Forging a Reproduction: Antique Boot Scraper

[@brianfalls5038]

Jordan, I love watching you work. I've watched a LOT of blacksmithing videos here on You Tube and most of them have power hammers and hydraulic presses to get the job done but yet I see that you forge your projects old school which I think is mighty neat!! Keep up the great work and you now have a new subscriber. Your videos are the kind of videos I think about when I think of old school metal forging.

[@bc65925]

1- Thanks very much for showing that method of cutting into the stock to create the tenon, I had never seen that. 2- I have a very small galvanized bucket that I hang on a driven in hook that fits into a drilled hole in either end of my anvil stump. Dang it's handy hanging there where it can't fall off. I can move it to either end and remove it all together. I think they sell the bucket as a grease bucket for grills. 3- I bet any amount of money that miss strike on the drift you were looking at the hole in the bar and not at the end of your drift. Your hammer went where you were looking. I try to point that little point out when I'm demo'n to new smiths when I'm punching a hole. "Put the punch where you want it then look at the struck end and hit it. If you look where it's setting on the piece you'll hit short and hammer your thumb. 4- At ABANA in 2014 I watched Jeffery Funk punch a hole in a very hot rock with a press. That was FUN.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Evening Bill! Lots n lots for me to learn here from y'all 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you Sir! Yeah, that cutting in technique is shied away from by some because they don’t like the cold shut it produces. But treated right and used in the correct applications it is just not an issue at all. Cutting in results in less suck than using even a sharp corner on the anvil, which leaves more material in the corner that (in this case) gets drawn out into the blade corner. I definitely need to rig up something better for my water can. Just hasn’t been high on the list.

[@holyhammerironworks2384]

I enjoyed this project! Never thought about how they would anchor metal into stone back in the day. Thanks for sharing!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you!

[@TalRohan]

I don't think I have ever tried reproduction work, atleast not in this sense...Ive seen things and made my own version, but I like your attention to detail and always enjoy the process Thanksyou for sharing

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy y’all- great job on the boot scraper! Fine job on the video also. Take care God’s blessings to y’all

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you!

[@alanbutler7712]

If a mis-hit is a beauty mark... my work is far more beautiful than anyone else's on the internet. 😂

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Great video Jordan! Really appreciate you explaining what you are doing and why. Hadn’t seen using the hot cut for cutting tenons before. Definitely remembering that technique! Really do appreciate the significant extra effort you put in to make these videos! Thank you!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you! All the credit for making the beautiful videos goes to Bo. He spends more time on them than I, and without his technical expertise and skilled eye (not to mention top notch gear) I would never get to anywhere near this level of quality.

[@joshuarachita9265]

Great video! As Peter Ross says - "expectation of variety!"

[@WhiteOak09]

Awesome CONTENT , I've just found this channel and I love it , new subscriber.

[@davidslater7187]

Always wanted to make one i don't have a copy to go by but after watching you i think I'll just go for it thanks for sharing

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Awesome! Do it!

[@janmorse6948]

A great video, Jordan. You still see the occasional rusty boot scraper by the back door of some old Michigan farmhouses. As much a piece of Americana as the green copper weathervane standing guard atop the ancient haybarn. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks! I quite agree.

[@brendanesposito]

Missing your regular videos… watching all the old ones again…

[@AxeAndAnvil]

I hope we can get back to posting videos again!

[@andrewjaye2981]

Satisfying work.....satisfying to watch.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Very interesting. Alot to learn in this one. Several processes I've not seen in such detail. Definitely an archive worth tomb Blessings Sir Crawford out🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks Crawford!

[@coedlan]

I've always loved boot scrapers. You did a wonderful job recreating that one.

[@kenhart6330]

Here in Northeast England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 we were known for coal mining and the houses provided by the mine owners had a carved sandstone built into the wall with boot scraper bars in them. It was deep enough to put a large foot into it, close to 9 inches. How about making one seeing that you made such a great job of that one. They were at the edge of the doorway, the only way to get the bars in was from the interior of the wall so were made before building the streets which were up to 2 - 3 hundred yards long up to 50 - 60 houses.

[@sarahgoodwin5720]

Very neat video I think I need one

[@hammeredanvil7377]

Cheers for that. Real pleasure watching that one.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

That makes me happy! Thank you!

[@The1948Pan]

Outstanding little project. Thanks for the video with all the details for us. I enjoy your channel.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Jordan awesome video. Hopefully you or the future owners get great use out of it my friend for many more years. Very nicely explaining video. That's very nice. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks as usual my friend! God Bless you too Jared!

[@thijs3514]

Yet again! What a nice piece and great video!! Love the combination of materials and the application.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you!

[@hvforge9147]

Nice work 👍🏼

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks!👍

[@dragonwaterforge]

So cool ,the farm I grew up on had one at the back step but I don't think it was for just mud lol and you did a beautiful job

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Haha yeah, muck might be a better all around term😂

[@PogyForge]

Nicely done Jordan! The tenons turned out ok.We live and learn lol.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks Robert! Thinking I’ll do a boot scraper for the TRABA demo.

[@PogyForge]

@@AxeAndAnvil um? I kinda already told everyone you were doing the latch lol!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

@@PogyForge ha! Well that’s fine too. Either one.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

@@PogyForge be sure and bring yours so I can stamp it.

[@PogyForge]

@@AxeAndAnvil for sure!

[@Jay-kk2rd]

Great video Jordan. You have good hammer skills that I am sure is reflective of your years of experience. That mis-strike you had hit home for me. I’m sure you don’t do it often and honestly it was minor and in a place where it doesn’t show. Thanks for allowing us to see it. I would love to see more videos like this.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you! That misstrike was gut wrenching, but just gotta move along. Thanks for watching, and we’re looking forward to bringing you more!

[@Carterironworks]

Gonna need to make one of these at least for the shop. Great video sir, thanks for putting in the time and effort to research this one.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks man!

[@dennisw7350]

you did a really good job of this.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks!

[@martyhopper4910]

Great video and info. Good looking scraper.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you!

[@benwilson1979]

Fantastic video, beautiful result!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you!

[@Jared-Brubaker]

You do nice work!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Well thank you!

[@brianpartribge5175]

Awesome!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thanks!

[@martinneiberg6057]

Hi, Where did you get your pants from…very cool!!! Great boot scraper too instruction!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Thank you! Pants are Frontier Classics brand, I get em from www.work-n-ranch.com

[@rigobertogonzalezaguilera3861]

Bendiciones infinitas y Gracias

[@alanbutler7712]

What kind of coal do you use? How do you order/buy it? I am down in Texas, and switched from anthracite to bituminous this past year. This doubled the price from $7 per 40 lb. bag to $15, but it also changed from nut coal to pea size coal. But, I like the bituminous coal so much more, I just don't like all the dust/powder per bag or how small most of the coal is. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

[@FeatherHorseforge]

Awesome job cobba have you or could you do a video on the hand drill please🙂

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Filmed and coming up in a couple weeks😁

[@blackdiamondforge5868]

Were have you been I miss your videos hope all is well

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Took a one year break from videos, but hopefully that is going to end very soon! All is well!

[@thecottage4493]

Non work question for ya: what kind of pants are you wearing? They have a great period look to them.

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Sorry for the slow response! They’re canvas trousers by Frontier Classics. I buy them through work-n-ranch.com. They’re not really period correct for anything, but I like them as comfortable workwear. Though I do wish I could find similar trousers that were higher quality.

[@thecottage4493]

@@AxeAndAnvil Thanks for the reply. Have you checked out Townsends and Son for period clothing? Or their YT channel? They focus on Colonial/Federal era stuff and have a few great blacksmithing videos. Take care.

[@gutpilegame7657]

Is it just me, or is that HOTCUT super sexy!? Great vid!

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Haha I like it! Thanks!

[@stephenwilliams1364]

This was my idea

[@dogf4ther]

must be a chick filming this focusing on the face when drawing out the blade on some peening blows. hehehe

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Nope, just a professional filmmaker who is a good storyteller. 😁

[@User0resU-1]

​@@AxeAndAnvil I wondered about the filmer, top job, very professional. Credit to you both. Tks.

[@vasquezmanuel23]

9&1/4 minus 3&1/4= 6, i think..

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Yes you’re right- pretty sure the starting measurement was 9-3/4” though- maybe I misspoke

[@vasquezmanuel23]

Ok, well disregard my comment good Sir. I wasn't sure if i was hearing 9&1/4 or 9&3/4. Glad to hear a reply either way. Great vid by the way.

[@paulwilliams5800]

😁

[@hartmuthvogler6341]

deine stiefel sind kaputt, auf yt gibt es einen ,, brian the bootmaker'' der repariert sie. :-)

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Third!!!

[@craighall6468]

Second

[@Paul_McDonald]

First! Haha

[@AxeAndAnvil]

Haha! Thanks again for coming, Paul!

[@Paul_McDonald]

@@AxeAndAnvil thank you so much for having me over!