Great overview on some of your homemade tools, would be good to see more. I saw like 10 of those forklift forks at the salvage yard today but couldnt think of anything to use one for so.... thanks!!!
I gotta say I have every professional tool to extract the best finish from Metal. I polish molds up to mirror finishing. Your inventiveness is Sooo Kool. The centaur must be finished by now. What was the end result?
My passion is Nano Sculpture. My Welding & Fabrication business involves Laser welding. I see through a microscope and use wire the thickness of a human hair (.004")
You my friend have the blood of a true artist flowing through you. Your means of making the sculpture is the real art!
I think Asmith is right. It may be a hobby, but obviously you are very creative. You'll survive the revolution alright. Great job and laugh... Please post some of your creations.
Nice work, mate. Great vid. Takes balls to show stuff that you're proud of, that isn't so called 'professional quality'. Opens yourself up to have the piss taken out of you, so Kudos. Glad to see you're getting the credit you deserve in these comments, that centaur looks great.
What a pleasure it is to see someone who can, in the truest sense of the phrase, make much out of little. Your artistry and ingenuity are each of the highest order. Thanks for sharing your "no frills" gear with us.
So... I've been forging things for a while and experimenting on different things, and I came across an intresting design. It's called a flame dagger and I was wondering if you know how to make one, or have any tips or both. The more info the better. Thanks for the help.
Wow. You talk so amature yet you forge like a pro. Keep up the great work my friend, and you'll do fine. There are some people out there that will pay thousands for that centaur. Once your done, grind all the seams flush, sand the whole thing, and put a coat of bronze on there.
A real anvil is working anvil! It doesn't have to be the classical shape. You had a absolutely great idea to take a tow motor blade and make it your anvil - that is a very good grade of steel. Same way with making your own tools and jigs. You aren't a true blacksmith or machinist until you make your own to suit the task.
Don't take any crap from anyone, you're doing it right. Just show them your centaur and any other stuff you've made - the proof is in the pudding.
A real avil is working anvil! It doesn't have to be the classical shape. You had a absolutely great idea to take a towmotor blade and make it your anvil - that is a very good grade of steel. Same way with making your own tools and jigs. You aren't a true blacksmith or machinist until you make your own to suit the task.
Don't take any crap from anyone, you're doing it right. Just show them your centaur and any other stuff you've made - the proof is in the pudding.
@cyberbadger My grandfathers anvil was a piece of railroad track. He made lots of his own tools. Course back in the early 1900's ya pretty much had to I guess lol
Your work makes up 10 fold for anything you might mispronounce or not know the exact term for.
As a fellow hobbyist and metal pounder, I say nicely done! Necessity is the mother of all invention, and I can't count how many tools I've made to fill a need around the shop... Keep it up and keep having fun!
Dude, that's amazing! If you ever sell that Centaur you'll have plenty of money for a top of the line anvil! Of course, you apparently don't need a standard anvil, so spend your money on more scrap iron and make more amazing sculptures!
.......if that isn't cast iron it would have been one hell of an impressive length and weight of square bar!!
If you have a honeycomb effect ,or pinholes, from where a weld has broken or you've ground down a weld, it's cast iron.
It doesn't really matter, i could tell by your description of things you haven't spent a lot of time in the welding industry, and i found it quite endearing and amusing.
Then i was totally jaw dropping-ly stunned by what you are creating!!!
@dubberdoodee Those counter weights are cast iron. I never said I was a blacksmith nor do I care to ever be one. That's my garage, I don't have a shop because it's a hobby. Why are you such a bitch as pussy?
@freddytk421 You know that there are many of those that spend years on learning and arent even close to your skills, so dont be so negative. Im self machinist, and i spendt not whole 4 months on learning, but work in gear manufacturing on cnc machine where many that learned over 5 years for this didnt, make it. The point is that if you want something and you have enough good ideas, you can do it and you wil learn in practice.
@dubberdoodee LoL He's not a blacksmith. He's an ingenious fucking artist who's work kicks fuckin ass! Meanwhile your page has nothing but a commercial for a stamped piece of Chinese junk. Let's see you make something!
Nice sculpture work! I bought a DHC 2000 (Henrob) a bit over a year ago and really haven't had a chance to touch it much since. Had all sorts of ideas but life got in the way. :-) You're inspiring me for sure. Did see someone do some amazing cutting with theirs so I think it just takes practice...and not having a plasma cutter to fall back on. Keep up the good work!
@lukphonp Thanks, i wish I didn't have to improvise but I don't do this stuff enough to make it worth shelling out that kind of dough. thanks for the comment
awesome! the whole video i was wondering what you used the anvil for, and then you showed your art work! amazing! very cool stuff! thanks for showing it!
@VTwanderer Look at my subscriptions there is a guy on there called sgtviktor or something like that. He makes unbelievable fantastic suits of armor. Also check out hammerform. I forgot their exact names so look at my subscriptions and check them out.
I love it. Really appreciate your honesty as well. When you can turn out things like your centaur, the language or terminology is not important. Keep up the great work and post an update. (maybe you already have...) thanks
That's great man! In your line of work you don't even need a real anvil because you don't forge traditional blacksmith work. You made your own tools from scratch that helped you work on something that IMO is beautiful and well made soo much respect and keep it uP!
Thanks that was 7018 in the flat position with tons of passes on the anvil. I didn't realize what I was in for when I cut that thing but it sounds nice. thanks again.
Lol.. This is kind of funny... I have been looking for something to use as a anvil. So far i havent found anything.. Well good job you made there. And i bet your sculpture will be awsome! Whats funny? I drive forklifts all day long... Thank you for opening my eyes up!!! :)
thats very well done ,good thinking there on the anvil and other things,nice looking workshop,the best of inventions comes out of places like that ,great job .
My good man you are really gifted artist and i must say i'm impressed by your work on this statue.I'm a knife maker from Croatia and as many of us improvised blacksmiths don't have money for an anvil(it costs about 400 euros for a 50 kg )so I've made mine from a truck skeleton part thingie...??'...good work m8!!!!!!!!
impressive work, especially considering the improvised tools. are anvils difficult to get in australia? i too made a couple of improvised ones before i splurged on a "real' one... here in the u.s. a used anvil goes for about $2 a pound.
man I came across this video a few days ago and I thought all the stuff you had was crap and I wonderd why the hell you made a video showing of your crappy home made tools. after I saw the swaging block I clicked to another video. tonight I saw it again and watched all the way through... you my friend are a genious and I am ashamed I judged your work without even seeing what you could do with those tools.
You have a gift and I have egg on my face! Keep up the good work!
Wow thanks. but I made them because I can't see myself paying thousands of dollars for big hunks of metal that dont even plug into anything, rather than any kind of genius. They work good for sheet and thin plate but I wish I can get the real things someday.. I have one other vid using that "swage". and it works fine I always thought I will make another when that one gets too smushed but its still perfectly intact. thanks again.
I did some ringing around this morning and managed to get a bargain the whole forklift tyne for the cost a a carton of beer $ 36 australian YAHOO YIPPY LOL
I got mine from a forklift hire repair company Try looking for forklift repairers in your area. I just looked them up in the local phone book.
Forklift tynes tend to start cracking at the bend and here is australia at least they must be replaced NOT WELDED, The point is they crack right in the the bend and that does not affect the area of steel we are interested in :D
That sculpture is incredible. And I bet the piece that your hand is on at 2:28 would make a good horn for your anvil. Grind it down a bit with a disc grinder, smooth out with a sanding disc, weld it to one end of the anvil and temper both really well. I wish I knew of a scrap yard where I could pick up an improvised anvil. I've spent years checking the flea market whenever I go home because I don't know of any scrap yards
I am impressed. Thomas edison said "HELL, there are no rules here....we are trying to accomplish something". This quote is for you. There is more than one way to do things and no wrong way for an artist. Its guys like you doing with what you have that make America great. I can't help but think that you are just seed and are ready to grow. If you where a young athlete scouts would be all over you. Keep working you have a lot of potential
I know if I was to show you some welding and general metal working techniques you could be very good. Try hooking up with someone in your area with similar interests you can far !
Very nice use of scavenged material! I have always seen forklift tines rated as 4140 steel, which makes an excellent anvil. The size and shape looks to be excellent for general one-man sized forging. I've seen a lot of anvils made out of scrap, and this is probably the best.
Danz, Harbor Freight and other similar stores sell cast iron ASO, or "anvil-shaped objects". Also called boat anchors. Add a hardy hole and I'd rate this one as being as useful or more so than a London pattern anvil.
if price is the issue with anvil, there are cheap ones avilable at harbor freght for $60 for a 55 pounder. the one near my house also carrys 15 pounders for only $20. 15 pounds is a bit small. probably for small projects
I think that "little block you made" is a type of forming die, traditionally made from carving a depression in a hardwood stump, but hey, if it works for you...
P.S. Check out my sawed off shotgun (12 inch) review video, if you're so inclined.
some of yaw (from Texas too) mentioned railroad railing. mines already dinged and leaving impressions on down side of my pieces. gotta watch how ya strike yer metal but otherwise my makeshift anvil is fine.
just out of curiosity (and no insult or sarcasm intended) what will you do with a finished centaur? most of the stuff in my little shop is second hand jimmy-riggin, I like some of your ideas. my wife says i don't need any more encouragement for packratting (never know when you can use it or need it)
It's called art man. He can sell it, or keep it to show off. I think it's pretty cool. Having an inventory of your works, like a portfolio, is good for showing potential clients that you can do good work (If you're looking to sell).
thanks I would love to try that but I don't have the tools or patience. I watched some of those guys videos on here and it looks really hard and expensive.
clever ideas and I like the way the hammer marks look like muscle on the torso of the horseman . If you havent got one try a fly press for a more controlled way of forming your material ..cheers
Great sculpture, when i worked for a smith we used to do those dishing, or panel beating bits into depressions on hardwood logs, makes a bit less noise and takes some of the jar or bounce out of the work.
I sometimes get my hands on railroad track from south Texas and they work great but I usually sell them on craigslist for an obscene amount of money and they go fast because people are always wanting them here and they are hard to find. If you can find them in Sananto you should consider exporting them all the way over here to Austin.
You forgot to mention, The cost of supply's.. lol.. I bet it wasnt much and from what I saw, You can "get er done".. Good job..Thanks for sharing with us.
haha that is awesome! i did a similar thing 4 anvil with bit o rail road track, works really well, i made a horn 4 it by piling up bits of round metal so lookid like upside down ice crem cone, welded them together n filled in the gas with weld, smoothed off with grinder and then made a bracket that slid over end o track n welded horn to that so its removable, works pretty well
I love that store but the biggest one they have now is 55lbs for 60 dollars and its made of cast iron. This one is bigger than that and is made of steel. If you look at my other videos you would see that I am a big harbor freight fan but their anvil shaped devices are one of the things that I do not like. please Harbor Freight get some Chinese steel anvils!!
i am just starting to get into the art and i noticed that u hat a lot of metal and scraps and i asumed u got it from the junk yard or somehting so i wuz wandering if all that stuff was really expensive or is it easy to get scince its just scraps?
Most of the scrap I bought from this man on craigslist that was selling his entire horde and it was pretty substantial I also have alot from a scrap yard over a year ago and yes scrap is cheap now with the economy the way it is and all the sheet and rods I bought new because sheet is a pain to clean and I can never find good pieces at the scrapyard. unfortunatly for me the scrap yard I went to stoped selling it because it wasn't worth it for them anymore.
amazing work dude , your right about those anvils , i got one from my grandpa , when i researched it i found it is worth 1200 bucks . your metal sculpture is awesome . i got some welding videos to . but nothing that artistic. you get 5 stars from me
thanks. I have talked to some youtube people from around the world and in some countries anvils are a dime a dozen I need to find some way to get them to texas. thats a great heirloom to get from you're grandpa.
Gooood Job boy!!, keep the creativity blooming
rockethead555 3 weeks ago
not to disrespect man but i didn't take you seriously till saw what you made. shut me up quick
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that is by far the best i have seen in making do with what you got. thats the way to do sir. great job
sidera208 3 months ago
awesome! thats for the post!
fred21679 3 months ago
You got some skills bro!
thedankinfidel 5 months ago
Great overview on some of your homemade tools, would be good to see more. I saw like 10 of those forklift forks at the salvage yard today but couldnt think of anything to use one for so.... thanks!!!
mitchellsk 5 months ago
You are SO AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!
sdiebr 6 months ago
I gotta say I have every professional tool to extract the best finish from Metal. I polish molds up to mirror finishing. Your inventiveness is Sooo Kool. The centaur must be finished by now. What was the end result?
My passion is Nano Sculpture. My Welding & Fabrication business involves Laser welding. I see through a microscope and use wire the thickness of a human hair (.004")
You my friend have the blood of a true artist flowing through you. Your means of making the sculpture is the real art!
mbungabungah 6 months ago
I think Asmith is right. It may be a hobby, but obviously you are very creative. You'll survive the revolution alright. Great job and laugh... Please post some of your creations.
paulwilm 6 months ago
wow thats a finish, thumbs up from me.
treize211 8 months ago
Hey man do you live in la habra right on walnut S.T. with a huge dragon made from metal out front. The location looks familiar on your vid.
honeybunchickens 8 months ago
i will angree with ZippoVarga
turbotonic27 8 months ago
Dude, I'm a professional, and you are too damn good to consider this your hobby. For real. Your day job better pay bank.
asmith0401 10 months ago
I bet it feels that much better because your art is made with mostly tools made by you.
Thegarmendia 10 months ago
great tips about keeping salvaged stuff!
MegaHigster 10 months ago
your anvil is quite real and your art is very impressive
hatefulfkface 11 months ago
that there anvil's a hum dingier
peckiledorf 11 months ago
Nice work, mate. Great vid. Takes balls to show stuff that you're proud of, that isn't so called 'professional quality'. Opens yourself up to have the piss taken out of you, so Kudos. Glad to see you're getting the credit you deserve in these comments, that centaur looks great.
jigmesam 1 year ago
wow that ending there, that was fantastic! make sure to make a video when you're finished! or along the way also :)
vutEwa 1 year ago
Dude, that's some really good stuff!
DanJeffery07 1 year ago
Good job on that Centaur, and thanks for the inexpensive tips..
Kaifefine 1 year ago
thats some cool shit some of the handiest tools u cant by or there is no point in wasting that kind of money!!
ddl2k7 1 year ago
cant wait to see your centaur. i´m subscribing
huandogofwar 1 year ago
damn man , i just seen this and i kno this is an old video , but ur a fuckin bad ass man
boredandwise 1 year ago
What a pleasure it is to see someone who can, in the truest sense of the phrase, make much out of little. Your artistry and ingenuity are each of the highest order. Thanks for sharing your "no frills" gear with us.
peteacher52 1 year ago
So... I've been forging things for a while and experimenting on different things, and I came across an intresting design. It's called a flame dagger and I was wondering if you know how to make one, or have any tips or both. The more info the better. Thanks for the help.
SuperTrackstar22 1 year ago
wow great work and nice vid.
EtownMurderJunkie 1 year ago
Awesome tips and you're a true artist my friend!!
ZippoVarga 1 year ago
@ZippoVarga Thanks. I appreciate the comment.
freddytk421 1 year ago
@freddytk421 how did you get it to stand up like that while you were welding it?
jcodym13 10 months ago
@freddytk421 Thanks man , i wanted to forge things for hobby BUT the tools like the anvile was expensive (for me).True eye opener thanks again!
TonyMcDark 6 months ago
I am impressed. After seeing your artistic skills I say call your tools whatever you want as long as you get the results you want.
OkieJohn1950 1 year ago
that is awesome can you send me some pic when you have finished
zebkaye 1 year ago
awsome job....just a tip if you ever weld cast iron you need to heat it first to get a good solid weld.
getsumofit 1 year ago
dude, that is freaking awesome, best part is the fun in making the tools ! ! ! good job
atfigure 1 year ago 2
@atfigure Thanks. true it's good when you make something to make something else. It will cost more because it's double hand made or handmade2.
freddytk421 1 year ago
Wow. You talk so amature yet you forge like a pro. Keep up the great work my friend, and you'll do fine. There are some people out there that will pay thousands for that centaur. Once your done, grind all the seams flush, sand the whole thing, and put a coat of bronze on there.
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A real anvil is working anvil! It doesn't have to be the classical shape. You had a absolutely great idea to take a tow motor blade and make it your anvil - that is a very good grade of steel. Same way with making your own tools and jigs. You aren't a true blacksmith or machinist until you make your own to suit the task.
Don't take any crap from anyone, you're doing it right. Just show them your centaur and any other stuff you've made - the proof is in the pudding.
cyberbadger 1 year ago
A real avil is working anvil! It doesn't have to be the classical shape. You had a absolutely great idea to take a towmotor blade and make it your anvil - that is a very good grade of steel. Same way with making your own tools and jigs. You aren't a true blacksmith or machinist until you make your own to suit the task.
Don't take any crap from anyone, you're doing it right. Just show them your centaur and any other stuff you've made - the proof is in the pudding.
cyberbadger 1 year ago
@cyberbadger My grandfathers anvil was a piece of railroad track. He made lots of his own tools. Course back in the early 1900's ya pretty much had to I guess lol
Your work makes up 10 fold for anything you might mispronounce or not know the exact term for.
thechurchofdave 1 year ago
I think you can call your anvil a real anvil.
It's earned it's place.
GrowThirdLeg 1 year ago
As a fellow hobbyist and metal pounder, I say nicely done! Necessity is the mother of all invention, and I can't count how many tools I've made to fill a need around the shop... Keep it up and keep having fun!
GrizzWorks 1 year ago
That is awesome work man. I bet Hephaestus is very pleased with you
yusufer5000 1 year ago
That's a cool hobby, good to see somethin like this.
soufflekingsize 1 year ago
cool vid and cool stuff :-)
insAneTunA 1 year ago
thx man big help
hardworkupgrade 1 year ago
Dude thats freakin awesome...don't downgrade urself so much, you tell the nay sayers to post thier own video of homemade items
Xoodan 1 year ago
holy fuck O.O thats one bad ass centaur
zaajak 1 year ago
Wow youre awsome!
woofmydogistheshit 1 year ago
I think you are a cool ma faka. My honey says HI.
woofmydogistheshit 1 year ago
Dude, that's amazing! If you ever sell that Centaur you'll have plenty of money for a top of the line anvil! Of course, you apparently don't need a standard anvil, so spend your money on more scrap iron and make more amazing sculptures!
hoyahey 1 year ago
nice work
workingclasssociety 1 year ago
You're doing a right good job there good luck to you !
Roddyoneeye 1 year ago
Nice work, Freddy, and great attitude; go for it, my man.
Rich
Ricopolico 1 year ago
u spend way too mutch time making cool stuff :P
hanzithaking 1 year ago
.......if that isn't cast iron it would have been one hell of an impressive length and weight of square bar!!
If you have a honeycomb effect ,or pinholes, from where a weld has broken or you've ground down a weld, it's cast iron.
It doesn't really matter, i could tell by your description of things you haven't spent a lot of time in the welding industry, and i found it quite endearing and amusing.
Then i was totally jaw dropping-ly stunned by what you are creating!!!
Keep up the awesome work!
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dude..that is not 'cast iron"...how the hell are you a 'blacksmith" and you dont even know the items in your shop?...
dubberdoodee 1 year ago
@dubberdoodee Those counter weights are cast iron. I never said I was a blacksmith nor do I care to ever be one. That's my garage, I don't have a shop because it's a hobby. Why are you such a bitch as pussy?
freddytk421 1 year ago 25
The centaur is cool I like to look at it more than to read the dubberdoodee crying about cast iron :D, thumb up for self lerning skill and talent
SmokeTatum 1 year ago
@SmokeTatum Thanks but I have to admit I did take some classes at the local community college. Thanks again.
freddytk421 1 year ago
@freddytk421 You know that there are many of those that spend years on learning and arent even close to your skills, so dont be so negative. Im self machinist, and i spendt not whole 4 months on learning, but work in gear manufacturing on cnc machine where many that learned over 5 years for this didnt, make it. The point is that if you want something and you have enough good ideas, you can do it and you wil learn in practice.
SmokeTatum 1 year ago
@freddytk421 hahaha love it
warchiefharrison 1 year ago
@dubberdoodee LoL He's not a blacksmith. He's an ingenious fucking artist who's work kicks fuckin ass! Meanwhile your page has nothing but a commercial for a stamped piece of Chinese junk. Let's see you make something!
thechurchofdave 1 year ago
Better start righting these things down! Stuff is gold. Im gonna have to stop by the scrap yard tomorrow
cooleyjam1 1 year ago
Nice work there : )
Nabo00o 1 year ago
The tools are creative.
But I was far more impressed by the sculpture. It's a wonderful piece of work.
travnicek 1 year ago
1:58 weldeded it.
masicklazik 1 year ago
hey, show us the centaur after its done.
exportmarket 1 year ago 16
Nice Work, ..............you are an Artist
LincolnSP150 1 year ago
nice nice i subbed can you make more vids to enjoy us:d
strpwnownz4 1 year ago
its not the tools that make the art, but the man who uses the tools
takiparilimpossivel 1 year ago
Awesome work, its always impressive to see this amount of talent come from bare bones equipment.
Thermalartist 1 year ago
You need to be a professional artist...........
TheNootles 1 year ago
Nice sculpture work! I bought a DHC 2000 (Henrob) a bit over a year ago and really haven't had a chance to touch it much since. Had all sorts of ideas but life got in the way. :-) You're inspiring me for sure. Did see someone do some amazing cutting with theirs so I think it just takes practice...and not having a plasma cutter to fall back on. Keep up the good work!
VisorBlue 1 year ago
@VisorBlue Thanks. I like the way it cuts thin metal.
freddytk421 1 year ago
Beautiful work! That you had to make all the tools first shows just how much talent you have!
goordye 1 year ago
@goordye Thanks for the comment.
freddytk421 1 year ago
very talented, don't under estimate yourself.
mdivinc 1 year ago
very talented, don't under estimate yourself. Thumbs up!
mdivinc 1 year ago
Smart use of material. blacksmiths have been recycling for hundreds of years. My poor mans Anvil is a section of Railroad rail.
Grimmvolvo 1 year ago
@Grimmvolvo i use that but i dont like it very much because it has a rounded top that makes small objects impossible to hammer out correctly
mrscaryspider 1 year ago
@Grimmvolvo Been trying to find one of those, but I guess I'll have to make one, huh?
goordye 1 year ago
cool
mrbonaparte 1 year ago
that is so awsome respekt
antheaxe 1 year ago
@antheaxe Thanks man.
freddytk421 1 year ago
very nice improvisation!!!
lukphonp 1 year ago
@lukphonp Thanks, i wish I didn't have to improvise but I don't do this stuff enough to make it worth shelling out that kind of dough. thanks for the comment
freddytk421 1 year ago
awesome! the whole video i was wondering what you used the anvil for, and then you showed your art work! amazing! very cool stuff! thanks for showing it!
captjeff78 1 year ago
@captjeff78 Thank you for the comment
freddytk421 1 year ago
this is awesome, keep up thee art bro : )
rookie2202 1 year ago
@rookie2202 Thanks for the comment. I will get back on it soon
freddytk421 1 year ago
Great ideas sir!!
bassfuryvi 1 year ago
Nice improvisation. I'm looking for a makeshift anvil i coulc make out of railway or something, im just worried it will exceed my rather tight budget
DannyDethTheOriginal 1 year ago
Wow, This is awesome. You should make a suit of armor, that would be so cool.
VTwanderer 1 year ago
@VTwanderer Look at my subscriptions there is a guy on there called sgtviktor or something like that. He makes unbelievable fantastic suits of armor. Also check out hammerform. I forgot their exact names so look at my subscriptions and check them out.
freddytk421 1 year ago
like your anvil
HomoGnosticus 1 year ago
I love it. Really appreciate your honesty as well. When you can turn out things like your centaur, the language or terminology is not important. Keep up the great work and post an update. (maybe you already have...) thanks
ruelyyy 2 years ago
Wow, I really liked your video! I was going to buy some swages but now I want to make my own! Super cool ideas and I love your art!
ibahammer 2 years ago
That's great man! In your line of work you don't even need a real anvil because you don't forge traditional blacksmith work. You made your own tools from scratch that helped you work on something that IMO is beautiful and well made soo much respect and keep it uP!
mendebone 2 years ago
Good work man, Keep the art alive
phylor5333 2 years ago
Thanks I am making some actual how to make art videos as we speak...er type that is.
freddytk421 2 years ago
You have some damn good ideas. Im gonna keep my eye out for some of these pieces!
MyFlamingAccount 2 years ago
Thanks yea almost anything will work in a pinch even a tree stump. for sheet that is.
freddytk421 2 years ago
Don`t sell yourself short - it`s obvious you`re quite a craftsman
1974plowman 2 years ago
Thanks.
freddytk421 2 years ago
Dude, your work is amazing, I'm very impressed!
ushouldntjudgeme 2 years ago
Thanks, now if I could only finish something all the way through I would be all set. lol
freddytk421 2 years ago
I arc weld for a living and your welds look pretty good to me.
youtoober19125 2 years ago
Thanks that was 7018 in the flat position with tons of passes on the anvil. I didn't realize what I was in for when I cut that thing but it sounds nice. thanks again.
freddytk421 2 years ago
Lol.. This is kind of funny... I have been looking for something to use as a anvil. So far i havent found anything.. Well good job you made there. And i bet your sculpture will be awsome! Whats funny? I drive forklifts all day long... Thank you for opening my eyes up!!! :)
J1I9M7M4Y 2 years ago
@J1I9M7M4Y Are you going to have a little "Accident" with the forklift? lol
freddytk421 2 years ago
He he.. Accidents do happens.. Lol..
J1I9M7M4Y 2 years ago
very nice work and great innovative ideas on the anvil and swages
demonokron 2 years ago
really clever use of found stuff, and you are quite an artist as well - thanks for sharing your work
nick427x 2 years ago
thats very well done ,good thinking there on the anvil and other things,nice looking workshop,the best of inventions comes out of places like that ,great job .
ballygeale1 2 years ago
Got your piont !
Dont need to be book smart.
All the books in the world cant enable somone to make a sculpter like that !
It's all about honing your skills!
great work!
peace
porousorifice 2 years ago
WOW your very smart
Konasore 2 years ago
What a brilliant man you are. Thank you for sharing with us. Keep up the good work.
captainsuperfly 2 years ago
Thanks I hope to be making some more videos soon.
freddytk421 2 years ago
My good man you are really gifted artist and i must say i'm impressed by your work on this statue.I'm a knife maker from Croatia and as many of us improvised blacksmiths don't have money for an anvil(it costs about 400 euros for a 50 kg )so I've made mine from a truck skeleton part thingie...??'...good work m8!!!!!!!!
trannus 2 years ago
Thank you
freddytk421 2 years ago
impressive work, especially considering the improvised tools. are anvils difficult to get in australia? i too made a couple of improvised ones before i splurged on a "real' one... here in the u.s. a used anvil goes for about $2 a pound.
kalevraa 2 years ago
I don't know, I live in the great state of Texas. I am keeping my eye out for a good deal. thanks
freddytk421 2 years ago
my apologies. for some reason, i confused you with an australian smith i have corresponded with. i wish you luck finding a good anvil.
kalevraa 2 years ago
psyco sculpture! u r a madman i love it!
xxx777aaa 2 years ago
man I came across this video a few days ago and I thought all the stuff you had was crap and I wonderd why the hell you made a video showing of your crappy home made tools. after I saw the swaging block I clicked to another video. tonight I saw it again and watched all the way through... you my friend are a genious and I am ashamed I judged your work without even seeing what you could do with those tools.
You have a gift and I have egg on my face! Keep up the good work!
bikerbob1980 2 years ago
Wow thanks. but I made them because I can't see myself paying thousands of dollars for big hunks of metal that dont even plug into anything, rather than any kind of genius. They work good for sheet and thin plate but I wish I can get the real things someday.. I have one other vid using that "swage". and it works fine I always thought I will make another when that one gets too smushed but its still perfectly intact. thanks again.
freddytk421 2 years ago
I did some ringing around this morning and managed to get a bargain the whole forklift tyne for the cost a a carton of beer $ 36 australian YAHOO YIPPY LOL
Anvil for a carton of stubbies and a hand shake
vince38curious2 2 years ago
I'd be happy too, I can't seem to find anymore after I made this video.
freddytk421 2 years ago
I got mine from a forklift hire repair company Try looking for forklift repairers in your area. I just looked them up in the local phone book.
Forklift tynes tend to start cracking at the bend and here is australia at least they must be replaced NOT WELDED, The point is they crack right in the the bend and that does not affect the area of steel we are interested in :D
vince38curious2 2 years ago
Thanks I'll try that.
freddytk421 2 years ago
PS : MAN THAT IS GOING TO BE ONE WICKED STATUE When you are finished Well done..
vince38curious2 2 years ago
5 stars dude you have some talent there keep at it..
Great Idea for an anvil cheap hard and works well.
vince38curious2 2 years ago
Great work.
tabber05 2 years ago
That sculpture is incredible. And I bet the piece that your hand is on at 2:28 would make a good horn for your anvil. Grind it down a bit with a disc grinder, smooth out with a sanding disc, weld it to one end of the anvil and temper both really well. I wish I knew of a scrap yard where I could pick up an improvised anvil. I've spent years checking the flea market whenever I go home because I don't know of any scrap yards
piercedsquid 2 years ago
hooly f*ck man... It's awesome OO
^^'
VEEERY nice work ^^
HenatoFarias 2 years ago
I am impressed. Thomas edison said "HELL, there are no rules here....we are trying to accomplish something". This quote is for you. There is more than one way to do things and no wrong way for an artist. Its guys like you doing with what you have that make America great. I can't help but think that you are just seed and are ready to grow. If you where a young athlete scouts would be all over you. Keep working you have a lot of potential
hermitttss 2 years ago
I think your underestimating your abilities !
I know if I was to show you some welding and general metal working techniques you could be very good. Try hooking up with someone in your area with similar interests you can far !
kahvac 2 years ago
Oh yeah, and your centaur is impressive!
Keep pounding iron!
IaCthulhu 2 years ago
Very nice use of scavenged material! I have always seen forklift tines rated as 4140 steel, which makes an excellent anvil. The size and shape looks to be excellent for general one-man sized forging. I've seen a lot of anvils made out of scrap, and this is probably the best.
Danz, Harbor Freight and other similar stores sell cast iron ASO, or "anvil-shaped objects". Also called boat anchors. Add a hardy hole and I'd rate this one as being as useful or more so than a London pattern anvil.
IaCthulhu 2 years ago
WOW,your sculpture is so COOl!Nice work.
maaark1234 2 years ago
thanks, hopefuly I will finish it soon when we start getting some cooler weather and I can stand to go outside.
freddytk421 2 years ago
if price is the issue with anvil, there are cheap ones avilable at harbor freght for $60 for a 55 pounder. the one near my house also carrys 15 pounders for only $20. 15 pounds is a bit small. probably for small projects
danz409 2 years ago
not bad im going to give it a go thnx this guy is going far! if he sticks in what he is doing =)
grime909 2 years ago
Thanks Grime I need to get back on it I have been slacking lately. thanks again
freddytk421 2 years ago
Dude that is awesome, and some great advice too, I'm gonna go hunting soon for a something similar to use as an anvil.
Peterthegmtb 2 years ago
thanks and good luck
freddytk421 2 years ago
I think that "little block you made" is a type of forming die, traditionally made from carving a depression in a hardwood stump, but hey, if it works for you...
P.S. Check out my sawed off shotgun (12 inch) review video, if you're so inclined.
Nice work on your centaur.
BobbyIronsights 2 years ago
some of yaw (from Texas too) mentioned railroad railing. mines already dinged and leaving impressions on down side of my pieces. gotta watch how ya strike yer metal but otherwise my makeshift anvil is fine.
dawolfdawg 2 years ago
just out of curiosity (and no insult or sarcasm intended) what will you do with a finished centaur? most of the stuff in my little shop is second hand jimmy-riggin, I like some of your ideas. my wife says i don't need any more encouragement for packratting (never know when you can use it or need it)
dawolfdawg 2 years ago
It's called art man. He can sell it, or keep it to show off. I think it's pretty cool. Having an inventory of your works, like a portfolio, is good for showing potential clients that you can do good work (If you're looking to sell).
Cstrife234 2 years ago
I'll probably just put him behind my house as yard art or something like that.
freddytk421 2 years ago
looks really nice, with skills like yours you sould do plate armor.
Macju92 2 years ago
thanks I would love to try that but I don't have the tools or patience. I watched some of those guys videos on here and it looks really hard and expensive.
freddytk421 2 years ago
clever ideas and I like the way the hammer marks look like muscle on the torso of the horseman . If you havent got one try a fly press for a more controlled way of forming your material ..cheers
FREINDLYAXEMAN 2 years ago
Great sculpture, when i worked for a smith we used to do those dishing, or panel beating bits into depressions on hardwood logs, makes a bit less noise and takes some of the jar or bounce out of the work.
Arceye23 2 years ago
thanks for the advice I have seen people doing that and will try it. thanks again.
freddytk421 2 years ago
My kind of vids. railroad ties work good to.
dnahoghunter 2 years ago
I sometimes get my hands on railroad track from south Texas and they work great but I usually sell them on craigslist for an obscene amount of money and they go fast because people are always wanting them here and they are hard to find. If you can find them in Sananto you should consider exporting them all the way over here to Austin.
freddytk421 2 years ago
great vid
tommmmmmmmx 2 years ago
You forgot to mention, The cost of supply's.. lol.. I bet it wasnt much and from what I saw, You can "get er done".. Good job..Thanks for sharing with us.
Five stars ..Awesome Tube.
TomLumpkins 2 years ago
thanks
freddytk421 2 years ago
dude u shod get a real anvil becauce u r very good
kickapoo9901 2 years ago
haha that is awesome! i did a similar thing 4 anvil with bit o rail road track, works really well, i made a horn 4 it by piling up bits of round metal so lookid like upside down ice crem cone, welded them together n filled in the gas with weld, smoothed off with grinder and then made a bracket that slid over end o track n welded horn to that so its removable, works pretty well
fluffy1696 3 years ago
habor freight 50 bucks 100 lbs anvil
ThomasFelix1983 3 years ago
I love that store but the biggest one they have now is 55lbs for 60 dollars and its made of cast iron. This one is bigger than that and is made of steel. If you look at my other videos you would see that I am a big harbor freight fan but their anvil shaped devices are one of the things that I do not like. please Harbor Freight get some Chinese steel anvils!!
freddytk421 3 years ago
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widgeonslayer 3 years ago
i am just starting to get into the art and i noticed that u hat a lot of metal and scraps and i asumed u got it from the junk yard or somehting so i wuz wandering if all that stuff was really expensive or is it easy to get scince its just scraps?
990000144 3 years ago
Most of the scrap I bought from this man on craigslist that was selling his entire horde and it was pretty substantial I also have alot from a scrap yard over a year ago and yes scrap is cheap now with the economy the way it is and all the sheet and rods I bought new because sheet is a pain to clean and I can never find good pieces at the scrapyard. unfortunatly for me the scrap yard I went to stoped selling it because it wasn't worth it for them anymore.
freddytk421 3 years ago
mig welded haha :)
b52goats 3 years ago
amazing work dude , your right about those anvils , i got one from my grandpa , when i researched it i found it is worth 1200 bucks . your metal sculpture is awesome . i got some welding videos to . but nothing that artistic. you get 5 stars from me
500passwords 3 years ago
thanks. I have talked to some youtube people from around the world and in some countries anvils are a dime a dozen I need to find some way to get them to texas. thats a great heirloom to get from you're grandpa.
freddytk421 3 years ago
i just subscribed , id love to see more videos. thats so much for posting !
Xsublime28xX 3 years ago
thanks but due to the popularity of my