Blacksmithing - A lesson on making leaves

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WorkingWithIron NathOo Studios

WorkingWithIron NathOo Studios

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@douglasfathers4848
@douglasfathers4848 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate this is the best video I have seen on how to and how not to. I learnt more watching this video than any class I have taken . Thank you . :)
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Ah man that's much appreciated. very Kind words. Plenty more like this coming up. I myself have taken a lot of classes and I see what works and what doesn't but I can bring you in right into the action and explain What's happening. Rather than having everyone sit around watching from a distance where nobody can see anything. Thanks for participating 👍 it's much appreciated
@douglasfathers4848
@douglasfathers4848 3 жыл бұрын
@@workingwithiron Looking forward to seeing them . Cheers.
@bartweir1789
@bartweir1789 3 жыл бұрын
When I was starting out I watched dozens of videos of forging leaves. This is by far the most in depth and up close I've seen. Excellent educational. Very well done with your breakdowns, step by step, tight/clear shots, and what not to do.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words 👍. I'm just playing around with filming at the moment so it should get even better the more videos I can produce. Cheers 👊
@ryanhosenfeld677
@ryanhosenfeld677 3 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY! I was thinking the same thing when I was watching it. So many other smiths show you, but don't actually show you.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
That's why I make these videos, I watch other videos and get frustrated that they don't show the actual visual you need to see to understand the process and reason. It takes so much more time to get the right angles with moving the camera and editing but it's worth the effort when it's appreciated, so thank you 👍
@ugo7295
@ugo7295 Ай бұрын
Hello from Wyoming USA, Thank you, my leafs have improved 100%. Your video’s are great, easy to understand, follow, & execute. Keep them coming Mr Nathan. Warmest regards; “Ugo”
@maxtrehus602
@maxtrehus602 3 жыл бұрын
He's the Bob Ross of forging. Subscribed.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
That means a lot, thank you and welcome to the community 👍
@adamclark6731
@adamclark6731 3 жыл бұрын
I wish you offered on line classes, i learned so much from this one video. Thank you so much.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
I've had a lot of requests for this so will look into the logistics of it. Thanks for asking 👍
@steveguerrero9707
@steveguerrero9707 3 жыл бұрын
You could just use the full radius edge of the offside IMO easier and faster than than adding extra steps Mark Aspery does a good video and also has three books that are well worth the cost, cheers
@warrengatwood6316
@warrengatwood6316 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I’ve struggled so much with this . I’ve watched so many talented artists in videos demonstrating this and this by far is this first one that makes it so simple. Can’t wait to try this again the weekend.
@ianmcgougan1173
@ianmcgougan1173 Жыл бұрын
I normally turn off the voice as it usually drives me barmy. But I found your voice instructions extremely easy to listen to. Thanks for a fantastic video.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron Жыл бұрын
Wow I appreciate that Ian, I can narrate a bed time story for you if you want 😂
@ianmcgougan1173
@ianmcgougan1173 Жыл бұрын
@@workingwithiron 🤣🤣
@pauldavidblakeley1827
@pauldavidblakeley1827 3 жыл бұрын
The hammer blows and positions are carefully demonstrated so your forging will evidence this foundational level of seeing. Masterful instruction.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your kind words 👍
@wilhelmvonbergen2675
@wilhelmvonbergen2675 Жыл бұрын
and ill say he does not have worthless music playing and he explaining what he doing rather than just doing it
@sdunca4864
@sdunca4864 3 жыл бұрын
Folks- pay attention to his LEFT HAND as well- close to the hip- wrist move only (no arm) and relaxed, not extended elbow- Excellent video Bravo! Im trying to clean up my stance and this really stood out to me- Thank you for this vid- Subscribed!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the new sub, and welcome 👍 you will enjoy a future video I'm going to do on my style of forging, will explain the how's and the why's.
@mikemullenix6956
@mikemullenix6956 Жыл бұрын
You have the best macro description of leaf making. Absolutely a master leaf maker . I like the technique, also the trying to hit the floor analogy
@picklesnoutpenobscott3165
@picklesnoutpenobscott3165 3 жыл бұрын
This was slow enough for a beginner like me to really comprehend, not just memorize motions, but get the why of it. Thank you!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Ah man, no worries at all. Just passing on what I've learned over the years. Very welcome 👍
@gsgomide
@gsgomide 3 жыл бұрын
What a great video!! Never thought I'd understand so much of what I've been doing wrong on a leaf video. The attention to detail and thoughtful camera positioning are really really outstanding! Thank you for making this!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Your more than welcome. If I can teach one thing then it makes it all worthwhile 👍
@dinodog6068
@dinodog6068 7 ай бұрын
There aren't enough blacksmith videos that show how to fix mistakes. Thank you for this.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome 👍
@pjamestx
@pjamestx 3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing tutorial, from the great close-ups, to the oversized piece, to the clear explanations, everything about this was just perfect, well done!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks pjamestx, they are getting better the more we do. Thanks for the compliments 🙂
@vincentmundy6860
@vincentmundy6860 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a fantastic tutorial! Very clearly filmed and an excellent explanation of each step! I've snapped so many leaves in the past this is brilliant! Thanks Nathan 😁👍
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, just passing the information on that I have learned. Thank you for watching 👍
@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648
@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648 3 жыл бұрын
This has to be the best leaf forging video I've seen.
@mattsadventureswithart5764
@mattsadventureswithart5764 3 жыл бұрын
That was excellent. You deserve many, many, many more subscribers.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words Matt. KZbin doesn't show my content to many folk unfortunately but working on pleasing the algorithm. Just a steep learning curve is all.
@yorkshirejoinery2869
@yorkshirejoinery2869 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this, very clear instructions! I will have a go and feel well prepared!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Ah that's great to hear. Let us all know how you get on if there is anything you would do different etc.
@JackPinesBlacksmithing
@JackPinesBlacksmithing 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this video at least a dozen times over the course of the last year, and ever time I do I learn something new. Excellent technique and video. Would love to see more.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you jack, that really means a lot that im managing to help out. There is a lot of info in it so definately worth watching more than once. for example looking at the material move, then looking at the heat at certain processes, then hammer position and position of work n anvil etc. I incorporate all of this in to the videos for people just like yourself that re watch them as they are intended. happy new year sir!
@willfoster7
@willfoster7 Жыл бұрын
Exemplary demonstration! You are gifted and it is obvious that you make every effort to share your superlative skills! This is great and much appreciated!
@oliviermalige3279
@oliviermalige3279 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I allways learn something from your videos, as a hobbyist I've learned SO much on YT ! Thanks for sharing and passing your knowledge !!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
thats great to hear, you are welcome!
@jdhurtz1234
@jdhurtz1234 Ай бұрын
Just found your content. Your videos are totally awesome. I’m currently cleaning out my father’s house and I found some blacksmiths tools in his actic. Some hammers , tongs, and two anvils. The anvils look like they were made from railroad track. When i hit them the ring out really loud. Everything looks really old but is very functional. You can see hammer marks on the tongs like they were hand made. I used some lubricating oil to clean all the tools up and they look good. I’m exited to get started with learning from you. Thank you.
@jubilearly948
@jubilearly948 5 ай бұрын
best tutorial for leaf making I've seen. Answered a lot of questions I have had and issues I have struggled with as a beginner. Thank you for making this!
@davidedgar3037
@davidedgar3037 3 жыл бұрын
I have never been happy with my leaves and you have just shown me why. Top of the class. Thank you.
@chrisblythman7692
@chrisblythman7692 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial, the best I have seen on youtube. Your calm, relaxed no nonsense delivery added to the experience. Thank you.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Chris. I hope this is thee Mr blythman that taught me at college?? Am I right?
@chrisblythman7692
@chrisblythman7692 3 жыл бұрын
@@workingwithiron it is.😀
@paulorchard7960
@paulorchard7960 3 жыл бұрын
This is trade quality instruction! Watched a few of your videos but this is brilliant! Keep on teaching us Nathan, I for one will be paying much more attention in the next one!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Ah man, thank you. I'm just trying to improve every time. If it works out and I reach enough people I will keep doing them but if not, I will have to think about asking for a small fee for access to them to make it worthwhile me making the instructional videos as they cost about £400 to make a 20 minute video. The entertainment ones not so much.
@GeorgiaOutsiders
@GeorgiaOutsiders 3 жыл бұрын
Best forging instruction I've found on KZbin, thank you it is much appreciated.
@magnusbergroth5319
@magnusbergroth5319 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I appreciate the cut showing the crack. Very good 👍
@jacoklopper4772
@jacoklopper4772 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you taking the time explaining so well Sir. You're a great teacher.
@gregwells8764
@gregwells8764 Жыл бұрын
Im watching a master at work here. never seen anyone hit this accurately and hard ! superbly demonstrated. i now know ive got to try harder. lol.
@imgrandpasmokey
@imgrandpasmokey 8 ай бұрын
A beautiful leaf but better still was your teaching. Watching & learning is good, but your instruction was worth so much more. Thank you.
@patrickgrundtner6939
@patrickgrundtner6939 2 жыл бұрын
This is probably one of the best if not the best instruction video I have ever seen. I'm just starting out and keep rewatching it. Every leave I made so far was better then the last one thanks to your help!
@ijbewever2908
@ijbewever2908 2 жыл бұрын
i have seen alot of leaf forged but i have learned more from this one than all of them
@ultimatepiro
@ultimatepiro 8 ай бұрын
I am a starter blacksmith, thank you for such a master piece of teaching. Now I have a strong base to create leafs and decorate my projects! Greetings from somewhere in the mountains of Costa Rica.
@rolfeb
@rolfeb 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nathan, can't add much to the other comments except that this is a great reminder to me that as well as the hammer and anvil, the third tool I need to remember to use more often is my brain. I kind of knew most of what you said, but hadn't been able to put it into use when I need to. I really liked how this video help bridge the gap between theory and it's application. I'm looking forward to more like this!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Rolfe, I think this is the direction of the future videos, bridging that gap. Be good to see you again in future videos. Have a great day!
@42NewGuy
@42NewGuy Ай бұрын
When I first watched this video, I had started forging about a month or two earlier. I was struggling to make all these discrete skills click into place and start working together. But when I found your video (since I had the precise issue you described with cold starts) I heard your advice on hammer strikes at 9:05. It is such simple advice, but it has become a constant cue I think of when forging: "Strike the floor, Not the steel." It has completely changed my forging technique. I think it has helped me to stop trying to hit the steel in a straight line, but instead think of the swing as an arc. So thank you, I really appreciate your amazing teaching here.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron Ай бұрын
I'm glad I can help. Thanks for letting me know. Nobody has ever mentioned this way of thinking but it's something I realised a few years into the craft. There are also a lot of tips in the heart fire poker video and the practice piece you may gain a lot of help from. They're long but I think out loud while forging. Have a great day 😀
@42NewGuy
@42NewGuy Ай бұрын
@@workingwithiron I will definitely put that video in my smithing playlist. Thanks, man!
@theronhoward5413
@theronhoward5413 Жыл бұрын
That was the best instructional video I have ever watched. Thank you very much. Be Safe Theron
@ericsundby9334
@ericsundby9334 3 жыл бұрын
This is easily the best leaf video I've ever watched. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
@dinodog6068
@dinodog6068 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I have a devil of a time with the simple projects like this.
@JohnDHarvey
@JohnDHarvey Жыл бұрын
I initially watched this video quite some time ago. I've started teaching this method in my forged leaves class and the students have a much better experience. Thank you for providing this information.
@stephenahislop8154
@stephenahislop8154 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent video very informative and helpful.Missed your videos glad your back your better than ever keep up the good work again thanks
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, it's great to be back, hopefully for good this time 👍
@colewalter6398
@colewalter6398 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I always enjoy your videos, they are very helpful to me. This one was particularly helpful. Hope you have a great day.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot cole, thats what its all about, glad i can help. everyday is a great day, thanks for popping by.
@clintonm2357
@clintonm2357 Жыл бұрын
You have given an astounding amount of thought to this shape and equaled that effort with this video. By far the best on KZbin and you’ve made me think about the right way to use shoulders. My anvil’s horn is about to get a lot more use.
@brysonalden5414
@brysonalden5414 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comprehensive, understandable contribution to the art.
@joeleon5718
@joeleon5718 3 жыл бұрын
You have some of the finest hammerwork I've ever seen. I love watching your videos, keep it up!
@BSA-Legend
@BSA-Legend Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your great smithing skills are surpassed by your great teaching skills.
@leborgne7041
@leborgne7041 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. The quality of the explanations is amazing!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😃
@CreativeDailyWorks
@CreativeDailyWorks 3 жыл бұрын
Very good educational video. Thank you very much.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by 👍
@stantilton2191
@stantilton2191 Жыл бұрын
Once again very good improvement on technique. A simple change with dramatic results. Nice work.
@johnjude2685
@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын
Seen lots of KZbin but only a few that master the hammer as yourself and your videos are great great great for anyone who wants to listen and constraint for learning. Hopefully the word gets around and I'll share a few. Thanks
@Outdoors_guy
@Outdoors_guy 11 ай бұрын
I have now made a few leafs this way and now I won’t go back.. the sharp triangle tapper works up so much cleaner and the drawing out of the stem is much much cleaner. Nice video, now just need to perfect my details.
@cydrych
@cydrych Жыл бұрын
I am just getting started and made my first leaf a few days ago. I wish I had seen this so I would have started off with this knowledge. I’ll definitely put it into practice from here on out. Thanks.
@dougmackay6840
@dougmackay6840 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial. Wonderfully illustrating the "why" behind how to do the job. Thanks for your efforts.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
you are more than welcome doug, thanks for taking the time to view and comment.
@brianfalls5038
@brianfalls5038 2 жыл бұрын
My friend, not so long ago I tried making my first leaf and I used your technique and it worked just like you said it would. Many thanks for a very informative and educational video! Keep up the good work sir.
@tonywilkey4369
@tonywilkey4369 2 жыл бұрын
Well executed the explanations along with the chalk references were spot on I take my hat of to you. Tony Artistic Blacksmith South Australia
@CorneliusForge
@CorneliusForge Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I appreciated the explanations and close shots. Thank you, I have learned a lot from this.
@mattwyeth3156
@mattwyeth3156 Жыл бұрын
This is the best how to forge a leaf video that i have seen thank you for such a comprehensively detailed video it has improved my forging considerably i use to snap every leaf that i forged i just have to work on the thickness as they are sharp
@bruceprosser8332
@bruceprosser8332 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Thanks! This has so many other applications for arrowhead making, spear making and so on. Thanks again!
@webneko9842
@webneko9842 Жыл бұрын
You do a really great job at explaining the details of these things that a beginner can learn easiest from. Thank you for this. I learned so much that I didn't realize in watching other faster videos.
@mertonsilliker3686
@mertonsilliker3686 8 ай бұрын
New to the trade. Lesson very well explained in an easy way. Spot on.
@johnjude2685
@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын
Best leaves teaching, Sir Simply well taught 😮😊
@northernfool7453
@northernfool7453 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back man, I miss your videos.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Let's gooooooo!!! We back!!! 😁👍
@MrJamesjustin
@MrJamesjustin 2 жыл бұрын
Mate, this video is gold. I thought I was pretty good at leaves, but all of them have that crack. I never thought it would be so structural. I will certainly be changing my approach, and taking your advice. Thanks heaps mate. Great work
@syrdavidar
@syrdavidar 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.. Not only do you show how to avoid the cold shunt, but also it's a great class on general leaf making. Thank you so much. I just subscribed!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the community David, great to have you with us all 👍 and thanks for the kind words 😁
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for your membership David. I really appreciate it. Thank you again 🙏
@billwinegar132
@billwinegar132 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I make a lot of leafs and look forward to putting your teaching to practical use.
@wilhelmvonbergen2675
@wilhelmvonbergen2675 Жыл бұрын
imho the best informative how to and how not to do it ive seen yet. it well filmed also
@gelanghaarteweile3048
@gelanghaarteweile3048 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how much you could earn on giving an online class on YT but i would appreciate it! You have a nice calm attitude and explain it very well. I tried your explanations and guess what... it worked :D I would realy like to see some basic technics in forging with no powerhammer or other expensive equipment.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback, I'm so glad it's worked out for you. I've been asked a lot about teaching. If I were to do online classes it would be so much more in depth than these videos especially if people are paying for it as I would know they wouldn't just skip through the process and video. I will see what I can come up with in the near future. As someone who would benefit from this, what would you like to see? From absolute scratch or a bit more advanced?
@gelanghaarteweile3048
@gelanghaarteweile3048 3 жыл бұрын
@@workingwithiron Hm... Your question is quiet difficult to answer... i am not a professional smith and i will never be because i am just too old :). I have my own little forge and no powertools like a powerhammer or a bandsaw at all. It is just a hobby for me and a bit of experimenting to see where all comes from and if i can make it and if i can wrap my head around some production processes. Some kind of physical and mentaltraining :) BUT: if i would start an apprenticeship basics would be nice because i hate to invent the wheel over and over again! :P Something like: basic stand in front of the anvil, hammer handling and some exercises to train it! Basic safty and personal protection gear. After ensuring that the people won't kill/hurt themself it would be nice if you can show how to make some basic tools to start forging or what tools are basic stuff from/with which you can make all/most other. (tong-making, drift-making, nail-making, hammer-making [dif. forms of hammers...] ...) plenty of stuff to show just to cover the basic tooling :) And than there is YT: most people think: monkey see, monkey do! And than they find out that they are lacking eye-hand-coordination in a craft that they literally never performed before... and patient! Patient is a virtue! There is no fast forward in drawing out a lumb of steel! :)
@dukedlf
@dukedlf 5 ай бұрын
what an awesome tutorial. thanks for all the knowledge shared here.
@Leanderdw
@Leanderdw Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Like watching the new Bob Ross. Well explained and a joy to watch. Thanx for creating this video and keep up the good work!
@steve_____K307
@steve_____K307 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I am so grateful for the time you spent creating this video. Thank you. I will put the tips to use.
@Logan.H.L
@Logan.H.L Жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial, thanks for the close up detail!
@tek9102
@tek9102 Жыл бұрын
Well done video. Helped to understand what is actually happening.
@russellfox6619
@russellfox6619 3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial mate! By far the best i've come across so far. A friend showed me the nearside method recently and it has improved my leaf making greatly, your video really shows the how and the why of it in close up - bravo!
@lenblacksmith8559
@lenblacksmith8559 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nathan good to see u again. This was brilliant, I learnt so much from this. And love the explanation of how not to get those cold shuts. And the use of the radius of the anvil brilliant. Keep it up mate. Look forward to more exciting tutorials from you. Cheers Len.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Len, glad I can still teach you a few things. Apparently you are one of my top viewers, so thanks for coming back again and again 👍👍
@lenblacksmith8559
@lenblacksmith8559 3 жыл бұрын
@@workingwithiron Thanks mate, yeah love learning. Have learnt so much from you already.
@lenblacksmith8559
@lenblacksmith8559 3 жыл бұрын
@@workingwithiron Had a go at one, turned out not bad. Need more practice. Cheers mate.
@terrykleier5068
@terrykleier5068 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Nice video clearly explains the method
@dirkhafner9970
@dirkhafner9970 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your concise teaching
@christopherconkright1317
@christopherconkright1317 2 жыл бұрын
My anvil is new and I’m loathed to round the edges I spent near 800$ for a 100 pound anvil. I will work round it over time. I do have a guillotine tool. I have 5 dies I have not did anything with yet. I bet money I could make that same 45* round shape if I do what I thought for years. Get a thick piece of flat steel to make the bottom of the guillotine tool flat to not deform it then the top die to shape two sides. The leaf dies. Thanks you helped solidify my ideal.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 2 жыл бұрын
If you have an anvil you can just use the very tip of the horn. Think about the shape. It's just a 'v' fuller just rounded out so the horn is the perfect shape. A tighter v at the smallest section of the horn or if you want a longer transition between leaf and stem just take it to the fatter part of the horn as you are forging it. I'm going to make a few tips and tricks videos next week so will add this in.
@tomcarlson3244
@tomcarlson3244 3 жыл бұрын
Very good educational video. Hammer placement and material placement is very informative.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the encouragement, it's something I enjoy so Will be doing a lot more from now on 👍
@ping170
@ping170 3 жыл бұрын
I've been annoyed by these cracks without understanding why... Now I know, thank you !
@brianfalls5894
@brianfalls5894 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! The way you demonstrated how to do this leaf made it very easy to see what you were talking about. You now have a new subscriber and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Well done sir!
@shawnmcintosh1574
@shawnmcintosh1574 Жыл бұрын
One word.... Outstanding!!!
@clangoops8767
@clangoops8767 3 жыл бұрын
Right advice at exactly the right time...
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
You been making leaves? Hope you can take something from the video
@DS-yo4uw
@DS-yo4uw Жыл бұрын
Beware the Kraken! Nice demo and video work. I do similar on the far side by lifting my hand in the set.
@threeriversforge1997
@threeriversforge1997 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always. Kinda had a Bob Ross vibe with this one! Leaves have always been a bugger for me, so I appreciate you doing a long-form video like this. I'll have to get some 5/8" bar and get to hammering...
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Haha that's the best compliment I think anyone could have, he's a true inspiration for my work funnily enough. You can use the techniques shown on any size bar but the smaller the stock, the faster you will have to get through the heats and less bending as it's not as forgiving as the bigger stock. Hope you succeed with it, let us know how it goes 👍
@vrwcfounder
@vrwcfounder 3 жыл бұрын
Just learning blacksmithing and forging a bunch of leaves (with cracks) for practice 😀. Thanks for explaining why I was getting them!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the crazy journey of forging. It's quite common to get them when starting out. Even following this way due to heat control and overworking the piece by bending back and forth a lot doing all the corrections new Smith's do. It will click though but this will get you to that aha moment a lot faster. Glad you can join us 👍
@daverigby2577
@daverigby2577 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanations. again watching you I have learned more about the art thank you
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear Dave, thank you!
@AndrewCollington
@AndrewCollington 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Really appreciated the pace and explanations. Thanks for sharing - looking forward to seeing more.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, they're coming for sure, just don't want to flood the channel, quality over quantity is what I'm aiming to achieve.
@TODDSIMON-xu6qf
@TODDSIMON-xu6qf 6 ай бұрын
Great teaching ,great technique.
@LucyFire7
@LucyFire7 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, I always looking for perfection of product, so every lesson like this is very valuable!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Love that attitude, aim for perfection is a great way to see this craft. When you hit that level it's hard to go back but so rewarding
@jasonsytsma9367
@jasonsytsma9367 Жыл бұрын
Had this very issue today. Awesome to find this video. Thanks
@pw6295
@pw6295 3 жыл бұрын
This was brilliant..Excellent teacher.
@rolandoacano1967
@rolandoacano1967 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video very educational!! nice to see you back in business!!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roland, very much appreciated 👌
@AfricanSouthernCross
@AfricanSouthernCross Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial, you should teach this mate !
@jensdavidsen4557
@jensdavidsen4557 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant teaching here! I remember waaaaaaay back in 2014 when I discovered your channel with your exquisitely soothing video on forging a fire poker - thus was I introduced to blacksmithing - been at it since Autumn of that same year...just worked on forging a long stirring spoon this evening for a friend of mine for her French Press coffee preparation...until I ran out of propane...Cheers man! Glad to see your back at it!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Ah man that's awesome to hear, so glad I can inspire. That is one of my favourite videos the fire poker. Has it really been that long??? 🤯 I will have to re visit the pokers as they have so much potential and are great sellers. Glad to be back and have you back. Thank you 👍
@snowdogarmoury
@snowdogarmoury 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man this is a great video! My leaves suck so hard and this showed like 10 things im doing wrong. Im going to get some 16 mm bar to do this a hundred times. Thanks Nathan, amazing as always.
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad I can show different approaches to forging. You can do it with 12mm no bother. It's the same. I used bigger stock just for visual really.
@flyingbee16
@flyingbee16 3 жыл бұрын
Well done! looking forward to the next..
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
thanks jonathan.
@jonathonmaes9406
@jonathonmaes9406 3 жыл бұрын
I learned soooo much!! Thank you!! I love how you take your time and went so in depth.
@eckhardminuth4978
@eckhardminuth4978 3 жыл бұрын
Great video - and nice to see you back! Thanx
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, it's great to be back!
@henrygardiner7740
@henrygardiner7740 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Nathan! Aiming for the floor certainly delivers more striking power to the work. There’s a time for tap tap and then there is boom boom. I’m going to see if I can aim through the work when it’s time to move metal. Thanks!!
@workingwithiron
@workingwithiron 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 yes it's something I thought I should mention as I've never heard anyone else talk about it before but I've been doing it my whole career and all the lessons I've had I've never been taught it. It should be part of the basic instructions for everyone starting out.
@henrygardiner7740
@henrygardiner7740 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, excellent! I looked at my leaf production and had no cracks. Then I looked back at your original leaf vid and realized that I’ve been using your technique from day one because I modeled my isolation after your good example!! Ha! Thanks again!! Keep these coming. Your work is beautiful!
@johnjude2685
@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын
Carving and painting skills also teaching skills at work. I'm watching hard trying to absorb part of your work Thanks
@mdforbes500
@mdforbes500 Жыл бұрын
This is an underrated video - excellent tutorial - wished you had also made the veins tho
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