Forging the Blacksmiths Knife @BlackBearForge

Black Bear Forge | Forging the Blacksmiths Knife @BlackBearForge | Uploaded October 2021 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
The Blacksmiths knife, often called a Viking knife, is a great introduction to knife making. We are looking at the Viking Knife bundle from ken's Custom Iron
kensironstore.com/collections/bundles/products/viking-knife-project-bundle

00:00 - Layout
01:14 - Isolating the handle
01:42 - Forging the blade
04:50 - Drawing out the handle
06:42 - Filing the profile
08:07 - Finishing the handle
10:58 - Roughing in the bevels
13:19 - Hardening and tempering
16:09 - Hand filing and finishing
19:52 - Final thoughts

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Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq
Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV
Rode Wireless Go microphone - adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm

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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.
abana.org

Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - saymakhammers.com
General blacksmithing supplies - oleoacresfarriersupply.com
General blacksmithing supplies - piehtoolco.com
General blacksmithing supplies - centaurforge.com
General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsdepot.com
General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsupply.com
Square head bolts and lags - blacksmithbolt.com
New anvils - oldworldanvils.com
New anvils - nimbaanvils.com
New anvils - fontaninianvilandtool.com
Industrial supplier - mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com
Fire brick and refractory - 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.

$Forging the Blacksmiths Knife The Blacksmiths knife, often called a Viking knife, is a great introduction to knife making. We are looking at the Viking Knife bundle from kens Custom Iron https://kensironstore.com/collections/bundles/products/viking-knife-project-bundle 00:00 - Layout 01:14 - Isolating the handle 01:42 - Forging the blade 04:50 - Drawing out the handle 06:42 - Filing the profile 08:07 - Finishing the handle 10:58 - Roughing in the bevels 13:19 - Hardening and tempering 16:09 - Hand filing and finishing 19:52 - Final thoughts Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF FaceBook -https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBearForge 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 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.$ $Hanging the Ships Bell Sponsored by: Skiilshare - The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/blackbearforge07211 My neighbor picked up this cool brass ships bell at an auction and asked if I could make a forged iron hanger for the bell. 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Stock selection 01:44 - Upsetting 02:35 - Slit and drift 10:30 - Skillshare sponsorship 11:59 - Forging the arm 18:18 - Forming the tenon 20:48 - Refining the arm 24:04 - Support brace 26:35 - Attachment links 30:10 - Finished project Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... In the Bell Tower - Kikoru To Provide financial support use one of the links below. Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JohnSwitzer https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Video equipment usedCameras 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 Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel John Switzer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrH1... Find me online at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/blackbearfo... https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-F... Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF 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. #blacksmithing #bellhanger #shipsbell$

$Blacksmithing Question and Answer Answering some of your blacksmithing questions. Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code bear5 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf 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/blackbearfo... FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe... 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.$ $Sorry about That The holiday season gets really busy here in the shop. As a result I find myself stretched a bit thin and as a result I have made a few stupid mistakes in the last few videos here at Black Bear Forge Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ 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.$ $Can a budget MAG DRILL get the job done Are budget friendly tools any good? As prices go up it is sometimes tough for the small professional shop or hobbyist blacksmith to afford the tools they need or want in their shop. That makes the cheap import tools a tempting option. But can a budget mag drill really preform well enough to get the job done? VEVOR Magnetic Drill: https://s.vevor.com/bfQmWy Coupon code: VVPRO to save 5% off Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code bear5 Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf 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/blackbearfo... FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe... 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. #vevor #metalworking #blacksmithing @vevor.official$ $Your first TOOLS - Affordable Blacksmithing part 2 Setting up your first blacksmith shop doesnt have to break the bank. last week we looked at some budget friendly tool including a single burner propane forge and small anvil from Vevor. In todays part 2 video, I want to look at a few more tools you might want to get started as a blacksmith and then make your first tools, a punch, chisel and bolster. 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Cheap hacksaw blades 01:13 - Wolf jaw tongs 02:45 - Safety concerns 05:09 - Making your first tools 14:07 - Bolster 18:03 - Additional thoughts Basic blacksmithing Tool list: From Vevor use code: VVPRO Propane Forge, Single Burner: https://s.vevor.com/bfQevk Propane Forge, Double Burne: https://s.vevor.com/bfQevr 30kg Acciaio anvil: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaz1 4 1/2 vise: https://s.vevor.com/bfQh8D From Blacksmith Supply use code: bear5 Hammer: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/Forging-Hammers_c_64.html Tongs: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/Wolf-Jaw-Tongs_c_62.html Other supplies found online or locally Hacksaw frame Hacksaw blades 18tpi 8 - 10 half round file with handle Propane cylinder 20lb or larger with propane 3/8 hot rolled mild steel 40 feet (usually sold in 20 foot lengths) Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code bear5 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf 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/blackbearfo... FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe... 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.$ $Forging a Door Knocker Door knocker forged from 1 (25mm) square bar. Sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order To Provide financial support use one of the links below. https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Video equipment usedCameras 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 Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel John Switzer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrH18xls7zdB6b19L6oJDgw Find me online at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge/ https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919/ Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF 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.$ $Making the Sale with power from the Jackery Explorer 300 Jackery Explorer 300 on official website: https://bit.ly/3QECIRe and on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44dBM9N - Use Code: BLACKE300($64 OFF) Meet Jackery Plus Series new members Jackery 1000 Plus and Jackery 300 Plus NOW with 15% OFF Special Coupon available. Check out Jackery Sustainable Next-Gen Generator 300 Plus on official website: https://bit.ly/3PcJvPG and on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EwVRNM Handworks is a hand tool woodworking show located in Amana Iowa. Its been 6 years since the last one. So after months of preparation it is time to head out with the car heavily loaded with tools and hardware for sale. Jackery, the sponsor for this video, provided a small battery power supply that will prove indispensable for helping to process payments during the event. @JackeryInc #Jackery #SolarGenerator #JackeryE300 #portablepowerstation #backuppower #GreenEnergy Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code bear5 Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf 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/blackbearfo... FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe... 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.$ $Work Holding at the ANVIL Holding work at the anvil can be a challenge for every blacksmith. Working with hammer and tongs is great but as soon as you need to add a punch, chisel or other hand held forging tool to the equation, thing can get more complicated. Lets look at some work holding solutions for use at the anvil in the blacksmith shop. Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code bear5 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf 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/blackbearfo... FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe... 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 addition to the grinding room Time to upgrade and replace the home built 2 x 72 belt grinder with a new KMG TX from Beaumont Metal works Sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Beaumont Metal works - https://beaumontmetalworks.com/ 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - My current grinders 04:31 - Looking ahead 07:10 - New grinder 08:20 - unboxing 09:19 - Setup 10:23 - KMG TX belt grinder 14:27 - Conclusion To provide financial support use one of the links below. https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Video equipment used Cameras 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 If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel John Switzer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrH1... Find me online at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/blackbearfo... https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-F... Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF 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. #blacksmithing #beltgrinder #kmgtx$ $Hammer Eye Drift - Atlantic 33 Making tools to make other tools is a never ending part of blacksmiths craft. I need to make a fuller for an upcoming project, but first I thought we would look at making an eye drift from Flutagon / Altantic 33 Sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code Blackbear10 for a discount on your next order Sources for Actlantic 33 include: Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code bear5 https://www.canonballforge.com https://coaliron.com Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com Precut blanks for forging available from: https://www.blacksmithingblanks.com use coupon code John at checkout. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vbrpvf 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/blackbearfo... FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/John.BlackBe... 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.$