Blacksmithing - forging a scythe peining anvil

[@charlesissleepy]

"And that puff of smoke was me burning myself on the hot metal" lol golden, a gentleman and a scholar

[@richardknight1841]

You were recommended to me by Denis in his DF in the shop videos. Very glad he mentioned you. Thanks for an exceptional teaching video.

[@patrickjaroch5084]

Another great project, that taper looked awesome.

[@wadestewart9891]

totally cool Rowan your the blacksmithing guru of old tools haven't seen a tool you've made that I myself wouldn't want to own great job .

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Wade, that means a lot :)

[@jackdawg4579]

I'm waiting for the next video with anticipation, heard about these scythe anvils, never had a clue how they are used! In my distant childhood, we used scythes and sickles regularly, the only attention they ever got was from rat tail files!

[@terrymiles3123]

Excellent presentation. I have learned so very much watching you work.

[@kenbeattie1958]

Sir: I really wish that I lived near to you, it would be interesting to watch as you conceived and constructed at your forge. Please be one of those who pass your artistry and knowledge on to the youth of your community.

[@caveofskarzs1544]

Very noice. Can't wait for the scythe/sickle; been wanting to know how those are made for a while. When you mentioned burning yourself I was thinking "just working away, seeing a puff of smoke from my hand, smelled bacon, shrugged, then kept working."

[@RowanTaylor]

Haha, that's pretty much how it happened. When I first started smithing it used to hurt like the devil, but these days the skin on my hands in so thick I barely feel it. Got scowled at by my girlfriend though when I showed her the clip, hahaha.

[@caveofskarzs1544]

Lol.

[@boonethompson797]

I have been working on making a peening anvil and this video and design saved me a ton of work, Thanks!

[@gregjordan8060]

I look forward to your videos every week, this one is a real cliff hanger, you are a master craftsman sir, thank you

[@jeredhersh789]

Very nice! Can't wait to see more.

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks mate :)

[@AMBOSS_Silesia]

I really love to watch your videos. I'm a blacksmith myself, but watching other artisan at work is so pleasing to the eyes. Thanks for taking your time and making these videos, I enjoy them a lot. You can also make a video on making a touchmark, I bet many people are wondering how to make one. ;-) Best regards, Greg

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Grzegorz :) I know what you mean- I quite enjoy watching them too! I'll have a think about the touchmark. Thorbjorn Ahman has a lovely video on making touchmarks which is very watchable

[@fourriversfarm]

I wait all week to watch these! great work!

[@RowanTaylor]

Haha, thanks Devin - means a lot to have you say that :)

[@mrbluenun]

Hi Rowan, Love to watch you work, you are too critical on yourself! Regarding tis item, at first or even third view it is by no means obvious just how much work has gone into this, not to mention your skill. Thank you from a total ignoramus on most kinds of BlackSmithing, though I could and often do spend an hour watching MAGIC bloom from the bar of steel as you work it, I love watching amazing creations you make. Take care mrbluenun

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks, Mrbluenun :) I have had a few people say that I am overly critical and I do try to tone my negative thoughts down. I am a believer in constantly pushing my own boundaries in order to achieve better quality. I have scrapped pieces in the past which, looking at a year or so later now loo fine to me, lol. I'm glad that you like the videos :)

[@mrbluenun]

It’s also because you have a certain design, look, and final completed article before even you light the forge, and WE DONT. That’s why you have the right to be so critical ! The thing is, that attitude and professionalism will always be in work. People like you are usually their own boss’s simply because they/you know precisely what you want, and through no end of what you think of as failures you were perfecting your skills until right down to what others think as inconsequential things like the way you hold your hammer and or the way you build your fire to the way you move the steel when its hot enough to fry your nuts!

[@nathantonning]

Wonderful result! Those spirals add just the right level of flair. Can't wait for the mystery tool of next week! ;)

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Nathan :D

[@workwithnature]

Great video as always. If the anvil was a wee bit longer and the scrolls a wee bit bigger. It could be stuck in the ground as penning anvil in the field. Thanks again for taking the time to show us!

[@marcsenteney3160]

As always well done sir!

[@KowboyUSA]

Impressive scroll work. I own a scythe and have even used it. But, never, have I pondered the need for a peening anvil to make one, and can't imagine how it's used. *Can't wait to see it in use!

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Mr Ratko :) Tipically they need re-peining after every 12 hours of use just to draw-out and hardenn as well as sharpen the edge. You'll see me demo-ing it in a couple of episodes hopefully :D

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Mr Ratko :) Tipically they need re-peining after every 12 hours of use just to draw-out and hardenn as well as sharpen the edge. You'll see me demo-ing it in a couple of episodes hopefully :D

[@h2o270]

You make the best projects! Nice work and I like the scrolling.

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Ron :D

[@chewadnaze7358]

i´ve seen all of your videos.... amazing craftsmansship

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Roland :) I think the videos and the pieces have gradually increased in quality over the past year!

[@guysview]

It would be nice to see it being used.

[@tanfo8]

I like it! Very nice piece..great video!

[@robcallon6491]

went to Hereford for a few days last year . spent a lot of time in the barrel great place.

[@adamsloan9616]

Very nice! I look forward to these videos every week and now I have yet another reason to look forward to next weeks! Because I have no idea what a peining anvil is or what it is used for! lol Can't wait to find out!

[@RowanTaylor]

Haha :) Thanks mate, glad you enjoy them! You will have to wait and see!

[@theabhominal8131]

just another great job......

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Hank :)

[@wevikings1790]

Very nice video I was thinking about making this now I have to.

[@RowanTaylor]

Haha, see, it was meant to be!

[@albertrasch4793]

Rowan, Another well edited and narrated film! You have a knack, and I am writing BBC America to sign you and a couple other guys up, because I would much rather watch Alec, Joshua, and you than Doc Martin. Well, that might be a tough call if slotted at the same time, but you get my drift. Man that would be a great show! Oh, and the peining anvil is pretty good too! So my guess is the peining hammer, sort of a dogleg crosspeen but flat on the bottom (perpendicular to the handle.) Can't wait to find out! AAR

[@arceusmaster91]

Albert Rasch if only! As a member of the commonwealth, I feel so bad for Americans, since they didn't grow up with the BBC!

[@conleycustomironwork3227]

Wonderful work have you thought of doing a 20 lb anvil project nailers anvil or Viking anvil

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks mate :) A Viking/anglo-saxon anvil has been in the works for a little while and I am also planning a multi-parter nail-making station based on an early American example.

[@DulishusWaffle]

Oh, I'd love to see the nailing station! I've only seen one picture of one.

[@GCarterStokum]

Lovely scroll for the cross stop! you mentioned that you wished it was a bit longer in the taper, why was that?

[@nicko9404]

great video!

[@RowanTaylor]

Thanks Nick :)

[@BotanAnderson]

Very nice!

[@nickwoo2]

Are scythes heat treated at all? I have been thinking of making one but I saw a video on how to sharpen and peen a scythe, that made me wonder if a heat treated blade like a sword would need to be/ could be peened.

[@Dimitrije_Stamenković]

I use this type of anvil to peen my scythe but I don't use mine in a stump, usually stump anvils here are the stubby ones. I carry mine in the field and just stick it in the ground, the scrolls are so that it doesn't sink in the ground. Also mine is flat and works the other way, you use a cross peen hammer to peen the scythe, and the tang that goes in the ground is longer and it's flat Awesome videos

[@thegamingsmithy1295]

Where did he get that anvil

[@aarwim]

nice

[@lukespread]

Excellent job, Rowan. You said you would use brine next time to accelerate the quench but brine is a slower quench than plain water.

[@andrewcoleman758]

Are you open to suggestions for future projects?

[@Cadwaladr]

My guess is that next week you're going to make an ornamental bird feeder.

[@caveofskarzs1544]

Your foresight of the future is unrivaled. ;D

[@RowanTaylor]

Close....

[@phogelbice]

A nuclear driven power hammer to go with your new anvil?

[@davidwatsonii1558]

I DONT UNDERSTAND THE FILE ON THE TIP, I'VE ONLY SEEM ONE OF THESE, BUT IT WAS DOMED OVER

[@johnstewart9237]

DAVID WATSON II the file is for a hard face so the anvil lasts

[@leonboss8147]

make new stand for your anvil.....it move too much ! :)

[@RowanTaylor]

I know, I know..... I'll find the time at some point, lol :)