Forged Brass and Leather Keyring/Knuckles: Maker Adventure 4

Another Episode of the Maker Adventure!!! The challenge/idea here was to use some of the scrap ice-pick brass and see if I was able to actually forge it to shape without breaking, melting, or totally destroying it in the process. Hopefully Jim's not too mad about the hole I put in the wall...
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[@jimmydiresta]

well done! few laughs in there

[@skullandspade]

Few.

[@andrewoperacz7427]

😂😂 the end!!! What a great tutorial!! I need to dabble in forged brass soon. Thanks for sharing Bret!!🤘🏼⚡️🤘🏼

[@skullandspade]

Try it!

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Cool build and video Captain! Didn't see the ending coming 😁😊

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Red!!!

[@WoodenCreationz]

Jimmy is never pissed... Your totally safe dude! 👊🏻😉

[@skullandspade]

Whew. I hope you're right.

[@40drawers99]

Haha, love the ending! I don't know how I'd missed this video, it was really interesting, never thought about forging brass... And now I learnt something about it, good times 👍🙂

[@skullandspade]

Well now you have!

[@CK-TD]

Well done. And the patience to forge the brass wow. Mad props for that alone.

[@skullandspade]

I was terrible and slow, but i love the outcome!

[@CK-TD]

Brett McAfee pride in your craft. No matter what it may be is rewarding when you see your finished project.

[@Studio69Fan]

Ha Ha. That's awesome! Not only the brass, but the leather logo too! And that's what Jimmy get"s for leaving you behind this weekend. ;-)

[@skullandspade]

hahah! You're right!

[@ryanonthirdearth]

Love your channels aesthetics......Definitely inspiring

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@Sanosuke30001]

Nice build as always. Great reference to Harry again.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@mikesides617]

Wonderful vid! I imagine there is as much work in the animated sections as in the item and editing. Really enjoyable.

[@skullandspade]

You are correct Sir! Thank you Mike!

[@MaltandMake]

I was waiting for that extra bit that makes your videos great... had to wait until the end. Loved it!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you, glad you stuck around!!!

[@Max1dollar]

So glad I found this channel, Keep up the good work🙌

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!! Welcome to the channel!

[@douglidz2944]

Hit the send button by mistake. Anyway you had me by the end and I loved the finale.

[@skullandspade]

Hah! No worries Doug! You would have had me on your case for a discussion ; )

[@stevenkofoed1698]

Another awesome video, best ending ever! Thanks, fun to watch!

[@sirtblairjr]

Hey Brett, I really like your channel and videos. Thanks. Are you going to sale them.. I like to have one.where do you order your brass from at a low price.. or can you make it out of steels? Keep the videos coming I really enjoy your series 👍

[@kjellski]

Great video man! :) Wonderful makery and a cool story as well as composition of everything together! :)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Otto!

[@MakeItSoph]

Continued Awesomeness Brett. 👌

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Soph!!!!

[@MegaRichard345]

Love the design. Looks great

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Richard!

[@LetsPrepTogether]

I can only imagine how long that took you. Great work and the result is very cool as usual!

[@skullandspade]

3 hours....start to finish, just on the brass. After about 2 hours of planning/testing/melting brass

[@MarcelTeugels]

Nice build. I've never seen brass being forged and I love the videogame theme connecting each build together!

[@skullandspade]

It's a bit of a nightmare...Thank you Marcel!

[@johnnydam5730]

Another great video Brett! Loved how the brass transformed from scorched gray to that beautiful shine on the buffing wheel! And the wet leather pressing technique was a nice trick I want to try now.

[@skullandspade]

Yeah, that reveal was great! Try that process, it's really easy, just be patient!

[@brycemariano5955]

another awesome video brett! your channel is going to explode soon!

[@skullandspade]

Oh man, that would be awesome! Thank you Bryce!

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

I hate it when idiots use the word "epic" all the time. Uh....that was epic. RESPECT to Skully.

[@skullandspade]

Hah! Thank you Birkey.

[@AndyBirkeyMaker]

You are most epically welcome, Cap'n.

[@skullandspade]

Yarrrr....

[@drewt3210]

Right up there with every ULTIMATE this or that. Unless your name is Ron Paulk, your miter stand or workbench or welding cart or whatever is probably not the ultimate. Much love. @HoneyOnWales

[@AndyCPugh]

You appear to have a thumbs down; I think Jimmy might know about the hole in the wall. Personally I think it's great and gave it a thumbs up. Skully is a star!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Andy!!!

[@iamaioshi]

thank you! haha reminds me of Jimmy's brother

[@skullandspade]

That's the reference man.

[@douglidz2944]

Wasn’t too sure about this one Brett

[@michaelmoore9789]

Looks good. Suddenly my carabiner looks lacking now tho.

[@skullandspade]

Hah! I'm sure it's great!

[@user-zp5vt1tu6b]

I like the maker adventure series

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Kevin!

[@iamaioshi]

haha i like how you marched your feet in time to the music while dragging the bin

[@BrandonsBees]

As if that shop wasn't cold enough without a giant hole in the wall...

[@skullandspade]

Brandon's Bees hah! Right?!

[@iamaioshi]

I love the Adventure idea dude! SO AWESOME. That intro was on point haha!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks duder!

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Great video Man!!!! Came out really nice!! Did you ever work with the Fake leather before???

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! No, I haven't worked with it??!

[@Makebuildmodify]

Man, I was really diggin' the 8-bit music and graphics!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@KeithDecent]

oh man I was worried you wasted your limit break on a tool chest for a second, but it seems like you're still charging that up.

[@skullandspade]

Nah, the knuckles are shear power. We haven't even begun the LIMIT

[@ramsien]

Great video, but I think you need a few more seconds delay near the end of the video before the KZbin cards popup and cover the information on your character sheet. It's really nice to see people making use of other elements in their videos and I dig your style of cartoony humor.

[@skullandspade]

Yeah, noticed that too...Will make a note for next time. Thank you for watchin!

[@johnnydam5730]

I've noticed this same thing on the last few, kept forgetting to mention it. I always wonder what little extra bit of humor or story I'm missing behind the suggested vids.

[@chaoticlogic588]

Skully kind of reminds me of Dahlsim from street fighter.

[@skullandspade]

Oh snap! Never thought of that, but I totally see it! YOGA FLAME!

[@jgclark45]

love the twist but how are your knuckles? looked like it hurt

[@skullandspade]

All good on this end! Thanks for asking ; )

[@TheRadChannel]

Your videos are way better than Jimmy's

[@skullandspade]

Oh, hey now...

[@OleksandrDiedov]

Nice keyring, but can be useful if someone don't understand words, and you need to use force. Editing good as always. Say hello from me to Skully)

[@skullandspade]

Will do Taran! Thank you!

[@dustinyunker6963]

thank YOU

[@skullandspade]

Hey tool chest, get wrecked.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Love the videogame theme. You'll be unstoppable soon with all that gear!

[@skullandspade]

Crafts With Ellen thank you Ellen!!!

[@mathieudube1183]

Great video! What's the name of the type of pliers used at minute 2:45 please? I'd like to get me some but I can't pinpoint the right search term on amazon

[@Sonal_Mobile]

See? If the door refuses to open, you can persuade it now! Cool Build!

[@danthemakerman]

Love the 8 bit intro! Cool project too I need to try messing around with some scrap brass.

[@Dopefish76]

Yes! 🤘🏻 Maker Adventure is such a fun series - you made a keychain video fun to watch man 👍🏻 what’s that technique called where you scored and soaked the leather?

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! Usually you would use a swivel head knife to do the design in the leather, cutting about 50% through the material, then get it nice and soft by wetting the leather, then press (using whatever hard tool, they sell tamping steel for this) to raise/lower as you see fit. I don't have all those tools so WORK WITH WHAT YA GOT!

[@jamestralston]

I wasn’t sure about taking advice from Skully, but from the two of you came greatness. And, of course, the awesome vid editing and storytelling adds so much to the viewing experience!! If you can’t find your keys one day, check Jimmy’s pockets.....

[@skullandspade]

I'll make a note of that....good advice ; ) And Thank you very much James.

[@sirtblairjr]

Hey Brett, thanks for your channel I watch it over and over. You really inspire me to do "make". But, I have a issue you use alot of brass? How and where can you find brass it a low price? Brass is kinda of expensive $$?? Anyone can let me know ? P.$. Or pieces can help me too.?? Thanks again.??

[@skullandspade]

Onlinemetals.com or search around for scrap brass. It can be a little expensive, but it’s a beautiful material

[@o0tdaigle0o]

Great job Brett! I love your vids, so creative. The whole classic video game theme overlay on your vids is so cool. That creative twist alone makes you a great content producer IMHO! You stand apart from the crowd. Your channel is gonna blow up, I can see it already. Keep up the great work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Tim!!! AHHHHHH That would be great!

[@blakemckay843]

When I was like 18 I lived in this party house downtown Toronto. I was constantly finding garbage and building bizarre weapons. A good friend worked at an electronics recycling depot and was always bringing parts for me that he thought would work. We made insanely dangerous high voltage Thor hammers that would shoot lightning and taser gloves. Flame throwers etc. Giant ballistas and many many swords and other goodies. Until we got evicted hahahah! We were gonna do a show at a gallery like apocalypse weapons showcase like a museum.

[@skullandspade]

Hahhahahah! Oh my! That all sounds amazing!

[@mikesides617]

Left a comment on your comrade’s last printing video, and I thought it would be a very useful project. A cable and pulley system that utilizes clips to lift drying prints up in the shop space and out of the way. Sort of like dry cleaning system! Also, had to watch the knuckles video again!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Mike! We figured out a little trick for some better space saving/drying options. Good note though!

[@derekforestier2892]

Loved the video, but Jimmys not going to be happy about that hole in the wall!!!! You thought you were cold before??? Not to smart an idea. Great Job, I didnt know you could forge brass like that. Keep up the good work

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Derek! Forging brass is not recommended...I think casting would honestly be easier...plus you could repeat it. This was a bit more difficult than expected.

[@PJGalati]

I think Skully is your new muse hehehehe. I can't wait to see what that bone head comes up with next. :P

[@skullandspade]

P. J. Galati you’re probably half right ; )

[@blakemckay843]

Hahhaha saw the ending coming big time! Always need a good hand to hand weapon! Knuckles of jimmy forged!

[@skullandspade]

Haha!!!! Well done ; )

[@LaserLivestream]

Wasn’t too sure where his build was going but it all came together in the end and taught something about brass forging. Great job as always Brett! Say hello to Scully for me!

[@skullandspade]

Will do Gil!

[@JunkWorkshop]

Great edit and storytelling as always. Nice build!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you JW!

[@masterofnone]

Next time test it on skully not the toolbox. Great video Brett

[@skullandspade]

Aw, why would I do such a thing ; ) Thank you sir!

[@jojeemojee4471]

You are quite strong for 3rd level😯. Can't imagine what will be on level 20

[@skullandspade]

It's going to be an interesting journey getting that far, lots of level grinding to do ; )

[@scootersworkbench6347]

Really cool video! Thanks for sharing the tips on working with brass.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you for stopping by Scooter!

[@richhubert1260]

Nice work there young fellow! You seem to be posting more often which is a plus for us!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Rich! I'd love to keep up the regularity. Trying to work through these cold days.

[@stanleyshostak2737]

Very cool video. I am impressed with your graphics. The ending really took it to the next level. By the way. I didn’t have a commercial before the video. Just so you know.

[@skullandspade]

Running an ad blocker at all? Or in a private window? Sometimes it happens, or you were binge watching and you lucked out and didn't get one on mine ; )

[@firebird8600]

Stanley Shostak huh, I also didn't have an ad, but have been catching up on videos I've missed the past few days...

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

Raw! Very cool!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@davebauerart]

It's always great to see what creative idea you'll have next.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Bluebarn!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Nice build ... love brass and leather together !!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you, me too!

[@brentbousquet]

funny thing is thats not the only hole in his shop. haha nice vid this series is fun!

[@skullandspade]

HAHAHAH!

[@garethwilliams7414]

Nice video

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@GratefulMeds]

video game intro was super awesome!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@ShogunJimi]

LOL - you crazy

[@skullandspade]

Duh!

[@hfs96]

Whats this thing called at 5:35 does anybody know this?

[@christopherdubour6662]

hfs96 some type of grommet tool. I have a cheapo one from harbor freight that always produces uneven wonky grommets

[@skullandspade]

www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3038570&KPID=985235&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Hardware_and_Parts&pla=pla_985235&k_clickid=ce6ef7d6-00e6-4020-a4c9-ef6c0472ce05&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnOzSBRDGARIsAL-mUB0e8-Q5ETU4fkVEtZm48_kVDiif8n8m7MehAyiQ4gRkn5igBIuwCAYaAox0EALw_wcB

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great project and entertaining video! : )

[@skullandspade]

W00T. Thank you!

[@rob_boss]

Another awesome one, love the video game style!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you RB!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome project and video! 👍 Great work Brett! 👊

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Fred!

[@MoonshineMetalworks]

Ha!! Great work man! love it!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you steve!

[@johnsonbaby2736]

Saludos desde México

[@GibClark]

Nice 👍👍👍👍

[@FamilyFlow]

Yes men! Cool video 👍👌👏 I like it !!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you FF!

[@reforzar]

Hahaha. Awesome. THANK YOU!

[@skullandspade]

THANK YOU!

[@StudioJLT]

Really digging this series!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks JLT! Glad you’re enjoying

[@DannyFourSquare]

Love it! What are you using for editing your videos?

[@skullandspade]

Thank you, and Adobe products.

[@DannyFourSquare]

Brett McAfee ok, that’s what I figured.... still on iMovie here

[@WaveCyclesCreative]

So very very good! That is all 👌

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@413DaveRN]

That skully has some good ideas...

[@skullandspade]

Interesting how a brainless skull can be so thoughtful.

[@marcusviniciusaprendavocem490]

Americano você?

[@LoganSumrell]

Sweet piece. Handy idea too.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Logan!

[@Dfrantz87]

How have I never seen this?

[@skullandspade]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@GibClark]

But do those keys jingle ???

[@skullandspade]

A bit ; )

[@GibClark]

Brett McAfee you gonna be in trouble......

[@marcusviniciusaprendavocem490]

Você e americano breett?

[@skullandspade]

Si, americano.

[@MichaelKieweg]

Nice!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Michael!

[@marcusviniciusaprendavocem490]

Brett legenda em português?

[@AsgardWoodturning]

Brilliant! I loved the John Diresta “Thank you” at the end

[@skullandspade]

Comes with the Knuckles ; )

[@uncas68]

I dig it!!

[@skullandspade]

Dug it!

[@timberdish]

Great stuff, as always. :-)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Matt!