My dad’s dad, my grandpa had a small blacksmith shop behind his rent house. I used to crank his blower. Mainly, I was jn the way. He was a man of few words. I went by there years ago. I am not young. The old frame house is gone. The shop is gone. In fact, you would never imagine anything being there before. I remember. I miss him terribly.
@wolfparty42347 ай бұрын
I know the feeling!🤦🏻♂️😔
@Cratercitysmith7 ай бұрын
i’m sorry for your loss, something similar happened to me where my grandpa had a woodworking shop in the backyard, i would sometimes see what he was up too in there and i have vague memories of playing with his drill press handles. he passed a few years ago and all of the tools were sold. Me and my brother started to turn it into a shop again and there’s a good feeling we get from being in there, unfortunately we will have to move out this summer but his legacy will definitely carry on
@ryanvsiler7 ай бұрын
Would you be kind enough to share a few more memories, a few more words?
@TalRohan7 ай бұрын
such a shame..I was taught by an old gentleman who was a blacksmith on the yorkshire coal fields. He taught me because I asked him how to make the different types of fire to work the steel..(I was about 6) I went back a couple of years after I was forced to move away and his shop was gone, the walls and roof were there but everything else was gone including his beautiful polished clay floor. I'd love to be able to find some of his tools...jeepers that guy knew how to make tools.
@MrFerski7 ай бұрын
My grandpa died two months ago. He was a metalworker at the glider factory in my home town, a master metalworker. He left a lot of his tools in the garage, the drills, angle grinders, welders, files, all that. He taught me to weld and to solder before he left this world, and he promised me that he'd teach me to use the large stationary drill. This, sadly, is a promise that went unfulfilled. I'd love to learn some of this stuff, just as the way of honoring him. On some days the prospect of getting to learn that is the only thing that keeps me going. I miss him, and terribly.
@charlie-charles7 ай бұрын
That is something else! Outstanding piece of art those crafted chisels! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Hats off!
@jackbabiloni7 ай бұрын
In this XXI century full of (worldwide) shoddy companies and individuals who just seek for fast money (except, of course, in Japan and South Korea) and full of no respect for hand-work as an active meditation, it's always mind-blowing to watch you, Mr. Chickadee, working as honest and smashing craftsmen worked in centuries XVIII and XIX, where handmade tools were (and still they are) the best ones ever constructed. Thanks so much, gentleman, for your enormous generosity while sharing your unbeatable skills! Each video of you is a gilded homage to self-demanding work.
@TigerCarpenter7 ай бұрын
Mr Chickadee, you truly inspire me. I'm 53 and I am going to learn the blacksmithing from scratch. you are a true Master
@sydneyevans26377 ай бұрын
To anyone who is new to this channel, you should see him use chisels in previous videos. He is a master and the shavings are paper thin or thinner. For me it is something truly beautiful to witness. Glad to see you Mr. Chickadee!
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
thank you
@RolandForest7 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching a channel for years I watch with admiration with your skill you draw us all in. I’m modest wood crafter and I felt compelled to purchase one of your chisels just placed the order. It would be an honor to have something that you actually crafted. Something I hope to hand down to my grandchildren someday.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Maxid17 ай бұрын
5:03 Simultaneously forging and rinsing your brush. Very impressive.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
lol
@jace23447 ай бұрын
Hi Mr. Chickadee. You were my inspiration to start getting into hand tool woodworking (and associated interests like blacksmithing, scythe use etc.) back in 2019 when I was on the cusp of graduating college and figuring out adult life. This craft has been my source of peace in the most chaotic times since then, and has filled my house with furniture and my garage with tools. Thank you for doing this and always being dynamic with the videos you create :^)
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Im honored to have helped
@hatedcritic80664 ай бұрын
When I was a kid, in the early 80's, my dad got into blacksmithing. I got to spend my summer wandering the railroad tracks looking for abandoned cars (or other sources of quality steel) that had salvageable leaf springs since they are made of spring steel. We would make them into knives with a bellows made from a vacuum and a forge fashioned from a tire rim. A piece of rail was our anvil. Though your setup is nicer, you have the same spirit of creativity. Your videos remind me of those times, thank you.
@Rufio19757 ай бұрын
Yea! Been too long Mr. Chickadee.
@mountainwolf13 ай бұрын
These are beautifully crafted and you sold them for a very good price great work.
@techmarine837 ай бұрын
I like how the metal texture looks like wood.
@torque98897 ай бұрын
Would love an update video to see how the Korean floor has held up and how it’s aged and some other past projects. Amazing chisels though! They look a delight to use.
@Grandpa_in_California7 ай бұрын
Hurrah!!🌟 Mr. Chickadee decided to fly home (KZbin) and pay us a visit. Its been many moons, Sir!! I'm a 🤔 when it comes to handmade tools. The Expertise.Time. Patience. Dedication put forth to create and XLNT piece of work is not everybody's cup of tea. The end result is to be admired and you should be Proud.🏆 Truth be told ~ We are in the presence of a Master. With that said ~ 👍👍👍👍👍💚🙏 ...
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
thank you
@СергиоМаркин7 ай бұрын
Ну наконец то долгожданное видео ,как я рад 😊Я посмотрю с удовольствием ваше видео,вы очень хороший мастер ,я беру с вас пример и учусь , спасибо вам большое.У вас не подрожаемый стиль !
@Vikingwerk7 ай бұрын
Beautiful work, that wrought iron looks so interesting etched.
@watchful11687 ай бұрын
Wow! They are amazing!! Some day I will buy some. BTW...I receive my Scythe tomorrow. My weedeater went out and I decided to try and switch to a Scythe for weedeating. Your channel has always been so wonderful and inspiring!
@debluetailfly7 ай бұрын
You will like a scythe once you get used to it. I still use a weedeater for some hard to reach places, and on a friends lot that is rocky. I was lucky enough to have several corded weedeaters and one battery powered unit given to me, so will probably have enough to last the rest of my life.
@robertketcham95767 ай бұрын
One of my absolute favorite Makers on the Tube. Chisels are beautiful to look at. I am sure they perform as good as they look. Always a pleasure to watch you work.
@bobclapper26727 ай бұрын
Glad Your Back ! Amazing Chiisels!
@matthewfurlani86476 ай бұрын
I've never seen someone make a tool that looks like wood but is in fact metal. they're like a work of art
@viracocha037 ай бұрын
Those are something beautiful. I wish I could afford a chisel that expensive. Maybe one day.
@miguelvegas44177 ай бұрын
You are going to be so busy making chisels. Spectacular tools with a very unique finish.
@terryrobinson14167 ай бұрын
A thing of beauty. Not in the market for chisels but they would be worth every penny
@andyc9727 ай бұрын
That's a real labour of love, and a highly individual tool !
@kalrandom73877 ай бұрын
This is so strange because this past week, I was telling my son who is getting into woodworking about your channel. Those are beautiful. Thank you, Mr. Chickadee.
@steveogle36797 ай бұрын
Absolute works of art. An item to be cherished and used.
@capslock90317 ай бұрын
The most specifically made to purpose tongs I've come across. Very nice :-D My grandpa was a blacksmith in The Netherlands so videos like this remind me of the family heritage. Thanks for sharing great work - again.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@k9six1857 ай бұрын
Been missing me some Chickadee time for a while now…..glad to see you again…each time is an experience
@wyattbussard95587 ай бұрын
Glad to see your content again! Blacksmith tip, you can stop a lot of vibration by putting a big magnet on the side of your anvil. Hope I could help you like your videos have helped me
@KnowArt7 ай бұрын
wow, just wow
@محمدمطاوع-ج5ج7 ай бұрын
عوده حميده وارجو الا تتأخر علينا بأعمالك التي أسعد برؤيتها ولك تحياتي وتقديري لكل ما تقدمه لنا
@awldune7 ай бұрын
They look amazing
@marshallcole94687 ай бұрын
Whatever you post is absolutely amazing. Thank you for the lesson on how to build a chisel!
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@ShortlineInsider-vu5pr7 ай бұрын
Good to see you again, Mr. Chickadee! Semper Fi, brother.
@BiplovRai-pg3bs7 ай бұрын
Glad to see you after a while.
@thistledownwoodcraft34267 ай бұрын
I have been watching you since you bucked out the poplar. This, though, is a whole other level of craftmanship. Wow, but wow.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
thanks!
@jonart91607 ай бұрын
As someone who grew up in the last century watching the craftsmen on PBS, I think you are the 21st century's Roy Underhill.
@lil-data7 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t be surprised if these sell out quickly. Nice work.
@EdwinBautista-pi3zb7 ай бұрын
Every time I see your videos they make my day
@harkbelial2 ай бұрын
I like the twist it's really nice
@bernardbazaud82947 ай бұрын
Hey Mr. Chickadee, Now you are a fine blacksmith, as well as a fine carpenter ! 🙂
@54mgtf227 ай бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship as always
@willierants58807 ай бұрын
Stunning. Not surprising they are out of stock with a wait list a mile long.
@carlogle62077 ай бұрын
Man, what a Craftsman!
@user-ed9re5yd7c7 ай бұрын
wonderful As stated in the overview section, the manufacturing method is based on the Japanese method of making chisels, but the shape is similar to American chisels, which was interesting.
@olddawgdreaming57157 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing with us Josh, those are mighty fine looking chisels and Slicks that you forged. Stay safe and keep up the great works that you do. I hope they are big sellers for you. Fred.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@TalRohan7 ай бұрын
beautiful work and a joy to watch the process. love the handles for your touch marks , thats brilliant Your use of old hand tools makes me think of my shop too thankyou for sharing and taking me down memory lane to my early learning days
@kittonsmitton7 ай бұрын
Beautifully crafted hand tools that will last a lifetime and be handed down.
@Clark42EoC7 ай бұрын
To anyone who thinks these are expensive I'd like to point out that good Japanese chisels cost thousands of dollars.
@anonony90817 ай бұрын
Also someone like him will always have demand above supply. Making them expensive makes it worth his time and means he doesn't have to try to satisfy crazy demand
@BigIrishLug7 ай бұрын
Actually a great set goes for about ¥90,000 ($600 US). His work is always impressive to watch.
@SWATDRUMMUH7 ай бұрын
That's still expensive to me
@kedrickswain65097 ай бұрын
On the one hand, this gentleman is a skilled tradesjack, whereas the Japanese are master craftsmen, but on the other, these are art pieces as well as tools.
@ridethroughlifertl7 ай бұрын
Exactly. You want cheap? Go to Harbor Freight. You want excellence, you're going to pay for it.
@Maxid17 ай бұрын
I've been using the same set of Stanley chisels for over 40 years. Good stuff lasts so you never really waste any money on it. I have no idea if the ones they make today are any good. If I was to build a log cabin or a post and beam, these you've made would be my first purchase.
@wolfparty42347 ай бұрын
Wish I could buy a whole set!! Absolutely beautiful, Sir!!!
@gus4737 ай бұрын
Your "Mr. C" mark on these is terrific!!! 😎✌️
@JeffMartinez6487 ай бұрын
Those chisels are beautiful! Great work.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@eo72716 ай бұрын
Nice work Mr. C 👍
@leslienelson70162 ай бұрын
Semper Fi, Marine.
@jakubpodesva98027 ай бұрын
What a lovely work. Congratulation for the highest level of craftsmanship!
@jonlocke16247 ай бұрын
Beautiful work!
@annabellaarizabal97397 ай бұрын
Querido Josh, soy tu fans por que admiro todos tus trabajos y ka dedicación que le pones. Un abrazo qye te vaya súper bien.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias mamá. Me alegro de que tengamos youtube para compartir nuestras vidas con familiares que están lejos.
@DovetailTimberworks7 ай бұрын
Beautiful, work of art but functional tools. Thank you for the video.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@shawbaan82216 ай бұрын
Nice hand forging Mr. 🙏 🌸🌺
@mw-wc4vw7 ай бұрын
I wish you good luck with this new business!
@canoflage7 ай бұрын
Good to see you back at it
@Katzztar7 ай бұрын
Always nice to see one of your videos.
@domading27597 ай бұрын
I miss your video's.. Keep em coming
@MCsCreations7 ай бұрын
Amazing, man... Really stunning chisels! Fantastic work! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@mathometer7 ай бұрын
Awesome craft and as some have pointed out the price is actually a steal. The amount of work going into these is staggering.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
thanks for noticing, there are many small steps and pieces in the process, most can go wrong too along the way.
@hammeredanvil73777 ай бұрын
MR CHICKADEEEEE !!! 🤓 Beautiful work as always
@Vincent-S7 ай бұрын
Really makes me want to attempt forge welding again Beautiful work
Beautiful work as always. I have certainly missed your videos. I would love one of your chisels, but maybe someday.
@brianeaton37347 ай бұрын
Those chisels are some nice.
@Cleveland_Rocks4 ай бұрын
very cool
@skitzochik7 ай бұрын
9:15 this is a beautiful shot, how the iron goes from cherry red to yellow.
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
it is pretty!
@anonony90817 ай бұрын
You're a blacksmith too?! Wow!
@zfotoguy717 ай бұрын
wow! those look amazing!!!
@stihl8887 ай бұрын
Beautiful, worth every penny!
@GrantSchartz-jn2wy5 ай бұрын
Hello @Mr. Chickadee, I have a question on how you keep your hewn timbers from splitting?
@j.r.millstone7 ай бұрын
Gorgeous work, man.
@stingray427man7 ай бұрын
Set of 🐣 chisels, very nice. Stay the course, I 👀 your passion. 🤙
@glennwilck54597 ай бұрын
Man these are the rolls Royce of chisels of course! Amazing craftsmanship as always!!
@thornhedge96397 ай бұрын
That's impressive work!
@JoylessMonkey867 ай бұрын
Awesome work man. Very impressive.
@bluesalamander83517 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!!
@jamesa75067 ай бұрын
Well done my friend 👍
@SheriffofYouTube7 ай бұрын
great idea . your new equipment is cool nice glasses
@emy11117 ай бұрын
thats insane, all by hand.
@memo383h7 ай бұрын
that was awesome man! thankyou for the new video
@Majoofi7 ай бұрын
Stunning.
@markcassidy14287 ай бұрын
Awesome love your content, was a great surprise to see a new video after so long👍👍
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
More to come!
@1clinkerman7 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@AusterEngineer7 ай бұрын
My favorite KZbinr
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
thank you
@w967255 ай бұрын
Great job.
@torsi107 ай бұрын
Great looking chisels! I only wish they shipped outside the US. Fingers crossed
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
We can with a custom quote and shipping paid. Free to ship within USA
@marcsenteney31607 ай бұрын
Well done sir!
@frkshohost10927 ай бұрын
its such a good thing that you're bringing these tools into the world! I'm curious about how japanese smiths carve the hollow into the high carbon steel. is this something you intend to try?
@MrChickadee7 ай бұрын
Well these days they use a large radius grindstone, before power tools they used a Sen (hand scraper) to carve that out.
@gennadiyprokhorov43897 ай бұрын
Нет слов. ты мастер на все руки. И оператор у тебя классный .
@kunlegrant3697 ай бұрын
HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A WHILE.....HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL ,EXCELLENT WORK 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏾