Hand Forging Heirloom Woodworking Chisel

[@thewarriorpig3151]

Handmade tools, with flaws, add character. It also reminds you (if you're the receiver of the gift) of how much work and effort went into hand crafting of your new tool. Love it!

[@gstongs]

Agreed - the not perfect aspect adds character for sure. Thanks.

[@clarabisson7299]

Your anvil always looks so pristine, I know it's mostly from the angle the camera is at 💜 thank you for the video I hope your day is lovely

[@gstongs]

Hi Clara, My anvil is (was, oh well.) major ding free but for sure the camera angle makes it seems smoother than it actually is. Thanks and I wish you the same. 😬

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Great job Glenn 🙂🔥

[@gstongs]

Thanks Roy. I've been catching up on your channel. 😬

[@HWPcville]

I got a bit of chuckle when you made the ding in your anvil. I have been so impressed with the pristine condition of your anvil and tools I was beginning to think you had some kind of miracle steel that was impervious to anything. Now I realize you are just a very good blacksmith that knows how to swing a hammer accurately. My anvil is dimpled from untold numbers of missed strikes by me and the 100+ year's worth of previous owners. Keep up the good work and very interesting videos.

[@gstongs]

I've always had pretty good eye-hand coordination and couple that with the fact that I don't work on large stuff or swing wildly and yeah, I think most folks could maintain a decent anvil face. That ding is staring me in the face now each time I forge. Anyway, if I put a few more of those in then I won't notice! Thanks.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Very nice chisel Glen. Enjoyed.

[@gstongs]

I really do like how this chisel came out. And the steel really helps make this a high quality tool. Thanks.

[@TingTingalingy]

I'm impressed at how much I learned watching such a short tutorial. I've never made wood chisels, but now I'm thinking I should.

[@Lmr6973]

Gonna try my hand at one of those this weekend. As always great work and thanks for all you do.

[@gstongs]

I've made a few chisels but with minimal success. This one however I really like and will enjoy using. Thanks.

[@johnbloom1109]

Love your work Glen hope you are charging a pretty penny for these chisels. Most of the wood working chisels on the market can't hold an edge worth a damn and are not made to last. Your work is exceptional and this chisel looks unique. I love the larger handle.

[@gstongs]

Hi John, I'm not selling chisels but if I did, this style chisel and the steel used would make me ask for a decent price. Thanks for your support.

[@robertsimmons3556]

Another enjoyable post! Thanks Glen!

[@gstongs]

You got it robert. Thanks.

[@andynick01]

Wow! That turned out way better than I thought it would when you began making it. (I want to make one now)! Thanks again, Glen!

[@danwerkman]

Sorry about that ding in the anvil. ..however now, I feel somehow not so bad when I compare mine to yours... Another 50 dings and your there Glen... Lovely work as usual.

[@gstongs]

Hi Dan, Yeah, that ding keeps staring me in the face. So thanks for the moral support!

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job Glen, that cutting edge should be well packed and hold a beautiful edge.

[@gstongs]

For me D2 edges always seems to hold much better than most tool steels. Thanks.

[@khildrak]

Came out beautiful! really dig that patina!

[@gstongs]

I actually really like this chisel. Can't say that for my previous attempts at a woodworking chisel. Thanks my friend.

[@MrJamesjustin]

That's beautiful mate.

[@gstongs]

This time around I agree - I really like this chisel. Thanks James.

[@richardbradley961]

THANK YOU GS. REGARDS R.

[@gstongs]

Hi Richard, It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@48vdcwrld]

Wow! Nicely done, Inspirational Glen...

[@gstongs]

One of my better woodworking tools for sure. Thanks John.

[@carolynbatta9525]

Hey Glen great job. You can use the far edge of the anvil to draw down the chisel tip thus your hammer face avoids anvil face….not for nothing…..Steve B.

[@gstongs]

Hey Steve, That's a good tip which I need to remember. And so assuming I do remember then it's really not for nothing. Thanks!

[@comancherocha7013]

Man that looks amazing

[@gstongs]

I do like this chisel, my best attempt to date. Thanks again for your generous donation.

[@ronthacker211]

Nice work.... as usual.👍

[@gstongs]

This chisel is now my favorite. The good steel makes a big difference. Thanks Ron. 😬

[@Uncle_Matt_]

Beautiful piece

[@gstongs]

Thanks my friend.

[@mattwest6583]

Beautiful work Glen.

[@gstongs]

Thanks Matt. 😬

[@brysonalden5414]

Very nice!

[@gstongs]

Thanks my friend. 😬

[@Traderjoe]

I think if you added a hand tool section for things like this or the scissors that people would buy them from you. I would.

[@fastrivers812]

I didn't see you quench or temper the steel. I thought D2 needed heat treated? Thanks for the video, I've been trying to find one that shows how to make a shoulder on a tool and yours is the closest I've found yet.

[@TingTingalingy]

Black Bear Forge I think has a video on this. Can't remember which tool he made tho

[@fredfchopin]

D2 is an air hardening steel, so as long as he got it up to the right temp and let it air cool then it should have hardened.

[@jonballard4453]

Hey Glen, great video, I see you liking the oxalic acid dip patina quite a bit, I was curious if you have tried phosphoric acid? Most popular is Ospho, but you can also find as metal and masonry etch n prep.. really cool stuff.for multiple reasons. 1. It prevents rust. The phosphoric acid reacts with iron oxide(light rust not heavy) and converts the Iron oxide into Iron phosphate. 2. Once the reaction is complete its ready to paint( so they say, though I can't verify that having never actually painted a post phosphoric acid bathed surface for a particular reason , which brings us to #3. The Iron phosphate has one of the coolest looks ever Imo. As I mentioned , it resists rusting but the appearance of the steel is eye popping antiqued random variations of blue and gray and need black. Definitely check it out if you haven't. I buy the one gallon jug and pour some into a small spray bottle and just goto town on any rusting steel and in like 20imutes minutes it's good to go for a few.more months outside.. and that gallon lasts well over a year with heavy frequent use and little bottles as gifts to friends and family who haven't tried it. Definitely awesome stuff. Lmk and keep up the hard work and have an great day. Thanks

[@gstongs]

Hi Jon, No, I never tried any stronger acid products. But your detailed comment has me very curious about Ospho. I will investigate into this and see. Thanks for sharing and have a great one as well.

[@roaringforgemetalworks]

Thanks!

[@dragonwaterforge]

Awsome again sir

[@gstongs]

I'll keep trying... Thanks.

[@paulorchard7960]

Thats nice Glen, hairy arms are not a problem, unless you add hot scale, thats when you wish you shaved them!🤣

[@gstongs]

Good point Paul. Thanks. 😬

[@TheWoodsroamer]

Fantastic!

[@gstongs]

Thanks.

[@zumbazumba1]

4:25 Aaaand its drop forged now :)

[@gstongs]

Ha! Very clever indeed. Thanks for the laugh. 😁

[@cracklepych]

Can you do more about forging d2 (equivalent) steel more often please? I found it so hard to forge, got so many crack when i forge SKD11 and K110.. Please give us some tips or trick to forge this kind of steel

[@HWPcville]

I tried charcoal in my forge but I learned (after the fact) that the cinders had burned little holes all in my shirt & pants.

[@gstongs]

I definitely know what you mean. But some types of charcoal seems more susceptible to popping cinders than others. Thanks my friend.

[@mahmooad8798]

فنان مبدع🎉🎉

[@that240guysx]

Do you prefer not to use a belt grinder? I see you use the angel grinder (fairly accurately by the way) in places I'd use my belt grinder. Just curious this isn't criticism or anything.

[@gstongs]

It's quite simple, I don't own a belt grinder. And I'm so limited on space and minimalistic by nature that I'm hesitant to get what might be very useful for me. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@that240guysx]

@@gstongs of course! I'm sure you would find one infinitely more useful but I am sure it would impede on the minimalisticness of your living area! Thanks for the fantastic content!

[@dixonbeejay]

Beautiful

[@TingTingalingy]

What's the story on your anvil? I would LOVE one like this.

[@александрдехт]

Здравствуйте,а как устроена вентиляция? Спасибо вам.

[@jimhertel5125]

How thick of material did you start with?

[@Edgunsuk]

You know you limited the lifespan of that chisel by fullering the underside ? could have lasted 10,000 sharpening's now once you reach the fuller it wont work :(

[@gstongs]

Ha! Luckily I won't be around when the cutting edge reaches the fullered spot! I do appreciate a good bit of sarcasm. Thanks my friend. 😁

[@TingTingalingy]

Imagine being upset over how someone else makes their own tools. That's so weird.

[@alisimsek5856]

👍👍👍👍