A super easy and smart way to hold tools in your anvil. R&R pt.14

[@wayneheitz8390]

I am American and metric hardware and tools are readily available here. As well as taps and dies so no excuses. It's part of the global market. Keep doing what you do. Thank you.

[@violetspringsforge9002]

Keep on as you are Dan. I have kept metric and imperial tools in my tool box since childhood.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Daniel - Aways enjoy all your videos, your a fantastic bloke and a first class Blacksmith, Engineer, Toolmaker, Welder, Fabricator, Hammer engineer, KZbin blogger, tea drinker and an all round great guy! Don’t worry about metric or imperial - just make sure you keep the forge hot and keep banging away at the metals on your anvil!!

[@davidedgar3037]

Dan, I was taught the Imperial System all through my schooling years, I am now 70 years old and have been using the Metric system for my business. If I can ,any one can. I wouldn't use any thing other than Metric now. Thanks Dan.

[@lewisatlas6725]

Clear explanations are always appreciated. A combination of metric first with conversion to imperial.

[@TommyJwon]

I am a Hillbilly deep in the mountains of Eastern KY and I have both metric and imperial tools. I would say use whatever you feel the most comfortable using. I was taught both in school and use both in my work shop.

[@mtyson9004]

Great video Dan! As many have said metric is easy to come by in the states. Just keep doing what you do! Thanks for sharing and God Bless you sir!

[@TmoKnives]

Thank you for all the great content you are putting out. Continue like you are doing, it’s great. Can’t wait to get out and do some forging. Fun fact, the US adopted the metric system in 1975 “the Metric conversion act” but hasn’t forced people to switch so imperial lives on.

[@mikeharner3977]

I love what you've been doing in your videos measurement and project-wise. Everything is easy to follow, and you've inspired a couple of my projects already. I made a copy of your tong clips yesterday (can't seem to get the curvature right to actually hold my tongs), and a hot cut hardy after watching your last video including the hardy hole tapering, and what to look out for. Keep it up, and damn the torpedos.

[@klapsvin]

I've been following you for the last couple of years, and i love the vids. Living in Denmark i use metric whenever i need precision, and danish inch/feet when i need a rough guestimation. As you do it in the vids giving measurements in metric and imperial seems like the best compromise, espesially since imperial is based of metric. and never forget: don't feed the trolls...

[@lewisatlas6725]

Cheers, Dan , your work is amazing

[@Eaves1979]

I personally think keep doing as you are

[@charityironworks1036]

Do what you do. You can't please everyone. If people can't figure out the conversation they probably won't be smart enough to make the tool anyway. If they can't buy the size you are using they can upset or draw out to the size needed. God bless and keep up the good work.

[@derekbrokmeier9064]

Keep doing what you have been doing.

[@ericsprado4631]

Daniel : Nice clear communication skills! As an old (75) fellow smith I'd like to suggest you do a class on all the different ways we use our vises. Just a while back,a visitor said " wow-you use your vise as much as your anvil or more." Just a thought. Thanks for your show.

[@stevenbenson5322]

1, keep doing what your doing. Metric is not popular here but is readily available. 2, love the sticker (logo). Can't wait to get mine. Thanks again

[@paulorchard7960]

Imperial, metric, take your pick Dan! I use both and can instantly convert between the two, of that age when I started school and imperial was taught, then it changed. Started my apprenticeship and all the old timers as well as the lines and docking plans were imperial, back to basics! Then moved on in life into the building industry and everything is metric, here we go again. No problem for me but I am probably a rarity and just the right age to have been exposed to both all my life! Thanks Dan, it’s tricky but metric is not only easier but also more precise.

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

As a blacksmith, I feel fine with whatever you say, as I can finger it out for myself. We are Blacksmiths, after all. Power to the makers! ; P Much Love from Sequim, Wa. USA

[@horneygeorgeforge7079]

you are doing Great I appreciate when you say the imperial, I'm just a hard head on that. but I understand you normally use metric.. there are conversion charts to help us hard heads out. your doing awesome. your Ideas and ways you make things helps inspire me to try different things too. so be your self no one can do it better. till then Have FUN! thanks for sharing!

[@keithrhodes7386]

I like these hardy shanks that you're working on, and the different fixing methods. for the one shown in this video, I would recommend using a spring washer between the nuts and the bottom plate of the blacksmith's helper. Another fixing method I thought of after watching your previous video, is to put a hole at the bottom of the shank, connect a length of chain to this; then have a short plank on the floor with another length of chain and a hook. Drop the chain then the shank through the hardy hole, and hook up the chain from the plank; the two length of chain, when connected, should lift the end of the plank off the floor. You put one foot on the plank, pulling the shank downwards, keeping the hardy tool pulled against the top surface of the anvil.

[@techronmattic5876]

Wow that's very reasonably priced Dan good work, I like the bolt idea, i got lucky with my guilotine, it jams in my hardy tight and releases with a couple of taps

[@mikejeffers6371]

Daniel I ordered one of your limited edition blue painted kits. We have metric bolts and tools in every hardware store everywhere here. We use metric tools just as much on motors and electronics. You’ll never make everyone happy so list measurements in metric, I can do the conversation myself. Thanks for the great content

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Great bit of kit mate and the hold down is a good idea. Looking forward to getting mine

[@daveadams4128]

Nice one as always

[@smrettpecca]

great idea Daniel! :) Now add some Springs to your Design so the Guilliontine will open up self after the hit! ;)

[@michaelrobertson8795]

Very cool👍

[@Lmr6973]

Metric tools and hardware is no problem to fine here in the states.

[@dracor2aetdma876]

Can confirm, I have yet to go to any hardware store that doesn't have tools and materials in both metric and imperial.

[@Mucidamascusblades]

Here in the States we can find metric EVERYTHING, everywhere. Laziness is bot an excuse. Ignore the ignorant and do what you do, you're doing great in my humble opinion. Most import machine use metric anyway so... you are the maker you do what you find more comfortable where you live.

[@jjppres]

People just like to complain. An adjustable wrench doesn't care if a bolt is imperial or metric or anything else. Actually metric is easier all you have to do is be able to count.

[@pivers01]

First, a simple solution for not having a tap wrench. My dad had a great trick for taps. He simply drove a proper sized nut over the square so he could then use a socket and ratchet to run the taps. It works great! Second, keep doing things the way that you want to do them. Most of the time, you’re not giving out exact dimensions on a project anyways, just giving people an idea of size. If they feel that they need to follow exactly what you are doing, they can convert it. Third, you’re right, it’s not that people here in the States can’t get metric hardware, it’s that they don’t want to. Virtually every hardware store and auto parts store here in the US carries both SAE and metric hardware.

[@warrenclay7460]

I have either metric or imperial at several local supply houses. Use what you want. I won't complain unless you don't tell me what it is (okay, I can measure it). I like your second option for the holder in the hardy hole. I was going to make mine from tube steel and weld a "T" curved plate with a threaded hole in the bottom and weld a piece the size of the hardy hole with a plain hole to pass through the threaded rod at the top. There are a lot of options. I'll let you know it I like my option. Keep up the great job on the videos.

[@dracor2aetdma876]

I'm perfectly fine with metric measurements. It is my personal al opinion that, as we in the states are basically the only ones who consistantly use inperial, it is our own responsibility to make the conversions if we are watching videos like yours.

[@augiezehner6059]

Metric threads are actually very common here in the states. Great video!

[@pjamestx]

I'm in the states, metric is fine, our hardware stores all stock imperial and metric parts, it's not a problem at all.

[@georgegriffiths2235]

Metric with subtitles sounds good Dan Roy and John have the same issue in reverse 👍

[@ISOSAILING]

your channel!! and it's one of the few i don't have to scratch my head and try to figher out what size metal your bloody using lol

[@bobvines00]

Dan, I live in the States, but Metric is fine if you show the Imperial conversion somewhere on the screen. For the folks that say they can't get Metric fasteners, all they need to do is go to their local hardware store which will most likely have the most _common_ Metric fasteners, right next to the Imperial fasteners. Don't you worry that the screw/bolt that fastens the Blacksmith Helper to its hardy shank will break where it enters the shank after it has been used for a while? And, to make your taps last longer, _especially_ the smaller ones, go ahead and buy a Machinist's/Mechanic's tap handle! That is a better use of your time than making one yourself, though I really would like to see what you come up with. ;)

[@chrislawrence6015]

Hi mate great vid and I say keep doing as you are regarding measurements, lets be honest you can Google the conversions if you need to and most phone calculators have a conversion button fo it. People going to winge no matter what so let them winge ;)

[@jameseddy5294]

I live in the states an guys what you can buy a us made something an it will come with standard an metric bolt or nut most everyone in know have to tools in the boxes these day so I don't think you should have to please everyone in the world Just keep up the good work thanks

[@flatrockmountainforge2923]

As far as measurements go, it’s your house...your rules. Show some tough love!

[@awesomecreationschannel]

I like you using both imperial and metric, I often float between the two although I know I should use metric more! 😂

[@backby-anders]

I wrapped a 20 or 25 mm(depends on the hardy whole) flat bar 180 degrees an get the slot for the wedge this way! :-)

[@williamemerson1799]

You're never gonna please everybody. Use metric, it's the simplest. Been using metric since the mid 70's.

[@marps1416]

As a British content maker, I’d be inclined to say use Metric like Most of the world, and for those stuck in the dinosaur times, just have the conversion written below. Very few of the American videos accommodate for those of us using Metric. You can’t please everyone mate, keep doing what you’re doing, always great content.

[@Phil_Cleaver]

People are clearly and correctly saying it is your workshop, measure the way that you want. My preference is for metric spoken and imperial written on screen. John at black bear forge does imperial and tries to accomodate metric where possible (well done). I take it as a head challenge to see if I can translate his measurements before he says it.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Heya Dan personally I use purely imperial units but I know an inch is roughly 2.5 cm or 25mill and if I need precision I have resources to convert units it’s not hard at all you do what you want it’s your channel. Also any chance I could get or buy a sticker I’d love one for my sticker anvil sign they are not on the Etsy shop

[@bigdgbell]

When will you have more kits in stock?

[@soundmindtv2911]

This looks very useful! Can it ship reasonably to the US?

[@danielmoss2089]

Works out at about $34 I believe. Its about 14lbs in weight. However the assembled kits have all gone for now sorry. I have the basic kits.

[@expatconn7242]

What and where do I go to see or get Etsy? Nice tool Dan .. always late to the game . Never the less I would still like to see ,

[@Wirenutz3665]

TMIB decal looks awesome on the side we can get metric all day long we just don’t 😂

[@tokolosh11]

Interesting work-around. Metric is fine mate. I'm old enough to have worked both and would never go back to imperial.

[@robbullis5025]

Do not let the complainers annoy you. We have all the metric hardware that you have in the UK.

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

Dan I suppose these could just be bolted down to an work area or an log or something like that?

[@danielmoss2089]

Sure could.

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

@@danielmoss2089 thanks I was wondering for some one who has not got an decent anvil

[@daveadams4128]

As far as the measurement issue, just get people to divide the metric by 25.4 - simples

[@dadratsforge]

Do what you want to do. Everything else is just trolling. You are quite right in that you can get Imperial or metric just about anywhere. Certainly everywhere with Amazon or eBay.😁 The bolted shank makes more sense, the wooden wedge type, more traditional. Both work.👍✅😷

[@brentpaulus4195]

Daniel, I love your videos what ever you choose will be fine. If you choose metric, I'll manage as well as the rest of the Americans. But I'm not sure what your using that Blue tool for? Evidently I've missed something. Thanks

[@bobvines00]

The Blacksmith's Helper is a guillotine-type tool for holding differently shaped tools for the Smith, so you don't have to have 3-4 hands to do a job. The tools can be shaped flat, as fullers of different radii, as butcher tools (cutters), etc. Dan supplies the blank unpainted material stock for cutting & shaping whatever tooling you want to make for the Helper.

[@Larks01]

I fully agree with the idea of using metric in the videos and just adding an imperial subtitle at editing. It’d save any mistakes and keep all the salty knuckle draggers happy.

[@dungeonmetalworks4281]

Just do both metric and imperial like you always did, that should work for most people. It could help if you blend the numbers in when you mention them just to make it extra clear ;)

[@ArcFlashWarning]

I'm in the States, I use both systems. Every hardware store has a wide selection of metric. Anybody watching can write it down and look it up later. Use metric and let them figure it out if they cant do simple math in their head.

[@giannirocco7492]

Instead of forging the slot in your shank J.Switser simply just bent a piece of 1/4" in half and used a wedge same way as you!Real quick and real easy!

[@rogerbarrett2237]

I'm in America and we can get metric fasteners at any hardware store. Metric stock on the other hand could be harder to come by.

[@ferretgubbins]

I'd prefer metric in voice with both imperial & metric written down so it's easier to follow.

[@bentoombs]

Well let me tell you your problems.. never mind,no time 😜 that's a nice piece of kit. next payday 🤘 Hate to luv ya

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

Ooh Ben so your the one lol

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Morning Dan. You talking Onur Gaglar mate? Lol great accent bro. You do you brother. Most of the world uses metric. But there if your channel is like mine a huge % of your subscribers will be American. I say talk in metric and if you wanna spend the extra time during editing add imperial in writing. Love your work as always man. Toby 👍

[@ZaiRization]

You should do measurements in metric and puts imperials in the bottom of the video.

[@pablofederico1978]

I dont think that you get many orders from argentina, but here everything is in metrics, but for some weird thing, in a crappy town hardware store, it is easier to get imperial bolts and nuts that metrics, even on offices they are still using letter and legal paper instead of A4, that is the standard. Of course that if you go to a specialized place (bulonera) you get metrics and imperial bolts and nuts without problem. Is like you said, if you dont get it, is because you don't want it.

[@tdruce66]

The world lives with two measurement systems. Do what makes sense to you at the time and let us accept the challenge to do the conversion. Good excercise for the brain.

[@garyj4667]

Dan don't stress over the metric bolts. We probably have more metric bolts and tools in the US than imperial.

[@johnmonty3395]

Use metric!!!!! Text for imperial if you want.

[@scottgrundy5996]

I'm here in the States. I would like it if you say measurements in metric, and have imperial written on screen.

[@matttaimuty5397]

Most hardware stores here in the states have a reasonable selection of metric fasteners.

[@johnpatterson6538]

just make it up as you go along!!!! next video "ok so you will need 9 inches of flat bar ...... I'm using 30mm by 6mm........"

[@matthewcarpenter7945]

(Metric was adopted by The US congress with the Metric Conversion Act of 1975) US is officially a metric country as well its about time they get use to using it.

[@stevenbenson5322]

P.s. i even have whitworth wrenches taps dies and bolt savers but if you go to BA I'll be in trouble. Lol

[@Keith.Turner]

Metric is fine. (These complaints are like the guy who's mad the free pizza you gave him doesn't have extra cheese on it.)

[@benaguilar3805]

Dan metric is fine I know how to convert it if I need to and we have metric bolts at every Hardware here in the USA.

[@waltparkhurst2494]

Just do you and be yourself. Metric. If easy to find here in the 🇺🇸, only issue I have is with money conversations. It would be nice if you could put the currency differents. Thank you keep on hammering.

[@tomfarrow710]

Use metric system it's easy and you can get the metric bolts here in the US. The only thing that I can't find in metric is my hammer (haha)

[@ArcFlashWarning]

Grind down a 28oz hammer to 25.4 oz. so it swings 1:1.

[@madwilliamflint]

Dude you do great work. You can't make everybody happy. Stick with metric. Even here in the states it's easy to get metric tools just about anywhere. Some people just whine as a hobby.

[@c2hh571]

You are doing fine. We in the USA we can use a phone to convert the metric numbers don't worrie about the snow flakes.

[@alanspeert8351]

Keep using metric we should be smart enough to convert Keep up the great videos

[@nedkelly6801]

Stay with Metric Mate. Excellent job.

[@1917Enfield]

Dan, Brother, don't feed the Trolls. You will never make everybody happy. I am a 52 year old American grandpa who has been using the Imperial System since.....forever. You have been using the Metric system since....forever. You can convert one to the other and so can I. Those that cannot should learn how. It isn't hard, 6 mm is ~1/4 inch, 12mm is ~1/2 inch, 19mm is ~3/4 inch and 25 mm is an inch. It isn't rocket surgery. You do you. EDIT: There are more metric hand tools in my toolbox than imperial ones. There are more metric fasteners in American cars than imperial ones. Also, metric dimensional steel is readily available here.

[@jorgenlindstrand120]

I think you should go on with the metric system.

[@Zogg1281]

Stick to the measurements you prefer..... so metric and do imperial subs. The thing I've noticed is that if someone is forced to use a measurement system they don't normally use they start to mix and match and that confuses pritty much everyone........ and I'm speaking from experience as I sometimes do that myself! 😂 👍

[@kobbskyy]

Metric with imperial subtitles should work very well !

[@jeremydingeman2492]

When we go to the hardware store there is a metric bin literally right next to the imperial bins. Theres no reason to not just stick to metric.

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

So long as you're consistent with your measurements, I don't care. If you could find a metric/standard bolt chart, you could simply look at what's closest in size.

[@ericphillips4450]

I have no issue with the way you do things now. For the ones that do, perhaps use metric as you speak, the put imperial in the sub titles.

[@drason69]

Metric and 'standard', are surely available to any knob, using the internet. Keep them both on the list! Seriously, it's not that hard, to find both, at ANY USA hardware store

[@andycamm6317]

You are a UK Smith we use the metric system

[@chippaoz81]

Go with what works best for you. Say metric and put imperial in writing underneath.

[@richardhazell2601]

mm man. But I can do maths in my head, honest I can. Ta.

[@Kristoferskogsberg]

Use metric and text for imperial

[@andyc750]

just go metric, even over the pond they have it, plenty of Japanese vehicles etc on the road there

[@mossyhollow3732]

Metric. Every hardware/home improvement/ Wal-Mart store in the U.S. has metric tools. Fisher had an anvil with a wedge slot for holding hardy tools. It went side to side. There are so many ways to hold a hardy like a chain or rope with a loop for your foot. A chain binder or ratchet strap. Too many options.

[@danielmoss2089]

Like my chain hold fast. Also that's a great idea. I've never seen it done before but its simplistic idea is really smart.

[@mossyhollow3732]

@@danielmoss2089 🤘

[@trknust]

Anyone doing this kind of work just has to be able to adapt. If it was me I would just say how I am going to do it and they are welcome to either translate over to imperial or just learn something else New. They are probably already adjusting for metal sizes anyway. So tell them how it is and let em bitch..

[@ThePillenwerfer]

I'd prefer you to use imperial measurements but it's your channel so you should do what suits you.

[@fearthereaper298]

Use metric, it's easier, more people are using it

[@48vdcwrld]

ignore the whiners...