Blacksmithing Part 19 Making a Folding Trivet.wmv

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[@carlcrusher]

I've been watching these blacksmithing videos of yours and have been a fan since the yurt series. I'm asking for blacksmith tools for presents this year. Somehow smashing red hot steel with a big hammer seems like a great stress reliever. ha ha.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

very impressive dave..you are gonna make a fine blacksmith...safe journeys

[@MidwestWoodcraft]

Another good video brother. I'm loving this series. I just did my first bit of forging a couple of weekends ago and can't wait to try it again. In the meantime, I'll settle for watching you.

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

Dave, when you need to make 90º bends like that, try using your vice. Put the heated stock into the vice then bend it over the jaws and hammer just at the corner for a tight and precise 90º bend. Unless you're trying to show how to do everything specifically with just the anvil and forge tools, of course.

[@BTeehanKnives]

I just built a forge, I really don't have access to blacksmith coal, I hear you can use charcoal but there is a certain kind you have to use, can you and what is it?

[@mountainmanjournals]

Dave thank you for the vids I get a lot from them I do a little smithing my self is a lot of work but fun Im working on a ax head now thanks so much God bless

[@PrimalEdge]

been following this series since the first one, you are getting good FAST! if it wasn't for your tattoos I'd question if it was you! great job man!

[@JoeRitrovato]

Dave I have too thank you for for the Blacksmith videos. Not only have I enjoyed them, I have learned from them. I am hoping that I can use the knowledge from them in the near future. Do you use real coal or charcoal? . Joe-R P.S. I am interested in forging an Axe head.

[@AshleyBoyd308]

Really ben enjoying your blacksmith videos. My son and I attend the local forge council meeting last weekend and are looking forward to trying our hand at forgeing some iron.

[@JCrook1028]

This series is so awesome. Truly the Pathfinder Spirit of learning together. It's a joy to see you get more and more confident and skilled with each project. You are progressing quickly and that's due to you enjoying it so much. Thank You!

[@TBOR101]

Dave, would it be better to have pliers that was rounded on the outside of the jaws to make better curls by hand? Needle nose seem alittle weak for a good torgue on the larger curls. Also where in the world did you find that steel skillet? I want one.

[@ke8jc]

Great stuff as always, Dave! Would you considering dropping in a shot of the finished product at the beginning of some of these? It would make it easier to see where you are going with each step. Whatever you do, though, is MUCH appreciated!

[@thebighobbit6]

I'm a scrounging blacksmith...well trying to be anyway. and i was watching this video and noticed that the anvil was rocking as you hit it. try nailing it into the stump(by bending the nails over the feet of the anvil if you can) it should help.

[@Shannon_Lacey]

Same air flow principle as with the Pathfinder pack stove ring for the cup and bottle set, but for a skillet. That looks so easy to get burned if one isn't really careful.

[@Snowalker13]

Would you make a four legged trivet much the same way?

[@c1v1c2v2]

Three legs would save more metal, 4 legs would make it more stable, and the 4 legs version would not be harder to make than your first piece. Same thing as making tongs or scissors.

[@kaizoebara]

Also, from a geometric point of view, three points in space always form a plane, ie three legs will be stable on uneven ground whereas a 4 legged trivet would virtually always be wobbly.

[@goriverman]

your getting into the swing of blacksmithing Dave, Very instuctional , I love welding and black smithing will bring it to another level. I have learned so much, you giving me a education

[@honda8354]

My uncle has one of the large anvils like the one in your vids; im considering buying it from so i can play around with making items for my trapping. Luv the vids Dave!, keepem' comin'!

[@markmartin1034]

Also, three legged trivets don't teeter back and forth on uneven surfaces. Four legs always seem to tip slightly from one leg to the diagonal leg on uneven surfaces.

[@jasonhw00]

Dave are you going to do any corrosion and rust prevention steps for your forged equipment? Like a cold blue or a dura-cote, spray-paint? I love your videos keep it up!

[@walleyefishinrod3115]

Love it Dave!!! The series and the trivet. Really useful. Keep them comin brother. I'm making a drum forge this summer, if everything goes good. Take care...Rod

[@DarqueScape]

I have a request - or a suggestion. An auger. Old school style. Breakdown. Some way to take the bit off the handle to fit into a pack. What do you think? Doable?

[@Dominicaislandmon]

Try making three of the last leg you made and it will fold smaller and be easier to duplicate on a jig. Good work! Enjoying the learning is the key.

[@matt4macs]

Looks like you are working your way up to forging a conibear trap. Do you think you will be able to forge one one day?

[@jorgamund07]

To make the rivet, did you chop the head off a nail you already had? Or was that a leftover piece of stock where you pounded the top flat?

[@crankykjun1]

Also three legs will always sit even on the ground. Four will have a tendency to rock if the ground is not level. Just my two cents...

[@abitugly]

It looks like the idea with only having three legs is that it will allow you to get the pot close up to the fire without having to negotiate one of the legs in coals/burning wood. This would also be more true if you were burning bigger logs and the stand wouldn't be able to touch the ground when straddling. Just guessing though.

[@shawntannehill]

Why not make it out of two full pieces to make it four legged? Seems like it would work better. Great video as always.

[@flamedrag18]

great for practice, many techniques in one item and it came out good to boot. I think you're ready for some forge welding :D

[@Darcy4451]

I love the self reliance and the path finder school such good ideas and good skills for people to have for mostly any situation

[@LazykidsWorld]

Dave what do you think about making a small axe from a ball-peen hammer? I think it would be an interesting experience.

[@hellerase]

Dave is it possible to melt the metal completely and create something by pouring it? what would you need to do that?

[@Jeremy09jm]

I cant believe a company like the History channel hasn't picked you up yet. great job

[@HomeAbroad68]

hi dave, it's obvious to see that you enjoy blacksmithing, very creative and so very useful! great stuff ;) neil

[@alzathoth]

nice goat sounds in background @4:42. do you have a goat blacksmithing apprentice dave? LOL. ;) great video. :)

[@mustafankamil1973]

Hi Dave, i can see that you are getting a lot better at this, keep up the good work

[@pts2305]

with four legs it has to be almost perfect or it will rock 3 legs dose not have to be that percise to be stable

[@kumbackquatsta]

what about using two of the two legged parts ie. 4 legs? i'm sure it'd be just as compact plus more stable

[@klmartin1962]

Good job. Your hammer work is pretty good, did you have a lot of practice prior to starting this series?

[@jamesellison8517]

I love this series. I've never blacksmithed but I really want to learn. Keep up the great videos Dave!

[@fredfreiberger7878]

your eyes light up when you r telling us about black smithing i can tell u really like to do it.

[@Denverbi11]

Mr. Canterbury I think you are the bees knees. Creat videos and education as usual. Never stop.

[@flyod26]

Seems very useful! Could you suggest a few basic blacksmithing books? Thanks as always Dave!

[@TheMiket1024]

you are so talented. could you make a machete from what you have. i was curious to see how

[@GodschildinNC]

Nice work Dave. Do you have someone teaching you, or are you learning as you do it?

[@omarjasem121]

can you please try making a video on how to make stove what you can use in a tent>

[@adennis92]

are you plannin on making hinges? that would be a good one for the homested

[@FISHBREATHH]

I like that you show that your not perfect and you just keep on truckin.. XLNT

[@bujin001]

you could have just reheated and re worked your end loop to make it even. oh well, still a cool project and little tool.

[@maritimespook]

Are you using a new camera Dave? your vids look much sharper

[@tupaclibertarianliveanddie5994]

6:10 What is that little steel thing he stuck into the anvil and is bending the metal with? It can slide in / out of the anvil? Its like an anvil vise? Whats the proper name

[@sameoldmphymel]

Sorry Dave I had a brain fart I meant the tools that you use in your anvil

[@rebelsyelll]

Hey Dave. I think you are turning into a great blacksmith. Good Job!!!

[@ProFishermanJones]

awesome video!

[@DogTagCentral]

loving these blacksmithing vids dave! keep up the great work!

[@sameoldmphymel]

Hey Dave give us a rundown on the tools that you use in the vice

[@mtslyh]

I just LOVE the blacksmithing videos. Keep up the great work!

[@BluntTrauma621]

Thanks for another informative video. Peace.

[@quentinrox2663]

Dave I sent you an email about Nessmuk, think youd like it.

[@garywayne2494]

Man I would love to hang out at your house for a week bro!

[@theknifemaker20]

thanks for the idea this gave me something new to make

[@haroldhoyt1838]

Great video....really enjoying this series Dave... ;)

[@ThomasPaine3]

When are you gonna make a broadhead ?

[@eas26]

Blacksmith series is great! Keep the beard goin'.

[@benhuntin514]

Lol. Canterbury is the frickin' man.

[@MuleysAndBushcraft]

So thankful for all your videos, Dave. I would love to take some of your classes at some point, but right now I can't afford it. Thanks for putting such great information out for the common man.

[@parkerbrothers75]

nice job and cool practical project.

[@silverado669]

Awesome, Brother!!! Very practical.

[@astrofishy35]

where did you get your nail die?

[@Janash37]

getting really in to this series

[@kaziklu79]

Great job!

[@JackalopeTrackin]

man thats a beaut!

[@gabehunt2000]

that was awesome!

[@SOLT_Mark]

Enjoying this series Dave

[@smd482000]

cool nice

[@Shards-of-Narsil]

as always, great stuff.

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@shifty874]

good job Dave

[@Donny091073]

Good job!

[@bc46488]

nice!