Forging a 3 pound straight peen hammer by hand

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During my sword project I realized I could use a straight peen hammer. So I made one

[@fireeyeforge8267]

1652, what a great year!

[@AusyG]

You're the kind of guy that scared the Romans enough to build Hadrian's wall.

[@Noahfalle]

Not sure is they had belt grinders in 1652... Awesome video! Super cool to see that not everyone is using power hammers to get the job done

[@marcsenteney3160]

Like it is freakin 1652! I laugh so hard! Well done sir!

[@rayflowers9097]

I appreciate you attitude in the beginning. Fucking love it haha.

[@jamesball7322]

It’s what we are about right ,share what we do to aid in others progress in the art Good job bro

[@Gentlegiantforge]

Loving the kilt, just got one myself for forging in. Game changer, keeps everything nice and cool! Also great video! As a beginner they are awesome and show people lots of useful info.

[@matonmongo]

Looks good if that's important to 'ya, though dunno about the flinging hot metal with naked legs part.

[@davidwhite9906]

Yeah this guy is definitely my new go to guy for blacksmith work!

[@allyblair]

you got a like on this video mostly for rocking the kilt. I wear one when i'm in the shop because i live in Florida and it's hot as the devils bum hole here. It's nice to see other guys wearing them.

[@antiantifaterrier5761]

I’m going to start taking a shot of black label every time you say “nothin to it really”.

[@OldHickoryForge]

Anti Antifa terrier hope you’ve written a will

[@jonathanjansen6838]

See a buddy of mine would always give me crap about using my straight peen over the cross peen but In quite a few different applications the straight peen is super helpful

[@hydroponicfilms]

This is one of my favourite channels. Keep up the good work!

[@ajsironworks3937]

Awesome Plain and simply awesome

[@hillbillynick2000]

Love me a good straight peen! I've used them for a long time. I'm still beating on a RR anvil, haven't found a decent one around here yet. Thinking I'm going to try that heat treat method myself. Good work as usual!

[@joshuagay3611]

I love the straight. My go to hammer.

[@jaredlariscey713]

Nice job dude! Thats gonna move some metal. I see your wearing a kilt very functional. I like it thanks.

[@JasonBeeneistheLordGod]

I am a stonemason, I would like to see you forge & temper a solid steel brick masonry hammer if you have time, I personally carry an Estwing & it has been my choice hammer for the last few years, I like the fact that it's solid steel so if I get angry & slice through a brick I don't have to worry about the head flying & taking someone out😂

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

1652! I like it

[@lostbuffalo196]

Nice job man. You make it look so easy.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Thats what i wanna try 2 forge this weekend 4 my.1st hammer build. Had the steel 4 over a month now. Made the drift, the punch lastnight, just gotta get my grinder tuned n runnin true first.

[@marty01957]

Great job, John! Another good video.

[@ffolted]

Very efficient forging sir,you got great skills...working up my confidence to build my first hammer.I really need a 2lb cross pein and a big 4lb or 5lb crosspein.Thanks for the video.

[@OldHickoryForge]

Rock Mike no problem. Look around the channel I’ve got a few videos on hammers. m.facebook.com/oldhickoryforge/ feel free to contact me on my Facebook if you have any questions

[@esnyd]

I guess you're the hammer handle guy now brother.

[@NordicEdge]

Good video. Thanks for sharing

[@sibco96]

Hey, 1652 was a darn good year for handles.

[@ericmorgan6057]

Nice job. Keep up the good videos

[@dlbknives4869]

Nice job big guy.

[@randallsummers6551]

Nice hammer John. Have you looked at the Jockey Lot near Morganington? There's a few guys sale wood products there. Off I-40 before you get to Lake James. In fact, I think it's the first Lake James exit heading west. Keep Hammering!

[@OldHickoryForge]

If you’re a talking about the Jamestown flea market that’s where I got them from before. Apparently someone broke into that guys booth and he’s not setting up anymore

[@randallsummers6551]

Old Hickory Forge , yep that's it! Some of us old times call it the Jokery Lot!! LOL!! I forget not everyone is as old as me!!! That happens when to you when you get old!!! LOL! Take care John! God bless!

[@ronthacker211]

Good job.

[@antiantifaterrier5761]

What kind of steel do you use for your hammers and punches? I believe you said 1045 ,Thanks John

[@norsepool5273]

Would love to see how you made the Fuller diy guillotine!

[@OldHickoryForge]

Wade Wilson scroll Back through my videos you’ll find it

[@kevinhansen2182]

Good job. I need you info. I need a 3lb flat round. I love the look of you hammers.

[@OldHickoryForge]

Kevin Hansen facebook.com/oldhickoryforge/

[@georgebecker1191]

Nice hammer

[@danddwelding5148]

Like the hammer. Good job. What material did you use?

[@heydenlabelle513]

Where do you get such large chunks of carbon steel? I also have a hard time finding good steel for making tools. No scrap yards locally will sell to me.

[@OldHickoryForge]

There’s plenty of online retailers. New Jersey steel baron. Admiral steel. Speedy metals. If you have a metal supermarket near you they carry a good bit if carbon steel in all sizes and shapes.

[@shotgunsam23]

Imagine a blacksmith complaining about wood work.

[@leviblackwood3258]

You need a diagonal pein hammer

[@ryanschreiber5979]

@old hickory forge , where can i find 1045 round hammer stock like that?

[@OldHickoryForge]

ryan schreiber speedy metals. Metal supermarket. Admiral steel. New Jersey steel baron. That’s just the ones I know off hand

[@richardbryant7972]

Ok did I miss something what’s with the kilts lately, you and HOJ had one on. Great video great content and I like end product

[@OldHickoryForge]

Richard Bryant if you have not forged in a kilt you have not lived

[@LoganSumrell]

Kilts are awesome

[@richardbryant7972]

Old Hickory Forge ok where do I get one at? I’m being serious always wanted one like yours

[@OldHickoryForge]

Richard Bryant Damn Near Kilt 'Em Men's Greenhorn Utility Kilt Small-Medium Black www.amazon.com/dp/B00HCO2Z5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nrbgBb8XJCZSG

[@richardbryant7972]

Old Hickory Forge thank you very much sir

[@mollettforge5373]

Year 1652

[@OldHickoryForge]

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[@norsepool5273]

New to this channel....why the kilt?

[@OldHickoryForge]

Wade Wilson it’s hot outside haha.

[@aslob9321]

Nice hammer, glad to see the liberal use of BLO, especially before hanging. Keep up the good work!

[@roughnecktv6535]

Your a human power hammer

[@LoganSumrell]

2k

[@steveolsen7804]

Nice video, thanks! Where did you source the raw material that you made the hammer from.

[@OldHickoryForge]

Steve Olsen metal supermarket. It’s 1045. You can get it from speedy metals too.

[@steveolsen7804]

Old Hickory Forge Thanks! 2" round?

[@OldHickoryForge]

Steve Olsen this was 2 1/4 I think

[@workwithnature]

That hammer came out looking really nice. I saw the video where Alec did that, but what I don't understand wont the faces chip on you as they will be brittle. Whats your take on it now you have used the hammer for a while?

[@OldHickoryForge]

Work With Nature not with 1045 it doesn’t get that hard. And honestly it works great. About the same as my other hammers.

[@workwithnature]

Thanks for letting me know. Yes that makes sense now cheers.

[@wyattstheman6613]

Hey brother do you have a Facebook?

[@OldHickoryForge]

WyattsTheMan facebook.com/oldhickoryforge/