Boot Scraper - Blacksmithing project

[@nickreagin9585]

I love the early 90s PBS feel to these videos.

[@robsonsantosOSO]

I loved this piece of art but I would never be able to wipe my boots on it if I were to visit you.. this one is too cute for that. Thanks!

[@nerxboy]

best sounding anvil on youtube

[@chuckdavis7740]

love the simpler projects! they are best for those of us still at the steep part of the learning curve!

[@erik....]

Came from Torbjörns video and subbed instantly.

[@susanbarbier5053]

I like to think medieval black smiths could watch these videos and totally be on the same page. They wouldn’t know what a video is but I bet they would enjoy the content.

[@steelpennyforge5152]

I really enjoy the projects that are simple designs but really useful. I love it Well done

[@opforgeron]

Excellent!! Simple but very beautiful design!

[@dadegroot]

Prettier than the one I did (based off some I saw in at a homestead out west). Mine I punched slots in the legs, and formed a flat tennon on each side of the blade, then wrapped the excess tenon around the back of the leg.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Nice. Those r the kind of things I struggle to come up with on days where I'm staring at my Anvil with that blank look on my face

[@louislarose6613]

That is a cool boot scraper !

[@berlinetta350]

New camera? Something looks different... In a good way. Love the videos John, thank you.

[@BlackBearForge]

Nothing new on my end

[@johnjude2685]

Inspirational like your idea but think I will Google and check out many styles Thanks for inspiring me again Sir

[@Carterironworks]

These can keep the wife happier with you and shop cleaning Soo much easier. Great video sir

[@keithletourneau3333]

Simple but awesome !!!!!

[@davidhillman7004]

Wonderful video simple but effective tool so very useful

[@matthiasherzog5201]

I like your very detailed descriptions while you are working. I am a carpenter by trade but I feel that I can easily understand how you work.

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@geneard639]

I grew up down south, where nearly every home you walked by downtown had a bootscrape. The mud is more clay than mud, and it stains things. I've seen a lot of bootscrapes and while the friligree style is nice and decorative, I loved the dachshund bootscrap with its badger bootbrush companion. Sadly, folks take them out and toss'em because they're at the foot of the steps leading to the front proch and landscapers are lazy. ....but, I still hope that dachshund and badger are someplace safe.

[@shortfuse43]

John, Great project idea!! I now have Christmas gifts to make for three friends who have a LOT of mud, red mud to be precise, to scrape off their boots. Thanks. Now...you need to come up with a project for the crescent shaped pieces you chiseled out!

[@BigWillSD]

Great video, and a nice project to try.

[@SSchradle]

I love that idea! My house is surrounded with red clay and I've needed one of these for a while. Now I just need to find the time to go bang one out. Thank you!

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I like the simple lines, in the woodworking world we'd call this "arts and crafts" or Mission Style. Great project John.

[@scarface-39]

Simple but nice!!👍🇺🇸

[@marcerivest6204]

I need to make one of these, l am on a clay farm and then mud really sticks to the boots. Great video John especially for a beginner Smith like me.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Thanks for the video John, that's a nice simple project that i can probably make.

[@Edwinthemountainman8454]

Man your blacksmithing skils are so amazing good your proberly my favorite forging Channel keep on with the good work👍👍👍👍

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@chevymarineretired]

These foot scrapes are a common thing on the farms in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and places like that. Used one all the time as a kid.

[@johnjude2685]

Thanks for the teaching Sir I'm admiring the nice curve you got for the lower part of the plant and remember you saying about the curve punch and like review of your lesson for myself and some viewers whom may be new to your teaching Sir, Again another great video Sir

[@Alanbataar]

Another delightful video, John. You mentioned Beulah -- several years ago, went to Pikes Peak for the races. It's a beautiful part of the world there. My favorite tip on curves is to use a pair of clamps and a thin strip of straight grain wood. Put clamps on the end points of the curve, put the wood strip between them, and push the middle of the wood strip until it is the shape you want. You'd strike a line on the work following the wood strip. Easier to do than write, that's for sure.

[@numberboxgamer]

A similar trick is to use two small magnets and a length of string between them. Then just run a pencil or the fancy soapstone pencil thing that he seems to have, and you have a perfect curve.

[@rjordans]

Nice project, I always like these projects where several parts make something together

[@rgdickenson]

Cool project! Also, thanks for the heads up on Patreon ad-free video posts.

[@erniebeswick7675]

Always great John thanks for the video I got to go out and make myself when I need it maybe two for the front door in the back door catch you on the next one thank you

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

NICE tidy project. Well showcased basic skills needed to do many smithing projects. 🙏💜🧙‍♂️

[@alexna6129]

came from: Torbjörn Åhman greatings!

[@BlackBearForge]

Welcome

[@pjamestx]

Another great project! I like how you presented a simple version of it, but there's plenty of room for decorative work for people that want to add more to it.

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[@christopheralvaro8706]

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[@christopheralvaro8706]

@Bryant Jayce you are welcome :)

[@stephenhutton1805]

Hi there John. Simple practical and elegant what a great project for beginners like me. Endless possibilities and could be quite a little money earner at flee markets etc. Thanks heaps

[@Jason-jd1jv]

I'd like to see a video on the geometry of some of the tools that you use, like the hot cuts and center punches. I'd like to make some of them but I'm not sure what angles to use to get the most durable edge or point for whatever use the tool is designed for. Could you do a short video on getting proper tool tips?

[@maknifeandrods7701]

Perfect project

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello John A nice and usefull piece of work All the best yours Frank

[@douglasfathers4848]

Looks like a fun project for the week end thanks John . (:

[@frankcall8567]

Thanks John,

[@rorykirk872]

Nice project I’m a blacksmith and I need some boot scrapers at my house and shop thanks for the great idea and reminder

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Wow! We dont have boot scrapers here. Really surprised to see that. If i have not read the title i would have thought u r making some kind of frame.👍👍👍👍but really cool idea

[@BlackBearForge]

I thought everyplace that has rain would have some version of this idea

[@1873Winchester]

@@BlackBearForge This was the first time I've seen a thing like that too. I guess the closest thing we got are these upside down mounted bristle brushes you often see outside peoples doors, but they are mainly meant for snow.

[@Dreyno]

Black Bear Forge You see them all around Europe. 18th, 19th century mainly. Usually set in the plinth or steps to the side of the front door of large townhouses and public buildings.

[@oliverbrooks3994]

Amazing how good just basic designs look, I may try this but add rosettes to the upset square bar .thanks for the great video. Awesome work

[@user-jx8hg6lm2o]

This is an excellent project when I get my shop up and running in Ludlow... I know the clay is nasty sometimes

[@tomfarrow710]

Thanks , I've been thinking of doing this, but never saw any examples. This video really helps me with one of my future projects.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us John, you gave me the idea and kick started my day 👍👍. I think I’ll try this. Just have to get to the shed.

[@josephmaschari1073]

Great project, That's one I'll try

[@lecompterc83]

Great video!

[@johnvradenburg6477]

first termination dusting in Alaska and snow out by Denver the other day so winter is fast approaching

[@BlackBearForge]

They're talking about up to 12" here on Tuesday. Of course it will melt as it hits the ground after a stretch of 90s

[@johnvradenburg6477]

@@BlackBearForge and flood too i bet its going to be a wild fall and winter i think

[@stanervin6108]

Excellent, John! 🐾🔥⚒👍🏻

[@SkyForgeVideos]

Really nice project. I like the top and bottom scrapers.

[@bpcribb]

Thank you for sharing! As always great project!

[@jonnyibullarenandersson9134]

Looking really god!

[@grabasandwich]

New subscriber here. Have you seen a jump in subs? Someone on Reddit sharing your tiktok about masks, then someone else linked to your channel.

[@BlackBearForge]

Yes I have. Interesting how things come around

[@mikewolford7608]

Just a idea. How about a video on your coal forge Thinking of constructing one. Are those wooden legs? And blower size. Have a lot of questions like that. Thank you for weekly videos. Love them. Please don’t stop. Peace

[@nealfigary3288]

mike wolford if you look back in Johns videos I think he has a few different videos on his coal forge

[@johnjude2685]

Mike, John said resent that due to the cost and coal just a pain to get nearby that he plan for less burning of coal, Sounds like many of use fills too.

[@johnnydrummond8738]

I'm "dropping in and out" today because I am supposed to be helping do yard work at my mother in laws and if I "check" the chainsaw too often my mrs will get suspicious

[@brysonalden5414]

And, you could make one of the legs much longer, put a taper on the end, bend it and have a hook to hang your hat on while you scrape your boots! I really miss the Hook of the Week!

[@17hmr243]

Did they just trow the Forge scale inthe garden fields. ?

[@obh7762]

Ooh, I've got to make one of these. Also, I have a question about leg/post vices. Should I try to have it stationary and mounted to a bench, or is it alright to have it on a moveable stand?

[@BlackBearForge]

There are advantages to both. I prefer solidly mounted

[@mandolinman2006]

I'm curious. How would pine tar be as a finish on a project such as this?

[@BlackBearForge]

Probably pretty good. I have never tried it myself though

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Thank you John for the great project. Which manufactured propane forge would recommend for a high use home shop?

[@BlackBearForge]

I have been very happy with my Chile Forge

[@RRINTHESHOP]

@@BlackBearForge Thank you John, I will check those out.

[@michaelgallagher5402]

neil, my thoughts exactly. John, in what medium should you harden regular RR spikes?

[@BlackBearForge]

I would think oil, but they are all a little different

[@chuckpugsley759]

Thank u for great vid.. did yu forge the hammer chisel or buy? where would i get without the farrier style slant?

[@BlackBearForge]

I made it. But most blacksmithing suppliers have them for sale kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaDQeZ-Xj9GhetU piehtoolco.com/contents/en-us/p6744.html

[@ztheblacksmith]

9:36 from my experience drawing out over the far edge of the anvil is the most efficient, is there a reason you don’t use that technique?

[@BlackBearForge]

Mostly I think the horn has more control

[@ztheblacksmith]

Black Bear Forge it has takes me a year to perfect the technique but when you master it is is awesome!!

[@DoryanTheCritic]

How does one stop the boot scraper from rusting?

[@BlackBearForge]

I use bees wax, but it will eventually rust. You could paint it or powder coat it.

[@DoryanTheCritic]

@@BlackBearForge Thanks for your prompt response. I appreciate the honesty. I wish there was an effective way to stop rust from occurring, but it seems it's only natural for metals to rust.

[@Thebigmanmetaldetecting]

In case nobody knows the arch at the bottom of the boot scrapper it's used for scrapping the top of your boots.... smart people those Victorians

[@BlackBearForge]

They really had muddy boots then

[@Thebigmanmetaldetecting]

@@BlackBearForge definitely it's Britain..... it never stops raining especially here in Scotland lol

[@lostgrunt7833]

What kind of pen are you using to mark that with?

[@BlackBearForge]

Its a welders silver pencil. Available at most welding shops. This one is Markal Silver Streak.

[@lostgrunt7833]

Thank you for the reply.

[@frankcall8567]

Hay! Can you make a guitar pick for me? Seriously,

[@kodysimpson1]

So I get being a purist to the craft, but why not cut the curve with a torch?

[@BlackBearForge]

No reason why not. But for many that isn't an option. If i were doing them as a production item I would have them burned at the local steel yard.

[@kodysimpson1]

@@BlackBearForge makes since, i just didn't know if you had a specific reason.

[@gangsta1355]

You can skip to the end of the video and press replay and it drops all the ads

[@BlackBearForge]

The trouble with that approach is that it pretty much guarantees your favorite creators aren't paid for their time and effort to make videos.

[@braddobson2060]

I like your content but no need for the metric conversions

[@BlackBearForge]

When the person at the next table in a restaurant asks for a glass of water, do you tell the waitress not to bring it to them because you aren't thirsty?