Forgside Chat - Feb 2019 - Trying To Stay Warm And Keep Moving Forward

[@joshsmith9558]

Dude I don't care what you are making, I love watching it all. You're an awesome Craftsman and we all enjoy your work.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Good to see you again brother! Keep hanging in there and don't worry winter time is tough on everyone's buisnesses.. Spring's coming and so is income :-) God bless your Journey

[@craigengle2234]

I cant believe its been three years, been checking is to see if I missed anything just hoping you put up another vid. I know you have had thing going on in your life, not to mention how youtube treats small channels. But all that aside, you are one of the biggest influences that I had when I first started getting into blacksmithing. Im not half as good as you are, but just the way you are able to inspire someone to try new things or a different way to look at a problem for a solution is better than most. Im just starting to come out of some hard times in my life, as I have been hoping you are also. I know it is a long shot that you read a comment on a vid that is this old. But it is still worth typing. And I hope one day you might put out more content. Even if its just a short that is like “ Hey look what I just made” , or “ I just learned a new way to do … “ Even a forge side chat. I do miss them. If by some chance you even read this ( I hope you do) just know that at least some of us still think of you and hope for your return someday.

[@rfguske]

Love you man great shows looking forward to more videos

[@andersnrregren9087]

I miss you and your video in my life. I have a hard time moving on and just wanted you to know your videos helped me a lot and i miss you my good man

[@garygsp3]

Been watching since you were in the driveway. I like watching whatever it is you're working on.

[@crossan008]

Great to hear from you! Stay warm!

[@denniscollins1857]

Glad to see you again Chandler. I don't think you realize how much of a hero you are to tons and tons of us, just do your thing and video and share. We love ya Buddy for who you are.

[@darrengendron1116]

Hey Chandler! Glad to see that you are still pushing through! I just wanted to say thanks for posting your journey over the last few years. I had been going through a really difficult time between jobs, a decline of a long term relationship and the stresses of life, and witnessing your determination to push through and make the best of the hand you were dealt has helped me cope with my life. Keep up the great videos!

[@mysticalmystia5397]

Everybody goes through slower, rougher periods. Winters are tough. Your true fans will always ride for you. ✌️

[@danamaggiore1903]

I have watch you from the start you are the reason why I started in blacksmithing you have showed me a lot and I appreciate it very much keep up the great work

[@sibat777]

Chandler, welcome back - idea - if you wrap some copper pipe round the stack and then run it round to a second coil at the other end of the shop. Pump water through it , insulate the runs between the two coils, and that will give you a mini radiator at the other end. It will recover some of the heat lost up the stack and might just keep the frost at bay👍🧐🤓

[@gregwise5324]

Hang In There Buddy. I'm In The Same Boat,Got My Shop Built& was Trying To Organize Stuff When The Weather Shut Me Down. Spring Is On The Way,& We'll Be Here For You.

[@stageforgejon905]

I'm so glad to see ya again!! Your the first blacksmith sub I did! I don't care what you do my friend I enjoy watching and learning from you!! I'm finally getting my garage turned into a blacksmith shop even tho I'm not a blacksmith yet!! I'm getting there! Keep on ⚒️ ing my friend!! Looking forward to what ever videos you put out! God bless!!!!

[@waverider48]

Love everyone of your videos. Even if they dont come out as often as they used to, I still watch every one of them!

[@williambarnhartblacksmith414]

Hello Chandler! Miss the videos man.

[@pawz007]

Your videos are always intriguing and/or entertaining. I believe its because you are teaching yourself as you are showing us. You've got great metalurgical instincts and a background in engineering so you do a good job of learning through trial and error and your not afraid to show the ugly stuff. Some people want a pefect pretty final video but you show everything, knuckle cuts failures and all. I love your relentlessly up-beat attitude too. Makes for great content, keep it up man 🙇

[@echoloc8]

Thanks for checking in, Chandler. Awesome to see.

[@vopenacattleco]

Great sign. I would definitely take it. Joking. Take care Thank you for your videos

[@workwithnature]

Glad you are back. Could you use it to heat some metal too? You looking healthy By the way, like the sign.

[@giausjulius4]

Awesome to hear from you Chandler! If you'd like an idea for forging I'd love to see an updated herb chopper or new carving knife or something! I think my favorite thing was your iron feather incense burner. Really anything small project. Your bigger stuff is cool but I like the small things. If feels like you put more into the smaller things.

[@Ilsabug1]

Good to hear from you again! Awesome heater. Stay warm.

[@danielcrawford7315]

Mr. Chandler, do what you've got to do. We're here for you, you make it we're going to watch it. Your one of my top go to teachers and I value your videos. Maybe if you install some radiant fins on your exhaust or a heat chamber like from a grease drum or 55 gal drum in the exhaust system. Anything that gets hot will radiate to one extent or another. Lol you got snow so you could do steam heat...that would be a project n a half. But hey whenever you wanna put it out there we don't miss it. Blessings upon yall, Crawford out

[@NinjaWeazel]

I do appreciate a good weapon forging, I cannot deny. That being said, that project you made with the metal quill and parchment was one of the coolest things ever. The tree railings were neat as hell. I'm here for more than just the stabbity bits, I'm here to appreciate the art in anything and everything you turn out. Keep swinging, my dude.

[@random40s]

Hey man! Glad you're still kicking, and doing OK. Yeah, it's a tough time of year for most businesses. Right now we are ramping up on making a lot of camping gear. Tent stakes, steak flippers, tripods, rotisseries, etc.. Nice design on that coal heater tho, that looks pretty well thought out. Best wishes to you for getting the shop cleaned up, and organized. It's a hard task for any place. They just get messy so easily, and quickly. I hope the sign works out well for you, it's pretty dang good looking. Stay warm, and keep at it man. 👍

[@lowellhurst9695]

Hey Chandler, I wanted to tell you that I am taking my first Blacksmithing class tomorrow. I have been so inspired by your journey and what you have accomplished that I want to get into the craft and I am FINALLY doing it. So thank you for everything you do!

[@joshschraff3171]

Hang in there chandler. I'm in the same boat and I'm sick of the pa winter. Forge a spoon for all I care. Just keep keepin on

[@friendlyneighborhoodfarrie8175]

Hey Chandler good to see a video from you look I'm a beginning blacksmith and a farrier and I look up to you a lot you are a salty old man and I respect that so keep forging brother and maybe one day if I get out your way we can make a farrier's rasp something with other materials I love working with farrier rasps why is cuz I go through them so quickly keep forging brother keep your powder dry

[@jacobpahl972]

Hope to see more videos from you soon man.

[@ledmondh]

Greetings from sunny New Mexico. Even here I hate the winter cause it's cold and dark too early. Always enjoy seeing whatever you put out though, best of luck

[@thorsmith59]

Glad to hear from you and looking forward to more. Keep trucking Bro!

[@moedammit8477]

Welcome back Brother,Glad to see you!

[@kevinjennings2112]

Great to hear from ya Chandler, Yes winter sucks I know, hang in there man. I am looking forward to whatever you decide to do and you post it. Take care dude and good luck.

[@20mcarroll02]

Glad to hear from ya. It will get better. Looking forward to the upcoming vids.

[@jnlaf]

Nicely done...If you take the fresh air tubes inside the stove and turn the "U" shape into an "S" sharp you will have hotter air come out..

[@dadratsforge]

Great to see you, Chandler. I completely understand how you feel about winter. For me it's not the temperature so much, but the shortness of the daylight hours that makes me want to hibernate. As for the frequency of videos, you do what you have to do. When you post, we will watch!😊👍😉

[@womble321]

Glad to see your ok. Ive been ill for the last three months. Winter sucks when you haven't got much cash. Started with bad tooth and turned into pneumonia! Hope things go better for you in the spring

[@bigd341]

Hey Great to see you again Chandler !! Very understanding that you need a little time to yourself . The last year has brought a lot of stress to you but you forge on and got through it . A little time to clear the head is a good thing we all need that from time to time . Till the next video hang in there where all with you !! GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER !!! HOPE YOUR DAY IS A GREAT ONE !

[@travislayh6586]

Keep on keeping on bud, good to see you again. I have been picking away at setting up so I can do some blacksmithing (which you have been a big part of). Hopefully I get that all up and going soon. Looking forward to the videos again, stay warm (it has been crazy cold here too). Take care.

[@oldmgbs2]

Good job on the heater. Like anything you'r designing, solve one problem at a time.

[@jasonschau4218]

I like watching just to learn basics, whether it write or wrong it is a learning experience. I want to learn to retain the skill in cause we have no one else left.

[@travisroy6233]

Miss ya brother...i havent had alot of time to watch youtube or to forge... but when i do..yours are some videos i like to watch.... and seriously want to take s ride this summer out to your shop... keep it up man

[@rreaper8860]

Good to hear your doing as well as you can. Your voice sounds strong and focused. It’s gonna be a better year. Thanks man

[@edwardmartin1831]

Hey man Glad to see you back You. Always need to do what we all need Not everyone will agree but again (KEEP PLOWING MY FRIEND) Edward

[@poppie61ify]

Glad to see you back, enjoy your videos

[@ypdonny]

Great to hear from you! Keep going man. Your blacksmithing what got me into this craft! can't wait for your next back to the basics installment!

[@tbc-9516]

Very happy to hear from you. I learn a lot from you and hope to continue learning from you. Really find you to be very encouraging, like it when you don't give up and find ways to make things work. Please keep it up.

[@jasonschau4218]

Glad to see your still kicken. Hey if your making simple hooks or brackets for organizing your shop is worth a watch. Sign looks sweet man.

[@NSCnate]

Good to see you back. I still follow most of your F B posts too, but I can't comment there for some reason.

[@threegoatpurse]

Glad to hear from you again, Chandler. It's been a while but whenever you get your next video up, I'll be back to watch it.

[@jandastroy]

Glad you're doing ok Chandler, this winter has been a bitch but stay warm and stay positive!

[@lodianbothma828]

Yeah man just keep at it with your creativity and skill you'll make it for sure!

[@mikenewman4078]

Keep up the good fight mate and protect yourself as much as possible. As silly as it sounds short days even if it isn't cold are debilitating.

[@safety3rdforge245]

You do you man! We’re behind you!

[@danielcrawford7315]

Yup I know your right. Just do what you do. We're part of the 5000 that are always behind you. Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out

[@marcs4738]

The furnace is awesome! The creativity and evolution of it is interesting to me

[@bentoombs]

Glad to see you are around kicking. Cool heater I like that idea. Thanks care Dude!!

[@no_handle_required]

Some cool engineering on that heater man, nicely done.

[@hepeteresen3178]

You make it. I'll watch it. Doesn't matter what it is.

[@BCM1959]

Always enjoy watching your work. Glad to see you getting back at it.

[@wolfman887]

Thank you for taking time out of your day for a video. It can be hard making interesting videos. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@ArthurEKing8472]

Good to hear from you! Been wondering. Welcome back!

[@junkredo2518]

Really glad to see you, you look happy

[@shigerutakeo]

Like a lot of other people here leaving a comment, it's good to see your face once in a while.. No matter the content.. Don't get me wrong; we love your blacksmith videos, but also your Forgeside Chat one's..

[@peternewbold7571]

My buddy has a cool feature added to his wood stove it's a recoup heater it gos inline on vent when hot vent gases pass thru it grabs the heat and it has a fan option which works thermostatic. He heats his whole house on wood.

[@jeffgrier8488]

I keep telling myself that spring is coming, so I know how you feel. Hang in there, we will still be here when you get going again.

[@CountyLineForge]

Dude that coal heater is bad to the bone. Also that sign is awesome. Have you though maybe drill some holes through the base of the track on each side and stake the sign to the ground with rebar? May help prevent the kids from sending it for a swim. Good to see you man.

[@DreamState71822]

Love you brother take care and always do what is necessary.

[@michaelcase9270]

Hang in there, love your work. Keep on

[@triggerfist903]

Wishing you the best man, good luck.

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

I know you got a few Damascus billets laying around (hint hint) I’d love to see that coil spring and O-1 billet made into something. I love your channel because you do out of the box stuff. Like that expanded metal and bearing race knife. That thing was sick.

[@richardmarceau1643]

still watching your videos ! since the very start of it , we love you keep it up !

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Me too Chandler...no to winter. Lucky in the UK as mild this year. Stay warm 😊😊👍

[@magnetomage]

I love you Chandler. Good to see you are still kicking.

[@donwallin8204]

One of the things that got me watching was the what the hell let’s try it and see what happens attitude you have. Stay well.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

We don't have any coal locally. We did have a coal mine about 3 miles down the road and I vaguely remember my grandfather buying coal there to heat his house. There is one other coal mine about 1/2 mile from my house but they run out of coal long ago. My dad's pond at his house was supposedly dug to provide coal for the former owner. I have thought about seeing if I could strip mine my own couple of ton of coal on my place. I know the 40 acres north of me was drilled one time to see if there was coal, but there was not any and it was adjoining the one coal mine.

[@purplealice]

I've been worried about you, Chandler! Good to see a video from you. That heating furnace you designed and built is amazing (Just watch out for carbon monoxide fumes.) About that sign, though - the URL doesn't work.

[@stevedavy5098]

Buddy, have you thought of maybe hanging or suspending the sign above your shop door like in the old days taverns etc, might make it a bit more difficult to steal. Awesome videos and great work by the way.

[@daverura9479]

Man I miss these videos. Please do one so we know how you are doing

[@vampiregirl32]

It's great to hear from you stay warm and have a good day at work but we do miss your videos and you Goofy be side two lol 😋and I cannot wait to see more of you and videos me and my boyfriend miss your videos stay warm stay safe 😘😇❤️😘😇💋

[@josephcoonrod4663]

Good to see you again. Looking forward to any videos, it’s all good.

[@ValhallaIronworks]

That's an awesome heater design, Chandler. I hope you keep warm!

[@smokingiscool599]

I'm excited to see more!

[@louisgood604]

Good to see you back at it my friend. I appreciate your desire to put out new material. But I ask you if you value hard work and practice why don't you share that. Some of the things I enjoyed most about your channel is the willingness to share failures and successes. But if you truly want to share your progress in the art share that to. What tricks are you learning to make letters, what have you found that helps reduce material use and cost. Sorry this got long. Just know art is amazing but the lessons you have learned because if your studious approach to the craft is what I think makes you different

[@shepardsforgeh2031]

I go hermit in winter too...northern wisco just been gettin slamed w bad weather! But ill always follow you man!

[@rhyskenny6429]

Just got back into forging recently and it's been so fun! looking forward to seeing more stuff from you for inspiration!

[@rexcowan6228]

Love your videos, man. I take Vitamin D in the winters and it seems to help my energy levels.

[@beastlyironworks8296]

Brother awesome to hear from you man been missing your videos, I look forward to hearing and seeing more of you in the near future!!!

[@TufStockdogs]

Very nice of you Chandler I just really love whatching you do any forging

[@davidwatsonii9469]

GOOD TO SEE YA BROTHER, WISH I COULD HIRE YA TO BUILD ME SOME STUFF, GOOD LUCK KEEP THAT HAMMER HIGH

[@digitaIgorilla]

Winter hibernation is a thing for us old bears Chandler. We'll watch what ya got. Bring it on :)

[@-Benedict]

Good to hear from you, mate. As one of those 3000-5000 that mention, I know you'll show us some cool content soon enough. Weapons are cool, but so are pans and tools.

[@josephkrug8579]

Glad to see you are still around. That is a pretty cool stove. :) Some day I will have a real garage to try some of the things you do. Until then i really enjoy watching whatever you get into and do. :)

[@Laugh1ngboy]

Well apparently I've been missing a few of your videos when they came out. I guess I need to catch up on a few next week.

[@scienceaddict77]

Sweet to see the difference from when I was there last week, you've got that plumbed in nice!

[@garfoonga1]

beards lookin' nice. Happy to see you finally this year, looking forward to the next one!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Nice to see u back. Looking forward for more videos.

[@dancurfman4759]

don't worry about making videos just take care of what you half too I hope all the best to you your stove is very similar to a rocket stove they reclaim almost all the exhaust you need to take a look at that

[@robertbogan225]

You can add fins to it. That will let more heat out of the chimney.

[@monkeywithahammer6823]

hello chandler missed you bud stay warm.

[@theageingadventurers4283]

Good to see you back man! Love your projects. Keep 'em comin'!