Forging an iron Scoop with turned wood handle @BlackBearForge

Black Bear Forge | Forging an iron Scoop with turned wood handle @BlackBearForge | Uploaded February 2022 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
This forged iron scoop with the long turned handle was a special request from my wife to dish out bird seed.

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00:00 - Special request
00:36 - Material prep
01:45 - Forging the scoop
07:49 - The handle
14:18 - Finished project

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Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.

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Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.

$Forging an iron Scoop with turned wood handle This forged iron scoop with the long turned handle was a special request from my wife to dish out bird seed. Sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order 00:00 - Special request 00:36 - Material prep 01:45 - Forging the scoop 07:49 - The handle 14:18 - Finished project ***** Links may include affiliate marketing links ***** Blacksmith Supply https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use code bear5 for a discount on your next order Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com/ Steve is back in the anvil business. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge FaceBook -https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBearForge John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Video equipment used in this video Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.$

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These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.$

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John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Some of my most used gear* Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/b3yZ7v Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/rneRoG Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/BXKMkJ Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Deity V Mic D3 pro - https://adorama.rfvk.net/mxO51 Insta360 One X2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?i... Insta360 Go2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?ins... Autel Evo II pro drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... Autel Evo Nano+ drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... *Links include affiliate links Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. 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John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Some of my most used gear* Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/b3yZ7v Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/rneRoG Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/BXKMkJ Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Deity V Mic D3 pro - https://adorama.rfvk.net/mxO51 Insta360 One X2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?i... Insta360 Go2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?ins... Autel Evo II pro drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... Autel Evo Nano+ drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... *Links include affiliate links Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.$ $New Year and New Plans for 2023 New Year 2023 is upon us as we complete out latest lap around the sun. That means its time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the new year thats ahead. Ill stop short of making any actual new years resolutions though, just thoughts and plans. 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John Switzer channel - https://www.youtube.com/johnswitzer Some of my most used gear* Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/b3yZ7v Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/rneRoG Sony ZV1 point and shoot camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/BXKMkJ Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Deity V Mic D3 pro - https://adorama.rfvk.net/mxO51 Insta360 One X2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?i... Insta360 Go2 - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go_2?ins... Autel Evo II pro drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... Autel Evo Nano+ drone - https://auteldrones.com/?ref=HUB40s11... *Links include affiliate links Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. 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These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.$

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