Blacksmith Solar Deck Lights | Forged Sconces

The new deck was in need of lighting for our nighttime shenanigans. By harnessing the power of the sun, and using the guts of some super affordable solar kit, as well as some hardware from the big box store. Old craft meets new tech for a massive upcycle.
Support the Ship Shop: / brettmcafee
Behind the scenes: / skullandspade13
Tools Used in this build:
Solar kit: amzn.to/3pH4pJK
Jax Steel Blackener: amzn.to/32ExsDb
The Best Welding Helmet: amzn.to/2ucHy0j
Forney Welder: amzn.to/2HHZSl9
Magnets: amzn.to/38X5Hqf
Angle Grinder: amzn.to/2UeBQFK
Double-Square: amzn.to/2OL9hcI
Low Profile Shop Knife: amzn.to/2OO4A1N
File: amzn.to/2RWeEYz
Double-Square: amzn.to/2OL9hcI
Circle Templates: amzn.to/2TmegnB
Mineral Oil: amzn.to/2PdQNBV
Ryobi Drill/Driver: amzn.to/37UTJyk
Ryobi Variable Speed Rotary Tool: amzn.to/3gP2QUi
Forge: amzn.to/2K1PQzx

[@rr824]

In sorry but where is the blacksmithing exactly...???!!! You distressed stock flat bar by heating it up n hitting with a hammer.... Then bent it.....not blacksmithing. Title is a lie... Click bait... Be honest with what u make. You can do what you just did with out a forge....

[@bigmacca99]

You need to look up the definition of what forging is. "make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it." Get out of your mums basement and stop getting upset over a video on youtube

[@jasen17king]

Why do you have to suck?

[@orange_bike]

I think you missed the point

[@Brownstone31]

You must be so much fun to live with. 🙄

[@Route9Signs]

You should demand a refund!!

[@ackervaldviktor]

When i see this video, it become easy to sail on the sea of imagination. Congratulations from France.

[@skullandspade]

Merci!

[@HardcoreSlot]

Holy crap that trick with the threads was genius.

[@skullandspade]

Made sense to me ; )

[@nobelpreisjoe]

Forged Scones? Now i'm hungry Those brass rivets are a beautiful detail. Shiny!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Brett McAfee awesome project. Love the retro meets modern. Turned out very unique and beautiful design. Can not wait to see what you forge next. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Keep making. God bless.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother

[@girunit1387]

By the power of the sun I command there to be light.....with little pet moths.

[@skullandspade]

Ayeeeeee

[@SanTM]

Grip like a vice and forearm strength of a guy with.....great forearm strength...? Nice work Brett

[@skullandspade]

Nailed it

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Brilliant. I like how you ground down the elbows to a smooth finish. The ship shop is ship shape.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Raynola

[@threeriversforge1997]

Some slick design ideas! Love that "weld dam" idea.

[@skullandspade]

Made sense at the time

[@RyanBarnes]

One thing i love about this video is the lack of talking and explaining, just letting the video speak for itself. I especially like that you silenced the grinder. Wish so many others would do that too. Love this look and how you made it all together.

[@skullandspade]

Glad you liked it!

[@projectdave7132]

cor blimey guv'ner! that was inspiring and relaxing! your workshop is a very cool spot, do you have to keep pinching yourself when you are there?

[@skullandspade]

I’m still happy as a clam every time

[@JEYD220699]

Those are some pretty lights there Cap! Beautiful vid as always! Excellent Ship Shop material!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@PeterHertel]

I've been listening to the fools with tools podcast for a few years now, but this is the first video of yours I've taken the time to watch. I'm very impressed with your videography and story telling, and look forward to see more from you. Thank you for sharing. Ps where is the second channel at?

[@skullandspade]

Forged home!

[@chrishebden1]

Holy moly Brett, hearing about this project on the podcast was pretty cool, but you seriously downplayed how awesome this is!! The creativity is awesome 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Chris!

[@aaronsly423]

Another outstanding video mate, total inspiration! If anyone needs me I'll be in my workshop trying to achieve such levels of awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Aaron!

[@Saskajohn]

Something I really appreciate in this project is the extra effort you put in to making a finished product that doesn't look like it weighs a hundred pounds. Working and welding on smaller pieces and adding little touches like grinding down the excessive steel on those elbows is something I really love seeing. Props to you for the extra effort involved cause to a metalworking snob like me that kinda work is rarely seen. You are inspiring me to finish a metal lamp I put aside months ago that's half finished :)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much John!

[@michaelmadison1806]

"You can do what you just did with out a forge...." maybe try harder next time, McAfee!!!

[@skullandspade]

Everything I do is for the approval of mike madison

[@GetToKnowNature]

A perfect addition to the shop. Your videos always make me want to go make something.

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished then

[@farmboy4189]

I'm having a bad day. What's this Brett has a new video up. This day just got a whole lot better. You sir have an amazing mind and eye for detail. Where do you get your ideas from?

[@skullandspade]

My brain is a very special place. Honestly I can’t really explain how the ideas happen, but I get inspired by shapes,colors, forms, etc

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Hi @Brett !Nice work man! Great job !The lights are so beautiful !Keep it up!Greeting #Bulatsschmiede the blacksmith Bulat from germany 😊🤙

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother!

[@BulatsSchmiede]

@@skullandspade 😊🤙

[@mortenhenningsen940]

Great build. Love what you do 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@FeatherForge]

Nice one Brett. Some really great fabrication tips in there. Loved the riveting over the pipe.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Andy!

[@scoobshagg]

Wonderful video, and the best repurpose of zigzaggy steel I've seen in a long time.

[@skullandspade]

Hahah, yussssss

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Great looking lights Brett! Interesting way of dulling the shine on the stainless :)

[@skullandspade]

Not too shabby

[@JDS042]

Yo that ring you made with the giant rod was 🔥. Thank you for sharing this project with us!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@glewcifer]

Excellent work as ever, sir! Inspiring stuff.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Chris!

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Definitely looks the part, fits in perfectly! How long does the light shine? The product description said up to ten hours, but we all know how much you can trust those...

[@skullandspade]

10hr light time, they charge during the day and run all night

[@CrudeButEfficient]

@@skullandspade Good to hear it lives up to the promise! Let's hope for long lived batteries!

[@edgarmontoya3831]

most said this is my favorite videos so far

[@Yellow.Dog.]

One of your best, Brett! Your trip west has been good for you. ATB, Bill

[@skullandspade]

I believe it has

[@michaelmoore9789]

My crow brain says put shiny and sparkling things in the bottom of the glass.

[@skullandspade]

May have to try that

[@40drawers99]

Looks great! Fits soo well in with the rest of the look and feel of the ship shop. Great idea to use that kit, must have saved soooo much time and money!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@robshamel3210]

Quite worthy indeed, nice work as usual...thanks!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Rob

[@eviltwinx]

Brett- rockstar status as always man.

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Those fit perfectly. The lit glass with the brass and steel are ship shop worthy.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye!

[@TheHelmarocKing1]

More people need to know about this channel. This is some of the best stuff on KZbin.

[@skullandspade]

I appreciate that!

[@ratsniff]

Very inspiring. What ever happened to Forged Home?

[@skullandspade]

Coming back very soon

[@makeitkozi]

Excellent work! Don’t let the haters get you down.

[@skullandspade]

Never

[@05chrisan]

Hermoso trabajo, como siempre, Felicitaciones Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Gracias!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Beautiful work my man. Skully likes, yes?

[@skullandspade]

Of course he does

[@cosmasindico]

Great project Cap'n!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Let there be light!

[@skullandspade]

Ayeeeee

[@DoubleAvids]

It's always great to see another video from you great as always 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Aaron!

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

Okay, fine. Those are sick. Like, way sick.

[@skullandspade]

You sure are

[@patb9418]

Hello Brett. What do you call the vice type device that you are using at 4:48? My uncle gave me one that is all rusted up and I plan to get it working again ..... but I don't know what it is called.

[@skullandspade]

That’s just a standard bench vise my dude. I did a full restoration on that exact one your seeing, maybe a month or two prior. Videos on the channel. Give’er a look see if you want the walkthrough. Also, hand tool rescue has done a couple.

[@patb9418]

@@skullandspade , Thanks for the reply and I'll check out the video!

[@nobelhobel]

Love the Style

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@chybz]

Uber cool those lights ! Thank you Brett !

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Remy!!!

[@jaredpaddick5879]

This kind of design is fantastic. Well done and great video!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Cool stuff, Brett! They look great!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@whazee]

If this is what you do for your shop, I cant wait to see what you do for your home!

[@skullandspade]

Soooooooon!

[@SylviePereiraSyPer]

So cool !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Sylvie!

[@jailer23044]

Nice work as usual Brett, they look awesome.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@GrahamDallas]

They look great, 1000 times better than the lights in the kit.

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished

[@freeze_xboygames9838]

You have cool ideas for all what you meka love your videos

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@DanCarlyon1]

Absolutely amazing mate!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Dan!

[@JohnDHarvey]

That was fantastic. Well done.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir

[@sergiovega8664]

They remind me of the lanterns in Minecraft

[@skullandspade]

I call that a win

[@Hecho_Industries]

Nice moth catchers ya got there Captain.

[@skullandspade]

Indeed

[@cassiacries]

the sun truly does shine out of Bretts poop deck

[@skullandspade]

Bahahahah

[@cassiacries]

so much poop 💩 (for an awesome project)

[@skullandspade]

So much

[@edswanson3941]

Great addition Brett, thanks for sharing it

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Ed!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film. Awesome build. So much detail and time went into this. Results are fantastic. Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🐒

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother

[@ericpedersen2760]

As always, a beautiful job 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Eric!

[@Dopefish76]

This turned out so sick 🤘🏻

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother

[@molegrip3860]

Great build - unique looking finished project. Cheers Brett and thanks for sharing another awesome video ;)

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU!

[@MadeByMarylou]

Lovely as always! 🤘🏼

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@jgclark45]

You light up my life!

[@skullandspade]

Awshucks

[@jimrumsey8077]

Love the lights Brett

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Jim!

[@chuxmix65]

They look great!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@davebauerart]

Wonderful so much style and texture, love the brass! Did I see that you have the ground wire of the welder attached to the outside of the alligator clip?

[@skullandspade]

Mayhaps? That’s the factory supplied clip from Forney

[@anthonywoodland1741]

Nice work Cap

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother

[@wayneshirey6999]

Very nice work.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks as always Wayne

[@Zzzarka]

beautiful! :)

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@rickeyhall6115]

very cool idea

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@sgsax]

Another great addition to the Ship Shop! The color is a nice match for the overall aesthetic. And hammered steel and glass always look cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Seth!

[@MadMFox]

Very nice!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@EdwardIglesias]

Very cool!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye!

[@Exarach]

Nice!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@bocfus72]

Awesome project!!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Dana

[@bocfus72]

@@skullandspade you are most welcome, I forgot to add I don’t comment much on videos but I can really relate to your projects and thinking outside the box, keep up the great work always look forward to the next video!!

[@andrewoperacz7427]

Great video,

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Andrew!

[@andrewoperacz7427]

@@skullandspade fur sho!!!

[@Nocewoodshop]

That is a great project. I really learned a lot on that one.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks man!

[@remibedard5494]

Oh that's not Blacksmithing, this is just skillfully manipulating metal with traditional techniques and turning it into something truly gorgeous and unique... Killer project Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Bahahah! Thank you Remi

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Very cool. Thumbs up and thanks for posting!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@carlmcgee1623]

Light bright. light site, light ye ship well tonight !