Moravian Strap Hinge

Moravian Strap Hinge based on an example from the book "Colonial Wrought Iron" by: Don Plumber
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[@glencrandall7051]

Boy, that is a nice looking hinge set. I think I could find a place in my home or shop for something like that. Thank you for sharing. Have a great Holiday and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks for watching!

[@GodschildinNC]

I like the way that these came out. Always nice to see a craftsman at work!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks 👍

[@stevegray807]

I love how you show diffrent items that you make and that you show methods of working on it

[@lizzard3699]

I absolutely love watching this channel, not sure if its cause the metal work looks great, bear is such a wonderful person to learn from, or because its all endlessly fascinating, but I love watching bear work with metal

[@timocsutube]

Nice project for a cold day! Thanks John.

[@OdegardOnline]

This looks like a good candidate to try forge welding in a gas forge. I'm looking forward to trying the "pry it up, insert flux, then close it again" before trying the weld. As I said on a previous comment, I can get welds to work in coal, but the gas forge has been a challenge. Thanks for the great video!

[@armageddontools]

You want a gas rich flame for forge welding so that you dont get oxidation.My channel has a video on how to make such burner ,its simplification of burner built by Michael Porter from book Gas Burners for Forges, Furnaces and Kilns(2004). Borax will help as a flux but i prefer boric acid with 30% borax added to it. You mix it in solution of 96%ethanol alcohol (40(acid):60 ratio -anything above 70 %proof will work),brush it on part you want and burn it with lighter. It will leave fine protective coat,you can repeat process several times or you can as well dip the part in if container is large enough.It burns with cool green flame which is always nice to look :)

[@hansvorarlberg9594]

Greetings from Moravia and thank you for wonderfull video!

[@twiztidirons9320]

Love waking up on Sundays to a black bear forge production 😁

[@johncatt1867]

Mr. John, Thank you so very much for sharing this great looking project. May you and your wife have a very Merry Christmas.

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@332mcdaniel]

Holy hinges John! Those are nice! Great tip about reheat and working the hinge.

[@joestuttgen5058]

Thanks for showing the reference book! Most people will show the image from the book they are using, but not the title!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job John, those hinges turned out really good and you gave great instructions to be able to make them. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@mountainwolf1]

Good morning John thanks for sharing your wisdom. I'm going to have to try to make a bigger version of these for my forge doors godbless have a great day.

[@gilauth6791]

Wow Defenetly candidate for best award winning DIY tutorial on the tube. Well Done.🏆🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏅🎖 Thanks

[@ohdubwest7533]

Looks like you’re having the same weather that we’re having in Utah. Great tutorial as usual. This is good timing, I’ve been thinking about making a set of hinges similar to the ones you made. Thanks again and stay warm.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice set there John. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep making. God bless.

[@lut5ch3r]

Riveting is always so upsetting. Nice work. I wish I was a tenth as good as you are!

[@ArmySoldier1972]

Masterful!! Great project. Loved it. Love seeing the small hammer for delicate work. Army

[@metaomicron72]

Just discovered this channel. Love the long video format, no background music, good calm and informative voice. Might even try to get into metal working myself!

[@JasonBarnhart]

I was just looking at some of these at the Mercer museum. I learned to make them when I was 14 or 15. Hadn’t thought about them in years. Yours look great. Excellent explanation!

[@johnwinchell1029]

Excellent demo. You’re a very good teacher. Thanks and have a terrific Holiday.

[@stevengower4557]

Thanks for the help in just starting and truly enjoy your teaching style

[@SalvatoreMontalto]

Il tuo canale è fantastico! Grazie per aver condiviso la tua sapienza e la tua saggezza!

[@stephendoyle2855]

John, I want to commend you on the way you explain what your are doing. You use common language that simple folks can understand and your iillustrations are very clear. I have watched a great number of your videos and have learned something on every one of them. Thanks for what you do.

[@SiCkDiAbLo]

Loving the hinges, really enjoy watching you...

[@earlmccoy19]

That was awesome John .

[@wayneheitz8390]

Thank you sir. Have a wonderful week. 👏🤞🙏

[@shadetreeforge]

Very similar to the ones the club made for the buildings for Burton Century Village, un fortunately I don't have any real good photo's of them ours however were made on a jig that was donated by a club member and the object was to create a pair of hinges from the blank set, depending where they were to be used dictated the style 1840's buildings got "traditional" hinges where as the club buildings got the "creative" ones. Excellent video John, trust me if smiths back in the 1800's had our technology today in the shop I'm sure they would have used it...

[@Mistertbones]

Another great job here, John!

[@k3xtxhamradio930]

Nice I'm gonna try a set when it warms up some..lol

[@TalRohan]

Those are really good looking hinges Johm, I think I was in school the last time I made a pair of hinges, Ive been recycling gate hinges for years and not needed to make any but I have the itch to try my hand again so my next door might just get some custom made hinges. Thankyou for sharing, Happy holidays to you and your lady.🎄

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I'd have no place to use these but they sure are a great looking pair of hinges. Hmm, maybe a large cabinet with a single door. Very interesting video, thank you John...

[@davidlong6173]

They look great hinges always a pleasure to watch your videos we can learn so much thank you.

[@OKBushcraft]

Turned out very nice.

[@user-tv7wv2ld7k]

Happy new year 🎅l wish you always being blessed 2023

[@danieldurkton2942]

Beautiful!!! Have a great holiday season 🎄

[@BlackBearForge]

Happy holidays!

[@forgeworxblacksmith6453]

Very nice result, useful techniques 👍

[@stevenlisk2468]

Great video and as always emphasis on safety is very important well done

[@messylaura]

Hey John, i just discovered the old type of automatic candle snuffers, i was watching the youtube channel "Grand Illusions" his video is titled tims candle snuffers, reason i'm mentioning it there are a couple of very simple spring or wighted designs that could be an interesting addition next time you make a candle holder untill now i never even knew there were automatic candle snuffers from many years ago

[@judithwright5084]

Always enjoy❤️

[@williamellis8993]

Nice, John. I enjoy seeing your craftsmanship. Bill

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you very much!

[@scottyuhrich]

Nice work.

[@AtholIronworks]

Beautiful work as always.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you so much 😀

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello John These Hinges are a good way to practice alot of blachsmith work. Thank you for sharing this with us I wish Jannet an you a happy New Week merry Christmas and a happy New year Yours Frank Galetzka

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@billhatcher2984]

Nice work 👍. Merry Christmas to you and your wife

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@gregwells8764]

love yur work. instructional entertainment ! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@traildust55]

As always, John, a fun video...

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks for watching

[@Sigma-sj7mq]

Very, very nice!

[@Grunt49]

Another good project! Merry Christmas

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@Bangalangs]

I may need to pick up a copy of that book. Another excellent video sir, straightforward and to the point. Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs. stay safe and we’ll see you next year.

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@armageddontools]

Its like 220$ on amazon :(

[@MisterTee2010]

Merry Christmas John 🙏

[@BlackBearForge]

Merry Christmas

[@threeriversforge1997]

Excellent project.

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad you like it!

[@tropifiori]

Nice print. I will try it

[@paulorchard7960]

Nice work John, even if the project is not of immediate interest the technique of getting there has immense value!🇦🇺👍

[@VRplay86]

👏👏🤓 very nice 👍 love this kind of project

[@jimreynolds343]

Hi John, I look forward to every Sunday for your new video. Perhaps a future video could be to discuss what an ideal file set would be for a blacksmith to acquire. Once again, great informative video of several techniques

[@BlackBearForge]

Here is one on the subject from 4 years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZyzmqydnaaYn7M

[@user-yg5fk3yn2l]

Спасибо вам, очень полезное видео😊

[@MrGiXxEr]

Sometimes these videos come at the most perfect time, hinges are something I've been putting off for too long now. I'd like a copy of that book John, do you have a recommendation for where to get one?

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello John I hope Jannet and you are all Well. I saw the pictures of the Storm in Colorado . I wish you all the best and my thoughts are with you . That is all that is possible at this distsnce . Take care and all the best wishes a happy New year . Yours Frank Galetzka

[@BlackBearForge]

We had cold but no snow here

[@frankgaletzka8477]

@@BlackBearForge okay that is very good in one way . No snowplouing but i hope you got no water shortage. Here in germany we have + 12 °C it is absolute crazy to see the temperatures difference just here in Europa I wish you much firewood and a warm and cosy fire place to be Greetings to Jannet and you Take care yours Frank Galetzka

[@jaylewis3665]

So sick

[@MrBakkerBolletje]

❤ the craftmenship, question tho. How do u determan the material lenght and thicknes for the weight it wil have to suport?

[@dmitryefimkin6550]

Like for the fact that when cutting with a chisel-hack, they put a steel plate. :)

[@Vikingwerk]

Handsome set of hinges. I suppose on those small curls at the end, a set of scrolling pliers could stand in for the little hardy hole horn?

[@BlackBearForge]

Probably even better

[@johnborup4575]

Merry christmas! I made a search for that book, I wanted one, but wow thats is expensive..

[@BlackBearForge]

I bought mine back when it was still in print. Maybe someone will do reprints. Merry Christmas

[@jacekmichno5978]

thx frend

[@fredfchopin]

How strong are hinges like this? Would they be able to hold up a wooden gate like the kind you'd commonly have in a normal wooden fence? Not like a car-sized gate, but just a regular gate that a person would open and walk through. I need to rebuild the last section of fence in my front yard and it has a gate, so it would be cool to have some nice forged hinges for it.

[@BlackBearForge]

In this size they would be good for cabinet or chest hinges. For a gate I would size them up to perhaps 1/4 x 1 1/2" material with a 3/8" pin

[@Boogieman142]

Nice work. Can you do a video on making that fixture you had in the vise to hold the hinge or where you got it from?

[@BlackBearForge]

That is a filing vise. Here is a video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/favEhGqVr5V6mNU

[@Boogieman142]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@billchesser1475]

John: what was the “little vise” you had in your post vise to hold the hinge while you were filing? Stay safe with the upcoming snow storm.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thats called a filing vise. There is a video on them here kzbin.info/www/bejne/favEhGqVr5V6mNU

[@murraywickes819]

That’s cold for forging, it almost minus 40 here

[@richardbryant7972]

Very nice set of hinges I’m a knife maker, but I always watch what you do and it is convincing me otherwise. I do have a question about borax I have a heck of a time getting it to stick I heat it just like the stuff I by from Texas knife supply but it’s a hit and miss on getting it to stick what is the secret with that stuff? Thanks in advance good day

[@BlackBearForge]

Thats just the nature of borax. Hold the work still for a few seconds after applying the flux so it can soak int the joint. Anything that falls off at that point was probably just excess anyway.

[@richardbryant7972]

@@BlackBearForge ok thank you very much

[@billssmithy7352]

My CDO kicked in, I don't think I heard you specifically give the information. The drift is 1/4 inch? The hinge pins are also 1/4 inch?

[@stevelawrence486]

Where does the fux go during the forge weld? Does it result in an inclusion within the weld?

[@BlackBearForge]

when done properly the flux is forced out of the weld joint carrying scale and other impurities with it leaving a clean joint as the weld is done

[@mikehodges6598]

Just awesome looking John. What steel is the chisel you were using made from?

[@BlackBearForge]

It's the Atlantic 33 from this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp2uemyPgt5-iZY

[@mikehodges6598]

@@BlackBearForge Right! I remember that video. Thanks for reminding me (again) to make a chisel out of that!

[@garymalone6712]

I'm trying to clean up a post vice and have a lot of slack in the screw.what could be done to help take it up

[@BlackBearForge]

I'm afraid i don't have an answer. I have never been much into restoration.

[@garymalone6712]

@@BlackBearForge thank you.

[@briangold1792]

Possible to forge weld with a double burner propane forge?

[@BlackBearForge]

Yes, but it depends on the forge. I prefer the gas forge for larger welds such as axes.

[@fredschmidt6802]

Nice too see you using all hand tools ... It's nice too see every so often... Their was a person in the late 80's early 90's that would make stuff out of skid wood & made a cool coffee table . How ever it seemed like every tool he used was about $500.00 ... He did great work & was good for the tool company that sponsor him .. but if you did the math it was $5,000 dollars to make a skid wood coffee table... The Yankee work shop he made nice stuff .. my father & I would sketch out what he was making and adjust for our use ... It's funny when my mother would want us to do something my father didn't like he would tell her he needed this tool to do it & that he couldn't get it .. she spent to much money ... He was a smart butt he was

[@jasonscott7803]

👍✌️

[@demastust.2277]

Do you miss the table on your old anvil?

[@BlackBearForge]

Not much, I use the side face and flat horn on this anvil more often that I did the table.

[@jacekmichno5978]

Hello, what is this wheit povder,end whei dit you give This poveder.Sorry for mein englisch.Thx wodervoll work.

[@BlackBearForge]

It is welding flux. I am using iron Mountain Flux. But any blacksmithing supplier should have something that will work. The flux helps prevent oxidation in the fire

[@mikaelkarlsson3487]

🙂👌

[@mishamish3610]

Мастер!

[@deryiousbarzee627]

Good morning

[@BlackBearForge]

Morning

[@Earth-bornGraffics]

Thank you for sharing a project from the Sorber book. It’s so rare to see anyone making colonial era items. Such a beautiful time period of metalwork. When you buy hacksaw blades for use on metal, do you use regular, long lasting, or heavy duty long lasting? Each comes with a different price tag and I’m wondering if the higher tag is worth it

[@BlackBearForge]

I think the higher price for premium quality bi metal blades is worth it.,

[@ZbigniewSiwiec]

🔔👍🇲🇨🍀

[@sergioavalos9343]

Excelente todos sus vídeos Saludos desde Argentina

[@332mcdaniel]

Holy hinges John! Those are nice! Great tip about reheat and working the hinge.