Forging a Braided Twist handle

[@PalomboDylan]

Would have never thought that’s the way a twist like this is made. Absolutely beautiful and brilliant

[@aecrim1969]

I feel like watching Bob Ross with an "iron brush". Relaxing video, you make everything look so easy. Excellent work!

[@andrewlast1535]

This guy is probably the best KZbin instructor I have come across. I learn so much. And his content is consistently good.

[@isiah6189]

I was gonna say the same this guy has some Bob Ross energy

[@GrainneDhu]

I enjoy your videos a great deal. That braided twist is what a handspinner would call a 2x3 cabled ply. The existence of cabled yarns pre-dates the Bronze age, so I wonder if some smith looked at what his mother, sister and/or wife was doing with her yarn and thought "bet I could do that at the forge, too..."

[@RichWoods23]

That braided twist handle is a thing of beauty.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@zappzapp1350]

So nice to see him knowing what he is doing.... I ll whatch all his vids. Thanks a lot.

[@anonymous4507]

You're definitely an artist

[@dominikmeril1720]

you're the reason i want to start blacksmithing too. Thank you for that John:)

[@deathsicon]

Once I get a forge setup it looks like a fun project to make a chipping hammer for arc welding

[@unrussleablejimmies4428]

I know i was stumped by this but like all your videos you make it look easy thanks for the upload.

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad to help

[@alchemykitchen777]

1:00 in and see a twisting wrench I need that I might be able to make! Absolutely love your videos!

[@justmakeit2616]

Also a nice one

[@JaymisGoertz]

This channel is criminally undersubscribed. Thanks for all of your effort!

[@BlackBearForge]

I appreciate that!

[@JaymisGoertz]

@@BlackBearForge I have a question for you! I've browsed your videos looking for one about what sizes of stock you keep on hand. Is there one? If not, I am curious what sizes of stock you would recommend a beginner keep in their shop.

[@TheShire26]

Yeah these are the videos that make me continue to want to work metal

[@MacWalther]

I enjoyed this. Other than the sweat, heat, and burning myself every three minutes, this might become a hobby!

[@BlackBearForge]

The sweat and heat isn't so bad in the winter.

[@KF0ADX-Doug]

great idea on the braid. surprised how simple it was in the end. thanks.

[@ianc8063]

That's probably the most awesome technique I've seen so far.

[@92GreyBlue]

Look up a rubies twist. Not as cool but still a beautiful twist.

[@swierkupitok7264]

"It's amazing how much easier things move when they're hot". This reminded me my first hot-smithing steel after months of cold-working on copper. I was like- wait, shouldn't steel be harder to work on?

[@FooBarr68]

Wow, that's amazing work. Highly inspired

[@MASTERSAIS]

Thank you so much. Love learning black smithing from your vids. A little tip. When twisting tieing wire always twist it clock wise if you're right handed. If you tie rebar all day your arm will die twisting wire the wrong way.

[@Mike-bh7sh]

Amazing. Your videos make me wish I had enough time to do some smithing. I've only done some very basic rudimentary stuff in the past. You really are an artist in iron.... well steel.

[@frederiklalkens8825]

It’s been a long time since the last time I have been forging. I’m dying to start again when I see this.

[@davidlong3824]

Another nice job you make it very interesting to watch nice videos.

[@brianfalls5894]

Hey there John. I know I'm way late here with my comment but maybe next time put a hose clamp on the ends there and that might make things a little easier for you. Great job on the braiding too! Well done sir.

[@jcamisa50]

Greetings from New Jersey, stumbled upon you video, like what I saw. 👍

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks for coming

[@ManyskunksKimCurtis]

Really fine-looking twist! So simple yet so, to use your word, MYSTIFYING! Beautiful! I will try this very soon! Thanks, John! Your expertise and knowledge should be in a book! Thanks for the videos!

[@pascal1670]

Wicked video! I'm so going to try this!

[@MrAllan9]

Nice video. Another youTube teacher. Thanks.

[@Smallathe]

Wonderful handle! Loved the demonstration!!!

[@kaiirossbaird7623]

love your work!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Great video John, it's a really nice twist

[@michrain5872]

Wow. I don't even have a forge but I love seeing this xD

[@user-wh1st3hq9u]

Who dislikes this??? this is awesome, thank you sir, I will definitely use this technique in the future

[@CaskStrength777]

After finding your videos and finding a local metal supplier with perfect drops for blacksmithing cheap I am now just waiting for my local Forge to open for the year and I can't wait to make this and confuse other blacksmiths. Absolutely fantastic channel, subscribed and I subscribe to almost nothing

[@johnjude2677]

I begining today try weld, used borax but had trouble....Rewatching this replay make me think maybe I try to soon , Next time going hotter watching for yellow heat. You a good trainer and I playing safe always good to fear hot things we work near.Thanks you Sir

[@magnusmikkelsen3757]

i was weirdly proud of bein able to figure out how to do it just by looking at it (for reference ive never hit a hot piece of metal with a hammer)

[@WinDancerX]

Another fine job, John. I so love watching you with a hand hammer and your narration is just right- no info I don't need. Dave

[@eyeballdude]

I so want to start blacksmithing!

[@paulorchard7960]

Just the right time, just bought some 1/4 rod to do exactly that but had no idea how, this saved me a lot of trial and error!

[@mikecondoluci53]

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VIDEO IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, MY GRANDFATHER WAS A BLACKSMITH I USED TO TURN THE CRANK FOR THE BLOWER WHEN HE WORKED. MAN THAT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO...................THANK YOU AGAIN

[@chaserivers2555]

Really appreciate ur videos. I have yet to put hammer to steel. I’m still building my forge. But I still sit up all night with a glass of bourbon enjoying ur videos. Thank you.

[@joshmajor8662]

I forgot how wild that looked at the end haha I watched this the day you released it, STILL haven't tried it!!! Lol Maybe tonight tho?

[@workwithnature]

It really does look tricky to do if you don't know how. Cheers for that John!

[@treyzaire5713]

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[@cashcristiano9052]

@Trey Zaire instablaster ;)

[@treyzaire5713]

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[@treyzaire5713]

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[@cashcristiano9052]

@Trey Zaire Glad I could help xD

[@tomnekuda3818]

Really like your channel......makes me miss my Dad who could do a lot of what you do.....it's an art and I hope it's not lost in my lifetime.

[@nathandunning7150]

Great work. I might try to make a knife with a Braided Handle.

[@aletru4920]

You're the master 👍😃

[@nickc3565]

Nice shop sir.

[@mikejeffers6371]

Cool twist

[@stevesyncox9893]

Good stuff!

[@sergioavalos9343]

Exelente tu trabajo saludos desde ciudad de Salta Argentina

[@aussiebushcraft5565]

Square oblong round , 👍 you taught me that and now I do it without thinking 😀 Awesome effect and great exercise in forge welding ! Thanks teacher !

[@foodforthought4428]

So glad I stumbled across this channel. Liked and subscribed. Nice work

[@fauseth]

Super cool!

[@cronchynarvachki9882]

Beautiful work a piece of art!!

[@scotgordon2138]

Thank you!.... I did this years ago... but forgot how to do it! Easy Peasy! :) I love all your videos.... been so long since I have done it.... have some time to get back into it now... :)

[@pafanto]

Мужик, молодец. Отличная работа.

[@TheOldaz1]

Nothing short of amazing, sure looks like it's actually braided. Thanks John.

[@mtlvlgmnfishing]

Great video

[@page76metalcraft19]

Super cool. Great job

[@johndilsaver8409]

That's a very nice outcome. I have not done this yet, and had no idea how it was done. I think maybe there must be 2 or 3 John Switzers running around there, as much as you get done. Excellent video!

[@BlackBearForge]

Just the one, but if I can figure out how to clone myself, it might be an idea. 🤔

[@CaptainTwitchy]

Wow, you made that look easy. Very cool.

[@davidrennie1362]

Nice. You make it look so easy. Your professionalism and your work is excellent.

[@scubapro2689]

That turned out amazing, man I can't wait til I can afford my own setup! soo cool!

[@Sturrmm]

Getting interested in blacksmithing. Much to learn but your videos are a great resource. Thank you!

[@benwarren2559]

Sweet work what a thing of beauty

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you kindly

[@djjerzy609]

Ive learned so much from your videos and have inspired me to do more than blades and have really enjoyed traditional blacksmithing !

[@Incandescentiron]

Very cool

[@MrDukaman]

Classes are a great idea. Count me in

[@BlackBearForge]

No guarantee yet

[@leperejoe1536]

That was amazing John.

[@MrVertrigo]

tnx for sharing your knowledge

[@michaelrosenberg9008]

Honestly. Such wholesome learning here👌🏻

[@mikelowerytreemonkey1023]

Nice. Thanks for teaching us John

[@tobyjo57]

Superb Sir. You always make it look easy as experts do. I will certainly try that.

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Excellent technique!

[@DavoShed]

What great result!

[@lemix69]

Awesome video, I just recently learned of forge welding and I'm really loving watching it done. It definitely is a worthy craft and I'm just loving that braided twist, awesome video, thanks!

[@nealfigary3288]

Yet again the Master amazes the masses . Thanks John The Shop Teacher .

[@Redtailedhawk99]

Always enjoy your videos. Still on the long road to get my shop up and running. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@Jbranthaver78]

This guy is the best

[@990jimmer]

Excellent teaching. Many thanks.

[@tokolosh11]

Awesome, thanks John, that was very informative and helpful.

[@IbadassI]

Wow that is awesome!

[@Smallathe]

Very impressive!

[@lifewithlarry5133]

A work of art

[@BlackBearForge]

thanks

I enjoyed watching you very much, you are true craftsman.

[@allanlavallee7171]

Great video.

[@donnaroberts5655]

-really enjoyed this vidio. Looking forward to trying this out, as soon as N. Calif. stops burning up! Ive put together a makeshift charcoal forge outside but don't dare light it up under current conditions. Three major fires in the Shasta Co. area.

[@BlackBearForge]

Seems like fire season has been going on for months

[@davedoessomestuff8176]

I lit up my forge just the other week, I'm up in Burney though. I still wetted down the whole area and then some with my hose though. Not taking any chances. Ended up saving my neighbor after he put way too much lighter fluid on his BBQ, ended up lighting part of the house on fire. Nothing serious but I was glad I was there.

[@fernandolopez7029]

Congratulations from Spain. I have learned a lot with your video, besides being very entertaining. Thank you very much for sharing your skills and knowledge. Great job!

[@Zogg1281]

Yeah!!!!! Let's twist again 😂 Nice and subtle...... brilliant 😊

[@MrDukaman]

Another good one my friend. I really like the view of the new wall mount gives a great prospective on the shop and the anvil. Thx again for sharing.....Paul

[@ronthacker211]

Great project... enjoyed watching it.

[@TKs3DPrints]

awesome work. i love how the cam is picking up the heat waves of the parts. shows how hot things are even when its cooled down.

[@gustavfranklin]

really cool!

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@GWIRailroad]

That was awesome!! Thank You.

[@أبومحمدالكناني-ظ9خ]

So good

[@jjppres]

Thats really neat John. I have to try that. I wouldn't have ever thought it was 3 double twisted pieces twisted. It really does look much more complex. Thanks as always for the lesson.

[@crsmyth4428]

Thats a really awesome looking technique

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Gonna try that. Thanks John

[@steelpennyforge5152]

wow that looks like way more work than it was! Great Demo!!!

[@marcs4738]

Vary nice! Thank you for showing this the way you did.