Hand Forged Eye Grab Hook

In this video, I make an eye grab hook for the first time.
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[@martinturner9823]

enjoyed that a lot mate. The grab hook on my bullock chain ( to get the most strength for the pull) a line drawn through the eyes centre should be incident in the centre of the major bend of the hook. The backwards bend helps to admit the chain. The width of the gap formed by the hook should be a millimetre or so wider than the chain to be used. To get the line through the eye to the centre of the hook I put another bend right below the eye to line it up. The will prevent the load from turning the hook and dropping the chain. I make mine the same as you forge the eye ut the I heat and quench part of the eye and bend from right below the eye off centre about 17, 20 degrees then taper and forge the reverse tip bend for chain access. Then forge the bend bringing back the hook to line up with the line of the pull through the eye. finally sorting the gap by closing up the eye on a sample of the chain to be used. It will grab the one link but the link in the opposite orientation ie the very next link will lock under load and release when slack. LOve this method of yours. I was shown to punch a slot and drift it round. Is there any difference in the strength of the eye punching and drifting round versus drifting a slot round. Love watching your channel here in Australia cant light the forge because of the bush fire problem we are in currently.

[@stanervin6108]

Hey, Glen. Excellent adjustment cooling the narrow side before continuing your drift, man. Thought I was the only one who did this! Par excellence my friend!

[@gstongs]

I sometimes use this technique when making hammers - if one side of the eye is off. Thanks for your support.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Came out good Glen, well done.

[@gstongs]

As a decorative item, it's great. I need to improve the design is this is to bear any sort of heavy load. Thanks.

[@johnmichael283]

Nice project Glen. Came out great. It's fun to take a piece of scrap and just make something out of it instead of throwing it out.

[@gstongs]

I just really like doing stuff like this - not overly complicated or requiring too many tools. And the sort of thing I know I can improve upon with each try. Thanks.

[@ironhead65]

Thanks for sharing the tip on how to recenter the hole in the hook. That kind of tip is so amazing to learn for us new guys. I really have always appreciated your videos and thank you for sharing you time and skill with the community.

[@gstongs]

I sometimes use that technique to re-center hammer eyes that have gone a little off to one side. Thanks for your kind comment. I need to improve my videos and will try my best moving forward.

[@paulorchard7960]

Nice Glen, I like the idea of planning the steps on paper before you start, should save a few screw ups!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

I always njoy your simple yet creative projects.👍🏻Hook look cool. Drift also😀

[@gstongs]

Your continuing support and kind comments are always appreciated. Good luck in your work and thanks. :)

[@hightowerone]

I haven't said it in a while so again....I love watching you work!

[@gstongs]

Thanks for saying that...again. I appreciate the support.

[@jamesmcmillen4828]

Very nice first try, Glen! The more you make, the more the hook will improve. Projects like this show the versatility of a London Pattern anvil. I like your block anvils, don't get me wrong, but a horn is really handy in this type of forging.

[@gstongs]

London pattern anvils are definitely the way they are for good reasons. I need to stop fooling around with my small Peddinghaus and get it set up right. Thanks.

[@kurthanson4106]

Very nice... appreciate that drawing, it's a great aid.

[@gstongs]

Simple drawings like that always help me to visualize... Thanks.

[@JF-fx2qv]

I like it. Nice old school look. I wouldn't drag a log out of the woods with it, but it has it purpose. I believe the next one should have a thicker eye. Well, Glen how's that for constructive criticism? I still believe you have developed a good skill set. One only has to watch a few videos of people just starting out in Blacksmithing and compare to yours/others ... it is clear the time you put in has paid off. You developed a skill set.

[@johndowe7003]

some folks cant handle criticism even if its for their own benefit

[@JF-fx2qv]

@@johndowe7003 I hate to agree with you John, but it does seem many people are highly sensitive "in this day and age." I don't think Glen is one of them. Glen; I think , maybe his own toughest critic. Being your own critic keeps you improving. Heck, I do it often.

[@johndowe7003]

@@JF-fx2qv yep, glen is a decent guy, had commented another another "blacksmith" and the stupid pretentious fuckhead was super butthurt over it and was passive aggressive about it. like dude, get over yourself youre not some master blacksmith thats known wordwide. so annoying how some people of a community are fcking autistic about human interactions. just my opinion of course lol. but yeah this guy is top notch. humble and down to earth

[@gstongs]

For sure I wouldn't trust my hook here with pulling or lifting anything important or in a heavy load bearing situation. I'm happy enough with this first go and will improve on the design (thicker eye, for sure) in subsequent tries. I appreciate the comment and realize that my skills in certain areas are "ham and egger" blacksmith level at best. Thanks.

[@johndowe7003]

@@gstongs ham and eggs taste great though :D

[@TufStockdogs]

Thank you buddy for explaining things as you forge I really like that it fits good for my therapy thing's

[@gstongs]

Very glad to know if any of my videos have a therapeutic affect. Some people like the explaining part, some seem to really dislike it and prefer silence. Thanks.

[@shirlmiester]

Another good video and project. By the way the tools I got from you are awesome, they're making my work easier and maybe better.

[@gstongs]

I'm really glad to know the tools suit you. Word of mouth really helps my business. Good luck in all and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.

[@danielcrawford7315]

That's a cool hook way better than I can do 1st tine lil 🙏blessed day Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@gstongs]

I need to improve hook design. I really like doing stuff like this that involves decent skill to get it right but isn't overly complicated and doesn't require a shop full of tools. Thanks.

[@DanelonNicolas]

thanks for share the drawings!

[@gstongs]

That sort of simple drawing really helps me envision how might be best to make an item like this. Thanks for watching.

[@yorkshirejoinery2869]

Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing!

[@gstongs]

I will have another try at this type of hook; make the necessary improvements. Thanks for continuing to support my channel.

[@417plasma6]

actually if you would have put it in the vise, and put a hammer head in the loop, that would have been an easier curvature for the hook just a thought !!!..great video Glen

[@normpowell3566]

Hi. Good video. I notice you do almost all your craft setting down. I am not a blacksmith but have been looking into an anvil. I have not seen the type you are using.

[@Ms.Nightshade]

His anvil was custom made.

[@mikegunnellsministriesinc5384]

Nice job

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed and gave a Thumbs Up

[@gstongs]

Enjoyed your comment and also gave a thumbs up! Thanks.

[@thijs3514]

Hi Glen, nice project, thanks for sharing. What is this hook used for?

[@gstongs]

This sort of hook is typically used for heavy pulling and lifting operations - used in conjunction with a chain or maybe heavy rope. But my hook design here needs some improving before it can safely lift anything too heavy. Just mostly a decorative piece as it stands.Thanks.

[@americanpatriot2979]

Thanks for sharing.. Love your Anvil! & What kind is that?

[@gstongs]

The small, block style anvils I use are my own designs that I had made here in Taiwan. Very happy with them. Thanks.

[@bernardopatino6263]

I like you videos: you are suer cool and artistic.

[@vincentrosa9631]

Nice job, 👍👍

[@filipadrian6912]

Try splitting the hook not bending it

[@gstongs]

Do you mean hot cutting the hook out of a suitable piece of steel? I never thought of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@EvgenyEvgeny64]

Мне больше нравится наковальня и чистота в цехе

[@johnmason2501]

Punch the eye last. Also, the balance of material is off.... eye walls are way thinner than the hook itself. But I enjoyed the video a lot. You're style is odd, interesting and clean. I dig it.

[@johndowe7003]

yeah it takes time to get good

[@gstongs]

No question I need to improve this design to make anything more than just a decorative hook. Your points are well taken and I will definitely have another go or two at this style of hook. Thanks.

[@gstongs]

That's the double truth...

[@johndowe7003]

@@gstongs yessir, everyone crawls before they walk. have you tried making a tomahawk? that could be a good project for you. you dont need to add a bit to it just a old fashioned trade axe or belt ax would be a good little project. havent rummaged through your channel very much as i would like to. keep up the good work :D may i suggest looking up some vintage blacksmithing on youtube you might be able to find some good information you could use

[@user-lj3pr6kj6x]

👍

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@edvaldoeloi4756]

show 👏

[@joaomarcelinobatista7661]

essa bigorna é o bicho .

[@gstongs]

Very glad you like my anvil. And thanks for watching and commenting.

[@joaomarcelinobatista7661]

@@gstongs hello brother, I'm Brazilian, I see all your videos.

[@rustymeadows3482]

NASTY

[@franciscosalamanca8174]

🇪🇨👍🏻

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@crocman1411]

? lost arrow piton

[@gstongs]

The meaning alludes me but thanks nonetheless.