Wing dividers -150mmchallenge part 3

[@Jay-kk2rd]

John, I really enjoyed this series of videos. I am intrigued by the transformation of a short length of heavy stock to a fine tool with multiple parts. There are plenty of forging videos on KZbin, but you are my number one source for blacksmith instruction and overall information. Thank you John.

[@curtis7481]

Wow, the fabrication of this is totally amazing, the skills you possess are truly inspiring. This is one of the most intricate items I have ever seen made on-line, and they work. Lol Take a bow John, you have earned it. And a special thank you for your response to my last comments.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I have made many tools, jigs, and fixtures for my woodworking shop, there is such a sense of satisfaction making them and then using them even though I often spend more time and money making instead of buying. Your dividers turned out great, I especially liked the finished end on the wing, such a nice touch without getting too ornate.

[@Hikin70]

John, Great job on this project! There are some things that we make with our hands and some things we make with our hearts and this was certainly of the latter from you. Thank you for sharing this journey of millimeters that will last for years.

[@dalekidd420]

Funny... as a layman, even when you hear the old blacksmith's "Need a tool, make a tool." line, you tend to think in terms of more rudimentary tools. Sure, a blacksmith can make a hammer, axe, knife, nails, tongs, and stuff like that... but you don't automatically think of more refined tools like dividers. Great build, and really nicely executed. They look fantastic.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

I understand your point, but try to forge a hammer or knife and you'll realize they are far from simple too. But the wing dividers are really really neat!

[@Zogg1281]

Those look amazing!! I'm still getting my head around the fact that they started life as 1 piece of bar 150mm long. Nicely done, sir 😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@stanervin6108]

I feel a series coming soon: Making a caliper. Micrometer? Optical comparator stand with azimuth adjustment DIY. Laser alignment at the anvil. Damn man, you are BEYOND expert level. 🐾🔥⚒

[@luukderksen8810]

Keep them John! Its truely a piece of art! Made with bare hands! Your hands. Love the shape!

[@warrenclay7460]

John, very nice work. I also like your mistakes and corrections. You could have edited out the wrong curve but by showing the mistake and showing how to fix it, it helps the rest of to know how to correct these type of problems. Thank You very much for your videos. I'm looking forward to the next.

[@GaryForgingOn]

I really enjoyed this series making the dividers. Thank you.

[@stime6472]

Beautiful! I can't believe that you got so much from so little!!!

[@jjppres]

Absolutely incredible job from A to Z John. That is a tool sir that you should really be proud of. It was really enjoyable to watch you throughout the entire process.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@paulorchard7960]

Part 3 finally got there! Fantastic job John, the 150 mm challenge has a winner unless someone can build a micro lathe or something as silly! Those dividers a machinist would be proud of!

[@BlackBearForge]

There were many submissions as good or better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6GQqXSVaZxgibM

[@random40s]

Once you started taking about the bevels on those the first thing I thought of was a v block. Those came out extremely well, and what a nice tool to forge. I will absolutely have to take a shot at making a set, and a few more colden calipers also. As always I loved the video, and the series. Excellent work! Keep it up! 👍

[@ga5743]

Awesome project John, love the process and teaching you do. You are a gifted man.

[@3870TheDad]

John, those are absolutely beautiful! I would, too, be proud of those. Also, the teaching of techniques used for blacksmithing that you have done with this project is amazing. I do so enjoy your videos. I learn so much.

[@brettsayers7768]

Great project John, good to see the level of expertise used to make the wing dividers.

[@davidlong3824]

Nice looking dividers great job.

[@stanervin6108]

Man, this series has been badass! Kudos to your expertise! Whole new level. Respect. I bow to you brother! 🐾🔥⚒

[@nofunclub]

Yes you're right, Mr Ross made that look easy Thanxalot, really enjoyed this trio Keep'em coming Yours truly

[@louislarose4023]

Now those are a Beautiful set of dividers ! Well done Sir !

[@bossman-zi9fv]

Beautiful work Sir. Great series. I look forward to seeing more like it. You are such a great teacher.

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

That's a fantastic little tool! Even though I know a blacksmith can reshape a piece of metal beyond belief, this is a superb example (the only more extreme example that comes to mind is the making of a scythe blade).

[@amyrose9311]

It took me 3 attempts to try and finish this video. Great job! And great project! I loved this series from start to finish ❤️

[@ZoltanNFA]

Morning coffee with Black Bear Forge, then out to the shop! Another great vid! I have been using the hardy hole on my anvil for straightening odd shapes since seeing you do this in a vid, such a great trick! Thank you sir

[@andrewhooper6705]

I live less than 100 miles from Hereford college, will try and get over and see if I can see your dividers. thanks for taking the time to make the vidio.

[@danielcrawford7315]

Really nice work there sirSir. I believe that you have completed the challenge in "Smashing" style. Definitely something you should be proud of. Thanks for taking us along for the build! Blessed days sirSir, Crawford and

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@ghostforge3303]

Well done sir, well done.......

[@marcsenteney3160]

That was a very educational and inspiring build. Thank you sir yet again for all that you do in inspiring me and many others!

[@robphone4895]

IMPRESSIVE, just impressive!!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@kambranictay1]

Amazing series John. I really enjoyed how you broke it down so well. Very easy to follow and with a bit of time in between. As always, 👍🏼 That end photo was just as great. Really liked how you set that up

[@JS-xi5nk]

Ironic! I was in the process of forging a set. But was unsure how I wanted to accomplish the hinge joint. Thanks John. Very well done.

[@BlackBearForge]

I hope this helped

[@robertkatekaru887]

Amazing. Such delicate work and a great finale.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@michaelandersen5453]

Ross’s vid I just bought makes it look a lot easier. Of course he’s done a lot of them.

[@TMatt007]

Amazing job John. That takes things to a whole new level. I appreciate your beginner instructional videos, but it's nice to see your skills really in action.

[@5x535]

Well said!

[@steelpennyforge5152]

Very cool, I really want to try this project but I wasn't sure of the best way to start. Thanks for the lessons!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Those came out awesome!

[@mtyson9004]

That’s some awesome work John!

[@h2o270]

Very awesome video!

[@danielmoss2089]

Nice one John they look epic and once again thank you soooo much for doing this your a legend.

[@BlackBearForge]

It was fun to do.

[@davidrichards5594]

John: I like projects on the practical side (rather than artistic) and this is one of the best. Liked and subscribed. Got many ideas on how to shape things. Thanks,....Dave

[@nathanwarner4333]

Great job, I am learning so much from you. oh yeah I loved the part ( STOP EVERYTHING ) Awesome making us laugh at times.

[@fieroboom]

Just. Wow. Amazing. 😍👍

[@terrystewart2034]

Beautifully functional. Thank you!

[@IvyCreek-76]

They turned out beautiful,I would sit and stare and fondle those beauty's for quite sometime I would he so proud if I made them,Thank You for the sharing this with all of us here in youtube land. Have a a great day!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Great keeper piece my friend. Many thanks one more time.

[@hosiercraft9675]

Wonderful work. Very inspiring.

[@jan-reiniervoute6701]

The little flat file for chainsaw depth rakers works quite well and should be widely available, or sanding off the one side of a flat file to give it a safe side. Before you ask, I like Mexican milling machines!

[@MrDukaman]

Wow John that was some project series. Very cool. I have watched peters video on making a set. And you my friend also make it look easy. Thx for sharing.....paul

[@Alanbataar]

Lovely series, thanks! You could, when the dividers come back, make them suitable for marking metal by forging a tiny little fuller on the flat side where they meet and brazing in about 1/2~3/4" of tungsten TIG electrode. I keep some 3/32 tungsten in an old drafting pencil for marking in my shop. It stays sharp even longer than regular high-carbon steel -- tungsten is harder than a lawyer's heart.

[@BlackBearForge]

I could. But I suspect I won't. If I wanted hard tips I would forge weld in tome tool steel during the initial forging.

[@WildBoreWoodWind]

John, chalk up another great series, I love tool tutorials - well done and thanks. 👍🖖

[@fieroboom]

You missed a great opportunity to say "tooltorials"... 🤔 😂🤣

[@ethanphillips8637]

Well executed John

[@donoday8101]

Awesome job. Thanks for taking the time to show us.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Great work as always!. Its nice 2 c some1 make a very technical and percise piece

[@bc65925]

Very nice, I would have never guessed that half of the weight would have been displaced.

[@5x535]

That is amazing.

[@BlackBearForge]

It surprised me. But I did do a fair amount of grinding

[@5x535]

Absolutely Brilliant, John! What a lot of fun to watch you pull this all together. Why did you not put your mark on the compass? Peining the end of the wing really impressed me. I had no idea that you could upset as much as you did. Well done!

[@gustavfranklin]

someone needs to make STOP EVERYTHING into a gif!

[@wayneshirey6999]

Very nice job.

[@grandadz_forge]

Masterful work

[@adampablodayc]

Nice job.

[@jackreeves3001]

I've really enjoyed this series. You do very nice work. It's good to know that fine work can be forged. What's next a clock?

[@BlackBearForge]

That seems a bit more complicated

[@johnwest4788]

Very nice!

[@GibClark]

Nice 👍👍👍👍

[@larryfetters212]

Very nice looking!! As a blacksmith what would you use the compass for?

[@davidroberts3489]

A friend that had been a machinist for 50 years said the best tapping lube is lard

[@BlackBearForge]

I might worry about it attracting animals, from mice to bears. But the skunks in the shop would be the worst.

[@theirwinator5835]

John, I have a new propane/oxygen torch rig and would like to know what size welding tip you use on yours for localized heating.

[@BlackBearForge]

I think its about a #3 in most cases

[@danielcrawford7315]

Marvel's Mystery oil would be my suggest for tap oil in cold weather sirSir

[@BlackBearForge]

I will have to try some out.

[@hayward434]

How come no touch mark?

[@dalekidd420]

Was going to ask that myself.......

[@BlackBearForge]

Just because you didn't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. It is on the inside of one of the legs

[@marcsenteney3160]

I got to see these at the CBA’s Spring Conference.

[@BlackBearForge]

I would like to see the whole display at some point.

[@marcsenteney3160]

@@BlackBearForge it was an amazing spread of creativity! I had the privilege to set up the display last Wednesday.

The wing is only useful if it is indexed such as inches marked in one sixteenths other wise it just gets in the way, a friction one to me would be better. However it turned out very nice.

[@BlackBearForge]

I have never seen a set with an indexed wing.

[@sammanno3303]

John,Touchmark??

[@BlackBearForge]

It is on the inside of one leg

[@sammanno3303]

Thanks John, Just Checking.

[@obh7762]

Could you just leave it at a blackened finish after fitting?

[@BlackBearForge]

Yes you could

[@smartgorilla]

Needs a bear claw mr

[@MarkATrombley]

Yay! I was having withdrawals.

[@BlackBearForge]

Its going to be one of those months that tends to keep me out of the shop. But I will keep new videos coming as often as I can.

[@MarkATrombley]

@@BlackBearForge Not a problem. Do what you can when you can.

[@АлександрДобрый-о7у]

Мужик, всё хорошо. Но нифига не понятно что ты там говоришь. Но руки золотые.

[@Loan--Wolf]

did i miss the touch mark?

[@BlackBearForge]

I didn't show it. It is on the inside of one leg

[@Loan--Wolf]

@@BlackBearForge ah cool i didn't know if i just missed it or you didn't show it or forgot lol I'm kinda slow on the uptake some days :)