not to bad for your first time try . we haven't tried a tomahawk yet but it looks like a good project. we have been making knives from railroad spikes it you want to take a look.
nice work , i noticed how high your anvil is. i made the same mistake at first, hold your arm straight at your side measure from your knuckle's(in a fist as if you were holding a hammer) to the ground,that distance from your knuckles to the ground is where the top of your anvil should be, i rolled my eyes at the advice when it was given to me but when i tried it ,it makes everything so much easier , keep up the good work
Kingsford charcoal is not what you want it is mostly compressed wood waste what you need is real bituminous coal just get some and try that and your blacksmithing will become much easier. If you don't get some correct coal and learn how to maintain the fire I guarantee you will just give up on blacksmithing.
@spikey4298 what I do is use a scratch al, heat it up, punch the hole, then I made a wedge for holeing metal, and punch it slightly smaller than the handle, heat it up again, put in the handle and cool it in water, it'll smoke and possibly catch fire but it works, any other questions let me know and I'll see if I cam help.
@Jaimoore12 To use the flat railroad track, you have to have written permission to have it else they will classify it as theft. Be careful, call your local railway and ask for permission.
@themusic928 I heard someone at a BABA convention did what he called 'Gypsy blacksmithing' by cutting down a tree and used the wood to make charcoal, then dug a pit and used that as a charcoal forge, and used the stump as an anvil... Apparently he finished up with some nice little knives, although quite how he didn't burn his stump away over the weekend I'm not sure, lol. maybe you could try that? A good piece of hardwood tapered at one end with some flat scrap metal on the top...?
I don't know the answer to that. I'm sorry. I am only a novice at this blacksmith stuff. I do weld and work with wood.... so it was nothing to build the forge. I haven't had the opportunity to study as an apprentice under anyone....so I probably make a lot of mistakes.
@Jaimoore12 ive seen guides where people dig a small pit with a metal tube in the ground leading to the bottom of the pit. fill the pit with coal. put a leaf blower or some sort of wind producing device at the end of the pipe. light the coals turn on wind machine and BAM you have yourself a pit forge. im no blacksmith but ive seen images of it and it makes since.
@Jaimoore12 alright a few things here, the knife, awesome! the tomahawk, not so much...And the reason for that looks like you didnt pound it out nearly enough. I recomend MRironman1979's video as a guide to maybe get teh shape that resembles the tomohawk better. Also with the anvil, a piece of railroad is STOLEN PROPERTY if you do not have their written concent. Call the railroad, tell em what you found, tell em what your doin with it, they usually will give you the go ahead but better to ask.
Good looking knife and hawk. Wish your video was closer and showed more than you hammering from a distance. A good background and a closer camera shot would be good, a camera person to give different angles even better. I think the old time blacksmiths had their shop set up in a triangle where it was only one step from forge to anvil to quench. It's been a while since I've used a forge, but after seeing yours I may set up a forge and try it again.
if your anvil isn't stationary you should move it closer to the forge. i used to have mine further away as well. now it's only about 2 feet from the forge and i get suprisingly much more work into my projects because they stay hot for a longer period of time, depending on the mass of course
Looks pretty damned cool to me! Great job on both projects! I have a forge built, a bucket full of rail road spikes and as usual, I get distracted and start some other hobby and forgot all about wanting to make these knives a while back. I think I have A-D-D or something. LOL
hey i have zero experience in making knives, but i would love to make a railroad spike knife.....do you have any tips? or at least, how did you twist the handle of your knife like that? that was awesome!!!
Heat the handle and place the butt of the knife in a table vice vertically. Usu a pair of vice grips or wrench to turn the top portion of the handle 1 full turn or what ever you desire. Good luck.
@BeboAltizer this might not be much help cuz u commented 4 months ago but to twist the handle u just heat that end untell it has the rly glowing orangesish red color then u need somthing to hold it down VERY tight an use the thing u ugrab it with to twist it it will take ALOT of stangth to do
Um.....on the rail road. Just walk alone some rail road tracks, normally you'll find some that are very lose or just laying on the ground. The vibration of the trains shake them out at times. You might want to check with your local rail road because some might consider it stealing and there might be a fine issued if caught.
You should have the anvil closer to your forge to save valuable seconds of heat when taking the piece out of the fire. Now i don't know if you have a reason for not having it closer but still, just a hint ;)
Quick question: Why is the forge so far away from the anvil? I would think that you would lose a lot of heat just from walking back and forth. I keep my anvil and forge as close togather as possible.
@TalonBlades you might trip. i do big(ish) work on bigger bars so having space between me and my forge is a big plus on 4ft bars. but on stuff that size it ought to be closer, but to each his own. but then again i have more stuff in my work shop then he does and move heavier stock for stuff.
Not a bad job man. If you upset the end before drawing it out. you can get enough material for a good bit. Of course you can split the material and weld a tool steel bit in as well. design and smith. Move your anvil closer though. You will be able to work more on a single heat that way. Make Sparks
Nice job,the knife is top notch.If you use even regular coal youll be able to get the spike hotter and be able to shape it longer without running back to the forge to reheat,but Im sure a guy that does that gooder work knows that.I learned you can use Kingsford in a pinch.Nice set up by the way.
Please wear safety glasses. I'm a nurse,reloader,shooter,woodworker,and wannabe 'smith. I've seen eye injuries that would have been avoided by taking a whopping 3 seconds to don the glasses. I don't give a rip if some well-known 'smith doesn't wear them. Pride comes befor a fall. Same goes for earplugs. Too late do I know that.
@gsardokla i understand your concern, i was forging last year and wasn't wearing safety goggles at the bench grinder, long story short i was on the receiving end of a surgical drill straight into my cornea in an awake operation lol.....never forgeting to wear PPE's again
kingsford. wtf. get some natural lump charcoal, or some real coal. The only thing kingsford is good for is cooking your steaks. your wasting money buy using kingsford will burn up too fast. Also your loosing a lot of heat having your anvil so far away from your forge. I suggesting moving your anvil a least 3 feet or less from the forge. You are doing good work and the pieces look great, but its painful to watch your working so hard at what your doing..
I've made two hawks from railroad spikes myself I did both the other way . The head of the spike became the head of the hawk and the othe side is a wicked spike . I need a little more practice throwing then I'll post a vid . nice hawk and knife by the way .
that is a great idea... specially if you dont know how to forge weld yet.... lol i am trying to figure out the forge weld technique but i cant get the just of it... i do belive i am going to make one of those thanx for the inspiration
that knife is .. awesome looking.... I just built my first forge ... I have an anvil and am just getting started. i'd like to make smaller high carbon "from file" blades...
Newer files are often O-1 tool steel. Easily forged but don't exceed a dull orange. quench ONLY in light or medium oil. NEVER in water. Make sure you anneal at least twice before hardening. Temper for a few minutes minimum at 500 deg twice. Try to finish before hardening..otherwise abrasives go fast. Older files are often W-2. Use the same practices but a bit higher forging heat since this steel is a hot work steel that stays kinda hard. Never quench hotter than a bright red (nonmagnetic).
You're welcome. : ) I just finished forging a 15" seax from a spike a little earlier today. I likes me spikes. When I'm feelin not so creative...they kind of put me in the mood to GET creative ya know?
Try making the head part of the spike the blade portion of the hawk. Im thinking you might get a better blade that way. How much did that get up cost you? I would love to start making stuff like that!!! Awesome.
Burn down some wood, let it ash over and burn down, cover with dirt or anything to starve it of oxygen, and let it smolder into charcoal. Or burn to charcoal...douse with water...set aside and let dry. Hardwood lasts longer...soft wood burns hotter with less sparky parachuters.
LOL. Yeah. That's a major drawback to charcoal...especially the commercial shit. Can't beat good old bituminous and anthracite mix fossil coal. Get some. It's not too expensive and can be ordered through many blacksmiths forums and blacksmiths tool / anvil suppliers. : ) You'l have to limit your air though if you're running full blast on the blower
Are you kidding me? The fire is controlled by the blower - either a dial voltage control (usually doesn't last) or via a flap that contricts the airflow by sliding across the outlet near the blower end
Your forge is WAAAY to far away from your anvil XD or vice versa. Not only is heat lost but your chances of tripping and getting a red hot spike in your face XD
Criticism aside, awesome work! I'm still a novice and aim for something like that :3
The anvil is too heavy to take far from the garage!
The forge will get ashes on cars and house if I leave it next to the house. I have considered what you have said but unfortunately is not practical. I need wheels on the anvil! Thanks for the comment
Ok, (A) NEVER pour water on your coal - it will react with the sulphur and create sulphuric acid - a month later there goes your forge.
(B) Your anvil although well mounted is too high - it should be at knuckle height when your arms are hanging at your side to reduce stress on your shoulder and arm
(C) Place your anvil closer to your forge - the heat lost while walking over to it is wasted time and fuel.
There's a few other things but all in all good work. It worked out well :D
you gotta find a coal supplier! if you look in the yellow pages under coal i'd bet you will find an entry or two. if not search for a place to buy it. DO NOT buy coal on line!! I only made that mistake once, I got 100# for 20$ but the shipping was 60$ now i buy my coal for 160$ a TON.
How has it been going dude? Sorry I could not answer your call last time! My son was in the Emergency Room. What have you been making? Also.... I wanted to know if you could give me a guess on how much a forge like the one I built would go for on Ebay.
were the fuck do u find rail road spikes in britain
tiberseptim100 1 week ago
not to bad for your first time try . we haven't tried a tomahawk yet but it looks like a good project. we have been making knives from railroad spikes it you want to take a look.
tibbs4204 2 months ago
Music is a little too high sir. Nice video tho.
boardgamenerd 2 months ago
What can I use to heat the metal up enough to change its shape?? thats not a furnace
computertrick 2 months ago
nice work , i noticed how high your anvil is. i made the same mistake at first, hold your arm straight at your side measure from your knuckle's(in a fist as if you were holding a hammer) to the ground,that distance from your knuckles to the ground is where the top of your anvil should be, i rolled my eyes at the advice when it was given to me but when i tried it ,it makes everything so much easier , keep up the good work
inyourShadow9 3 months ago
Can you use oxidized iron railroad spikes? Or must they be new?
uuuuuuu30 5 months ago
WELL I BEEN SMITHING FOR MANY YEARS MADE HUNDREDS OF KNIVES I WAS WONDERING WHY U DO USE BLACKSMITH COAL INSTEAD OF CARCOAL
deweybowling 5 months ago
how much is an anvil that big? please reply, im looking for A anvil
anticolorguy 5 months ago
@anticolorguy Anvils are expensive..i recommend just using a trailer hitch
MarchingBlueNGold 4 months ago
now coal is better cuz it puts carbon in the metal right or would propane work just as good....
yup703 5 months ago
Kingsford charcoal is not what you want it is mostly compressed wood waste what you need is real bituminous coal just get some and try that and your blacksmithing will become much easier. If you don't get some correct coal and learn how to maintain the fire I guarantee you will just give up on blacksmithing.
1overthehillsfaraway 6 months ago
you really show your knowledge is lacking. get with people that know and start off on the right foot before you make a rookie video.
rcmoot 6 months ago
i watch this for the music not gunu lie
pizzasluter3652 6 months ago 8
Does it work ?
nfaas914 6 months ago
whats up with the music
THESCENEQM 7 months ago
lol i kept looking around for cops untill a found out it was coming from you lol
12gravediggers 7 months ago
man u just ruined perfectly good railroad spikes
GrantYoung77 7 months ago
Are you selling knives like that?
hangingshoe57 7 months ago
What's the soundtrack?
peregrinatus 7 months ago
i bet WoW nerds have a nerdgasm when they see ur set up XD
gdiggle123 8 months ago
i feel like eating whenever i see magma or red hot glowing metal for some reason. is that weird?
hasnachos 8 months ago
really cool set up you have there bro! keep hammerin'
pmdnslj 8 months ago
Blacksmith and bluegrass... Perfect video! Thanks for sharin' brother.
THSurvivalGear 9 months ago
gotta love the police sirens in the background
fifemaster100 9 months ago
good idea
angeloruggiero57 9 months ago
you need more knowledge on smithing.looks stupid when you do a video and everything is not set up correctly. better off on nails lol
rcmoot 9 months ago
@rcmoot Wow dude, read the description and chill. Why do people feel the need to leave comments like this.
brandonk42 6 months ago
THATS SICK!
DIXIECONFEDERATEDAWG 9 months ago
Respect.
nonesuchone 10 months ago
That anvil looks mounted pretty high. I normally see em where they only come up the the smith's knuckles.
fungunner 10 months ago
Ok what is a scratch al??
meka11113 10 months ago
@spikey4298 what I do is use a scratch al, heat it up, punch the hole, then I made a wedge for holeing metal, and punch it slightly smaller than the handle, heat it up again, put in the handle and cool it in water, it'll smoke and possibly catch fire but it works, any other questions let me know and I'll see if I cam help.
SuperTrackstar22 11 months ago
To ALL beginners, Buy books on blacksmithing and forging. Its worth the investment and will help you make less mistakes.
squidboy46 11 months ago
how did u make the hole?
spikey4298 11 months ago
i dont have an anvil . is there anything else i could use
themusic928 11 months ago
@themusic928 Some people have been known to use a small section of rail road railing, or just a hunk of flat metal will due.
Jaimoore12 11 months ago
@Jaimoore12 To use the flat railroad track, you have to have written permission to have it else they will classify it as theft. Be careful, call your local railway and ask for permission.
puppetmaster6483 10 months ago
@themusic928 you could use a bick but thats not very good but i use to use a wet log so i dont have to qwench as much u no
FLORIDERFUL 11 months ago
@themusic928 the back of your vice.
talltallone 7 months ago
@themusic928 rail road steel would be the best its not an anvil but hey its cheaper
teeheeMRgoblin 6 months ago
@themusic928 a pease of good steal works well if it is large enouf
SuperHaloslayer123 6 months ago
@themusic928 I heard someone at a BABA convention did what he called 'Gypsy blacksmithing' by cutting down a tree and used the wood to make charcoal, then dug a pit and used that as a charcoal forge, and used the stump as an anvil... Apparently he finished up with some nice little knives, although quite how he didn't burn his stump away over the weekend I'm not sure, lol. maybe you could try that? A good piece of hardwood tapered at one end with some flat scrap metal on the top...?
teagm003 5 months ago
@themusic928 old tractor weights work to
snickers763 4 months ago
@themusic928 I know this comment is 6 months old lol, but i use a trailer hitch from a truck
MarchingBlueNGold 4 months ago
I don't know the answer to that. I'm sorry. I am only a novice at this blacksmith stuff. I do weld and work with wood.... so it was nothing to build the forge. I haven't had the opportunity to study as an apprentice under anyone....so I probably make a lot of mistakes.
Jaimoore12 1 year ago
@Jaimoore12 ive seen guides where people dig a small pit with a metal tube in the ground leading to the bottom of the pit. fill the pit with coal. put a leaf blower or some sort of wind producing device at the end of the pipe. light the coals turn on wind machine and BAM you have yourself a pit forge. im no blacksmith but ive seen images of it and it makes since.
theandyherbert 4 months ago
@Jaimoore12 alright a few things here, the knife, awesome! the tomahawk, not so much...And the reason for that looks like you didnt pound it out nearly enough. I recomend MRironman1979's video as a guide to maybe get teh shape that resembles the tomohawk better. Also with the anvil, a piece of railroad is STOLEN PROPERTY if you do not have their written concent. Call the railroad, tell em what you found, tell em what your doin with it, they usually will give you the go ahead but better to ask.
kange112233 4 months ago
@Jaimoore12 How much does your anvil weigh and what website could I order one? Please Help
ccoolmetal 1 year ago
How did you make a hole in the middle of the railroad spike for the handle?
ElijahBCool 1 year ago
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HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!
seaunier 1 year ago
U get the spikes from the railroad lol just go and pull a few
crazychance0 1 year ago
very nice ! Good work , diggin the music !
soggybuilders 1 year ago
dude like how you have the hammers in your anvil stump thats clever
rbuturla13 1 year ago
nice knife, but does the metal from the spikes hold an edge well and is a strong metal?
DarkSectorMaster 1 year ago
where do yuo get the rail road spikes?
napkinz32 1 year ago
all I can say is where is the eye protection??? hot molten metal and eyes don't mix...don't be a fool!!you only have two!!
kstone119 1 year ago
Good looking knife and hawk. Wish your video was closer and showed more than you hammering from a distance. A good background and a closer camera shot would be good, a camera person to give different angles even better. I think the old time blacksmiths had their shop set up in a triangle where it was only one step from forge to anvil to quench. It's been a while since I've used a forge, but after seeing yours I may set up a forge and try it again.
WileyR420 1 year ago
That knife is sexy
Xander623 1 year ago
if your anvil isn't stationary you should move it closer to the forge. i used to have mine further away as well. now it's only about 2 feet from the forge and i get suprisingly much more work into my projects because they stay hot for a longer period of time, depending on the mass of course
boredism07 1 year ago
i take the head for the blade
niksechtniks 1 year ago
why don't you use coal????
KySurivorMan 1 year ago
Looks pretty damned cool to me! Great job on both projects! I have a forge built, a bucket full of rail road spikes and as usual, I get distracted and start some other hobby and forgot all about wanting to make these knives a while back. I think I have A-D-D or something. LOL
NfldBiker 1 year ago
where did you get your forge and anvile im starting to learn but need anvil and forge
oblivionboy1 1 year ago
would you sell the knife
zebkaye 1 year ago
sweet.... BIG FIRE!!!!!!!
natofyelsew 1 year ago
how did you make the hole in the spike for the wood to fit through??
DCMWDC 1 year ago
@DCMWDC Punches
Kylef7735 1 year ago
is knife making an expensive hobby?
dalton9931 1 year ago
@dalton9931 for me had some tools and scrap around house and made 3 knives so only thing i paid for with electrical bill cheers
poida84 1 year ago
very nice work on both the knife and tomahawk.im sure if you made a vid of you making a knife it would be very good.keep on forging.
blacksmither1 1 year ago
a beer keg is a good housing for a forge.
dukeboy3 1 year ago
you might try moving the forge closer to the anvil, you lose less heat.
dilllweed81 1 year ago
i like it
TheUV123 1 year ago
hey i have zero experience in making knives, but i would love to make a railroad spike knife.....do you have any tips? or at least, how did you twist the handle of your knife like that? that was awesome!!!
BeboAltizer 1 year ago
@BeboAltizer
Heat the handle and place the butt of the knife in a table vice vertically. Usu a pair of vice grips or wrench to turn the top portion of the handle 1 full turn or what ever you desire. Good luck.
Jaimoore12 1 year ago
@Jaimoore12 ok...thanks.
BeboAltizer 1 year ago
@Jaimoore12 where can you get an anvil at and how much are they
freindif 1 year ago
@Jaimoore12 ajustable wrench works best
purejpm 1 year ago
@BeboAltizer this might not be much help cuz u commented 4 months ago but to twist the handle u just heat that end untell it has the rly glowing orangesish red color then u need somthing to hold it down VERY tight an use the thing u ugrab it with to twist it it will take ALOT of stangth to do
matthew16275 1 year ago
NEVER use BBQ charcoal, it has sand in it, for best results us a hardwood charcoal that u find after a campfire. coal also is good.
khman1995 1 year ago
try not using briquettes next time, you'll get more heat, and less scale and ash
MrThahey 1 year ago
whats the track name( the song)
FurryKing19 1 year ago
@FurryKing19
The name of the song is (9 pound hammer). It was done by Dr. Ralph Stanley but it was a remake of a song written by Grayson and Whitter. Enjoy!
Jaimoore12 1 year ago
I bet your neighbors think you suck.
RazorRivetRiot 1 year ago
whats the songs name plz tell me?!!?!
magicdevil97 1 year ago
did u but the forge or somthin
magicdevil97 1 year ago
Nice anvil, where did you get?
Cunhamatatta 1 year ago
The music is a little dumb......
RingLord3 1 year ago
where do you find the rail road spikes
andrewubaldi 1 year ago
@andrewubaldi
Um.....on the rail road. Just walk alone some rail road tracks, normally you'll find some that are very lose or just laying on the ground. The vibration of the trains shake them out at times. You might want to check with your local rail road because some might consider it stealing and there might be a fine issued if caught.
DustinsReality 1 year ago
man i dig that knife
TNTpyro 1 year ago
were the hell do u buy a anvil?
SPAMINGxU 1 year ago
Ralph Stanley in the Backround was a nice Touch. Awesome vid.. =) Two thumbs up..
TheFoundersWereRight 1 year ago
just need yer anvil a bit closer to yer forge. Help with effeciency and keep yer spike hotter just a bit longer too
hammerfistforge 1 year ago
Why do you have the anvil so far from your forge? Must be annoying to be walking back and forth all the time.
aussieinkorea 1 year ago
where are you getting railroad spikes
pk1o1 1 year ago
You should have the anvil closer to your forge to save valuable seconds of heat when taking the piece out of the fire. Now i don't know if you have a reason for not having it closer but still, just a hint ;)
LordVilhelm 1 year ago
why not use actual coal? its cheaper, hotter, lasts longer.
asssface2000 1 year ago
hah i love the saftey people. while i agree to be safe come one. you cant cradel them its red hot steel. and ear plugs.... realy.....
zrepsher 1 year ago
damn taht fucking redneck music
AheetHeta666 1 year ago
Very interesting! This looks like something that would be a good project for a novice bladesmith.
mojothemigo 1 year ago
throw that toyota on the forge and pound it into something useful
asssface2000 1 year ago
Quick question: Why is the forge so far away from the anvil? I would think that you would lose a lot of heat just from walking back and forth. I keep my anvil and forge as close togather as possible.
TalonBlades 2 years ago 24
@TalonBlades you might trip. i do big(ish) work on bigger bars so having space between me and my forge is a big plus on 4ft bars. but on stuff that size it ought to be closer, but to each his own. but then again i have more stuff in my work shop then he does and move heavier stock for stuff.
capnnewb 1 year ago
i recognize the commercial in the background @ the end, i dont care if u dont care
lukassnakeman 2 years ago
what kind of blower ?
Lakesideforge 2 years ago
I don't know without looking! I ordered it from Grainger. Its called a shady pole blower or a squirl fan blower.
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
Thats amazing. Trying to get into blacksmithing if you have any tips please email me
brownyder 2 years ago
If you approve it, I have some blacksmithing videos, so if you want I could give you some tips too.
TechnicusJoe 2 years ago
Not a bad job man. If you upset the end before drawing it out. you can get enough material for a good bit. Of course you can split the material and weld a tool steel bit in as well. design and smith. Move your anvil closer though. You will be able to work more on a single heat that way. Make Sparks
yearsmith 2 years ago
Nice job,the knife is top notch.If you use even regular coal youll be able to get the spike hotter and be able to shape it longer without running back to the forge to reheat,but Im sure a guy that does that gooder work knows that.I learned you can use Kingsford in a pinch.Nice set up by the way.
pidner 2 years ago
i think he might have splite it with a chesal,great video 5 stars,
ballygeale1 2 years ago
How did you make the whole for the wood to go in the axe head?
nice job =)
condorlegion89 2 years ago
Please wear safety glasses. I'm a nurse,reloader,shooter,woodworker,and wannabe 'smith. I've seen eye injuries that would have been avoided by taking a whopping 3 seconds to don the glasses. I don't give a rip if some well-known 'smith doesn't wear them. Pride comes befor a fall. Same goes for earplugs. Too late do I know that.
gsardokla 2 years ago 17
you are absolutely right! Thanks for the reminder.
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
how much would you charge for a knife?
Vikingman889 2 years ago
@gsardokla i understand your concern, i was forging last year and wasn't wearing safety goggles at the bench grinder, long story short i was on the receiving end of a surgical drill straight into my cornea in an awake operation lol.....never forgeting to wear PPE's again
tallfuzzyone 1 year ago
kingsford. wtf. get some natural lump charcoal, or some real coal. The only thing kingsford is good for is cooking your steaks. your wasting money buy using kingsford will burn up too fast. Also your loosing a lot of heat having your anvil so far away from your forge. I suggesting moving your anvil a least 3 feet or less from the forge. You are doing good work and the pieces look great, but its painful to watch your working so hard at what your doing..
ricejm01 2 years ago
where did you get your blower
fireball1821 2 years ago
Grainger industrial supply.... about $45 bucks for this blower. I also bought the rheostat that controls the fan speed there as well
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
I've made two hawks from railroad spikes myself I did both the other way . The head of the spike became the head of the hawk and the othe side is a wicked spike . I need a little more practice throwing then I'll post a vid . nice hawk and knife by the way .
capknives 2 years ago
did you use powertools?
RuNeSCaPeR133 2 years ago
did I use power tools on what? The knife, tomahawk, forge, anvil?
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
On the knife.Did you use any electrical power tools?
RuNeSCaPeR133 2 years ago
yeah... to polish the blade. I used a fine flapper wheel that goes on a grinder. Feels like cheating, but it gets the job done!
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
nice, but i think i would make the beard curve downward, then point the bottom of the beard. but thats just me,
Dmajorproductions 2 years ago
that is a great idea... specially if you dont know how to forge weld yet.... lol i am trying to figure out the forge weld technique but i cant get the just of it... i do belive i am going to make one of those thanx for the inspiration
jim331250 2 years ago
who sings the song in this vid? what it called?
thanks
jichus1 2 years ago
that would be nine pound hammer by ralph stanley
robcuda67 2 years ago
Ralph Stanley CD.... Songs of Grayson and Whitter. Its called 9 pound hammer
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
Man thats awesome, good way to use some easy resources, props.
kevo1264 2 years ago
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MrIronman1979 2 years ago
lose the glove on your hammer hand, it's a nono.
You'll get better grip and control without it.
I only where a glove on my hammer hand when I'm using a power hammer or making Damascus.
Congrats on the Hawk, nice first attempt.
Conan568 2 years ago
that knife is .. awesome looking.... I just built my first forge ... I have an anvil and am just getting started. i'd like to make smaller high carbon "from file" blades...
Any words of wisdom ?
jimrbsn 2 years ago
Newer files are often O-1 tool steel. Easily forged but don't exceed a dull orange. quench ONLY in light or medium oil. NEVER in water. Make sure you anneal at least twice before hardening. Temper for a few minutes minimum at 500 deg twice. Try to finish before hardening..otherwise abrasives go fast. Older files are often W-2. Use the same practices but a bit higher forging heat since this steel is a hot work steel that stays kinda hard. Never quench hotter than a bright red (nonmagnetic).
MrIronman1979 2 years ago
Thanks for the info. !!!
jimrbsn 2 years ago
You're welcome. : ) I just finished forging a 15" seax from a spike a little earlier today. I likes me spikes. When I'm feelin not so creative...they kind of put me in the mood to GET creative ya know?
MrIronman1979 2 years ago
that was a great vid i hope u don't mind but i might just make one or 2 ty 4 the idea
CarnivalPyros 2 years ago
where do you get ur railroad spikes from? u just pick em up from a railroad or do u buy them from some where?
r0cd0x 2 years ago
I just take em from the railroad, there should be a bunch just laying around beside the tracks.
Coopersboy7 2 years ago
Try making the head part of the spike the blade portion of the hawk. Im thinking you might get a better blade that way. How much did that get up cost you? I would love to start making stuff like that!!! Awesome.
stoneagearcher 2 years ago
did you make that forge or buy it thats neat.
neo66ghost 2 years ago
I built it myself!
thanks for the comment!
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
you should use the other end to make the blade for your tomahawk
gunnykyle 2 years ago
why?
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
i like the hawk i need to try and make one like that . im making a regular one right now and its a bitch.i like your knife too
webbcityglassman 2 years ago
Thanks for the nice comment! Good luck with the hawk!
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
you shouldn't use charcoal brickets they are mosty saw dust compacted
charcoal is really easy to make cheaper than buying by the bag
Blitz288 2 years ago
how do you make charcoal?
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
Burn down some wood, let it ash over and burn down, cover with dirt or anything to starve it of oxygen, and let it smolder into charcoal. Or burn to charcoal...douse with water...set aside and let dry. Hardwood lasts longer...soft wood burns hotter with less sparky parachuters.
MrIronman1979 2 years ago
i hate the little sparky parachuters they always land on my head and my hands its a pain in the ass!
mcd2290 2 years ago
LOL. Yeah. That's a major drawback to charcoal...especially the commercial shit. Can't beat good old bituminous and anthracite mix fossil coal. Get some. It's not too expensive and can be ordered through many blacksmiths forums and blacksmiths tool / anvil suppliers. : ) You'l have to limit your air though if you're running full blast on the blower
MrIronman1979 2 years ago
i use an aircompressor on about 20 psi. i will try to find some better fuel thanks
mcd2290 2 years ago
lol its ez to avoid.. just dont pop the torch and dont be afraid of little sparks tht dont do anything but tickle...
go4hydro 2 years ago
pop the torch?
mdc2296 2 years ago
popping the torch is a saying people use
that means when you hit and air bubble in the metal and metal goes every where
and those sparks ar the ones that are dangerous cause they are so big..
go4hydro 2 years ago
ok thank you for clearing that up
mdc2296 2 years ago
water is always used to control the fire, too much is less efficient
thievedwink 2 years ago
Are you kidding me? The fire is controlled by the blower - either a dial voltage control (usually doesn't last) or via a flap that contricts the airflow by sliding across the outlet near the blower end
ImmaEatCh00 2 years ago
Thanks for defending me against ImmaEatCh00. He doesn't know what he is doing.
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
Your forge is WAAAY to far away from your anvil XD or vice versa. Not only is heat lost but your chances of tripping and getting a red hot spike in your face XD
Criticism aside, awesome work! I'm still a novice and aim for something like that :3
Fu3R4 2 years ago
The anvil is too heavy to take far from the garage!
The forge will get ashes on cars and house if I leave it next to the house. I have considered what you have said but unfortunately is not practical. I need wheels on the anvil! Thanks for the comment
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
Ok, (A) NEVER pour water on your coal - it will react with the sulphur and create sulphuric acid - a month later there goes your forge.
(B) Your anvil although well mounted is too high - it should be at knuckle height when your arms are hanging at your side to reduce stress on your shoulder and arm
(C) Place your anvil closer to your forge - the heat lost while walking over to it is wasted time and fuel.
There's a few other things but all in all good work. It worked out well :D
ImmaEatCh00 2 years ago
awesome job jai !!!! give me a call sometime bro, ben
sunfunben 2 years ago
you gotta find a coal supplier! if you look in the yellow pages under coal i'd bet you will find an entry or two. if not search for a place to buy it. DO NOT buy coal on line!! I only made that mistake once, I got 100# for 20$ but the shipping was 60$ now i buy my coal for 160$ a TON.
twg6669 2 years ago
How has it been going dude? Sorry I could not answer your call last time! My son was in the Emergency Room. What have you been making? Also.... I wanted to know if you could give me a guess on how much a forge like the one I built would go for on Ebay.
Jaimoore12 2 years ago
about 300 no more than that
fireball1821 2 years ago