Blacksmithing - The "Reed" Twist

In this video, I try a twist shown to me by a customer.
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[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

There will never be enough twists in this world ! Great little twist. Keep up the great work!

[@gstongs]

I'm always learning something. I think this twist has a lot of potential... Thanks.

[@bret354]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. calm no bs just you working

[@gstongs]

I appreciate your support.

[@shanek6582]

I twist round stock by slightly flattening two sides and then chiseling a groove in the flats, then twist. It looks like two columns twisted together.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for sharing. I will explore options for other twists...

[@jarlove]

Very nice 😊 You should try to make a drill bit using this technique! 😊

[@gstongs]

You read my mind. Or maybe an auger as some others have said. Thanks.

[@stephenmalcome3797]

Looks like an auger when you rotate it. Looks great

[@shadetreeforge]

I was going to suggest that as well, I see a few of you beat me to it!

[@gstongs]

I may try and make an auger or drill bit with the technique. Thanks.

[@paulwharton3488]

Another great video that has something extra for me, this twist looks like it would make a great auger,something to think about.

[@gstongs]

So many people have said auger - I may have to try to make one. Thanks.

[@christophercraft957]

Well said about standing on the shoulders of those who came before. I like the little jig, simple yet effective. Nice work, glen, thanks for sharing.

[@gstongs]

This one has potential... Thanks.

[@11h5p4]

Awesome what beautiful twist! You come with some of the most interesting and simple tools and ideas, yet they are great Keep them coming

[@msblades5382]

Very interesting twist Glen thank you both for sharing this one.... Martin

[@gstongs]

I have to thank Max for showing me... I appreciate you watching.

[@madworkxtrouble2274]

Hey ho GST Nice twist! Thank you for the video!!! Greetings

[@gstongs]

It's my pleasure.

[@JF-fx2qv]

Nice Glen, you're right we always learn and from one another. But I believe your acquired skill set has allowed you to nail it on the first try. Good job, Glen and Mac. As always I enjoy you videos. Keep them coming if you can.

[@gstongs]

Max explained it perfectly so it was easy to follow... Thanks.

[@shanek6582]

That’s a great idea for a jig holding the top and bottom die together, just square stock and a slightly oversized hole. You’re full of good ideas

[@gstongs]

Most of what i do is low tech, fairly simple and straightforward. Glad you like it. Thanks.

[@BlackBearForge]

Nicely done twist.

[@gstongs]

This one has good appeal. Thanks.

[@BrassLock]

That's very interesting, maybe it's possible to make a twist drill (for wood), that way.

[@gstongs]

dav, I was thinking the same. Thanks.

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Very Cool twist. Thank You for showing us....

[@TMatt007]

Nice job Glen. That's a beautiful twist. I would have never thought of doing that.

[@gstongs]

That makes two of us. I'm glad Max showed me. Thanks.

[@bradymcphail9690]

Hey Glen, Thank you for Sharing Max Reed's Twist with us. It's beautiful! That twist would go so well on so many things. Well done Max Reed! & thank you my friend Glen. I will be in touch with you soon.

[@gstongs]

Exactly my thoughts - this would work well on a variety of projects. Thanks for your support.

[@loul7239]

I wonder if you could do the same with round bar and get a radius on the edges so the twist will look like vines twisting up the length of the bar. Might be worth a go for all of us. Nice video, thanks for the ideas.

[@gstongs]

That sounds like it's worth a try. Thanks.

[@mendelson182]

Just opened a new door! Thank you all! Gerry comes up a LOT! Good on ya Gerry! Thanks for the new inspiration Glen.

[@gstongs]

Max helped teach me this and so I'm happy to pass that along. Jerry is definitely going beyond the call of duty to help my channel. And thanks for your support.

[@georgecalcei8068]

Thanks for posting this Glen. I’ll be giving this a try.

[@gstongs]

I will certainly do this again, maybe using different sizes for the tenon jig and stock I want to work and see what else can be achieved. Thanks.

[@rlgroshans]

Cool twist. Almost like an auger bit.

[@gstongs]

Looks very much like an auger bit. And many people have commented the same... Thanks.

[@wyoblacksmithtools3097]

Glen, another homerun video! Thanks for posting! Jerry

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated.

[@tikkanut3591]

Glen, how does that feel in the hand? It looks like it would be a great handle for a coal rake or some barbecue tools.

[@gstongs]

It feels great. And I find myself turning it over and over. Great for a handle... Thanks.

[@MrRogerhalliday]

Beautiful piece of work ,will try it,

[@stantilton2191]

Nice technique. I wonder if that process could make a serviceable replacement vice screw, on larger stock. Always nice to see and try something new. Thanks

[@grandadz_forge]

amazing yet simple. thanks again

[@gstongs]

Simple suits me fine. I appreciate your support.

[@random40s]

Very cool twist. I hope your post/leg vice is working well for you! Nice video, and keep them coming. 👍👍

[@gstongs]

I am finally working on my leg vise stand. Should have it up and working soon. Thanks.

[@random40s]

@@gstongs That's good to hear. 👍

[@heardashot]

Wow! Very good. I've learned something new today. Thank you.

[@gstongs]

Me too. I'm always learning. Thanks.

[@rigidironworks9834]

I really like the effect, very cool Glen. Can you do a video showing various techniques that can be done to round bar as far as twisting goes ? Thanks Glen Mike

[@gstongs]

Mike, I will continue to explore different decorative twists, including round bar. Thanks.

[@tokolosh11]

Very nice Glen, thanks for sharing.

[@gstongs]

It's my pleasure. Thanks.

[@larryking606]

Very Nice looking Twist ! Good thing to pass onto fellow and Ladies who Love Blacksmithing !

[@lenblacksmith8559]

I like that design Glen.

[@gstongs]

Me too. Glad Max showed me... Thanks.

[@EduardoSVA]

Great video, as allways! Mr. Glen, is this the way they use to make screws in the past? I have this doubt since I started to forge five years ago. Thank you!

[@gstongs]

I think this basic principle is used to make drill bits, augers and possibly screws. Many in the comments have mentioned this... Thanks.

[@timgrede6845]

It looks like a start of an old method of how drill-bits were made, pre 1820's.

[@gstongs]

Yes, I think this is similar to how drills and auger type tools were / are made. Thanks.

[@chrislawrence6015]

Now that's a nice twist I may have to have a go maybe split the edges so it looks like a mini cube twist on the sides

[@gstongs]

That's an excellent idea. I will explore different variations of this twist as well. Thanks.

[@larryfetters212]

Very simple but looks great.

[@gstongs]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks.

[@MrJamesjustin]

That is really nice. I'm going to use the Reed Twist on my next pair of candle stick holders. (As soon as I make of of those cool gigs.)

[@giorgos424]

Mesmerizing!!

[@gstongs]

Thank you.

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

I've seen this done once or twice before, but your twist looks really good, and looks a bit different than the others I've seen.

[@gstongs]

I'm glad you like my take on this. I would like to try different variations of this. Thanks.

[@michaelstares1988]

Looking good, so simple but so effective, many thanks

[@gstongs]

Simple if right up my alley. This really is an elegant twist. Learn something new everyday. Thanks.

[@jonathanpittman1007]

That looks great. Thank you for sharing

[@gstongs]

Its my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@oneshotme]

I like it!! I think it'd look good on some tool handles Enjoyed and Thumbs Up

[@gstongs]

This can have a broad appeal for a variety of items. I will try some variations of this. Thanks.

[@dancrampton]

Hi Glen - Great to learn a new twist! And it's a really interesting one too. Going to get busy and make a new set of dyes for my guillotine tool. As you said, you are using 3/8" square stock. What's the diameter of the hole in the tool you are using? 1/4"?

[@danielcrawford7315]

Was curious about that too. In the video he shows Max Reid's tool I believe and it was marked 1/2" though I'm not sure that's what his jig is...sure looks smaller reckon. Blessed days sirSir, Crawford out

[@dancrampton]

@@danielcrawford7315 Time in Taiwan right now is 5:15am, so Glen has probably been sleeping while most of these replies have been coming in...

[@danielcrawford7315]

@@dancrampton , yup yup I figured as much. Knew he was in the other side of the world. He may get back to us in middle of our night lol

[@gstongs]

That tenon jig's hole diameter is close to 3/8". square 3/8" , when held on the diamond, is close to 1/2". The guillotine tool should work better than this tenon jig. Thanks.

[@gstongs]

Yes, Max's tenon jig in the picture is 1/2". And I think he used 1/2" square for the poker. When held on the diamond, it is wider than the flat to flat measurement. Thanks.

[@pescaetrabalhosmanuais54]

muito boa a ideia obrigado por partilhar

[@gstongs]

It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@johnalleman2918]

Very cool

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@danielcrawford7315]

That's pretty awesome there. No shoulder standing here, just coat tail dragging lmbo. Gotta learn it somewhere...and you guys here on KZbin are teaching us newbies so very much. It's pretty amazing watching yall. Question? Is there much growth in the stock as you forge the parent stock?

[@shadetreeforge]

Dan, I don't think there would be? after all you are compressing the material and displacing it sideways if anything materials gets a little shorter when you twist it. depending on what you do forging wise after that, like drawing out material then it will get longer...

[@danielcrawford7315]

@@shadetreeforge , okey dokey. Wasnt sure w that type of die process. Thanks for sharing with me, blessed days sirSir, Crawford out.

[@gstongs]

Other than bend to one side, the stock didn't seem to lengthen much. I'm also learning a lot... Thanks.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for the help.

[@leviblackwood3258]

Thanks again

[@gstongs]

My pleasure. Thanks.

[@everettedualino5074]

Can you make an auger bit by using that technique . Tnx

[@gstongs]

Exactly the item I was thinking about after doing this. Let me see what I can do. Thanks.

[@everettedualino5074]

@@gstongs hope to see it , thanks for replying

[@randallsummers6551]

I like that twist.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@paulanderson1915]

Excellent! Looks intricate, but as is usually the case quite simple to perform. IMO not enough emphasis is placed on twisting. Once again a most instructive and appreciated video. Thank you.

[@gstongs]

I would like to make more of this kind of simple video exploring different twisting options. Thanks.

[@isaacsalazarcarrasco6906]

Excelente

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@thewarriorpig3151]

Great little twist. I can see lots of applications for this. Thanks for passing on the knowledge!! Did you do a video of the jig? If so, do you have a link? Thanks again!

[@davidrichards5594]

Make it from tool steel, twist it right handed and you could easily grind the point to make a drill.....Dave

[@gstongs]

Yes, I can see myself doing this again for different projects. I did make a video of me making that jig. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWKUZptrqNhnapI

[@gstongs]

I need to give that a try. Thanks.

[@eaglemountainforge]

Very cool!!

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated.

[@yorkshirejoinery2869]

Great stuff!

[@BracesandBoots1]

I like it.

[@gstongs]

Me too. Thanks.

[@williamrhinehardtsr.4507]

I think that is a mini version of an Archimedes screw?

[@gstongs]

william, I was wondering (and others in the comments) if I can use this to make a drill or auger. Thanks.

[@ma-rh5yq]

عمل جيد 👍

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@salomao1971]

Magnifíco.

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@driveheronman4304]

The Hilti company make sds drill dits similar this way much faster

[@gstongs]

I want to try to make an drill bit with this method. We'll see... Thanks.

[@driveheronman4304]

@@gstongs stronger in its disigne for hammer action punishment but capable only of removing masonry powder/stone dust, not great flutes for your type of work Glen,, IT would be a good video to see if you made one and if you forge braised a diamond tip in to the drill bit🤔 And of course drill a hole in the wall haha you will be done in an hour or so😃

[@bearsharkp3901]

I like this twist a lot. To make my own die, undersize the hole by 1/8 inch relative to the stock?

[@gstongs]

I think you can vary the size but 1/8" is very close to what I did here. I will try some variations on the sizing... Thanks.

[@tonetoner8789]

👍

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@coachcampana]

Cool!

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@poohelmet321]

It's like a hammer drill bit for drilling into concrete

[@gstongs]

I think it would be possible to make a decent drill bit or auger using this method. Thanks for watching.

[@kurthanson4106]

Damned fine.

[@gstongs]

I appreciate you support.

[@mybeeradventures7118]

Where can i get that jig

[@gstongs]

I made that simple jig. Here's the link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWKUZptrqNhnapI Thanks for watching.

[@하늘에묻다]

korea 내가 첫댓글이구나

[@gstongs]

Actually second but close... Thanks.