Forging a ladle - long version

For this series on forging a ladle I did two edits, this one is a full 48 minutes and shows nearly every forging step at the anvil. If you prefer the shorter 23 minute version click here
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[@Jason-jd1jv]

You are the Bob Ross of blacksmithing. I watch you hammer and file and grind and during the whole process the work looks like a mess, then all of a sudden it's perfect. I don't know how you do it but it's fantastic. Now I'm wondering what you'd look like with a 2 foot perm saying things like "Right here we'll put a happy little tapered hook". Anyway, Thanks for the videos. You've helped my work tremendously.

[@adambrown3634]

Thank you John! I just received the laddle. I enjoyed watching this video when you first published it and I just watched it again today when I received your package. It was very generous of you. I'm delighted to have a Black Bear Forge Orginal. Thanks again John.

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad you like it. I am trying to get all of the Patreon patrons who slipped through the cracks taken care of

[@douglasfathers4848]

I LIKE THE LONG AND SHORT VERSION I could watch you all day just to see what you can do with a bit of steel

[@billy19461]

Loved the shor version, this one was even better.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@trailblazerforgeco]

John, you are America's metal shop teacher. Thank you. It's a shame that our society is moving away from the crafts. You have inspired my boys and I to get back into this again.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks, The good news is that I see more and more younger smiths taking up the craft, many running successful business and setting up well equipped shops. Same thing seems true over on the woodworking side.

[@trailblazerforgeco]

Indeed. My boys and I do both hand tool wood working and blacksmithing. We won't let the traditions die! @@BlackBearForge

[@danielcrawford7315]

One of my new favorite videos. I'm not bothered by the long version, actually prefer the more in depth study. But I'm one of the odd cats , according to the KZbin dudes. Thank you Mr. John you've really out done your self with this production sirSir. The multiple angles and zooms have made this a top notch production from my view point. Bravo kind sir 🙏 Blessins to ya now, Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@danielcrawford7315]

P.s. yup I watched them back to back too! Lolololol

[@5x535]

And just when ladle moves to the top of my "to-do" list---John shows me how it is done! Thank you again, kind Sir.

[@stantilton2191]

A fine example of classic style.

[@larryking606]

Good Afternoon , John I really preferred the LONG VERSION ! I get more detail and I am able to take in more Information ! But were Real Good Videos , but as far as learning ! Long is my Choice ! Take Care and Be Safe ! Keep Hammering !

[@TufStockdogs]

And we really like that you do share that we don't need power hammer

[@richardkent3344]

Ball element set it off.your an awesome smith and teacher.thanks for your time.

[@danerich187]

More than likely I will watch the shorter version later in the future for a refresher, Thanks John!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

. Ladle look so awesome loved watching full process.👍🏻

[@wayneshirey6999]

Very nice work. Elegant, graceful ladle.

[@duaneaubuchon9453]

I really like the long videos you make nice job!!!

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Thanks Kindly for this great and instructive video! I enjoyed every minuet, even liked the hammering. I don't think the handle is too long at all. There have been times when a long handle would have been far better than other I have, especially if your cooking something over an open fire. Like soup or stew in an iron pot or a two or three gallon kettle. Very lovely piece. I have two ladles and a strainer that was made by a long gone ancestor. Still in use and still appreciated for the fine art of blacksmithing. Many Thanks again! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Very nice John, it would be perfect for a scout camp situation feeding hungry boys from a big put :-) well done I'll probably watch the short version later as well :-)

[@ericdouglas9804]

Another awesome job by the “Bear” . TBH, I was hoping you would “teardrop flat” the center feature and add your touch mark there 😎. Still a beautiful ladle

[@rogerrabbit2913]

I would honestly love to apprentice under him. Been swinging a hammer for two years and I can't do half of what he does in an hour lol

[@mikepettengill2706]

I think that the ball in the handle looks elegant and cool, plus I bet it would allow you to use the label in a shorter pot than you could otherwise without falling over, maybe?

[@ffcrick9144]

Just finished the short version both were great as always learn a ton every video. Thank you and God bless you for your time and hard work 📖⛪⚒

[@outdoorswiththemick]

Love the longer handle style

[@GWIRailroad]

I like the long version John very nicely done. Thank You Wayne

[@jaysanders5976]

I watched both videos do like the longer one better as it gives me a better chance to see what is going on. Especially liked that there was no speed up

[@BlackBearForge]

Uploading a single video of that length takes about 12 hours and pretty well ties up our internet for that time. How do you feel about the long version split into two videos on separate days?

[@5x535]

@@BlackBearForge John, I watch about everything that you put out and many times more than once. I watched the short and then the long this time. You do what you have to do to make things work for you. I would bet that the short gets more "hits"---but what do I know?

[@jaysanders5976]

Black Bear Forge that would be fine with me and I do also like the banjo

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Really nice John, well done on the ladle. Now for some hot soup.

[@thestonefairy]

Wow i love this - the little ball is so pretty too well worth it.

[@stanervin6108]

John, @8:00 got enough heat to move some metal! Video is awesome as usual! 🐾🔥⚒

[@refinersforge1781]

Beautiful piece. Definetly going to have to try one of these.

[@bc65925]

Very nice indeed.

[@dustinroberts6771]

So cool thanks for sharing.

[@odd-]

As always, great work. Very inspiring. I have spent more time behind a file lately and finding that I enjoy the the hand work much more than the speed of the belt grinders and polishers. I still use the buffing wheel to make things shiny though. I don’t have a fast enough hand for that.

[@dlbknives4869]

Beautiful!

[@kimsutton2268]

Could you take a piece of block like u were using and cut a channel to the size you need on the handle

[@GaryForgingOn]

40??? wow. It's cooled off here from some rain to the mid 80s. ;)

[@jetblackstar]

If anyone wants a great chuckle go to 34:18 and put close captions on. As he's filing it says [Music] :D :D (This is a really good solution to the filing noises and not missing any discussion/description, as I can turn the volume off for the screetching and the CC will show what John is saying. It works really well for this and other videos where there is loud noise. e.g. anyone who doesnt have such an awesomely quiet anvil as John :D....and apparently makes good jokes by accident lol)

[@spazthefoolish]

I think you should do long version videos of select projects.

[@BlackBearForge]

It seems likely. However. This video has some of the worst audience retention ever. People just quit watching after about 20 minutes. So there needs to be some way to keep them interested when the forging gets monotonous.

[@RyanBarnes]

I know the answer to my question is probably "yes", would it be worth it to forge a ladle out of a RR spike?

[@BlackBearForge]

Sure, it would make an interesting handle

[@RyanBarnes]

@@BlackBearForge cool. Soon as I get my forge set up I'll see if I can give that a go. I don't have a power hammer so smashing a RR spike will be sooo much fun! 😂

[@jimknowlton342]

Is this made out of 1018? Is 1018 sort of the basic item steel I should be using for general items like this? Do you wax these items so they don't rust? Thank you very much for your work.

[@BlackBearForge]

It's made from A36 which is a mild steel similar to 1018. Any food safe finish that you would use on cast iron cookware would be suitable for something of this sort.

[@refinersforge1781]

How did you get the inside of the bowl filed, sanded?

[@BlackBearForge]

Hand sanding and even then its not as smooth as I might like.

[@edwardhugus2772]

I guess the 1 dislike doesn't eat soup........

[@mikenorman4001]

This is the same sized ladle as in the "short version." Total ripoff!

[@BlackBearForge]

Yes, but didn't i do an awesome job getting them to match exactly. Right down to the last hammer mark. 😜