Glad to see you back posting videos! “Death of a profit margin” - classic. I have made several using copper for the ladle a d steel for the handle. Wife loves it and asked me to make a couple for Christmas presents. I used a deep dishing stump and cannon ball to work the copper cold….much faster that working hot steel!
Thank you for this tip! I have struggled bending the tines EVENLY for years and bending them at the same time solves that problem. I need to make several of these forks for a upcoming medieval faire this fall. I agree with you, it is quite difficult firing up the forge in 100 degree heat no matter if you are in Georgia or the Texas Panhandle and ya'll have at least three times the humidity we have. I like the idea of the "Book" of measurements to make noncustom projects. Thank you Sir, I look forward to the next post!
I'm a new viewer to your page and appreciate your work! I've got a bucket of railroad spikes I've been making bbq tools out of. The bandsaw split was my AHA moment today! Thanks for sharing!!
I liked the video its a pretty clear explanation like this. i liked the old ones to its a little bit more personal. For me its important to hear from you once in a while. I know we are just people you dont know, but I personally like the way you express your thoughts. And share your experience and wisdom with us. But if you like the feedback I would prefer if you show up in the screen personally to tell the story's about Jay or yourself. Even if its a short while. It feels more connected. Maybe you can mix it up a little bit more. Thank you for all your work. And all the videos and information and education you gave me for a lot of years. Normally I never leave a comment, but it has been so long that I got to see another video from you, that I felt a necessity to leave one now. But I understand your time is more valuable to do other labor than just put up the camera and take lots of hours to edit and make a video. For our entertainment. So if this is more effecient I would love this more than no videos at all.
I enjoyed this - the old style videos were fun but this is probably a better learning resource as you have the time to explain things more clearly and you aren't having to speak over the noise of the forge.
Great to see a vid, it's been a min or two. Concerning a set of BBQ weapons, What about a two piece set with the fork and a pair of tongs? One: How about doing a vid on them (the tongs)? I've never been that good at making smithing tong, tbo. Two: Would selling that set at a $40 price point be just like asking for a swift kick in the nuts? I feel ya about the heat!! We took a direct hit from an EF2 tornado here at the house. Only had generator power for four days. Now even thought the power is back. We can't power up or even safely use a third of the house, due to part of the roof and ceiling either missing, damaged, or both. It's a good thing I was the only one home at the time and even better I just got some bruises. Luckily, It's been raining here in E. Texas for close to a week. Which has kept the temps down quite a bit.
Love watching your videos. Glad to see new videos. Helped you make a regular fork here at the Jacksonville fair last year. Hope to meet you again and get that book
Met Jay and got a signed copy of his book at Madison 2001. Met you at the Carolina Renn Faire a few years after that. Now retired and get to spend more time playing with metal. Just not for long in this heat. Thanks for all the business tips.
Hey Trenton, Personally I like the older style better. With that said it's not a big dealio to me. I will still watch and like your videos. just need to wear the hat in them. hahaha
I like the old style better, but this voiceover is tons better than most of the non talking videos out there. I remembered the sawed crotch from years ago, but I wonder if a narrow slot punch would work? Obviously it would be a lot more work that using a bandsaw, especially when you are trying to make money.
The post production voice over is nice because the audio is a lot clearer. I love watching and hearing a hammer smack hot metal, waiting to see what it turns into as a silent craftsman works their piece as much as the next person, but for something educational I think the post-production voice over is better.
I used your old video to get started making them, though I did go against your advice and make my spoons out of 14ga LOL. Not my smartest moment for sure as those were hell to get to shape but I always wanted to make quality even if it wasn't easy.
I did a quick search for “the Andersonville Smithy“ and didn’t pull anything up, so I’m assuming his book is not in print anywhere. And apparently isn’t available on any resale sites. Any chance you know where a person could lay his hands on a copy? I love old blacksmithing manuals, I grew up before the Internet and while I love TH-cam tutorials, I still love cracking open a book from time to time.
Love it would like to see more foreign but the foreign and talk I’ve it good with my just glad to see u backi would love to see a big ladle being made thank u Chrisfrom Alabama!!!!!!!!
Thanks for another very informative video - I like your style . Could you please tell me the surname of your blacksmith teacher as I’d like to try to find his book on line, or would you be able to point me in the right direction . I live in Australia and am hoping I can purchase it here . Cheers mate .
May I add my encouragement to write things down! Having a notebook to refer to means I can fairly reliably reproduce a piece I made years ago without reinventing the wheel. Turns out my memory isn't trustworthy when it comes to actual measurements.
Glad to see you back posting videos!
“Death of a profit margin” - classic. I have made several using copper for the ladle a d steel for the handle. Wife loves it and asked me to make a couple for Christmas presents. I used a deep dishing stump and cannon ball to work the copper cold….much faster that working hot steel!
This format works for me, I learned some good stuff, thanks 👍
Thank you for this tip! I have struggled bending the tines EVENLY for years and bending them at the same time solves that problem. I need to make several of these forks for a upcoming medieval faire this fall. I agree with you, it is quite difficult firing up the forge in 100 degree heat no matter if you are in Georgia or the Texas Panhandle and ya'll have at least three times the humidity we have. I like the idea of the "Book" of measurements to make noncustom projects. Thank you Sir, I look forward to the next post!
I'm a new viewer to your page and appreciate your work! I've got a bucket of railroad spikes I've been making bbq tools out of. The bandsaw split was my AHA moment today! Thanks for sharing!!
I liked the video its a pretty clear explanation like this. i liked the old ones to its a little bit more personal. For me its important to hear from you once in a while. I know we are just people you dont know, but I personally like the way you express your thoughts. And share your experience and wisdom with us. But if you like the feedback I would prefer if you show up in the screen personally to tell the story's about Jay or yourself. Even if its a short while. It feels more connected. Maybe you can mix it up a little bit more. Thank you for all your work. And all the videos and information and education you gave me for a lot of years. Normally I never leave a comment, but it has been so long that I got to see another video from you, that I felt a necessity to leave one now. But I understand your time is more valuable to do other labor than just put up the camera and take lots of hours to edit and make a video. For our entertainment. So if this is more effecient I would love this more than no videos at all.
Gotta love those historical pics of you!
I like this format, you can say what needs to be said and still show what needs to be shown.
I'm digging it! Can't wait to see more.
Hey Trenton the format was good. Nice video. Boy I can't wait until I can finally build a forge and get started.
Nicely done, and well explained why you did it that way, explaining the economy needed for a budget piece!
I enjoyed this - the old style videos were fun but this is probably a better learning resource as you have the time to explain things more clearly and you aren't having to speak over the noise of the forge.
Like the voice over much more. Appreciate everything you do.
Great to see a vid, it's been a min or two. Concerning a set of BBQ weapons, What about a two piece set with the fork and a pair of tongs?
One: How about doing a vid on them (the tongs)? I've never been that good at making smithing tong, tbo.
Two: Would selling that set at a $40 price point be just like asking for a swift kick in the nuts?
I feel ya about the heat!! We took a direct hit from an EF2 tornado here at the house. Only had generator power for four days. Now even thought the power is back. We can't power up or even safely use a third of the house, due to part of the roof and ceiling either missing, damaged, or both. It's a good thing I was the only one home at the time and even better I just got some bruises. Luckily, It's been raining here in E. Texas for close to a week. Which has kept the temps down quite a bit.
Love watching your videos. Glad to see new videos. Helped you make a regular fork here at the Jacksonville fair last year. Hope to meet you again and get that book
Met Jay and got a signed copy of his book at Madison 2001. Met you at the Carolina Renn Faire a few years after that. Now retired and get to spend more time playing with metal. Just not for long in this heat. Thanks for all the business tips.
Jay would speak very highly of you all the time. When I worked with him we used a hacksaw and the post vice.
It's just great to see you posting again.
good to see you back! Let’s see a video on the RR axes.
glad to have you back brother!
Good to have you back
Hey Trenton, Personally I like the older style better. With that said it's not a big dealio to me. I will still watch and like your videos. just need to wear the hat in them. hahaha
I like this setup
I like the old style better, but this voiceover is tons better than most of the non talking videos out there. I remembered the sawed crotch from years ago, but I wonder if a narrow slot punch would work? Obviously it would be a lot more work that using a bandsaw, especially when you are trying to make money.
Whatever format works! Both are enjoyable
Love your videos no matter the format
The post production voice over is nice because the audio is a lot clearer. I love watching and hearing a hammer smack hot metal, waiting to see what it turns into as a silent craftsman works their piece as much as the next person, but for something educational I think the post-production voice over is better.
I like this format.
My twisting wrench looks just like that lol
I used your old video to get started making them, though I did go against your advice and make my spoons out of 14ga LOL. Not my smartest moment for sure as those were hell to get to shape but I always wanted to make quality even if it wasn't easy.
This format is fine. I know it takes a long time to produce quality videos.
I am a new person, never seen your old format but I love your easy bullshitting style
I am ok with your new format! Just nice to get some content from you!
A good video. Prolly better because I watched the original from 7yrs ago but I don't mind the voice over style.
Right on!🤙🤙
As Always a good one.
I did a quick search for “the Andersonville Smithy“ and didn’t pull anything up, so I’m assuming his book is not in print anywhere. And apparently isn’t available on any resale sites. Any chance you know where a person could lay his hands on a copy? I love old blacksmithing manuals, I grew up before the Internet and while I love TH-cam tutorials, I still love cracking open a book from time to time.
I didn’t know you were a hand model
Yeppers !
Love it would like to see more foreign but the foreign and talk I’ve it good with my just glad to see u backi would love to see a big ladle being made thank u Chrisfrom Alabama!!!!!!!!
Is that book still in print? Do you know where someone might get a copy? I'd love to be able to add it to my library. PS all ready have yours :)
Thanks for another very informative video - I like your style .
Could you please tell me the surname of your blacksmith teacher as I’d like to try to find his book on line, or would you be able to point me in the right direction .
I live in Australia and am hoping I can purchase it here .
Cheers mate .
I Do you like the new format
May I add my encouragement to write things down! Having a notebook to refer to means I can fairly reliably reproduce a piece I made years ago without reinventing the wheel. Turns out my memory isn't trustworthy when it comes to actual measurements.