Francis Whitaker inspired Coat Rack - blacksmithing project

Coat rack similar to those created by Francis students on the campus of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale Colorado. This forged coat rack features two double coat hooks that are riveted to a back bar. This is a great intermediate project and would be good for Christmas or holiday gift giving.
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[@stevenlisk2468]

Great coat rack

[@michaelwright1177]

Very nice and simple.

[@stevenlisk2468]

Great work and videos enjoy them all thanks so much

[@davidferrett818]

Sweet coat rack

[@charleslamica5123]

This video was posted in 2017 and I'm watching it in 2022. I'm a big fan of Black Bear Forge and it's quite interesting to see how your videography and presentation have improved over the years. All your videos are educational, but your more recent ones certainly show a higher level of quality and profesionalism. Regardless of when they were made, thank you for all your videos. They have taught me so much!

[@theghostly7]

such a cool project!

[@joshschneider9766]

Good for those students, and good for you for making it! You turn the tongs as smooth as we glassblowers roll a blow pipe! Really educational from a technical perspective. You don't waste a single calorie it seems. Maximal efficiency. Always cool to see :)

[@cokdnlokd1238]

John, a great many houses are now built with 2X6 studs on 24 in centers.

[@HisWayHomestead]

pretty cool coat rack! Thanks for showing us how it's done John!

[@ajfreeze215]

I’ve been binge watching your videos! I appreciate the time you put into making them, thank you!

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad you like them!

[@michaelwright1177]

I love this!

[@olivergroce4216]

Sir, I have learned so much from you. Thank you and please keep it up.

[@steelpennyforge5152]

Good Design, I like simple, sturdy, well thought out stuff like this. I spent a good number of years living in Appalachia and this kind of work takes me home again, thanks!

[@treytaylor2430]

I just found this video. I laughed out loud at the Peter Ross comment.

[@DulishusWaffle]

Each part is very simple, but all put together, it looks great!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks, many things that look difficult aren't so bad when broken down into it's basic components.

[@jjppres]

Awesome John! Thanks!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

WINNER ! Thanks John. Love jigs and fixtures for sure.

[@schuylerrobinson1927]

Great video John. Thank you for the excellent tutorial. Really enjoying your channel.

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Thank you for the video and demo...

[@BlackBearForge]

You are welcome

[@currajeperm8418]

Super profesor

[@electrogato]

muy buen trabajo, saludos desde Uruguay

[@johnjude2677]

Hi John I can't teach you much. I sujust a scilcon bbq brush to apply wax on hot metal. Thanks

[@aldogressa7781]

muito lindo o suporte. que produto passa com o suporte quente no final do video .

[@bret354]

I find it odd how you say about people leaving part way through your videos... I watched this all the way through yet it was on my page as if I watched only part of it. now letting it play through again just so you get the credit you deserve.

[@BlackBearForge]

Well it really isn't about credit. Mostly i want people to be getting the information I an presenting.

[@WinDancerX]

OK- I am sold- where do I find a pencil with the white marker ? Thank for making this vid- enjoyed it very much! Dave WinDancerKnives

[@BlackBearForge]

At your local welding supplier.

[@MauledByBears]

Is there a special meaning to the X with four dots? I see that mark on a lot of your work. Great project, I can't wait to make one for my tin pants and forge apron!

[@BlackBearForge]

As far as I'm concerned it is just a design I like and not not an original design either. I have herd this referred to as "hugs and kisses". I suppose i you look at old symbolism you might be able to imply some form of meaning to the design.

[@TheJoncaddy]

A cross with four dots could mean distilled vinegar, as used by the alchemists and early chemists.

[@heydenlabelle513]

I have been blacksmithing for a few years and I tend to put texture on my pieces. Is ball-peen texturing considered tacky? Is this something I shouldn't be doing? I'm curious as to why. Is it because of the correlation to mass-produced "hand forged" products?

[@BlackBearForge]

Its really a personal choice. But you do find lots of things sold as "forged" where the only forging was just to beat it up with a ball pain. So personally I find it a bit of a cliche.

[@heydenlabelle513]

@@BlackBearForge one thing I've actually been liking more is texturing with a cross pien. It makes a sort of "wood grain like" texture, which I really enjoy. Been sort of leaning towards that sort of nature theme with my work. I appreciate your input. Wisdom of seasoned blacksmiths for me goes a long way. Especially since I've learned the trade from people like you. So thanks!

[@My_selfreliance.freedom]

How much do you sell something like this for

[@aphasia101]

What material did you use to make your spring fuller ?

[@BlackBearForge]

I just use mild steel for these.