Flux spoon for forge welding

when using flux during forge welding having a small long handles spoon on hand to apply the flux is handy. Today we will look at the flux spoon and then forge a spoon for use when welding.
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[@BlackBearForge]

This little spoon turned out to be fun project and has inspired me to make some more spoons for use in the kitchen. I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I did.

[@markweiss9858]

Another great video. I look forward to them every day. You are a great teacher

[@MadMatMetals]

Good morning! I started smithing only a few months ago you being my goto for info. I’m at my first blacksmith conference and took my very first class, it was a spoon! Thank you for all your hard work and sticking to it all these years of making videos.

[@huckstirred7112]

making a large spoon tonight . Thank you for the inspiration and education . Keep the video's coming

[@BlackBearForge]

Have fun!

[@huntintrailmetals9343]

That’s a really nice spoon

[@steelpennyforge5152]

Nice flux spoon, I like the little details!

[@BlackBearForge]

It was a fun project

[@amyrose9311]

That would make a great project for stirring sweet tea or lemonade!

[@billy19461]

That is one GREAT spoon. I would love to have it in my kitchen.

[@robertkatekaru887]

I just thoroughly enjoy your videos and look forward to new postings. I am not a blacksmith, but I find it entertaining and informative. You are a fabulous instructor.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you for watching

[@johndilsaver8409]

I was out in the shop forging this afternoon. Not a flux spoon, though, but I'll try one soon. This next comment may date me, but having your videos is like having a very good correspondence class. I'm learning a lot, and using a lot of your ideas, tips, and techniques when in the shop. I'm forging a lot more in cold weather, and yes I've watched your video on that too! Between the wood stove, tank top propane heater and forge, I do ok if the temp is above the mid 20's. My un-insulated shop is pretty drafty. I know, out in CO you work at even lower temps!

[@BlackBearForge]

I'm glad the videos help. I guess I can date myself too since I know what a correspondence course is. I don't work to often if its that cold either. Those are good days to catch up on the book keeping.

[@johnniecameron8829]

I made my first drum forge ,and two fire pokers today .....it cost 0 $ so anyone wanting to try BLACKSMITHING HAVE FUN .....

[@narrowstripsawing9595]

It blows me away how good you are and appreciate so much the time to show us and share your knowledge and skills! Thank you so much!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you, that is quite the generous compliment.

[@scottwallingwindyacresiron2654]

Thinking good ice cream sundae spoon!! Flux to food excellent job.

[@bertrandpotvin]

Lard makes a great food safe and lasting finish if that's all you have on hand. I season all my cast iron with it . just like grandma taught me.

[@kimcurtis9366]

VERY nice spoon! One really could eat from that spoon! It's quite beautiful, really! I've GIT to try this, as I have never made a spoon of any kind, before! Thanks, John! I really like your teaching style and the super good instruction you always give us! KUDOS!

[@garygilbert1440]

Was just watching a bunch of your videos and, although I don't need a spoon, it looks like a great project. Just beginning to restart this hobby so this should be another good test for me. Thanks for all the good tips.

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@FunHobbies225]

wow thats a great spoon i need one of these not sure if i can make one but will try it and see

[@jamesmcmillen4828]

Very nice little flux spoon! I like the idea of making a long handled teaspoon for spices. Yet another quick project to get started on when the rain clears.

[@firesafe8417]

Sir, that is a great looking spoon, thank you very much for the video. I am in the process of making my first forge. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@TheOldaz1]

Glad you went overboard with it, adding the detail makes a beautiful spoon and gives a further insight to how it's made. Thanks John.

[@cogpastorc]

Thank you so much for your videos, I really enjoy them and have learned a lot from them. Please keep them coming. Thanks so much, Terry in South Georgia

[@PsykoFlounder]

Just came back to check out this video again, because I decided to make my first flux spoon today... Gotta' say, John... That anvil is a whole lot quieter since you put down that silicone. Thanks an innumerable amount from someone who learned most things he knows about smithing from your channel. I haven't been at it too long, but I love every second of it.

[@BlackBearForge]

Sometimes I forget just how loud it was

[@PsykoFlounder]

@@BlackBearForge likewise! I've been keeping up on the newer videos, then every once in a while I'll watch one of the older ones. Man, what a difference.

[@felixthecrazy]

Have to say that one of the things I really like about how you present things is that your way is "one way" but not "the only way." There are a number of other smiths on youtube that teach 'the only way' and it drives me nuts.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you. I have been trying hard to avoid always and never statements in the videos.

[@RustyPearson]

I'm not sure why, but this was inspirational. I hadn't thought of spoons, now I want to rush out and make one, but don't want to wake the neighbours. A project for tomorrow. I think a larger serving spoon might be the go for our kitchen. Great Video. Thank you.

[@BlackBearForge]

It was a fun little project, I may have to do more spoons as well.

[@RustyPearson]

Thanks for that, just finished my own spoon - I think it came out pretty good!

[@MaximumGtr]

Amaizing! Thank you!

[@hobbyhermit66]

Just started watching your videos yesterday. They are awesome! Can't wait to get my yard work done, so I can watch some more.

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That came out nice! It would look good hanging on a wall as a piece of art!

[@SSSmithing]

Great video john

[@BlackBearForge]

thanks

[@stevesyncox9893]

Thanks John, that will be my next little project, i needed a spoon swage and you showed me how to make one🧐

[@Munxcub]

It's really funny you posted this, I was just thinking this morning I should forge my own flux spoon. Thanks for the videos 👍

[@BlackBearForge]

No excuses now

[@Munxcub]

Black Bear Forge I restored this little new to me anvil, built a stand and mounted it, then smashed this out of 1/2" or 5/8" round, because it's what I had on hand and need practice drawing out and making even bars. imgur.com/a/TG8p6

[@BlackBearForge]

Looks like a very functional spoon. Great job.

[@Munxcub]

Black Bear Forge thanks. I think it will scoop flux just fine. Now to figure out how to forge weld haha. Good thing there's a guy around here partying videos on it. ;)

[@keithdevers3772]

I'm definitely gonna make a set of them. I've been using one that belonged to my retired Blacksmith friend. It's way too big and I'm waiting flux. Plus, I didn't make it so it doesn't have my twist.

[@xxxxxponchin]

Thanks, very good vid as usual 👍👍

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That came out awesome! Maybe one day I’ll attempt that!

[@galendirks1580]

Thanks for the videos I love watching them. I'm just starting into blacksmithing and I've learned a lot from yours. It might be a little while yet before I need a spoon like that. Galen in Alabama.

[@BlackBearForge]

Just keep after it and challenge yourself to improve regularly and you'll be forge welding before you know it.

[@adampablodayc]

I tried my first forge weld the other day while forging a Froe from spring steel,i attempted laminating with a thin filler material as a bonding steel ,due to the hardness of the spring steel,as was mentioned in the comments on your froe vid.I had just recieved the leaf spring,from a buddy,maybe should have waited until i had some mild steel flat stock ,Anyway,the froe came out good but the weld didnt stick,man i really pored on the borax during my third attempt.Might try again ,or have it welded,works like a champ though ,nice addition to my green wood working kit,along with the new hook knives and a kinda sloyd knife.I wll try this next time I fire up the forge.Real nice spoon you fashioned there,thanks for sharing.

[@BlackBearForge]

Spring steel can be more difficult to weld to itself. Just enough flux to lightly cover the weld is all thats needed, more could actually make the weld more difficult. Spring steel welds at a lower temp than mild steel. If you added mild steel for your filler it would need to be hotter than the spring. Since it is on the inside of the weld joint it may have been cooler. Try the same weld with just mild steel.

[@adampablodayc]

Black Bear Forge ,yeah i used a part of a chainsaw file that i had used for another one of the hook knives,it was already flat and about the right size.I will attempt it again with a mild steel insert,and less borax .Thanks for the feedback.

[@gdwright65]

Good job, I really liked this. Thank you.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@jetblackstar]

Hah, your obviously doing the right job if your "getting carried away" :) I feel all enthused to go make some long spoons for trekking now. Or try and make a spork. Your sign off of "get out there and make something" keeps kicking my butt and making me to try something.

[@BlackBearForge]

I'm glad to know someone actually watches clear to the end.

[@davephillips7550]

Nice job

[@anthonykent7983]

Thank you again for your video! I must be learning, I am starting to anticipate your next move. Anthony Kent HAWK woodlore knives UK

[@BlackBearForge]

That is an important step in understanding what is happening.

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Nice.

[@neilyeag]

Cool this is my weekend project.

[@shadowcastre]

Well done my friend! Thanks for the video...

[@h2o270]

Great video! I have been trying to make a suitable flux spoon for a while, and they all end up clunky. The way you beveled the front and back of the spoon bottom looks like a better way of making the spoon bottom than the method I was doing.

[@BlackBearForge]

I am glad it helps. Of course as long as it gets the flux into the joint its a success.

[@jasonvolkert1938]

thanks for the great video!!!!! By the way i made those forge welded tongs. Well the forged welded reins. Anyway came out great thanks to your guided video on it. I guess i have to go outside and make a flux spoon now. lol. i do need one. Could of used when i did the tongs. Keep up the great work. Much appreciated!!!!

[@BlackBearForge]

I guess I did approach the subject a bit backwards.

[@jasonvolkert1938]

haha. Its all good. It makes you want to make 1 more after you use flux with out a spoon.

[@MushroomlogicAudio]

That diagonal peen hammer was magic

[@carlmanx1680]

3:44 got her a little hot there eh' Lol. Sparkler time!! First time I worked with a master smith.. 🤔🤔I think he did it on accident...🤔🤔 Just goes to show.. everyone makes mystakes.. glad you kept that in there!!! 😀😀😀😀

[@carlmanx1680]

"weld temperature"

[@johnniecameron8829]

Think I'll try the spoon ...my drum forge is ok for small things ,but don't think I'll be making any hammers with it

[@BlackBearForge]

You can learn lots making smaller items.

[@ronthacker211]

Sure wish you were closer to VA. i'd be on your doorstep... worrying you often... just for instruction.

[@BlackBearForge]

I doubt I will be moving, but I am sure there are good smiths out there you can work with.

[@TechnicusJoe]

Really? I'm first again? :) Come on people, up your game!

[@BlackBearForge]

Clearly you are more motivated than most of my viewers. 😃

[@bc65925]

Cut me some slack, I'm an old retired guy!

[@jetblackstar]

I could have been first on the eye punch video, I saw it at 36 seconds, didnt even have a thumbnail lol. Never been that early. But I stumbled at what to comment other than shouting FIRST :D I'll beat you next time +Joey van der steeg. Or I'll go and try and nick first on one of your vids and link back here ;D

[@robphone4895]

No fair, I was on holidays ;-)

[@jakeradcliff3652]

You should do a contest/give-away for things like this.

[@BlackBearForge]

I have thought about it. At some point I might do that, but I'll need to figure out a system.

[@jetblackstar]

Personally I'm a fan of these small things going up in the Etsy shop and doing your premade stock idea, rather than a givaway. I want to support your channel, and while I'm happy to send by paypal when I can Actually owning a little piece of your work would be nice too. Obviously us lot watching would be into these kind of forging tools. Lord knows I drool over the axes but can't afford one at the moment.

[@BlackBearForge]

Good point. Thanks for the input

[@kipsinc.-ottawaks9242]

Thank you for all the good information you share. I have an upcoming project that will require a wedge strap joint. Perhaps you could share your take on making one?

[@BlackBearForge]

I will need to think about it a bit. I've never done one.

[@baddogforge5181]

Coconut oil works great to finish food and cooking utensils

[@BlackBearForge]

Do you apply it while the iron is still hot?

[@baddogforge5181]

Black Bear Forge yes just like bees wax

[@Friidom2]

That double diagonal peen hammer looks amazing. I need to make myself one! Did you do a video on it?

[@BlackBearForge]

It is one I did 30 years ago. might be worth doing a video of a similar hammer.

[@garygenerous8982]

Thank you for all the videos and education. I would love to get into blacksmithing eventually but it is frowned upon in the middle of a city unfortunately. I do have a question for you though, did you make your touch marks yourself or did you have them made for you? If you did do them yourself how did you do it?

[@BlackBearForge]

i am glad you are enjoying the videos. You might be surprised how many blacksmith shops there are in big cities. It is certainly more difficult to set up, but it does have the advantage of being close to suppliers. My touch marks were made by Henry Evers stamp company many years ago.

[@billwoehl3051]

Would a container similar to a salt shaker work?

[@BlackBearForge]

Yes but it might sprinkle flux in a bigger area than needed.

[@jasonsayler222]

Do you have any videos or maybe an opinion on making spring swags with joining them together with shrinking?

[@BlackBearForge]

That isn't something I have any experience with

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Quick question: how big would the spoon part be if you started with 1/4 square stock without it being too thin? I’m going to test it out, just wondering your thoughts. Looking to make a half teaspoon for my coffee! Lol

[@BlackBearForge]

In theory you might be able to get it to spread a full inch by the time it was 1/16" thick. But the reality is probably more like 1/2"

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Black Bear Forge Thanks for the reply! I figured as much, off to the store for some 1/2 stock! Lol

[@MrCorruptex]

Do you have to cook down the borax soap? A rumor i had heard and was curious.

[@thebeardedcarver]

Hi John. Would you make one available on your etsy page? If so, what would be the price?

[@BlackBearForge]

I was planning on putting this one on there, but someone claimed it before I got that far. I will make a couple more. $35 each

[@thebeardedcarver]

Black Bear Forge Thanks. I'll keep an eye on your etsy store.

[@johnjude2677]

Hay its safer if you'd lable flux can Got you on a safety rule. Thanks

[@BlackBearForge]

True I could mistake that white powder for the paste wax. 😉

[@cgmcpherson33]

Did u file the groves in the spoon

[@BlackBearForge]

yes i did. WE will do a video at some point dealing more with file work. Since the filing was just an extra bit that wasn't required for this project, I didn't include it.

[@bc65925]

I was told to get a proper forge weld you have to have a magic flux spoon.

[@bc65925]

Which goes right along with what I called my borax at the pioneer village. I'd "Get out the magic pixie dust."

[@BlackBearForge]

Some people do think flux is magic and that the more you use the better the weld. But its just a bit of a helper.

[@TechnicusJoe]

And then I walk in, and weld it together without any flux.

[@bc65925]

Yes you do.

[@BlackBearForge]

True, it isn't a requirement. Do you ever use flux?

[@tommybigsexy676]

Thanks John, great lil project!! 👍