Bottle opener blacksmith Christmas gift idea

[@LeeStoffer]

Great video John, really enjoyed it. Beautiful spoon like forms, the crank you put in those would perform well in the form of a spoon too! Very pleasing to see them take shape in such a relaxed, confident manner.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you Lee. I am thinking of doing an iron spoon inspired by the classic hand carved wooden spoon (if that can be defined).

[@LeeStoffer]

look forward to seeing that! I'd happily send you something for inspiration if you like! Just let me have your mailing address (drop me a message on instagram) and I'll pop something in the post for you.

[@purepoetxix]

Youre like the bob ross of black smithing. I could (and have) watch your videos for hours. Really makes me wish I had a shop I could do some work at

[@jiml9856]

"that holdfast could hold a little faster, if you ask me." man that made me think of my dad lol.

[@scottdaniels4981]

Thank you very much sir. From an aspiring blacksmith in Ireland.

[@peresknives]

Nice Job!

[@drey4184]

It’s interesting that you don’t have to harden the opening and the point that pops the top. I have a very cheaply made opener at home that constantly bends. I’ve never used a hand forged opener, I’ll make one for the house though! Thank you

[@BlackBearForge]

Compared to the steampedout version the forged one is much heavier

[@donovanyazzie2615]

Love your work. I'm starting out and your a great blacksmith to learn from. And I thank you for your instructions

[@BlackBearForge]

You're welcome

[@adampablodayc]

Back from the futre to say, that those avil mounts, you are going to fabricate, are great,Nice work on the openers.

[@nathanwarner4333]

just getting started blacksmithing Thank you for the instruction.

[@rablint]

Easy to watch and a joy to listen to. Lots of skill without any ego.

[@cogpastorc]

Hi. I really enjoy your videos. I have been watching them so much my wife has been complaining. Really she don't mind, but I have caught up in watching them. I have learned a lot and I anticipate when you post new ones. Thanks, Terry from South Georgia.

[@BlackBearForge]

I am glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@billholly4317]

Thank you sir. That's the most informative bottle opener video I've seen, and I have 9 others saved. You covered everything. Great job.

[@BlackBearForge]

You are welcome, glad it was helpful

[@davemoore6690]

Thank you for the video, John! Your videos never cease to teach me something.

[@chomo100]

Great video, I really like how you explained everything. And, yes, you win an award for the ugliest wire brush I've ever seen.....

[@BlackBearForge]

Gee you've hurt the brushes feelings. Actually those long bristle block brushes can be quite effective.

[@lonewolfforge7603]

I've watched many of your videos..I enjoy them a lot. You are a very good instructor for me. All that being said.. even though I enjoyed this video it seemed you were rushing these projects. I'm guessing it is not your favorite piece to make..lol.

[@BlackBearForge]

I think you are trying to read to much into things

[@Zogg1281]

Yes, as you said at the end, I have just watched this video long after Christmas. The beauty of Christmas is that we have one every year..... so I still have time to make some 😊

[@BlackBearForge]

Its only 4 months away

[@Zogg1281]

Black Bear Forge LOL 😂

[@EURIPODES]

Looks like a great way for a beginner to sharpen ones skills.

[@waltercoronel8489]

Black Bear Forge excelente su video , un abrazo de Argentina.

[@chchchscott1]

Great project. FYI: if you make the handle end a little thinner it works great to get under the tab of a can. So it can be a bottle and can opener. 🍻

[@bentoombs]

Always appreciate any time you post.Thank you sir for any info you can drop

[@Gdwmartin]

Great Video thanks for making it.

[@atomic1719]

Thanks good understandable vid

[@cgmcpherson33]

Awsome

[@TufStockdogs]

Very nice I got to watch this the second time and I hope I got the right notes taken this time. You are a blessed man thank you merry Christmas be blessed

[@JarlSeamus]

Great tip on correcting an offset punch! I love that tip, but I think I'd have necked the handle in before drifting the eye open, while the bar is still manageable

[@BlackBearForge]

I think its OK to approach that either way. I don't think I had any particular reason for the way I approached that step.

[@thefathomsofforteana6624]

Outstanding

[@caroljohnson8817]

I really like those tongs. I guess you made those too. The ones with the curved up edges to hold the 1” flat bar:

[@TheCowboy1943]

Thank You.

[@nickyhughes2008]

I have never seen a ruler like that. i really enjoy your videos keep up the good work

[@BlackBearForge]

I think i explain it some in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqrWloako52LiNU

[@shortfuse43]

Those are a great idea for a shop ruler. After watching John's video, I picked up small square and made one. Use it all the time now. For stuff under a foot long, it's much easier to use than a tape measure.

[@tehbonehead]

Made one from a 3" piece of RR spike. It... doesn't look so good. I guess I'll be practicing. ;)

[@lanceellis2826]

Nice video! Very well done!

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

Excellent step by step, thank you! I'm just learning so glad I found your channel! Merry Christmas!

[@diggingga6197]

We have a whole box of that size/thickness metal at my job and some even have a small hole in them already so punching a hole will be already started,im going to ask tomorrow for a few of them though no one has used them in about 8 years.Maybe they will let me have the whole box! I want to master these types though because i been making the other style in which is like fish tailing a end out some and doing a simple curl at the end,though fun,i rather do the ones you introduced.

[@BlackBearForge]

Sometimes you find some cool stuff no one is using if you keep your eyes open. Good find.

[@billwoehl3051]

John, ever try making a P38/P51 military style can opener?😁😜

[@BlackBearForge]

I haven't. A fixed version similar to a Swiss army knife might not be bad. But the little folding one I carried on my key ring might be a hard thing to make work.

[@Hammer757]

first, I love all your videos, especially the one on punching and drifting as well as this one. But i envy your L shape scale or ruler. I see you use it often and it seems so handy. does it have a name, or do you know where I can order one?

[@randallhackworth421]

Just as I’m thinking is the anvil supposed to move, he says I need to tighten my chains. Could you bolt an anvil down instead?

[@BlackBearForge]

Yes, I find bolting it down to be the best option

[@randallhackworth421]

@@BlackBearForge thank you

[@brentpaulus4195]

Just wondering how you made your two Touch Marks? The Gunny

[@BlackBearForge]

They were custom made by Henry A Evers company

[@watchanddiscover1]

what kind of wax are you using? i have a few other projects that id rather wax than oil blackening!

[@BlackBearForge]

I use Johnsons paste wax, but any similar wax works

[@kaiirossbaird7623]

9:17 Am I the only one that noticed that he spelled 'chains' wrong when he was knocking down the corners on the horn of the anvil?

[@kaiirossbaird7623]

Also, I'm having a hard time believing that 6 people disliked this video, who would not like this, this is quality content. Love your work!

[@BlackBearForge]

Three years later and your the first one to mention it.

[@danielbutler6823]

okay I do the same thing punch the hole then the back side looks a lil gnarly. I smash it flat back down. but it doesn't look pretty after I have to grind. Drawing out over the horn takes several heats. 2x it ended up too big. Then right size. but the lip technique did not really get results the lip portion did not come out properly it just kept squashing and didn't really come out like in the video. I watched it 5 times now. ugh..

[@BlackBearForge]

Starting back from the edge to establish the mass at the edge then moving the punch forward to push it into the ring should help.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

@ 19:45 or belt grinder and Dremel. I know, I cheat :)

[@BlackBearForge]

Nothing wrong with that

[@gamernick1533]

What steel did you use?

[@BlackBearForge]

They are just 1/4 x 3/4 mild steel

[@gamernick1533]

Awesome, thanks!

[@williamjohnson9714]

church key?

[@BlackBearForge]

That is a name I have often heard used to describe the stamped out bottle openers with a punch type can opener on one end and the bottle opener on the other end. Although I think the name originates from an opener more like the one in the video because the fing resembles the handle end of a large key.

[@bobrees4363]

My dad (he was born in 1940) told me that beer cans, Coke cans too as far as I know, didn't have pop tops at first and the pointed end was meant for them. One or two punches to drink from and one in the opposite side for air to enter the can. I think the whole church key thing was meant as a joke in that if you used the opener enough, you needed the Lord's help and thus a key into the church.

[@ballsofnoxus4702]

every time you take your piece out of the oven, i barely see any scale on the surface of your piece, do you brush it off camera or is it just a matter of material quality?

[@BlackBearForge]

Its mostly a matter of not having an oxidizing fire.