Hand forged door hardware and installing batten doors on the blacksmith shop

We finish up the forging of door hardware and installation of batten doors on our new blacksmith shop. Mild steel was used to forge door handles, hinges, nails, and a simple door latch with Longhorn bull theme.
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[@robertlassiter5808]

A pleasant surprise! Makes my evening for a Mr Chickadee video to pop up. Thank you for another great job. Yours truly, Robert.

[@oletorbergsen6086]

I find your videos very becalming and interesting to see. The craftmanship, the simplicity, the atmosphere -- love it!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Love the decorative door hinges and the long horned bull door latch. The bull horned latch just tops it off, the perfect finishing touch!!

[@squarerulefurniture]

It is the life I dreamed of. So beautiful and cool ~!

[@dport4779]

Love the longhorn! Great job buddy!

[@robertcassity5193]

Great job but the lighting on some of the video was dark and hard to see

[@timothyhoyt8215]

I’m almost speechless That is some of the most amazing work I have ever seen. You my friend are hands down the most talented man I know. I hope you feel proud of what you have accomplished. Just amazing Josh Take Care Tim

[@mazzmari]

Nice job

[@kenhatfield7712]

makes me want to forge even more, very impressive. design of long bar and the bull stay is so simple and executed flawlessly. like the practicality and functionality of the bent nail fastening, that doors not coming apart.

[@phillipschroder285]

I like your work Mr. Chickadee. It is good.

[@ratdog9]

Man you really gotta do a video on the traditional wooden video camera and computer. This is wild. You blow me away sometimes.

[@jeffreywright2294]

Very well done !

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

I COULD WATCH THIS ALL DAY, WHAT A CRAFTSMAN

[@tonyfletcher2541]

Great job! You learn fast!

[@mikesalerno8205]

Wow this guy is awesome

[@greenloser74]

I do a lot of hammering. I am years behind his skill level. rock on brother!

[@felixwalder6467]

Great design and craftsmanship!

[@noeljshah1]

Great job. 👌❤

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

Brilliant craftmañship as usual. Lovely work. From your biggest longest fan from Australia ❤️

[@martyclack8782]

Nice doors my friend, the old way are better. My grand father tought us that. We plowed the feilds with a mule and rode. made are own hardware my ggfather he was the blacksmith and feirer of the town.

[@TheTramil]

I love that the only moment he allowed himself nails on the building is after he made them himself.

[@Maxid1]

7:10 I've got this 2lb+ framing hammer. When I watch you drive nails with that finish hammer, I get really tense. Funny how muscle memory can do that. I drive a 3 to 4 inch spike in about three strikes, some times two when I'm particularly accurate that day and I've got the room to swing it high.

[@MrChickadee]

you muscle bound Heeman you! ;)

[@Maxid1]

@@MrChickadee That did sound like boasting didn't it. Sorry...

[@MrChickadee]

@@Maxid1 I was just joking, anyway, yeah Ive got three or four framing hammers floating around, but normally just grab what is close to hand, which often turns out to be this little finish hammer. ;)

[@Maxid1]

@@MrChickadee I've only seen you hit off the mark once and start to bend a nail. How brittle or soft are the nails you made? Compared to modern factory nails.

[@xw6968]

Very nice. How would a smith force a saw blade or a drill bit ?!. It would make it compleet then.

[@barrylitchfield250]

Kind of like watching a blacksmith working at the back of a coal mine at midnight with one candle burning 23 feet away from the anvil. Nice work!

[@byronk1987]

Octo hinge!

[@dumitruceara3579]

I observe with joy how in each film you post increase your skill in the forging technique

[@mattwyeth3156]

I really like the shed and hardware do you ever have problems with setting it on fire without a chimney and flew to remove the extra heat and embers

[@MrChickadee]

haha no problems there. The wood brick floor is very safe for fire or dropped hot metal, smokes a little but thats all.

[@dixie_rekd9601]

the hinges look a little undersized for those doors to me, maybe i'm just used to more decorative and elaborate ironwork.

[@fricstix7072]

Why are you burning only the bottom of the wood wall and not the top? Is the wood burning for water resistance?

[@barryjeffcoat1594]

After you burned the wood what did you spray on the doors?

[@ВасилийПупкин-т1я]

Супер 👍 😀

[@llamamanism]

I don’t understand why charring the wood gives better protection than just leaving it alone ?

[@johnwinchell1029]

What fluid are you spraying on the doors?

[@gigaomegav1042]

This burning wood are a good protection? I hear some ppl use old engine oil.

[@MrChickadee]

motor oil is a bad idea, only natural drying oils are good

[@ironleatherwood1357]

👍

[@mariocavicchia3585]

What is it the liquid after burned?

[@joeleonetti8976]

Thank you. Where do you get your iron bar stock?

[@cbriangilbert1978]

Can you barb those nails to copy the action of a ring shank?

[@kylewollman2239]

Is there a latch to keep the door closed when you are working inside? Also not related to this video, but I've been wondering are you guys hooked up to the water utility or do you have some other way of dealing with water and wastewater? Thanks! This is my favorite channel and I've been watching a lot of the Woodwright's shop also per your recommendation.

[@MrChickadee]

Nah, I just prop the door open with a shovel or something when Im inside, I never close the door then. Our house site was already hooked up to utilities when we bought the place, which was helpful.

[@kylewollman2239]

@@MrChickadee thanks!

[@franciscosalamanca8174]

🇨🇴👍🏻

[@iljavoronin163]

What kind liquid you used here?

[@longbowbanjoAL]

what happens if he gets locked in?

[@MrChickadee]

who would do that to me?

[@longbowbanjoAL]

@@MrChickadee if you get locked in youll never know lol

[@thomasarussellsr]

Climb out the gable?

[@stevenschwagel8029]

why do burn the walls only half way up?

[@MrChickadee]

Thats all that will ever get wet in the worst storms.

[@BJHermsen]

Man tries to burn down cabin and fails. Then sprays it with oil and gives up. Awesome to watch as usual.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

That was my take on it, as well !!! 😁

[@fred-san]

water japanese

[@thomasarussellsr]

LOL Not sure on spelling, but... Sho-sugi-ban?

[@ВоваДёмин-э9с]

Ок

[@BluestedSRT4]

Archaeologists are going to come along 400 years from now and date your buildings from the 1700's.

[@garethbaus5471]

Wooden buildings can be carbon dated, at least all wooden buildings made from wood that did most of its growing before we started throwing off the ratios.

[@eriksteffen6166]

Mr. Baus I believe you missed the point.

[@satubock]

@@garethbaus5471 i heard carbon dating does not work past 1945 cause of the bombs contamination

[@kattihatt]

Gareth Baus i think it was a joke.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@eriksteffen6166 if nothing else, then from the construction methods and hardware. Until they are proven wrong by the carbon dating, if they bother.

[@nilobalodo997]

Im always amaze in every video of yours..the hardwork..the patience..the art..techniques..you inspired us my dad to do what youve done in your videos..soon will rise a house inspired by you the timber framing..timber is not usial here in philippines but we will show them how beautiful timber frame house is..fan from philippines

[@jakepowell6191]

Kaya mo iyan! Walang bagay na hindi mo kayang gawin pag magkasama isang tatay at anak. Inspiration din si Mr. Chickadee sa akin 👍🙌

[@Stormer1633]

This guy is perhaps the best craftsman I have ever seen. His tools and techniques are just awesome. And he's focused on what he's doing rather than blabbing about it. Very humbling to watch and a pleasure to learn from

[@budwoodman1716]

Very nice. I thought you were going to 'clinch' the nails instead of bending them over on the back side. Doesn't matter in the end, it still looks very nice, especially the 'Bull's Head'.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Yeah, that's what I've heard it called, clinching the nails. I asked about this in my comment. My antique L&N pump cart house (shed/shop, now) has clenched nails holding the door together.

[@kattihatt]

This is not a building, this is art.

[@jeffreydustin5303]

The Art of Hand Building

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hello Josh, you’re doing a great job in the Smithy already. Looks great around there for sure. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Followmeoutdoors]

I cannot understand how 28 people had disliked? - by the time I watched- This is one of the most enjoyable channels on KZbin with every episode being more enjoyable than the last... simply awesome. Love.

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Nice work was just wondering my Grandfather would always put a small bend on the end of the nail once driven through so when bent over it would hide the point into the wood. I assume it was just his personal touch. Very enjoyable content 👍

[@MrChickadee]

Done both, I prefer this for serviceability

[@danduntz9112]

I love watching these type of building videos and then reading the comments. People can’t not give advice on how they do or would do something, especially after the task is already done. Fellas, it seems he’s got it under control and doesn’t need advise.

[@jimf1964]

Just awesome work. What a beautiful latch for the door too. I thought you were going to hang your coat on it, right until the end.

[@denniswhite166]

So did I. A beautiful hook if you want it to be one.

[@itutdsw]

Lol, ....

[@13bravoredleg18]

I tore down a old barn in Tennessee that had all the nails bent over. You talk about a real pain to take apart!

[@shanestamball1886]

Who r the 2 people who dislike this video? Clearly they are on a video they shouldn't be watching

[@robynpeterson6959]

Rose headed nail's A thing of beauties

[@solstar4778]

Robyn -those are not rose headed nails, it look hand forged square cut nails!

[@trollforge]

@@solstar4778 no those definitely are rose headed nails. Cut nails are by definition machine made, and I think you are thinking of Flower Headed nails, which are much more ornate.

[@131dyana]

Love your talent. and your shop.

[@JDLarge]

How fun was that!?!? Those bent over nails add so much in detail and adds age, nice! It’s good to see you so motivated brother, it’s showing! Seriously, what’s not to like?The entrance came together nicely... 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy

[@jh1859]

Enjoyable as usual. Thanks. I'll bet those nails don't fold over on you if you look at them the wrong way, right?

[@thomasarussellsr]

Only saw one bend on installation (from the outside).

[@Maxid1]

4:10 You better flurry up and get that door hung!

[@genegoodman5233]

I have no interest in doing blacksmithing but I love watching you do it, also building the farm like you do. It's great stay safe.

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

Great work as always...just stunning. I love the long horn bull hook...that's the best part...haha.

[@peterwhitejr.9374]

A video from you and hand tool rescue today! Truly a good day.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Mr. Chickadee. A simply fantastic video again and as always! The hardware is looking and working really fantastic. Or let me better say extremely impressive! Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck health and wisdom.

[@simialogue]

Beautiful work. And the little mischievous imp in me is gleefully rubbing their hands.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Josh. Beautiful Smithshop doors and hardware. Really like the longhorn door latch, hinges and the hand forged nails. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@ferd.6779]

A very good job again! Nice to follow and learn about everything you showed us also. Admire your ambidextrous skills (i am ambidexter myself) keep on the handicrafts/craftwork!

[@АртёмЭс-ы7л]

Труд в каждом движении . Теперь понятно почему от «старых» вещей исходила сила . Спасибо мастеру за его работу . )

[@jimc4731]

Nice job! You brought back the memory of my making a dutch door for the workshop my dad made. JIM

[@kookiboy]

Man...

[@jamenja1887]

holy shit, i think I found my new favorite Mr. Chickadee video

[@thomasarussellsr]

I might actually say this on just about every video!

[@davepelfrey3958]

I'm really impressed with your skills and determination with what you do. Amazing craftsmanship. Great job!

[@LolitasGarden]

That cleating style is different than what I was exposed to where the point of the nail is bent 180° and driven back into the wood. Same thing?

[@MrChickadee]

Done both ways, I prefer this for serviceability

[@Stormer1633]

...boat builders of wood call it clenching

[@fred-san]

Congrat's as ever, beautifull nails... Sankyü !

[@stoneinthefield1]

The work you do is unbelievable. A true modern day primitive craftsman master.

[@Blueshirt38]

Absolutely beautiful work. I came across this channel when you were first setting the stone foundation for that building, and I had no idea what I was getting into.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Going back and watching all of the videos from the beginning can be hazardous to the other parts of your life. You may not sleep, go to work, talk to your family, etc... until you're all caught up. You have been warned. Time flys when watching the Chickadee Master at work. I suggest starting after work on a Friday (if you have a three-four day weekend), then at least you might make it back to work as expected.

[@AndrewArdill]

Couldn’t quite tell, can you lock and unlock the doors from the inside? How do you secure the doors while inside?

[@notjamesiha]

That's next week's video, shhhh...

[@Maxid1]

17:41 Truly, on the horns of a doorlemma...

[@nickantoninoverobeachflori4736]

What did you seal the charred doors with?

[@mihacurk]

Nicholas Antonino Some sort of oil.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

You do this to shame the rest of us who only build with lumber we buy at Home Depot and Lowe’s and yet still come out with projects that look like a five year old drew them in crayon. I feel personally insulted, and challenged by you. Since you are the challenger, that means I choose the weapons for the duel, and I choose nail guns at ten paces! Choose your time and place!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Ha ha ha, something tells me this Marine would still out-perform most people, even with a nail-gun.

[@shaunbarber2746]

Thank you good sir for the video......great work!

[@bigernbladesmith]

Hand forged nails? Nice. Hand forged hinges? Super cool. Hammering with a store bought hammer? hmmmmm. LOL This is looking sweet! Very cool project!

[@sennest]

Great work Mr. Chickadee!!😎🥇🏅 This looks fabulous!

[@AndrewMorgan666]

As always a pleasure and an education.

[@csle1962]

Cool!

[@phillipschroder285]

Reminds me of a farm in the very north of Namibia which I had the privilege to visit around 1975. Everything in that very nice farm house was made by hand. Every hinge or door lock or bolt, every brick or roof beam........

[@AhmetCnarOzuneUyans]

Lovely work one more time :) Just that I couldn't help myself think that windows on the doors would be very good, as now it gets darker inside and you'll have more sunlight while blacksmithing. You can still do it later, just opening square holes on the doors and attach glass.

[@thomasarussellsr]

A darker forge is better to read the color of the heat of your material. Plus, the gables on either end are still open, thus far. Edit: Although, the darker forge building is rough for video-ing.

[@KettleRiseRanch]

Wow. Amazing. And why are there 39 dislikes? It boggles the mind. Is there a reason for partial shuo Sugi ban like finish? Just curious.

[@FranksDIY]

Nice job . I especially love the blacksmith part of it

[@yourinomyzine2615]

C'est merveilleux ce que vous faite, monsieur. J'adore tes vidéos et j'aime beaucoup ton travail.

[@slimtim6721]

Awesome building but I really think you can come up with a much better type of roof. I'm sorry but me personally thinking about some type of hand tile maybe. You sir are definitely a creative person, I also like people who are not afraid to work hard. Keep doing what what you like, good day.

[@foggynight]

What kind of oil or mixture was it that you quenched in? Has a greenish look like pine tar but I don't recognize it, beautiful finish!

[@philippedegroote1619]

Encore une fois notre ami Mr. Chickadee m'étonne pas l'étendue de ses compétences en matière technique pour réaliser tout ce qu'il entreprend. Une seule technique me fait réagir : la technique du bois brûlé, que je n'approuve pas en matière esthétique. Le traitement aux huiles me paraît plus approprié pour conserver la beauté de la texture des bois. Mais ceci n'est qu'une question de goût. Merci Mr. Chickadee.

[@Shuggysmama]

I love to watch this, thanks

[@bobv8219]

Seriously off the hOoK . 🐶. THANKS 4 all u du.

[@cuban9splat]

Very nice work.

[@leifhietala8074]

Now THAT is a door header.

[@je-fq7ve]

Back in early colonial era nails were so hard to come by. They would burn the old buildings, sift thru the ashes and collect the nails. One of the reasons their are not many buildings from that time. The only nails un-reusable were the door nails which were clinched over. Hence the term "dead as door nail".

[@ДОМИЖИЗНЬВДЕРЕВНЕ]

ОТЛИЧНАЯ РАБОТА !!!!

[@xmapanda1975]

Hey do you ever make building plans? I’m new and building and trying to make something better than you can buy