. My blacksmithing kit is made up of a torch, a grinder, a hammer, and a chunk of railroad rail. Thanks for the education.
Keep it up Larry and soon you’ll a full blow shop … it is a tad addictive,lol.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I can see how it might be, but to get to any level it would take time and some study and experience. I 'll just appreciate what others can do.
Very fun to watch. Every time you recreate an older item I run to ebay and search for one, haha. Thanks so much for the time you take to teach and entertain.
Yup, shopping today is a tad easier than in the 18th century.
Fantastic loved watching thank you old friend
Glad your enjoying,John.
Great video! Now I can add another project to the list! Build a blacksmith shop! I'll be 100 at this rate!
Sounds like my project list … there is not enough hours in a day.
Great video! I really like looking at the old stuff. I'm always amazed when looking at old work, plain is never enough. It seems like there's always some sort of embellishment no matter how small.
Indeed David. Pride I think and wanting your sorta signature to your work.
Beautiful work real Craftsman people just don't know how much work goes into things I make brooms and shoes tell the people how much work goes in it they just laugh thank you for this video
I agree … given the amount of work, it sometimes has to be a labour of love.
I would have copped out and riveted the legs on.
Very nice
Frank
(Virginia)
I’ve made them that way but, it was fun building one from an actual piece without. Certainly much easier using rivets.
well done! it is a very good thing to show, teach people the old way, the craftsmanship , the craft. thank you very much
Thank you very much, we appreciate your interest and support.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Great Video Peter, Nice looking trivet. Beau has a nice shop.
Thanks Joe.
Thanks for sharing 😊
My pleasure 😊
Amazing craftsmanship always Freddie
Thanks Freddie.
Fascinating video. Would think that shop would be warmer than it was!
Thanks Conrad and trust me it was much colder than it looked like in the video.
I love blacksmithing. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you.
Hi Peter! Nice educational video 👍 Good to see you and your friend Beau do another 18th century blacksmithing video again.
Thank you.
Another Great one Peter. Thanks for showing us this process.
Thanks Paul.
Love watching the way this is done, thank you!
Thanks Tammy, I also enjoyed the process.
Always a treat to see what you are up to! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Thanks Mark … I’ve always had, I can’t sit still problem, lol.
Very interesting how that trivet came together. It looked like a very cold day, at least you had the fire to get some heat from!
Some but, not enough, lol. Thanks for your interest, Jan.
I think I'll stick with a boomerang!! More than enough
More than enough complications for me - & believe me, a boomerang is not that simple!!
Great stuff as per normal.
Not sure I agree Stephen, the general shape may be easy but, making them fly, well that is a whole new ballgame. Seriously, do they actually return?
They sure do!! Our indigenous somehow worked out the aerodynamics to achieve it.
Even us ex-Irish can get some sort of loop heading the boomerang back to source.
The ones that don't return are called a bloody stick!!!
The indigenous killing & fighting boomerangs basically strike & drop.
Wow. fascinating, who would have thought. Tell you what, if your ever way up here, bring a boomerang, teach me and I’ll teach you how to bang steel into a trivet.
Haha. Sure will. You'll have your funny looking kangaroos hopping mad with the banging & whirling!!
One wee thing, ensure your boomerang is fair dinkum, (I.e. a real one) as very few 'tourist specials' are properly aerodynamic or last the distance.
You are a Master Educator.
Love everything you do!
Flattered Thomas, thank you.
I love your videos. I hope to see more leather work in the future. Thanks you for making these videos.
Thanks Jesse, we appreciate your interest.
Great video, thanks for taking us along! Forge welding is definitely one of those skills that i need alot of work on.
Indeed … I’m a lot better now as a result of Beau’s teaching.
Every time that you fire up the forge make some chain links. You will become expert in forge welding after making a 12 foot chain!
Nice job well done, i made one recently from a draught horse shoe but riveted and countersunk the heads to fix the 3 legs on to the ring.
Tony
Th ad t is a great idea, going to give that a go … I like simple and using a horseshoe is brilliant.
Had wondered how these were made, very educational.
Thanks Roger.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Necessity is the mother of invention. Many modern tools were developed as a solution to a thorn in one's side. Or a pain in one's neck. Etc. Etc. I have crafted many a tool in my modern life for the above mentioned reasons. Enjoyed this episode as with all the others before. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!!
You’ve been one of our most ardent followers, Ashley and we appreciate it as well as looking forward to your feedback. Watch your top knot.
I'm always fascinated by a blacksmith's talents. A other interesting video, Peter. Thanks again!
Thanks James, we appreciate your support.
Very cool!!
Thanks Mary.
A wonderful video. Good jobe on your part Peter. You learn fast. Looking forward to the next video. Be well.
Thanks David.
Another informative, entertaining video.
With the contrast of Beau's bountiful beard and your clean shaven face, it brings up the question of what razor do you use to maintain the look of a well groomed 18 century gentleman?
I have one razor from the time period, but I haven't quite got the edge where I would like it and it needs new scales.
Perhaps forging and making scales for a period razor could be another episode.
Keep up the good work!
The 18th century was know as the beardless century, while the 19th century it was common. Great idea, making a strait razor… food for thought. I use the old single blade razor, not the handiest with a straight razor.
What a wonderful looking shop!
I agree!
Lovely work!
Thanks Dave.
Very interesting always interesting 🙂 perhaps a period correct shovel or working tool for crops next?
The shovel is a great idea.
Great episode.
Thank you.
Great job!
Thanks Derick.
This reminded me of my days in high school metal shop. My friends and I made a few trivets but I don't think a single one stood straight and level as yours! You guys made it look easy, great job!
Thanks John. Often only the maker knows the mistakes, lol.
WOW As always you are the educator, everything you do I amazing. I built a 20 gauge smooth bore French trade gun love shooting it. Great video keep them coming.
The best lines of any flintlock . Might have to build one myself.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I built a French Tulle Fusil De Chase all iron browned. Never done anything like this before. It was a kit from the Mold and Gun shop Jackson Ohio. He still builds wax molds and has them sent to foundry for casting.
Great Video! Excellent Blacksmith! I love watching these! Thanks so much
Thank you.
Great video!!!
Thanks Curt.
That is brilliant
Thank you.
Fascinating to put it mildly! Just one question though.......where are the safety glasses?
How is my favorite nephew? You ask a good question. Perhaps taking my authenticity so seriously could have some issues.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Just concerned about my #1 uncle's eyes:)
Good evening Peter. What a great project. Well done friend and thanks for sharing. Keep them coming and take care. Thanks again
Thanks Michael … keep it between the ditches.
@The Woodland Escape the hauling business is my side hustle to my regular job. Thanks for the message friend. Until next time take care and thank you.
Nice video.
Thank you
excellent
Thank you.
Another Outstanding Video! Very interesting. I was very surprised at the complexity of the work. How many hours did it take from start to finish to complete the trivet?
The first one took a spell but one could make one start to finish in about half an hour if heating up all the pieces at once.
Beautiful shop
Beau does have a beautiful shop.
I’m surprised Beau sports that full beard around the forge. His face looks like a potential brush fire ! 🔥
Right!
Excellent very informative.
Thanks, Gary.
Informative video. Could you please verify that this process is period correct, with that specialized guillotine die setup? I think I have seen Peter Ross make a similar spade shape using the corner of the anvil. Thank you.
The piece is most certainly historically correct. The use of the guillotine is not, to best of my knowledge a much latter idea than the time frame I portray.
So interesting. You have captured me and my imagination. Now wanting to try my hand at this. So many great and valuable videos to go through but was wondering what items would one start with as a frontiers man?
I believe most would have started with shelter for livestock. Appreciate your interest.
How did you hold the leg onto the ring while you welded?
Easier to do with two. Would be impossible by oneself.
How tough was it to get the legs on the ring and in the right place. Were there unair able words to define the process.
Actually not, Beau is a master smith. However, I’ll be making a few at home in my shop and I’m sure there maybe some choice words spoken.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I wish that would have been on the video. Thanks for the info
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wow - impressive job! didn´t know santa claus was into blacksmithing that much! ;-P man i like that beard! mine is half the size and took literally ages if not a decade! how long has he been cultivating it?
Not sure Jan but, as you point out, a good long spell.
Why no safety glasses? One spark or sliver could do serious damage!
Good advice, sometimes I take my 18th century living to,the extreme .
Love watching your videos. Very informative, however, it just gets me that you NEVER wear safety glasses when using a hammer, especially in the blacksmith shop. I understand trying to preserve period correctness, but SAFETY IS FIRST!!. Please consider, if nothing else, getting clear lenses in the same style frames as your reading glasses. It's better than no eye protection at all.
You are most certainly giving me sound advice, I’ll start being smart about that, albeit a wee bit hard getting smart at my age, lol.
I understand getting smart. :) :)@@TheWoodlandEscape
Why not rivit the legs on and do the same with the ring
Much easier for sure but, my passion is the figure out how they did things and the sample we used was welded and not riveted. A good smith could weld faster than punching holes and hot riveting most items.
Make a live video streaming online some day
Good idea if I knew how. Pretty computer challenged,lol.
@@TheWoodlandEscape it's easy Mr Peter just if you have cell phone go to TH-cam hit the plus symbol at the bottom of the screen and chuse live stream
The time period stuff is great but i cringe with no safety glasses being worn
Good point Alex.
Do you know what safety glasses are, if you do try using them? Young people watch TH-cam, so maybe think of them and set an example.
do you think 18th century blacksmiths had safety glasses like? 😂
To be honest I never thought of the young folks that may watch. I’m sure they are a small percentage of our followers but, you bring up a good point.
Just a heads up, your introduction was so long I chose to move on without getting to the actual content. Your life appears peaceful and laid back, but not everyone has the luxury of taking time for long introductions.
I absolutely appreciate your feedback, Sherman and I mean no disrespect but, in my humble opinion the world has lost just what you mentioned, patience. I’m serious not seeking numbers of subscribers as I am telling the story or demonstrating how things were done. Having said that, thank you, I’ll attempt to tighten it up a bit.