100-year-old Anvil Stand from Reclaimed Oak

[@TezBags]

I watch a lot of creators on you tube and I can genuinely say, that any video you post I watch from start to finish without skipping any parts. You are indeed a truly skilled craftsman Sir. Keep up the good work.

[@MarkLeznik]

A video by an Englishman filmed in France swearing in German xD, perfect!

[@gsbenson01]

Love watching you work, wish you posted more often. Would like seeing a drawing of exterior and interior of the wagon.

[@Mr2at]

lol

[@ulie1960]

So I did hear it right... .....Scheiße..... you don't say that, because then all your education is for the arse.... SCNR...

[@dungareekogi2442]

I actually recognized that word from watching the movie The Bourne Identity series with Matt Damon from many years ago. Now I know it is a swear word. Hah.

[@diamondperidot]

Your observation is true and funny.

[@jimzucker]

so glad you don't edit off the mistakes. i can relate a lot more.

[@threeriversforge1997]

Very nice! As a blacksmith, I wholeheartedly approve of your build. And, to be honest, those hooks you made are exceptional for someone who hasn't spent much time at the anvil! The only thing I'd suggest is that your finials always curl to the outside rather than the inside of the hook. This gives you a more "rational" appearance and doesn't clog up the space inside the hook where you want to hold things. What you've done is basically create a barb like on a fish hook and it'll always be grabbing at what you hang there, making removing things an aggravation. Next step should be to forge some punches so you can forge in a depression to accept a countersunk screw head just below the leaf end you forged. This gives you two screws per hook and prevents the hook from rotating on the wall and scratching things up. Plus, it adds a little more topographical change to the shank and really drives home how this is hand-forged iron goodness! There's no end to what you can achieve now that you have a forge and anvil. Just remember that we blacksmiths are called the King of the Trades for a reason. Honor that legacy in everything you forge, and you'll go far in life.

[@HS-qf5of]

I love this comment. A compliment, some teaching and an admonishment to honor the trade thus honoring the tradesman. Bravo!

[@jeanletourneau9642]

One of the few channels I don't scrub through contents, Enjoyable from beginning to end. Thanks Carl.

[@RotesKleid411]

Thank you for the fact that there is no music to be heard. I like it when you can hear your own noises, e.g. the kiln, the ratchet when screwing things together, all the machines. I can't wait to see what happens with the shepherd's wagon.👋👌🖖

[@MissQuite]

As a young girl I spent many hours watching my German Dad in his workshop. So hearing you swear in his mother tongue was priceless ❤❤ Love your work!

[@henkvandebeek7921]

The way you said “it’s not my proudest moment” reminds me of almost every one of my diy projects!!

[@The-Daylite]

3:25 I don't care what happened in the video I was just happy to see that you came back and through the frisbee for the 🐶

[@gaphason]

Great throw as well!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I've been Blacksmithing for 30+ years, including for the National Park Service, and personally I think inserting the steel strap within the anvil stump was a work of genius!! Good job!! For future reference, to increase that 14mm hole to 16mm, you could have taken the broken 16mm drill bit and heated it in the forge to yellow hot and burned the holes to size. I've done that many times. It could have saved you some money.

[@christopherbedford9897]

Yeah I thought the masonry drill bit was not the best option, considering they aren't really sharp so much as just fkn hard. Why not just use the 16 mm bit as is? The broken tip would never be a factor anyway, or is that type of bit just not good at widening an existing hole? (When using HSS bits I always start small and work up in size to avoid cutting triangular holes anyway)

[@stevea6722]

I think the steel strap wasn't really needed. Make a "yoke" that is fastened on each side at the threaded rods (full size, not the clearanced rods) and put your eye bolts through the yoke and tighten.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@stevea6722 -- That would work. There are many ways. But I've never seen it done like he did. I thought it was unique and brilliant.

[@threeriversforge1997]

I was thinking the same thing. Never seen it before, but you can bet I've filed it away for when I make my next anvil stand!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@threeriversforge1997 -- Absolutely, if you make a two or four piece stand like he did. Should work out great.

[@simonrickard6179]

A tip for using an auger bit in a power drill - grind the threads off the lead screw so it won't pull the bit into the wood. Then you can pull out the drill to clear the chips while keeping it running. This style of drill was originally made for use in a hand brace where you need the help from the screw. They can also be sharpened with a file if you mess up the cutting edges . Good luck, great videos, thanks

[@dominikbach8525]

When I'm watching your videos, I always have to think about the saying from John Butler: "He was a quiet man, an artist, a craftsman." Beautiful work Carl 😍

[@TheHutBuilds]

Love the Oak face 5:27

[@pistool1]

Usually u will get the sad face appearing in woodworking for some reason :D

[@davidhaworth7152]

Was starting to write that as well then decided to double check and see who else noticed.

[@pr9n3g]

It's reminded me robot head from LEXX series

[@DiscoFang]

I guess that's old man oak.

[@meme2287]

I saw on another YT channel that a good way to check the solidity of the mounting for your anvil is to drop a ball bearing from a set height onto the flat part of the anvil. The higher the bounce, the more force is being transferred back into the ball bearing, and not being absorbed into the mounting/floor.

[@P30-84]

Different size ball bearings and you’ll see the bearing bounce higher

[@jeffrichards66]

Oh FFS, now I'm off on a descent into anvils, big hammers & forging rabbit holes! But as ever, thanks, an astonishing display of attention to detail and squareness.

[@MikeFoxtrot87]

As a german subscriber I can assure you, your „Oh Scheiße“ was very outhentic and very well pronounced!

[@pasqualitractor9385]

😂🤣🙃

[@Simonsimon-fy3hq]

My Grandmother's favourite. "du bist ein Pimmelkopf" She learnt it during the war, having been told by a workmate it meant " I think you are handsome"

[@redwarf8118]

dito ! 20:25 btw

[@dave1secondago]

yay its carl time again

[@richiejames928]

it’s amazing how just knocking up a jig or a stand or a temporary bench to make doing another job easier can end up being a massive job in itself. but then doing it right from the start is always the best way, and your new anvil stand will last generations. and only get better with age! fair play for including your fouls ups with the rods too. fantastic video as always Carl

[@tjbren576]

Excellent! And thanks for showing how the work ACTUALLY went. All too often, these videos make things look fast and effortless - and that is simply not reality.

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

You learn fast. Smithing is soooooo much fun. You can knock out beautiful, simple ,functional pieces really quickly. Great for pressies.

[@paulamorris4727]

I’ve been hoping for a new installment and this did not disappoint! Is there no aspect of a build that you won’t attempt yourself? Your quick mind and willingness to show the missteps as well as the successes help make your videos such a joy to watch. And Rafa is indeed a very good boy!

[@robertbrewer2190]

Again with the long holes! All I could think of was the Indiana Jones line, "Snakes! Why is it always snakes?!"

[@gregorymacneil2836]

The breaking off of the lead screw was a blessing - you should take that auger bit and dress it up to create a “Bare Foot Auger”. You can buy such an auger for ship building but a lot of folks just build their own. The problem with drilling difficult woods such as oak is that the lead screw has too much pull and it will not follow a straight line - see one of the most recent episodes of Tips from a shipwright on KZbin. Lou shows how a bare foot auger works and how to make one. You want to start with a ships auger or electricians auger. Not to be critical but everyone I know just gets a tree stump and cuts it level “enough” with a chainsaw. I was taught to make four oversized staples out of 1/2 round stock and drive them in at an angle to capture the anvils four feet

[@jeffl3205]

Not to be disrespectful, but Carl is an artist at heart, a frugal constructor, and already had the 100 year old seasoned oak. The stump would have a center of pith heartwood, which would not last another 100 years under the abuse. ❤

[@msheart2]

Beautiful work you did on the reclaimed oak stand, it's gorgeous. That anvil look mighty heavy not that the stand isn't. I liked that you chained the anvil on, and nice black smithing on the hooks. Thank you.

[@raymondpenn1066]

Tips from a Blacksmith. You don't need a really heavy hammer. Lifting a heavy hammer is very tiring. A hammer two thirds the size will be much easier to handle and will only require a tiny bit more work time. You might have noticed that blacksmiths appear to strike the anvil rather than the piece of steel being forged. This also helps reduce strain on the arm. Moving the hammer sideways away from the work and letting it fall on the anvil means the anvil takes the shock rather than bone and muscle. Quenching steel hardens it and makes it brittle. If the steel is much more than a couple of millimetres in thickness, prepare to go through lots of drill bits. Just letting the steel cool gently overnight will make drilling far easier. I definitely like your chain strap. The chain will stretch over time and the threaded loops will address this perfectly. Well done.

[@lrdisco2005]

I was told to keep the anvil as close as possible to the furnace to keep the heat in the work.

[@drjonritz]

Honest mistake....saw that coming while you were drilling. Been there and done that, but I didn't have a snappy blue jacket to wear. (but it IS on my wishlist) Your channel is awesome, Carl, thanks for sharing.

[@russellverdin8339]

I'm glad to see you gave your dog some love, because when he's gone you're going to miss him a lot

[@jamesc7526]

blacksmithing is hard, time consuming, work. I know a farrier/smithy and watching him hammer and shape steel is incredible to watch. He has been at it a long time and can make you just about anything you could imagine now.

[@nv1493]

Really enjoyed the craftsmanship, but the video creation and editing is right up there too. Well done.

[@mrmors1344]

I see new carl rogers video, i click.

[@ollebrandt]

Carl, Carl - you are so skilled - building the rest of the blacksmith workshop with furn, etc, simply passed without saying.. Those hammer blows for lengthening/sharping etc. takes a lot of training and skill sharpening to perform in a good manner.... WOW! And there was still much added. I think that those hooks - or personalized ones - would be the so far best merch you would have.

[@That70sChannel]

29:12 Let the rebound carry the hammer upward. Saves effort. I had to learn that using a shrinking stump with a lighter, nylon-tipped hammer. Arm wears out lifting it. Probably should plant some oak trees. Someone's going to need oak lumber when they rebuild the place in 300 years.

[@jimwilloughby]

I don't care what you do Carl , I would watch you , no matter what. Those hooks turned out quite nicely. I think you will make a pretty good blacksmith. You've got a knack for working with your hands.

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

It would be great if you posted more, it’s is almost therapeutic to watch, so calm and relaxed. Your skills are impressive and you are talented with commentating your video’s too. You can be very proud of yourself. When you see what you have achieved so far from the smaller things like this anvil, the chassis for the carriage and the even bigger things like a completely new roof on that big barn. I do something completely different myself but I hope I can watch a new one soon.

[@sydneyevans2637]

My father was a cabinet maker and I recall seeing him back a drill out to remove the chips before drilling a through hole. Since you are drilling hard wood and lost a couple of drills perhaps this method would work for you. It seems that the drill bit is binding before it is breaking. I enjoy the projects that you do and am looking forward to seeing the progress on this one.

[@perstaffanlundgren]

Clearing the spiral drill from ships is a must ,especially when drilling hard wood or old Hartwood pine timber , when building timber houses you drill big holes for dowels, with Strong drills . (32 mm and more , the depth is often 30-40 cm. If you get stuck by jamming up the the drill bit with ships (or drilling into linnen fiber insulation) the drill start spinning you instead. Or hurt your arms .

[@Ateliermartinon]

Really ingenious idea for the chain! Love it

[@mostlyinterested1016]

A good boy? Well, yes he is! Thanks for remembering, Carl.

[@gregorythomas333]

Installing the flat bar to be used as a securing device for the anvil was pure genius! Never seen that before...really hope it works well over the long run...just brilliant :)

[@sovereigns1grace]

Well, that was immensely fun!! Love your "oh sh*t" moments. Everyone has them and I'm glad you include them. It was especially fun watching you learn a new skill!!

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

Very enjoyable! I like that you're not afraid to try Asian-Made products such as the Vevor anvil, an item that many would sneer at. Instead, they would prefer to do without for weeks, months, even years, waiting for just the right hundreds of years old and obscenely priced version to come their way.

[@davidreid8835]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Your planning, craftsmanship and creativity are all to be admired. The hooks you made looked great. Nice job.

[@ianmiles7916]

so good to be able to reuse some old oak, fantastic wood. Once used a telegraph pole isolator beam for a piece. Beautiful. Looks like a decent ironmongers too. Stuff you want at a price you are willing to pay...as opposed to.... ...then they run out of stock. Nice bolt bodge.

[@Julien-c7z]

Hey, great video ! If you want to reduce significantly the ringing, you can always add a rare earth magnet (or regular one) stuck on the horn of the anvil. That'll reduce drasticaly the ringing, it did for my anvil. Cheers for the work and can't wait to see more of your projects !

[@jmaxim80]

Nice job, young man. You're right determined to turn yourself into a world-class craftsman yet. Keep up that work ethic, and you'll be there in no time.

[@6minutemedia543]

It can't just be me that finds the sound of the oak hitting the dirt floor so very satisfying?

[@janmccann8081]

Thank you. I love watching. My late father was a cabinet maker.

[@JushuaAbraham-sj2xl]

33:10:Very enjoyable and very therapeutic.this sums it all up for what the hobby is .

[@monstaman101]

Love your work! It might be worth looking into Nyloc nuts or thread locking compounds if you find the nuts are loosening over time due to vibration. It should be easy enough to swap them out if needed. Looking forward to the next video!

[@DGAWDGAW]

My grandfather was a blacksmith, and he told me that the best anvil bases were made from a fig tree trunk, because they absorbed the blows well because it is a soft wood and didn’t catch fire from the sparks and hot scales that fall from the pieces that are being forged.

[@jamesthomas1967]

Your dog wants a big hug

[@mgena717]

If you put a nut on the bolt before you cut it, it'll chase the thread on the way off and take care of the burr.

[@WarmVoice]

That was fascinating. You have a brilliant amount of skill and patience. Top work.

[@TheLotusLives]

Love the content and it’s inspiring to see you work through different issues. I truly look forward to the new content. Your modesty is also nice. You admit when you’re new to something and learning. Disarms the haters ….a little

[@peterdelaforce662]

Brilliant video Carl, looking forward to seeing you construct the tow hook

[@karengreybill2860]

I've missed your videos! Glad you're back....

[@ullmannone]

("My kingdom for a bandsaw!") As always, great work on old wood! I'm so jealous....

[@martyhanks5977]

just love how it ended up having a FACE in the tops of the 4 logs! Perfection. Mr. Blacksmith will always be watching....and judging! 😆

[@philipB31]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos - thank you for sharing.

[@ronanmc2112]

Loved the ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ silhouette shot👍

[@ChileExpatFamily]

I have been blacksmithing since 1990. I have made many bases for anvils. There is no right or wrong but I would not have glued the beams at all. In fact I'm certain that it helps if they are not glued because th separate beams move to adjust to an uneven ground. It works great on gravel floors or when you demonstrate out side like in a field. Jim in Chile

[@theotron3000]

Thank you for putting out this beautiful content, it is so calm, interesting and just a joy to watch. It was also very nice to see you try out new things, really curious where the blacksmithing journey will lead you in the future. :)

[@jimh8713]

that chain mounting solution is simply brilliant

[@anwolfs9804]

The smile on your face when you heated up that piece of iron up to try on your anvil the first time is just devine, just like a new toy you get to try ;p

[@Angela-zm5ox]

Now that you are a proper "smithy" this changes the game!!! Good on ya mate for tackling a new trade!!

[@andrewgroom2924]

Carl - you are getting better at presenting - do more of it!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

That anvil "horn" looks as smooth as a baby's bottom ! Well done !

[@streetographer]

You've unlocked new skills. Well done.

[@stevewoodw]

I saw a TV programme on house restoration, I can't recall which it was - there are so many nowadays but there was a section about having some window stays handmade. I think there were a few windows stays missing that were originally swan shaped at the end and were handmade to match the existing set. They were quite similar to the coat hooks that you made, just in a place or two. I was thinking that there could be a long term project that involved some local styles of iron mongery fabrication that are now fading out and you might become renowned for being one of the few who can keep a dying craft alive. Some things are going to be easier than others to make but there could be a file that you build up of all types of ironmongery that you can craft yourself. It might be worth thinking about the styles you'd get around Europe and what you might see around the area of France you are. If you're putting another oak door together some handmade hinge brackets over the hinges you use could look good and bolts or studs into the door that you've shaped yourself. Good video anyway....

[@gilesfone]

Very handsome anvil stand you made there, you definitely honoured the material. Very high quality video as usual, you have such high standards. And I’m joining the mind your back chorus. It’s a skill like any other.

[@caiosantos9986]

Hey, carl rogers. Another great video, it's been a blasting following this project and i can't waiting to see the Wagon fully working. Greetings from Brazil.

[@MrPhotodoc]

For once a sponsor of a video that actually is relevant and I am interested in. Thanks.

[@charminghollowforge1109]

Welcome to the blacksmiths family enjoy it and be patient.

[@markrobinson3555]

Today just got a whole lot better 👌🏻

[@veronicarar8227]

Your work is always so artistic and beautiful

[@tashacano3324]

Wow that just looks incredibly pleasant to do. I'm sure it's tricky but so rewarding

[@DavidS5118]

I think your greatest talent is determination.

[@lukaskoneval2058]

Maybe try to put some L-shaped steel corner protectors for the anvil-stand to prevent the chain to "bite" into the wood and in the consequence getting loose...

[@romankuznesov1921]

Well done ! Nice job! And everything else is also cool! Especially the anvil!👍

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Carl

[@delwichedanielle3999]

Vous tellement doué, ça fait plaisir de regarder vos vidéos. Merci pour le partage 🔥🔥🔥♥️😊🇧🇪

[@papa_a_kak_sdelat]

Отличная работа, очень люблю смотреть твои ролики. Круто наблюдать не только за успехами, но и за ошибками из которых и состоит опыт👍

[@olivierquaderi8766]

Toujours des superbes vidéos, merci Carl

[@Tuxedomakdarien]

Just a tip, make or buy some refractory bricks to make a smaller opening for your forge. It will heat up faster and maintain a higher heat. it will also help save on gas use.

[@pistool1]

23:40 Blue is the classic colour :-) Thanks for the great content and nice execution! There's always something new or new tricks in every project for an experienced woodworker or metalworker as well. 28:18 Beautiful hammer! 1,5kg to 2,0kg is suitable for most users. 1,0kg and less for youngsters and kids :-) Some argue to even use 3-4kg hammers, but I think that you have to be extremely strong and big for that tier.

[@Bill_in_Portugal]

Great work. Reminds me of when I started on the forge. It is satisfying work, for sure.

[@troyboy4345]

That was sooooooo enjoyable to watch Carl !

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Practice - Practice - Practice. And then more practice. You have the right temperament to become good. 👍👍👍

[@davidwoo8920]

i wore my blue work coat today: for a brief moment, i looked around the shop for some seasoned french oak to fuss with but no luck. :)

[@Mtlmshr]

You sure can hear how solid that wood is when you dropped that timber!

[@rens9313]

@16:00 hitting that rod, if you wanted to, was going to be a challenge. But you hit it when you didn't want to. I take my hat off to you sir!

[@robertmilburn3981]

“I don’t really know what I’m doing.” That’s alright, my friend. Learning any new skill starts off with those exact words. Keep on swinging that hammer.

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

Wonderful so enjoyed that episode thank you . John from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gc7782]

Thank you 🙏

[@denisr.tremblay960]

I am amazed by your precision!

[@Rogster559]

Love the way you get in and have a go at anything , one thing I would have done the metal rods are touching each other so I would coat them all with rust inhibitors help them last longer and make some metal hoops to help hold the oak together , great job nothing like making your own work stands and even tools best wishes from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@viriato8566]

A cameo of the much belovéd wind chimes, saluting yet another job well done.

[@steveroberts]

Really nice work Carl

[@sethgrueneberg]

I love my work jacket. Wear it almost everyday.

[@poco5619]

Amazing as always. The editing is getting really good too! Keep it up man!