Blacksmithing - Chevron or Wheat twist, forge welding twists

When you have ability to forge weld, it opens up all sorts of possibilities in your forged iron work. Things like this wheat or chevron twist rely on forge welding the component part both before and after the twist.
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[@rickisi]

In a field where it is hard to find a teacher or apprenticeship, especially as a working adult, you do so much to teach the art of being a blacksmith and I really can't say thank you enough.

[@rodmullen64]

Here here, literally finished and fired up my brake drum this morning before work after watching these videos for a month

[@StanErvin-yo9vl]

Very nice work, John! Back when I was still a member of NCABANA we would post a challenge to members to interpret and make their solution to a descriptive piece to be brought back to the next monthly meeting. Some fun ones that I remember are the largest five lay braid, overhand knot in square stock, and most patterns in a six foot long stick of ⅜" square stock. That last one was the most fun. Several forged to round and back, chisel work, knots, drop tongs leaves, mirror scrolling, chisel split basket with a marble. ... Got carried away. Sorry John Switzer. Sorry to other readers and subs also. 🐾🐻🚒👨‍🚒🔥⚒️🤭👉👍👈. ʕ⁠´⁠•⁠ᴥ⁠•⁠`⁠ʔ…⁠ᘛ⁠⁐̤⁠ᕐ⁠ᐷƸ̵̡⁠Ӝ̵̨̄⁠Ʒ

[@gregdevlin905]

Agreed! I've always been interested in blacksmithing since I was a kid but so hard to find a place to learn.

[@pjmbidge632000]

Nice to just have a quiet unassuming craftsman plainly explain what he is doing and showing his trade. No loud music, no fuck wit games show host type yelling and whooping. Just a man with a talent showing how it's done!! Thanks, nice job, subscribed!

[@josephjennings9687]

It's pretty great that you point out the mistakes you made so that we can learn from them. It also helps to know that even an experienced smith still makes mistakes once in a while.

[@meher9608]

There are three things i liked about this video. 1. You explain very well. 2. It's a pleasure to watch. Watch you work. 3. You have a very well organized forge. Very good video. Thanks.

[@BillAnt]

Indeed, it's a pleasure watching an old timer doing a great job using the just right tools... it's like magic. :)

[@parvez2103]

Add 4. No annoying music

[@MrThefatheroftheyear]

Absolutely agreed! He is possessed of a phenomenal teaching talent and unparalleled forging experience!

[@StanErvin-yo9vl]

​@@parvez2103He does play a great banjo though.

[@joepie221]

Its a genuine pleasure to watch a true craftsman. Nice Piece.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@arthurboddie5261]

The doctor Phil of forging. Love it. Subbed.

[@deathatsix]

It's good to learn from mistakes, both how to prevent them and how to fix them after. Well done showing that it happened and teaching how it happened and how to fix it.

[@davidstanden480]

This guy is the Bob Ross of metal forging! Now that's a huge compliment. Nice work.

[@Dragonspun]

I was just thinking that a little bit ago! I am new to his videos, but I was thinking this very thing and I could listen to him all day!

[@WizardLivesMatter]

I was thinking the New Yankee Workshop of blacksmithing lol

[@unrussleablejimmies4428]

Ive been watching one of your videos everyday for a few months now sometimes going back to watch one again. I cant thank you enough for doing this. I now have the confidence and the skills to do this myself. I salute you sir, im still gathering tools and the like and working on a spot to smith. I consider you a mentor.

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad you like them!

[@jimrobinson3319]

Great teacher. Love the calmness when things squirrel up repeatedly & how you optionalize various fix-its & re-dos. Superb demeanor. Thank you

[@bluesix2843]

I’m just starting out and am working my way through your extensive back catalogue. Such great material, very well presented and kept honest and genuine. It’s good to see how it actually goes in real time rather than camera ready….and here’s one I prepared earlier, all pristine and perfect. Thanks for the lessons. 👍

[@BlackBearForge]

Welcome aboard!

[@bluesix2843]

@ Thanks. Appreciate all your videos and the effort you’ve put into them. 👌

[@mitsumuscle10]

You got my subscription I like how you explain very clearly and no annoying music while you're working

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SilvaTech _956 you captured all i wanted to say.

[@c0nstantin86]

Same

[@edgartex9853]

I know right. What an amazing new concept. 😂

[@MrGaryGG48]

Very informative... another new subscription! I like the fact that your video showed just how the process went, problems and all. That shows what a new "blacksmith" can expect to experience as he or she learns from scratch. I have a friend who has made his forge from scratch, and has made several very nice knives. I'm passing your video on to him. I'm sure he will enjoy your work as well. Thank you (and the lack of over-powering music was much appreciated!). -Gary

[@TripAMD]

+1 to the music! I like the real world sounds

[@GallonMilkProductions]

you're a very calming instructor to listen to who really goes through all the steps for easier beginner learning

[@seanwayment9361]

Great video! I'm trying to get veterans together to learn blacksmithing...i find it helps me with my struggles with PTS, and hope it can bring relief to others. Your approach is calming and refreshing.

[@luckyforge9627]

You're a great teacher, sir. I know these videos take a lot of work and can eat up your whole day before they're ready to upload.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you. In many cases you are correct.

[@dylanmiller9266]

Ahh, refreshing video where there's no horrible music, just the sound of metal work and a good narrative explanation. You deserve more subs, will be sharing with any of my forging friends.

[@simpleman2004]

Exactly, no hooting and hollering no stupid youtube fake personality, just a normal guy sharing his passion.

[@josephvanderlinde6494]

This content is better than a video game. We can build the world.

[@joshbossto4122]

Absolutely amazing. I just built my own coal forge out of a wheel, some expanded metal, and an electric leaf blower. Your videos have really helped me with the learning process.

[@TimFL89]

I’ve never even considered getting into this kind of thing, but I could watch these videos all day.

[@steelmanstudios8106]

Did anyone else see snake rattler? I have never forged anything, but when I do, I will take Johns advice and learn how to forge weld. Such an awesome art. Thanks John for another great video!

[@pmchamlee]

A major element of my success in all of my careers is that "I never lied to anyone." It earned me respect, and obedience when lives were on the line. John, you obviously have mastered that skill. I fully enjoy watching you share smithing with folks who both aim for it and those who just appreciate the skill necessary to accomplish it. Much obliged.

[@haydenhopper9216]

This makes me so happy to see this older man making better KZbin videos then kids who spend all day on youtube

[@austinhaynes6420]

I like how no frills this is, no attempt to look overly cool or anything just plain simple smithing as it should be. Thanks for the great video.

[@justastudentoftheworld3940]

My grandfather was born in 1888, he was a blacksmith, I remember watching him when I was young, wish I could go back there.

[@theotheraforster]

You are a truly excellent teacher. Your examples are practical and complete, you explain important extra details without over explaining and loosing your audience. I've enjoyed everything I have seen you do.

[@macmacdonald4996]

a new fan here sir. LOVE the way you teach, and YES...NO annoying overly loud music in background ! excellent explanations in a laid-back but not drawn out process....thanks for sharing. will be viewing other vids of yours as well. Like the Ol' Master ( who aint short fused and cranky!! ;) with a new apprentice !! much appreciated sir. thanks again!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@fieroboom]

Great job! I actually really like the gap/split at the end of the loop, I think it looks neat.

[@braunreinhold6020]

As a boy I learned a lot from my Grandfather, who among many other trade skills was a wheelwright. He lived from 1870 to 1968. Thank you for the refresher course Sir.

[@DanTheManIOM]

do you have anything he made or used ? I have an old crowbar from my great grandfather, which he made. My great uncle gave it to me, and he lived to be 96, like my grandfather, not sure on how old my great grandfather lived to be... I also have some chisels he made and I use them !

[@braunreinhold6020]

@@DanTheManIOM No I left home at 15 and have been on my own ever since. He had retired and moved to Mexico and I would stop by to visit Him and my brother and sister on my many trips north and south down into central and south America.. The knowledge he gave me has served me well through my entire lifetime so far. In the various shops I've built from the ground up always had a forge because if you know how, you can create magic with one. I'm old and retired now but I may build one more shop and it will definitely have a forge, I may get creative and build a propane or map gas fired one, because I haven't seen any coke for sale here in SE Asia, where I now reside.

[@robertkelly3313]

Fantastic! It takes me back to school in the 1958-62 years, if only I wasn’t forced out to work and not continue, harder times in those days. Many thanks, subscribed, you bet!

[@mrmyorky5634]

If only every You Tube video was as good as this one, serious skills made to look easy and demonstrated in a laid back way, the mark of a good craftsman.

[@axemanbob787]

I like your videos because you don’t fill every second with chatter. You explain things clearly, then demonstrate how to get the desired result. It makes watching the video comfortable and easy to follow.

[@edbenson98]

This type of work is done by machines now and it was nice to see you work the metal with your own hands just like they did in the old days when blacksmiths did it!

[@thisguy8404]

I can't figure out why anyone would dislike this video, or any of them.. Awesome work! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@BlackBearForge]

I guess some people just want to be entertained by fast action and wild antics more than they want to learn. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kalleklp7291]

I'm a blacksmith myself and like watching your videos. As I don't have any forge by now, it's hard to describe to others how things work. Watching your videos says more than a thousand words can. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@drick1280]

I really enjoyed your video. As a retired full time blacksmith working with coal I could almost smell the coke burning that clinker while you were forge welding. You didn't have to bring that clinker up but you did and that makes you a very humble blacksmith in my mind, because while you are working it is easy to get caught up in your work while explaining what you are doing, then you explained what happened, that is teaching. Great! I have a feeling that wouldn't happen if you working alone without filming. Any way what a humble way to teach, and that is what you did with the clinker comment. I always had an audience when working. Sometimes I would be cranking away talking and explaining what I was doing, then notice a brilliant display of fireworks, thereby forming a clinker and contaminating my forge fire. I got more comments for the sparklers than the product I was making. On a side note, I notice you use an angle peen hammer, I used one a lot and don't see many using one much any more. I thought that was a more ergonomic tool than a straight peen. Keep up the good work.

[@andrewjackson5437]

Thank you for you channel and all the wonderful informative and instructional videos you produce. Theirs so may good things that people are gonna need if the world would turn upside down. Thank you .Thank you.

[@bubbadog5933]

John once again you have been inspiring with the creative work that you do. John i have watched dozens of your videos and have come away with learning more and more from each and every one . Not only your work is inspirational but you sir are an inspiration . Thank you for doing what you do .

[@drzwithcrow6075]

I don't 'forge', but thoroughly enjoyed the vid. Far better entertainment than the TV provides!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video

[@tristandixon4462]

This was amazing im a welder and I grew up working with wood till I feel in love with steel things like this keep me wanting to learn more skills and keep building and creating things for years to come!!!

[@billy19461]

A true craftsman always makes his craft look easy! One of my Dad's and mine things to do was to go and watch someone that was good at there craft work and try to pick up on the small things that they did.

[@zardozspeeks2u]

Hey, I really appreciate the tone of voice, the time to teach calmly, even from mistakes. thank you very much.

[@brycehoch2963]

I honestly have no idea how I came across this channel, I absolutely don't know anything about forging but hearing how well you explained everything, watching you work, and how peaceful watching something being created it is, it's a subscribe by me.

[@BlackBearForge]

I am glad you enjoyed it

[@ericcsuf]

I have no interest at all in doing this myself (I'm a woodworker), but it's a fascinating and very old skill presented by an obvious master of the craft. A craftsman is a craftsman no matter what media they use.

[@darrenwoodruff3256]

thats good to watch a man who accepts mistakes thats a true man right there

[@daxliniere]

This is SUCH a great video presented by a talented, experienced, and warm craftsman. Thank you!

[@azulan730]

im a blacksmithing student. we learned forge welding within the first 3 months. and i strive to use it as much as possible. im definetely going to try this twist at some point soon and try to do it without a MAG.

[@Kurokubi]

7:57 my eyes have been opened, my mind blown, and the world has been shaken. _tong clips_ _what ingenious magic is this?_

[@tootired76]

I have built balsa wood model planes for years. My buddy had me build one for him. He chose tinted clear covering material so my work on the wood would be showcased. My work holds no candle to Black Bear!!!

[@poseidon6916]

Am alone in loving when he brushes off a hot piece he’s working on? It’s like when Bob Ross beats the devil out of his brushes.

[@Someguy-ez3nk]

Poseidon brushing the metal off is one of my fav parts of blacksmithing it’s so satisfying

[@CHARLESMOELLER-y4r]

THANK YOU....always fun watching a master on Saturday Nite. Sure beats a rental movie!

[@workwithnature]

Thanks for showing the twist John. Really no end to what one can make. Just need to get into the shop after the move.

[@gibblebibble6534]

Work With Nature - How to Grow Food! Ur comment is a year old, have you gotten to the forge, how was the move, make anything awesome yet lol , make anything original?

[@Dragonspun]

I'm not a blacksmith, but I am fascinated by it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. :)

[@BlackBearForge]

Cool, thanks

[@mikewhisky9605]

Bailing wire! One of the true miracle objects for mechanics Carpenter’s farmers and independent thinkers. You blessed me today just saying the word it was a big part of my youth. Our cattle used to get a sickness called Hardware when they were feed bailed hay that was bound with. The cattle swallow small parts of the wire and it would poke holes in their intestines. The cure was to have the veterinarian put a magnet in the cow keeping the wire from moving!

[@aqqi101]

Thats crazy

[@charlottewalnut3118]

MikE WhiskeY why not just remove the wire from the feed

[@traviscoots203]

@@charlottewalnut3118 bc they were most likely busted pieces...needle in the hay stack

[@quefol5291]

Oberstruhmfuhrer Schrodinger that’s literally like finding a needle in a haystack when a small peice falls lol

[@mikewhisky9605]

Que Fol : I never saw that prospective before. Hillarious. BTW we called the Veterinarian the bull cheater.

[@rumplefourskin6775]

This is one of the best black smithing videos I've ever seen.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@armysoopertrooper]

I just had a “did he just do that?!” moment over the scarf welds. I love this guy. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jfduquennois]

I really love when social media permit us to take a course with wonderfull craftsman that we will never meet . Forge welding look so easy when you do it. Thank you very much for all the tips you give us in this video

[@suzisaintjames]

I know you were concerned about the tip not welding completely, but the "crack" makes the piece interesting. It says this was hand made. And isn't that what you want? Customers don't pay extra for perfection. They want it to look handmade. (Truth is... Looking at the piece I would think that crack is supposed to be there as a design element. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.) But I do appreciate your instruction on how to fix this "error" if I wanted. 👍 Sending lots of love ❤ from sunny 🌅 Arizona 🌵

[@hiperstang]

I agree. What little I saw of it, I thought the split really added to the over all look of it. It looks hand made which is what I like about this sort of thing.

[@alanbuban9020]

it's like that one knot left untied in the persian rug....to avoid perfection.

[@kyleanderson7875]

Agreed. I liked it with that.

[@kylestanley7843]

I thought so too, I actually enjoyed the split that opened there. It genuinely looks intentional and imo, a little artistic. It really fitted well with the wheat twist.

[@tomayrscotland6890]

Hi Your Video is just Great, I worked with my Grandfather as a Boy up in Errol near Dundee. Old Bob was a great Smith' He was taught by his Father and I was taught by Him. Now at 71 I am just about to build my first portable forge for working in my Back yard. Video to Follow. - Tom In Ayr Scotland.

[@theshooster420]

1:04 god DAMN that was good. most satisfying thing i've seen in months.

[@willwebstar1974]

These videos are going to help me get back into blacksmithing. Thank you!!

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad to help

[@steelpennyforge5152]

This is by far my favorite twist you have done! You make forge welding look so easy it gives me a little hope I might do it well one day. I also appreciate your comments about types of flux. I think I will try the iron mountain flux, it seems like you use much less with better results. Thanks for the video!

[@Rain2bird]

just dicovered your video's within a couple of weeks, several I've already watched and I'm planning to go out forging on my field forge. These videa's are really good explained, also the faillures and how to handle

[@BelSei]

First video I've watched; Very interesting and relaxing. I'm glad that your video didn't show a "perfect" job, but that you allowed to show these small errors and mishaps that can occur. Thumbs up.

[@charleszimmermann7784]

Just got done doing this after watching your video again, I did take your lesson to heart. I use to have trouble with forge welding, but found these three things to being key to success ( clean the material well before attempting a weld, clean your coal fire and make sure you can achieve a welding heat, practice the weld before you attempt it hot and stage your work station) all these things I learned from watching your channel. Thanks John, you have made Blacksmithing possible for even a dumb monkey. Best regards!

[@ryandogandkitty8544]

New subscribers here. Listening to you while you work is very fulfilling.

[@williammccoy9854]

The Bob Ross of blacksmithing... I was mesmerized.

[@DenwayCC]

The doctor Phil of forging. Love it. Subbed.

[@kylestanley7843]

So I'm not the only one who noticed that lmfao

[@roonarklay7740]

Sound like Phil, but looks like Walter Brimley.

[@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546]

@@roonarklay7740 Wilford Brumley most don't even know who he is lol

[@tuxedo9824]

@@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546 Wilford Brumley was one cool actor ...... and it's WILFORD BRIMLEY if you spell it correctly

[@guillaumebrouillard1326]

I had such a pleasant evening coming across your video. Well done! I had never seen someone forge a peice before and sincerely, I'd head towards your shop and spend a week working with you. I wish I get to equip my shop with basic tools one day and try to forge some pieces myself. It must be very rewarding!

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@osco4311]

The back wall of his shop makes me think of the Home Improvement set!

[@terencewelsh6708]

I love your wort's and all approach to a demo. Many jobs I've done over my career have gone wrong at some point or not produced what I would have hoped for but It's a continual learning curve, even for an experienced smith. Life is not perfect. Providing it's not too horrendous It would do a blind man good to see it. This is my second "Bear forge" Video and I love the real world atmosphere you seem to show.

[@AlCatrraz]

Don't know why.... but it is almost addictive to watch... interesting... It's a small WELD after all...

[@fabiorl3309]

it is very entertaining

[@darrianweathington1923]

Al Catraz i get it

[@ravithejon2466]

wooooooooooooww took me a minute but i got it

[@alexb5177]

Thanks a lot Al Catraz! Now I can't get that song out of my mind lol.

[@Einherjar_17]

Beautiful work, worthy of a master craftsman, you are a gentleman, a master with your teachings, thank you very much for your videos, I send you greetings from southern Argentina.

[@rodneyb2640]

9:48 - Paraphrased: "Keep an eye on this stuff, you might see something interesting for other use." Good advice, sir.

[@terryvideo1]

Excellent vid. A procedure very clearly described, and a workshop to put most (mine) to shame. That wheat twist design would make an ideal door lever for an English country property.

[@michaelclark2840]

Had never seen that type of twist before. It is very impressive looking. Well done. Great forge weld of twist to handle by the way!

[@BeastOrGod]

Yes you have, it's called a braid. People braid their hair all the time.

[@eyesalooking]

So much to see here. I don't know anything about forge welding etc but I keep my eyes off all of those forging tools that you have. The video was recommended to me and I really enjoyed watching.

[@lionsullivan]

Personally, the “split” around the hook looks nice! Great job!!!

[@mmartinezg004]

Thank you for using both unit systems. Your videos are awesomely wholesome. Big fan.

[@bluemosquedesign]

"So let that be a lesson to ya!" Love it.

[@TYMWLTL]

I could not stop watching you work. The pride you take in this art form is worthy of notice also. Thank you.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mmartinezg004]

Subscribed because you used both measuring units :). Great video, too.

[@jordanlittle5391]

you dont use inches?

[@reddbudd1849]

cool video. thanks for not editing out the mistake, helps everyone learn what happens when you don't do what you need to do.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Love that type of twist John thanks for the demo! A ton of great skills was demonstrated here :-)

[@BlackBearForge]

thanks

[@brianderby145]

Hey guys, this is the best spot I could find at the moment to hit both of you (John and Roy) up, at the same time. I considered reaching out to each of you via Facebook messenger or email but thought I should get your approval first for that personal of contact. If email is better mine is [e-mail] I'm working at learning blacksmithing with a focus on starting a business. I've been watching both of y'alls channels absorbing all the knowledge I can....however there's one issue I haven't come across yet and was hoping y'all could do some videos on this subject. How do y'all approach finishes for your work? I'm particularly interested in weather proof/ rust proof finishing for outdoor work. Both of y'all have done lots of videos on scroll work but what keeps them from rusting outdoors. This may seem like a very rookie question, but the fact is I'm very much a rookie trying to get started.

[@brianderby145]

Ok so now I feel a little dumb....I re-worded my search and just found videos from both of you that may cover this subject....so I'm off to watch them now. I am still very interested in making contact with both of you though because I'm sure there will be more questions down the road.

[@BlackBearForge]

Hopefully those videos will have the answers your looking for. I don't do much outdoor work, so most of my finishes are more indoor oriented.

[@stanervin6108]

@@brianderby145 Am no pro, just old school, but a rub with beeswax @ a black heat (250°f or so) lasts about 5 or 6 years in my experience.

[@jennhill8708]

I've always been fascinated by blacksmithing. It's magic! All the ancient stories.... But, I'm 64 & in ill health. I don't think having a forge will ever be in my life. My Dad could talk to machinery.... He understood machinery & was a heavy equipment mechanic before he became management, years later. I remember going to Elko Blacksmith Shop in the early '60s. Fascinating. Machines do NOT speak to me, threads do! I've been a handspinner & hand weaver for many years, until I was too weak to throw a shuttle. It's just hand work of any kind interests me...

[@BlackBearForge]

My wife is a weaver and does some spinning. Glad yu enjoyed the video

[@RonBrownMusic]

Wow I really enjoyed this video... I like watching how things are done and you did a great job of the presentation. Your easy going style helped illustrating the processes.

[@GeorgeVanAken]

Amazing job. Pleasure to be in your class. Two thumbs, subscribe!

[@MrThefatheroftheyear]

You are a veritable mine of knowledge and skill my friend. It's a pleasure stumbling across your channel. SUBBED!

[@chancebranham5237]

Thank you so much for all your info I'm working on a work shop and I'm planning on making all my own nails hinges for my windows and doors and anything that I need

[@karylkidd1232]

Instant fan. Solid!

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

SO NICE TO SEE SOMETHING THAT'S NOT MADE IN CHINA. LOL. IT WARMS MY HEART TO SEE A TRADESMAN HARD AT WORK IN HIS PROFESSION AND ENJOY IT. IF YOU CAN MAKE AND CREATE THINGS WITH YOUR BRAIN AND HANDS, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE WORK THAT PAYS. AS A WELDER I SAY PEACE AND BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING.🇺🇸✌️👍

[@grandadz_forge]

Love this twist and the extra details of the project. I need to practice drop tong welding more to proficiency. Thanks for the emphasise on the importance of this skill

[@maddog45auto66]

I am just getting into it I don't have no tools no nothing so I am starting from scratch a Built My Forge today on New Year's now all I need to do is get a few pliers and miscellaneous tools awesome video looking forward to see more of them thanks a lot for sharing it with us

[@LeftBeard]

Fantastic video, really enjoyed the way you explained what you were doing and the way you talk makes me feel like family. You got yourself a subscriber today :D

[@davidaubin3449]

Because of you and your videos, I’m very interested in “doing this work”. Thank you very much

[@brettsayers7768]

Excellent video John, fantastic twist and a great forge welding lesson.

[@AllodialTitle]

This is the only channel that I let the ads run to the end. Love your work.

[@CRAYgZ]

This is my kind of ASMR ☺️

[@davidrennie1362]

Absolutely love your instruction. I've been a welder for 30 years and have fooled around with blacksmithing a bit. I think it's time to get a little more serious about it.Thank you.

[@stanervin6108]

Good project & demo, John! 🐾🔥⚒

[@aidanklapperich7090]

I was surprised at how difficult it looked, but then saw the method and it is super simple. Awesome!

[@scottwallingwindyacresiron2654]

Great video! That’s a beautiful looking piece. I have a hard time forge welding. I don’t think my homemade gas forge gets hot enough. I’m gathering stuff to make a ribbon burner. Hopefully I can develop that skill since I really want to be good at it.

[@hughlink3122]

If you want a very good hot running ribbon burner you need to make one of Paul Pinto ones he makes, I made 2 they are easy n get very hot

[@BlackBearForge]

Many gas forges won't come up to welding heat. Most ribbon burner designs will, so that would be a good choice.

[@honestyfaithful]

I just recently found your channel I live near the John C Campbell folk art school in North Carolina and I’m going to be taking blacksmithing class watching your videos has helped me so much I think you

[@BlackBearForge]

They have a great shop and some fantastic instructors.