Forging a Braided Twist handle

[@PalomboDylan]

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

[@anonymous4507]

You're definitely an artist

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheShire26]

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

[@zappzapp1350]

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

[@dominikmeril1720]

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

[@FooBarr68]

Wow, that's amazing work. Highly inspired

[@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

[@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..."

[@lifewithlarry5133]

A work of art

[@BlackBearForge]

thanks

[@MrAllan9]

Nice video. Another youTube teacher. Thanks.

[@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?

[@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.

[@davidlong3824]

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

[@deathsicon]

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

[@KF0ADX-Doug]

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

[@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)

[@jcamisa50]

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

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks for coming

[@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?

[@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.

[@fauseth]

Super cool!

[@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

[@Jbranthaver78]

This guy is the best

[@mikejeffers6371]

Cool twist

[@michrain5872]

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

[@pascal1670]

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

[@MrDukaman]

Classes are a great idea. Count me in

[@BlackBearForge]

No guarantee yet

[@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!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Great video John, it's a really nice twist

[@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.

[@eyeballdude]

I so want to start blacksmithing!

[@gr3513]

that's class

[@benwarren2559]

Sweet work what a thing of beauty

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you kindly

[@stevesyncox9893]

Good stuff!

[@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.

[@mtlvlgmnfishing]

Great video

[@kaiirossbaird7623]

love your work!

[@mcohan6854]

If that was a handle of a knife that would be awesome!!!

[@aletru4920]

You're the master 👍😃

[@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

[@RichWoods23]

That braided twist handle is a thing of beauty.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@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!

[@nickc3565]

Nice shop sir.

[@cronchynarvachki9882]

Beautiful work a piece of art!!

[@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.

[@Incandescentiron]

Very cool

[@alchemykitchen777]

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

[@nathandunning7150]

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

[@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.

[@sonlam1642]

I like you do very nice

[@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.

[@6exG]

Twisting the night away :)

[@user-wh1st3hq9u]

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

[@larryking606]

A very unqiqe twist , Great Job !

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@miceskin]

You are amazing. Wish I could donate. 😢

[@IbadassI]

Wow that is awesome!

[@TheOldaz1]

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

[@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 !

[@pafanto]

Мужик, молодец. Отличная работа.

[@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. 🤔

[@990jimmer]

Excellent teaching. Many thanks.

[@page76metalcraft19]

Super cool. Great job

[@CaptainTwitchy]

Wow, you made that look easy. Very cool.

[@Smallathe]

Wonderful handle! Loved the demonstration!!!

[@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... :)

[@michaelrosenberg9008]

Honestly. Such wholesome learning here👌🏻

[@scubapro2689]

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

[@tobyjo57]

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

[@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

[@allanlavallee7171]

Great video.

[@davidrennie1362]

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

[@RobertoOrtiz-mz9tj]

MASTER

[@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

[@Sturrmm]

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

[@djjerzy609]

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

[@أبومحمدالكناني-ظ9خ]

So good

[@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.

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Excellent technique!

[@ardenartisticwroughtiron]

👍❤️❤️👌

[@MrVertrigo]

tnx for sharing your knowledge

[@YU_T8]

интересное решение и простое, как говориться всё гениальное просто)))

[@tokolosh11]

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

[@mikelowerytreemonkey1023]

Nice. Thanks for teaching us John

[@sarahhoward9081]

Lets twist again! Like we did last summer.. :)

[@MitchellStewart-tk6pn]

If you haven't already you should try dragon twist

[@nealfigary3288]

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

[@gustavfranklin]

really cool!

[@fabricelemay3533]

top Top !!!

[@DavoShed]

What great result!

[@foodforthought4428]

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

[@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!

[@mtyson9004]

Cool thanks!

[@crsmyth4428]

Thats a really awesome looking technique

[@Smallathe]

Very impressive!

[@leperejoe1536]

That was amazing John.

[@ffcrick9144]

Watching it again and thank you and God bless📖⛪