Blacksmith - ring drawer / door pull - iron wall ring...

[@renegadebt1374]

Another great creation from scrap! Thank you for all the sweat that you poured into making it and this video..

[@gstongs]

For folks like yourself who write nice comments, it's worth the sweat. Thanks.

[@stevenlarsen1691]

They used to use these on the outside of a buildings for torches or flags. Sometimes to tie a horse or my dog too. I use them to lock my trailer and things too. These have sold very well for me. Thank you for a great video in spite of yourself. 😀

[@BlackBearForge]

good looking design. Thanks for the video

[@gstongs]

John, It started to go awry at some points but I just worried about the function of the piece and didn't care what form too shape. Sometimes this method works...

[@roncline3120]

Great job ..Love the fact that you have the cleanest work space, and you show us all that you can make it without power hammers and expensive tools if you just try......

[@gstongs]

Many people think I'm not a serious blacksmith because I don't have many tools - because I'm minimalistic. And I often fool around in videos and do things outside of my skill set. But you seem to understand that the tools don't make the man, the man makes the tools. Thanks.

[@christophercraft957]

I really luv the practicality of your work. Always putting out material that is relevant to what would be done at a typical shop. It's very helpful for me, who is learning the craft, and way more interested in learning how to forge useful items instead of just making blades over and over. Not that it's a bad thing, just not what gets me excited about forging. Apologies for being so long winded, thanks for sharing what you know.

[@gstongs]

Christopher, No apologies necessary - I enjoy reading how you like my work! I am very minimalistic in my approach and I think that appeals to folks who are learning. But to be honest, we're all learning when it comes to blacksmithing. No matter the skill level, there's always something to try, something to learn...I'll try my best to continue with the videos though thinking of new ideas can be tough. Thanks so much.

[@thewarriorpig3151]

I guess you could have made the ring hole on the other side. That would have made your bracket horizontal, rather than vertical. Whichever you prefer. I would never have thought to use scrap to make this. Amazed!!

[@gstongs]

Mark, Yes, the ring hole could have been the other way so that the legs / holes to secure it would be horizontal. But that way punching the ring hole would have been a little more difficult since one leg would be facing down and so I would need to hang not over an anvil edge when punching. Someone else also mentioned preferring the bracket to be horizontal. Thanks for watching and for your tong purchase. Glen

[@thewarriorpig3151]

Looking forward to getting the tongs! Thanks!

[@lukecope4212]

I've been watching your videos for like 2 years, this is the first time I think I've actually seen you lol I had someone completely different in mind every time I watched your videos.

[@davephillips7550]

Nice job Glen.

[@gstongs]

Dave, Thanks for your support. Glen

[@347chas]

Like the way you work, nice door pull, glad you did'nt fancy it up.

[@gstongs]

I'm glad you like this piece and my work style. I'm very minimalistic in my approach so the "hand forged" look suits me for most items. Thanks. Glen

[@driveheronman4304]

Brilliant I like the forged look good job sir👍

[@gstongs]

Sometimes you just make the item functional and let the form worry about itself, if that makes any sense. Thanks. Glen

[@driveheronman4304]

Glen GS Tongs for sure, like your anvils 👌

[@chrisrushbrook1587]

I always find your posts interesting Glen this one being no different thank you

[@gstongs]

Chris, I'm happy to hear you find this and other videos interesting. Coming up with different ideas isn't always easy. I appreciate your support. Glen

[@PRO_GAMER_SIM]

wasnt sure at first but after rerally looked great looks like came from 1,000 years ago

[@bfac8039]

Thank you. That is a wonderful ring and pull. Tie up the horse to the barn for a good brushing.

[@gstongs]

I never thought of that use - to tie up a horse. Great thinking. Thanks.

[@donelliott2110]

Great video I like your work.

[@williambeshearssr3958]

Hey I really enjoyed it thanks a lot now I'm gonna go make one I can use this for many things love this work

[@flyingdutchmanforge5795]

Love you’re videos!!!! You’re accent is also very interesting! I’m listening to “I’m guessing an up state New York accent? That has picked up the cadence of, for sure, and is slowly turning Taiwanese! It ads such an awesome element to your content. It’s ever present in your videos, but far more pronounced on your wandering Taipei videos when you’re obviously interacting with locals off camera! KEEP BEING AWESOME! I’ve gotta get on you’re Patreon page. Thank you for all you do!

[@jackdawg4579]

nice job Glen, thought it was getting away from you towards the end of punching the hole for the ring, but you brought it in nicely!

[@gstongs]

Jack, Yeah, I also thought it was going awry. Ring hole was misaligned but it worked out OK. Sometimes you just focus on the function and let the form be whatever it will be. Thanks.

[@MrDunk66]

A little beauty! Thanks Glen.

[@gstongs]

Glad you like this. It started to go awry but I just kept going with the flow... Thanks.

[@glen1arthur]

Hi From Saskatchewan, Canada I was thinking that it could be use on a chest or on a ship. Great to watch you work Take care~eh

[@heathworsley8347]

Nice work. Trying to stay cool looks like a full time job. :-) Keep hammering away.

[@gstongs]

Heath, I'm glad you like this. This heat over here is no joke. But I'll do my best to keep the videos coming. Thanks. Glen

[@TheOldaz1]

Good explanation of the process, thank you.

[@advance9572]

Great video...

[@gstongs]

Glad you like it. Thanks. Glen

[@TufStockdogs]

I really like watching your videos and you do very good job thank you

[@adriantrain2037]

I'm always impressed with your work, considering how well you make do with what you have and the work space you have.i have 10 times the workspace and probly 100 times the tools but you constantly humble me by your work and and what you're able to achieve..... oh and how's your bird that visits you

[@gstongs]

Adrian, I appreciate your support and your modesty. I'm mostly a minimalist and so make due with what I have - sometimes the results are good, sometimes not so much. Birds are doing well and are still driving me nuts every morning. But it's good to feel wanted for something, I guess... Thanks.

[@mikeymartin4949]

Glen i like the concept and love the finshed product. This project gave me an idea. When you was drifting the bolt holes I got the idea of a punch with a counter sink so ur bolts could be counter sunk.

[@gstongs]

I'm glad you like this. I'll never set the blacksmithing world on fire with my technique here but it is practical. And thanks for sharing your idea. Glen

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, as always excellent work, have a good day, keep safe stay strong, all the best fro the distance.

[@AGELOSS]

cool job man. keep posting

[@gstongs]

Glad you like this video. I'll do my best to keep posting videos. Thanks. Glen

[@ardenartisticwroughtiron]

👍👌❤️❤️❤️

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@drpanditraoupadhay2143]

Very good sir really 👌 👍

[@lukassior]

nice work and cool anvil ;)

[@gstongs]

Glad you like this and my anvil. Thanks for watching. Glen

[@diondacosta9996]

Great job 👍🏻

[@MrJamesjustin]

Great stuff mate, cheers. I will be giving that one a shot.

[@gstongs]

Good luck in your work and thanks for watching. Glen

[@technicalmrignayansingh2207]

Great work you are expert

[@stevenlarsen1691]

I use these to hold torches or flags. This would make a door knocker too. Thank you very much. Lurnt lots...

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Hi Glen. Thanks for the video. I am making a half dozen Drawpulls for my Daughter. I am inspired by this design and hope to use it as a basis for my design. I will link your video in my video description. I am hoping this would be acceptable to you. If not just let me know and I will take my video down. I just like the design, so much and this is the only place, I have seen it. Great idea. Thank you for the video, Glen...

[@glen1arthur]

Hi Ken You Haven't you been doing any videos yourself. is it because of Covid-19 or something else. well hope you are well. Take Care~eh

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

@@glen1arthur Hey, Glen... Yes, we have been battling Breast Cancer for the last 4 months. Got it all sorted out now. Surgery and treatments were a great success. We are back to full strength again. They caught it super early while looking for something else. We are so thankful for universal health care here in Canada. Thanks for checking in. I made a few little videos over the last couple of weeks, but very simple tasks, as it has been hot as heck... Be well and take care...

[@larryfetters212]

Looks great. I will make some. Stay cool.

[@gstongs]

Larry, It's even hotter out here now. Not easy to beat the heat... Thanks.

[@shinumon4239]

How to purchase this swage block Please link All types swage blocks

[@paulorchard7960]

A little shabby at the finish, but you know that, best thing is you got it done as the frustration mounted and you needed a finish! 10 out of 10 for effort, 8 out of 10 for finished product. I”m sure the next one will be a perfect 10!

[@joerollings56]

You folks who like to throw rocks, just jump right the hell in there and do better. I have lived most of my life making things and hearing people say " I could do that", but they never do. This man does it. He does it well. He does it and does not charge you for showing how to do it. I have been heating and beating it for decades and still enjoy his demos and the cleanliness of his shop and the humbleness and earnest efforts of his presentations. He is an earnest artisan, eager to hone his skills and effective at doing so. If you cannot respect that, you have no right to even call yourself an artisan. Pop up a video of something YOU have made from scratch lately, or crawl back in your hole. This man will be practicing his art when you have decided to pursue water colors and abandon iron altogether. I will, at that time, wish you good riddance.....Joe

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

I was thinking to myself: "I would make the holder horizontal rather than vertical for myself." And then half way though I way thinking: "How the *HELL* would I manage to do that?" Your design is pretty awesome, and you would indeed need a massive drawer for that to be a drawer pull. If you put the ring hole at the top end, and fashioned a big-headed nail for the bottom hole, you would have a tremendous door knocker.

[@gstongs]

Brian, After completing this, I can see it's definitely not very suitable for a drawer pull. Someone else mentioned making a door knocker which is a great idea. And another person said they would prefer the bracket part to be horizontal. Making it in this way is possible but a little harder since punching for the ring hole would be a bit more difficult since the bracket legs would be vertical when punching and so you'd have to hang them over an anvil edge. Thanks for sharing.

[@dasaster7993]

I like it, good job

[@gstongs]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Glen

[@standaffern6595]

Awesome job on the ring. Makes me want to make one. Tongs look solid and work well. Weather looks too warm for me. Love sandvik blades, unfortunately haven't been able to find any in the stores locally. Google search shows them in the UK. Guess they sold the US interests. Will have to try Lenox bimetal.

[@gstongs]

Stan, Lenox bi-metal blades are good. Any decent brand of blade will do but they should definitely be bi-metal to cut steel. The weather can get nasty hot over here and last for a long time. Glad you like the ring. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Glen

[@BigWillSD]

Great video. What would u think about scarfing and f-welding the ring? PS. Bald is beautiful lol been shaven myself for 10 yrs

[@gstongs]

Will, Bald may be beautiful but it's murder in the hot sun here. I suffered heat stoke a couple of times from not wearing a hat in the blistering sun for long durations. Probably the best method would be to forge weld the ring, but I dislike forging in my small gas forge. It's not an easy process and makes a mess of the lining. If I were using coal (which I find way easier to weld with), I'd absolutely forge weld... Thanks.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

You Truly An Epic Artist!!!!

[@gstongs]

You're too kind, but I appreciate it. Thanks. Glen

[@jackdawg4579]

almost big enough to be a tea towel ring somewhere in the kitchen? Or as you say, for the drawbridge chain :)

[@gstongs]

Jack, That's a good idea - a good use for a ring this size. Thanks.

[@coelho5856]

congratulations man, amazing work :)

[@gstongs]

I'm glad to know you like this. Thanks for watching and taking the time comment. Glen

[@waylandforge8704]

Well done. Good work

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching. Glen

[@SwordInc.]

Nice work. You can set down both ends of the ring and when you close the ring they can be forge welded together. Just a thought. Thanks for the video.

[@gstongs]

John, Yes, thats probably the best approach. But I dislike forge welding in my small gas forge since it's not easy to reach welding temp. and the extreme heat and flux ruin the refractory. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@jeffreyswilsonsr5200]

Where did you get that anvil? the square one your using..... I LIKE IT

[@JDeWittDIY]

It's his design and he had it custom made.

[@kingofepicvlogs4666]

Sweet work bro! I want to buy a set of them for barn door hardware. I’m thinking 6” rings with a bigger/beefier backplate. The more beat up and rustic the better. Any idea what a set of them would cost?

[@whilomforge3402]

I would email him if you don’t hear from him. KZbin comments will very often not show up in notifications for people with larger channels.

[@curtisbolyard819]

Anchor your vise so it doesn’t move !

[@chuckturner5817]

" Good-time Charlie's got the Blues "

[@gstongs]

Chuck, "Some gotta win, some gotta lose". I had to look up this reference. Good song. Glen

[@KellyBurnham]

Great Work. I like the rough and ready appearance of the finished piece. Looks like something you'd tie your horse to. Where's you get the cool squared-off anvil?

[@gstongs]

Kelly, Glad you like this piece. My block style anvils are my own designs which I had made here in Taiwan. I had three different styles made and am thinking about a fourth. Thanks for watching. Glen

[@KellyBurnham]

Great - Perhaps you should start selling anvils? Just bought my first anvil: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=141941703244188&set=rpd.100022850769046&type=3

[@paulorchard7960]

You have a gas forge, just move the forging into the living room during summer and have air-con comfort! The wife wont mind, much!

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi like your work very well dun

[@markowen7164]

That ring looks ok. It's what we call in the UK is rustic 5555. I thought it was hot where I live. In Thailand. Makes forging very trying. Mark

[@gstongs]

Mark, Actually, I think Thailand is even hotter than Taiwan. Taiwan definitely has a cooler winter period whereas I think Thailand has hot and even hotter for seasons. Glad you like this. Thanks.

[@loubett788]

Hi Glen, nice job ! I couldn’t have watch with the sound on and maybe you already told it in the video, but when you punch the screw holes, the material is too hot to get rid off of that round small thing (I don’t know how to say it in English, in French we call it “pastille”). Steel have to be “cold”, at least not glowing. That way, the hole could have been punched in one heat ;)

[@gstongs]

Lou, I think "pastille" is the same as "slug" in English as far as this is concerned. I do appreciate your insight. I know that at a black heat (hot but not hot enough to have color) the shearing action is greater as there is more resistance. But my punch also needs to be dressed as the edges at the business end are not sharp from constant use. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Glen

[@rodeosound]

Did you make those tongs

[@gstongs]

Tony, Yes, I my main work is tongs. Thanks for watching. Glen

[@victorrussell6284]

I have a couple of pairs of Glens Tongs, they’re very nicely made.

[@oodimvale]

very nice....congratulations... São Paulo - Capital - Brasil

[@gstongs]

I'm glad you like this. Thanks for watching and commenting. Glen

[@28yogy4todd]

Very nice work, I love blacksmithing. Your work block/anvil, is that something you made?

[@gstongs]

Bryan, I designed and had the block style anvils you see made. They work very well for me. Thanks. Glen

[@beammeupscotty1955]

I think if I were doing this I would drill an undersized hole through the stock first, then split it, forge out the mounting feet, then drift to final size. It would save a lot of time, I think.

[@arturoyslas9928]

Gran maestro del hierro😊

[@gstongs]

Arturo, Thanks for watching. Glen

[@skeets6060]

Christ your work shop floor looks better than my kitchen floor

[@gstongs]

Given my work space is so limited, I need to keep things tidy and so sweep up after each day. Thanks for watching.

[@TomLaios]

Why punch the holes instead of drilling them?

[@miketausig4205]

Waaaaaay faster. Even with a nice drill press, going through 1/2” or whatever stock he was using, takes more time. I just did it today, instead of drilling.

[@gstongs]

Another reason blacksmiths prefer hot punching holes is that it's possible to remove less material than drilling and so maintain more strength for certain projects. And Symbiosis and Mike are also correct...Thanks.

[@victorrussell6284]

Glen GS Tongs. Yes, punching removes less material ensuring the integrity of the piece. 👍🏻

[@lukecope4212]

Plus that's what smiths do, it's one of the most basic skills a blacksmith uses.

[@KhamusSolo]

Going to make one myself !

[@gstongs]

Ben, Thanks for watching and good luck in your work. Glen

[@billwoehl3051]

You mean that stumbling and bumbling isn't normal? I'm doing it all wrong then😛😁

[@rojeriooliveira9457]

Trabalho maravilhoso. Parabéns

[@gstongs]

My work in most of these videos is not fancy; not overly complicated but straightforward and simple so I'm glad you like this. Thanks. Glen

[@DOCTOR6423]

This is an art perfection itself speaks but glen please you need to cover your legs and hands for safety measurements coz anyone who is watching your video and Trying to do himself as you did may be injured. How ever I enjoyed the video. From Pakistan

[@gstongs]

Dr.Nadeem, I don't always operate in the safest way, that's for sure. But I also don't recommend that people copy exactly what they see. You have to use your own judgment to determine what you're comfortable doing. That being said, eye protection is an absolute must. Thanks for your concern. Glen

[@whitacrebespoke]

Put a foot on the ring and it would make a good door knocker

[@gstongs]

Adam, For sure - I thought about that as this project was progressing. Thanks for watching. Glen

[@lotharvoeller]

Good video. Best: no jingle, no "musik".

[@gstongs]

Lothar, I do agree - "musik" and the like can ruin otherwise good videos. Anyway, I'm glad you like this. Thanks for watching and commenting. Glen

[@lastfrontierforge6170]

Forge welding would have been another idea for the ring

[@camelcitytattooshopp]

gonna be blunt... organic as f%#% the sway back and peak up of the ring eye is perfect in the minds eye i do not believe beveling the the ring is prudent, in its simplicity actually adds to... i freaking get it now, it is what it is, revel in structure of the form let it be with out over working the idea. to the point then let that form be the art aka organic. damn

[@gstongs]

George, I'm sure there are many ways to make this look much better but sometimes you just go with the flow, think about just the function, and see what form takes shape. Not always, but sometimes, less is more. Thanks.

[@camelcitytattooshopp]

AMEN good stuff

[@mikejd35d23]

That vise would drive me nuts, lol

[@gstongs]

Mike, Yes, I've been told that a few times... I can't secure it to the floor, given my location, but I need to make a heavier base. Anyway, when using, I rarely notice it moving at all. Thank for watching. Glen

[@ВиталийЖ-ч4ъ]

Отлично ! Мастер есть мастер !!!

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. Glen

[@thenile8899]

this is to dave young apparently you didnt see his anvil in the shots, i would pay more attention before making comments.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your support. I think some folks only think a traditional looking (London pattern) anvil is a real anvil. Take care. Glen

[@bxukuab583]

its perfect good job

[@gstongs]

Stephen, Glad you like. Thanks for watching.

[@jmyers9853]

i am building an anvil like yours. have a lot of one inch plate so it is easy for me to constuct one. i cheat, have a 300 amp welder to help me

[@currajeperm8418]

Super maesto super

[@reverendbrothergenerik7976]

Liking your videos. Can't help but thinking which part of thy anatomy gets it first when(not if)something comes flying towards your self. THEN you'd know which kinda ring it was. Do they make steel pants in Thailand? Then this could be a different, unique "drawer pull"

[@gstongs]

Sitting while forging is definitely more dangerous than standing. You have to be alert at all times. I definitely don't want this ring anywhere near my crotch... Thanks for watching.

[@GypsyPaz]

Never seen a sitting blacksmith before, and wearing shorts mo less...

[@gstongs]

Sitting while forging is not for everyone, that's for sure. You have to be extra alert at all times. But after doing things this way for years, I doubt I can go back to standing. Thanks for watching.

[@Grizzydan]

I love the idea actually.. I destroyed my back 2 years ago and I'm just starting into blacksmithing. Got a forge and just picked up a railroad track anvil I need to shape some flats and a round on. I am getting into this for knifemaking but it's opening up the entire world of blacksmithing for me.

[@mikeneiswender143]

@@Grizzydan lol

[@shortfuse43]

Glen, you do beautiful work. If I may ask, what type of steel are you using for your punch(es)? You never seem to cool them as you punch several times and leave the punch in the hot work piece.

[@gstongs]

Good question. I use H-13 heat resistant steel for my punches. I do cool them but this holds up very well to high heat. You have to be careful to not cool this steel when too hot otherwise it would over harden it. Thanks for watching.

[@silvioalmeida2541]

Muito bom "mestre ".

[@gstongs]

Silvio, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Thanks. Glen

[@yousathmane747]

Great. Azul from kabylie.

[@laimpie4406]

Thanks

[@gstongs]

Dale, My pleasure. Thanks for watching. Glen

[@معمرالقذافي-ظ3ك]

👍

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching. Glen

[@andrzejsledzinski6120]

Greetings

[@robbsclassics]

You have a Pritchel hole, use it. That flat side on the slug and the solid bang when you get the hole down a bit is you hitting the anvil.

[@gstongs]

Robb, I rarely use my pritchel hole to eject slugs as surrounding material can be pulled in the hole and leave marks that need correcting. But in this case, it probably would have been wise to use it. My punch is well worn from lots of use and the business end needs dressing. Thanks for watching and for your suggestion. Glen

[@raulfabianriveralopez1074]

para mejor corte y durabilidad, puedes impregnar la hoja de cierra con aceite usado de moto, al igual que las brocas cuando se usan en el taladro.

[@gstongs]

Raul, That's a good suggestion. I sometimes use a spray oil but will think about using old motor oil... Thanks for watching and commenting. Glen

[@hefestoelherrero3343]

amigo me gustaría aprenderlo que haces me encantan los tipos de martillos que tienes y toda la herramienta att el maestro sensei

[@gstongs]

I'm glad you like my work and my hammers. Good luck in your work and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Glen

[@hefestoelherrero3343]

mi pregunta es que hace toreto de herrero que no era competidor de carros de velocidad att el maestro seisei

[@baderrammal6537]

Apart from the shaky vise, the end product is nice.

[@gstongs]

Bader, Many folks dislike my shaky vise and that is understandable. But it works for me in my situation / limited workspace. Glad you like the final product and thanks for watching.

[@johnbloom1109]

@@gstongsThe shaky vise actually works out to your advantage because it's less likely to break if you hit something in it with sharp blows. Almost like a spring effect.

[@johnblecker4206]

You don't always operate in the safest way and that is why your shop is kept so clean.

[@gstongs]

John, No question, I am not a model of safety. I always take the most basic precautions and am comfortable with what I'm doing but I should often take my safety a step further. I don't own many tools plus my space is very limited so I like to keep things organized. Thanks.

[@johnblecker4206]

Your organized shop stands out.@@gstongs

[@hichemmoussa9288]

Act goodness

[@gstongs]

I'll try, I think... Thanks for watching. Glen

[@alfonsorodriguez5049]

Quick someone donate a fan

[@أبوحمزة-ه2ج]

👍👍👍👍

[@mray1255]

Thanks for your work. I learn something from every video the naysayers are full of sh#t

[@wellybobs4403]

Please get a descent Mike...

[@jacquesbaltazard9907]

😆🔨 bravo

[@gstongs]

Jacques, Thanks for the cool comment. Glen

[@CARLOSALBERTOBAL]

...UN CHANTA...AJUSTÀ BIEN ESA MORSA DE BANCO!! ...Y NADA DE SIERRA DE MANO...ESTAMOS EN EL 2017..!!

[@gstongs]

Carlos, Thanks for watching. Glen

[@laimpie4406]

What's wrong with the sound

[@gstongs]

Dale, I was having all sorts of audio issues around this time. I still have trouble but am doing my best to work on my video quality and editing. Thanks for watching.

[@stingehte]

These blacksmith will die in India working under 40-45°C... That must be around 110+°F