Forging a ladle - short version

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

I am so glad that for whatever reason one day you picked up a camera and decided to share your blacksmithing Journey with us thank you!

[@HavenCraftHomes]

I couldn't agree with that more. "Hangin' out" with John, has become a regular part of my week. What a fantastic, generous guy!

[@davidlong3824]

Great looking ladle nice job.

[@FZR650]

While I was watching your video... I was saying ‘how is that going to become a ladle?’. John, you have amazing skills. Thanks for showing ‘us’ the viewers how to blacksmith.

[@BlackBearForge]

You are welcome

[@bentoombs]

Very cool project. People would not believe you could do that with that stock of steel. Thanks John sir

[@danielcrawford7315]

Ben, did you see Torbjourne's bell he published yesterday? I was taken aback at how much he was able to draw out that bar stock. Blessed day my friend Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@bentoombs]

@@danielcrawford7315 that Bell was awesome. that's probably one of my next projects for fun

[@jonathanpresson777]

I'm really enjoying the music on this one. There's something about smithing and Celtic/Appalachian music that just seems to go together.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@billy19461]

Of all of the things that I have watched you forge this would be my pick. Loved. this short version and now I have to go watch the long version. Every time I watch one of your videos I am reminded on how important the blacksmith was in Colonial America and how high a position they held in the community . Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@georgeguy206]

Excellent use of music in this video John. Thanks for your sharing attitude.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

My daughter's and I are are budding blacksmith's. We have just about everything we need a few misc tools etc... Should be forging in a couple of weeks from now! I have been watching and learning from channels like this one and a few select others . I really appreciate the quality content here. Thank you!

[@BlackBearForge]

You are welcome, I am glad the videos are helping out

[@lo5042mh]

Nice ladle and music. 👍

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@ffcrick9144]

Watched both videos time well spent. Thank you and God bless 📖 ⛪⚒

[@danielcrawford7315]

Welp I watched the long version, then this one started right up so what the heck I watched this one too. Great content, definitely one of my favorite recent videos. Your awesome Mr. John 😁😁⚒⚒ 🙏Blessing your way, Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@ericcartrette6118]

A friend gave me a small swage block for dishing spoons this past weekend. I was wondering if I could make a ladle with it. Next time I get out to the forge, I'll have to try it. I tried a spoon with it today. Not the greatest, but I am getting better with them. this is a great video of a great project. You continue to teach me and to give me ideas. Thanks!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thats a good friend

[@Pattseh]

Your videos are some of the best educational material for a hobbyist blacksmith. Even more so, as my blacksmithing sessions/classes are on summer break till september

[@jonnyjermyn3741]

Subscribed! Attempting a ladle of my own here in the near future. Thank you!

[@hedge685]

Very nice, John...I like the music overlay and the sped up segments.

[@stanervin6108]

Perfect balance of real time and skip overs! 🐾🔥⚒

[@douglasfathers4848]

LIKE the music and JOHN thanks for the info on quick tongs from K.C.I i ordered the Q.T and R.T and hemmer well receive them with in 14 days just have to finish anvil and forge rely appreciate the time you put into your videos and sharing your knowledge with us cheers

[@3870TheDad]

Beautiful ladle, John. Teaching many of the basic parts of the craft in one item. Love the longer version, but got more out of the shorter.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thats interesting. Was the shorter just easier to watch?

[@quirinanzenberger3184]

Thank you sir for the great video. You have done a good job and the ladle looks really nice! (i apologize for my bad english but it's better every day) :-)

[@quirinanzenberger3184]

@@williamtodd-dunning7278 Thanks it's a pleasure to hear something like that. XD

[@Mattdotnfo]

great video, I have always wanted to get into blacksmithing just for fun and your videos are a big inspiration. thanks.

[@brettsayers7768]

Fantastic ladle, really enjoyed this video.

[@LazyAHoleRanch]

Ooh fellow Colorado KZbinr ❤️❤️❤️❤️ We love your videos.

[@Loan--Wolf]

i told my nabior i wanted to get in to blacksmithing he was at a local good will seen the book practical blacksmithing by M.T. Richardson for 4 bucks and picked it up i cant wait to dive in to reading it but i suspect i learned more just by watching john

[@paulklapatauskas6135]

Wonderful work as always. Thank you

[@jaydenhalbaedier6355]

so coming from an industry that you do a lot of testing of ads and length of media. I love how our favorite blacksmith is very up front that he is learning and trying to make the channel the best he can.

[@stevesyncox9893]

Thank you.

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Thank you for sharing you work with us....

[@Loan--Wolf]

John you come a long way in your videos i rember when there was a 100 cuts on 3 minutes not now congrats man keep up the good work

[@TufStockdogs]

Thank you John this is great and I will work on this with a straighten out horseshoe to make mine thank you buddy

[@jorgesolis8921]

Uno de los mejores vídeos y que más me ha gustado, lo felicito y espero que sigas trabajando y dándonos estos hermosos momentos para seguir disfrutando de tu habilidad.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Yup, that'll dip you a bowl of soup from a big ole deep pot. Nicely done. Next ladle needs a hook on the side to hang it in/from the pot. Fit to hang on a big ole cast iron cauldron.

[@richardball9116]

great video and 5 thumbs up for the music John. : )

[@MegaBCAD]

Awesome and thanks for the metric measurements

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

Your apron with your mic on its right side and the swoosh mark on its left and the anvil shape looks like the winking emoji 😉

[@dlbknives4869]

Good job big guy!!!

[@MTCoalForge]

Very nice

[@bigcountry022885]

Love it I'm gonna try this as soon as o get a o2 bottle. What would be a good project for an old hay hook

[@brandonlee9870]

I love all your videos but in this one the music was a vibe killer for me. I would rather hear all the sounds of your forging clearly. Thank you for all youve done though and I cant wait for your next video

[@BlackBearForge]

The longer version soesn't have any music during the video. But I can't please everyone with every video.

[@ga5743]

Cool beans John...would you please explain just what that scaling is that comes off the metal, is it just thin metal or something from the forge?

[@The_Skwerlmaster]

Scale is an iron-oxide formed by the iron reacting with oxygen due to the heat

[@BlackBearForge]

Thorzaim has it just right

[@heathworsley8347]

I just saw part one of the slide bolt door latch series but thought I would leave my comment on this video since it is more recent in there's a better chance that you will get it. Have you considered or have you ever seen the Brian Brazil style Hardy cut off that is more rounded Alec Steele uses that style and it seems to make it easier to line up the cuts so you have less of the jumping around that you had mentioned. Thank you for the great videos.

[@gabigab1823]

Can you please make a video of how to make quench brine ? Thanks would be great if you can do that .

[@BlackBearForge]

I rarely quench in brine. But all you do is dissolve salt in water until it won't dissolve anymore.

[@gabigab1823]

@@BlackBearForge but that is salty water not brine i thod that is somethink more special i think that it should contain soap that's why aked you because you have more experience and you are good blacksmith .

[@jimhumphrey]

I don't know how much extra time is taken to edit and include the long version but I like it!

[@BlackBearForge]

Its actually the shorter version that takes extra time. I started with the longer, then edited it down to make the shorter one. The total for the recording, editing and other little tasks that go along with it make this one about 30 hours of work.

[@5x535]

@@BlackBearForge Good Grief, John. You must have a lot of energy. I like to see the hearts again.

[@jimhumphrey]

Yes, What I was trying to say is that if the longer version does not take too much more time then you might do more of them.

[@JJ-yk6il]

Love your vids man. Maybe after i do a bit of work i can come down from canada to learn a bit from you?

[@phantomwraith7289]

hi john thanks for the video but my question is that if you use this is that bugger rust surely this would rust after its first use

[@BlackBearForge]

Before stainless steel all kitchen utensils of this sort were made form material that would rust if neglected. It must be dried right after washing and then a bit of light oil helps.

[@crazybill49]

Great video, thanks for the "short" version. I understand leaving it "in the white" but did you also wax it?

[@BlackBearForge]

I will lightly oil it after each use

[@alparslow1156]

Another great video. One question regarding the ladle area. How do you get it so thin without the metal splitting?

[@BlackBearForge]

Mostly its a matter of not continuing to work it cold.

[@mikeredrugger]

Could you do some videos on making some of these with no anvil tools something like what your average beginner would have, just a very basic steel anvil, hammer, material, maybe even do some stuff with spikes to show what the average new smith could do. I have been on a spike kick use them for making some knives (I know, not great steel for it but they do look pretty cool!) as well as doing some stuff like leaves, wall hooks, stuff like that with no anvil tools as of yet, I am looking at investing in some more thicker steel stock so I can make up some anvil tools but until then I am out of luck when it comes to that.

[@tubbysnowman]

I love how you go to the file for cleanup where almost everyone else will grab an angle grinder or belt sander

[@BlackBearForge]

Thats true for me as well. I just want to show that those tools aren't required and that it can be done with a file

[@Katzztar]

The 80s? Madison, WI usually would have met that by now, but not this year. Today was 77 F, but felt 81 and that's the first time its reached that high this year. Very unusual for here to have this long of cold spring. Well at least I'm saving in elect. bill this spring.

[@jeffwulfekuhl2098]

Is this just mild steel?

[@BlackBearForge]

yes it is

[@jeffwulfekuhl2098]

Black Bear Forge thank you. Thought it was but just wanted to be sure.

[@dentonhyder5767]

Nice work John & the music was great. Where do you get the music?

[@BlackBearForge]

I use Epidemic Sound www.epidemicsound.com/

[@stoneinthefield1]

I think most people prefer the rustic hand made finish. It is a shame to me to file away all that beautiful character.

[@peterhart5335]

So how much would you charge for that based on how long it took?

[@BlackBearForge]

Doing videos takes so much longer than making things normally. But if I did something like this making the best use of the equipment in my shop it would be around $100

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

It needs a hook on the end you never lay a ladle on its side or on the ground if camping you need a way to hang it maybe make a hook that holds it from the ball on the handle

[@BlackBearForge]

I doubt his one will go camping, for that I would not have put so much work into it.

[@iansfriendevan4243]

The first and second videos then you search ladal is your videos

[@3420undertaker]

So this is what santa does in his free time.

[@mikaelkarlsson3487]

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