Handmade Forged Socket Chisel - Blacksmithing Practice

[@AMBOSS_Silesia]

As a proffesional blacksmith with hand tools specialty, including chisels, I must say- good work. Hard to belive it's your first one.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much for your encouragement Greg - that means a lot! :)

[@SirNarax]

I guess when you get experienced enough from previous 'first tries' you learn to avoid those things and plan ahead more. Not speaking from personal experience, in my mid 20s still a child.

[@UsDiYoNa]

Im in the same boat, a blacksmith of 14 years specializing in tool production and I was impressed by the overall quality, as well as his partial success in forge welding the bit. Most newcomers cant get a forge weld down for a while, but Id say he’ll have it within a few tries. Just goes to show that true craftsman talent does in fact translate and transfer between fields.

[@justinhoffman5339]

Man, this chisel is looking weirder and weir...oh that's the part that connects to the handle!

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

ikr haha! wtf is he doing??? oh ... :D

[@sebastianocano3289]

I thought the same, I was thinking this is not a chisel its a Bowl Gouge until a few minutes later lol

[@eizzle78]

I’m like cool dovetail, how does that... oh it’s for the socket 😅

[@Madmun357]

Ditto

[@BruceAUlrich]

ha ha...I had EXACTLY the same thought!

[@silentwisdom7025]

That camber of speech of yours and your calm demeanor make watching you fun. Your exquisite attention to detail and careful execution make you a master.

[@oberlater]

I just live the fact that that was your first time forge welding and you came away with not only a successful weld but a beautiful and useful tool in the end. Wonderful work Mr. Pask

[@AngelMartell-h3n]

Nothing better than a cup of good coffee in the morning then out to the shop and get back to it huh...? Love watching your videos sir, very inspiring, keep up the good work, and stay safe so you can keep making more videos 😅

[@manfred9528]

I love your videos. No BS, No sponsorship you just get right into and you explain as you go without dragging it on. Built a set of truck drawers off your videos, don't change how you do them!

[@streetDAOC]

That method of using the caliper to carve in a depth cut into the wood is brilliant lol you just sand to the bottom of the cut and you’re at the correct diameter. Awesome!

[@AydinBalcik1]

Dear Neil, I've been watching your videos for sometime, I'd liked to say you're a great teacher, thank you for your amazing effort and sharing all your knowledge and experiences here. That's priceless. What you do is a great example of teaching and education. I believe governments need to learn from you how to approach the younger generations to help them to become real persons who are also helpful individuals for the society. Thank you very much again. Love from Istanbul. And your photos are amazing... Keep on taking!

[@johnslover9798]

This is an excellent video on forging sockets, even though you're a beginner at it. Everyone else just shows you how to do it on a power hammer. I'm an experienced bladesmith, but sockets aren't in my current wheelhouse, so this is really helpful. Bladesmithing is simple, compared to blacksmithing, or forging woodworking tools. It leaves a lot of gaps in knowledge.

[@JR-ARIZONA623]

Made by hand, 10x better than all these so called "blacksmiths" using hydraulic and pneumatic tools now a days. Awesome work! Keep it up!

[@tomim7187]

I have an very old carpenters slick and it has come in handy a least half a dozen times a year. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@johnmarkhatfield]

beautiful. i've watched blacksmithing videos for almost 10 years and never blacksmithed. i am a traditional wood worker though and do some timber framing. some day i'll blacksmith a big ole slick chisel.

[@mildyproductive9726]

From just about any other KZbin channel, I imagine the title "Handmade Forged Socket Chisel" would have registered to my jaded self as a desperate move from a KZbin-Maker out of video ideas. I would already be anticipating a snoozer. But from PaskMakes, all I thought was "this is gonna be good." And it was amazing. Managed to show every important detail, to not over or underexplain anything, and to actually make a sneaky-gorgeous, beautifully proportioned chisel which appears completely functional and near indestructible, with minimal tools/equipment. I feel like Neil could make a Strativarious in a week, starting with just a hammer and a file.

[@dragovidic]

Aluminium foil - only genius can do that. Nice CHISEL ☺ Cheeers!

[@usd25674]

Agreed another one for my bag of tricks

[@BruceAUlrich]

Yeah, brilliant!

[@ogi22]

Oh yes, definately keeping this one in my bag!

[@ChrystianGuy]

I like the rugged looks of low spots and dimples. Nice work. Thanks.

[@tomnekuda3818]

Really enjoy your channel.....very inventive and not afraid to try anything. This video brought back memories of my father, who was a blacksmith whenever he needed to be and was very good at it. Thanks.

[@curmudgeon1933]

Great to see Monty again. Nice chisel, too.

[@kirbyjohnson346]

I didn't know your channel 6 months ago. Now it's one of the ones I look forward to. Every project blows me away. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, one of the things I like about your channel is that you are happy to try anything, and do quite well. I love your scrap wood challenge any only wish I had something like that around here. I should not complain as I have a supply of six foot pallets but they are all softwood.

[@christofix]

I just don't manage to sharpen my chisel and you simply make it yourself. RESPECT!

[@barthanes1]

I found my great grandfather's chisel, very similar to yours, rusting in the dirt behind granny's house. Can't wait to restore it.

[@PaskMakes]

That'll be a great project Ross! :)

[@genegoodman5233]

Yes I do enjoy watching you make things I guess you have a lot to learn, but if I could do the things you are capable of, I'd be a happy camper. Thanks for filming this for us.

[@billsutherland2128]

What a beauty! So, that one down and 50 more chisel and gouge profiles to do...

[@Sea-Dog5496]

I cannot take my eyes off the screen, I stay transfixed until it ends. I watch the video twice to see what I missed each time I blink. Lol. Great Job. It's a joy to watch your video.

[@clappercl]

Grinders and paint make me the welder I ain't 😁

[@Lycurgus224]

10:00, you sir, are a GODDAMN GENIUS. That improvised measuring technique with the aluminum foil to figure out the shape and size of the wood in the socket is so simple and yet so inspired. Gonna remember that one for sure.

[@Lindheim]

I have made many many sockets. For chisels, spearheads, socketed axes, arrowheads, candelholders and so on. I started blacksmithing 18-19 years ago. But i have NEVER EVER thought of that alufoil trick. That is absolutly brilliant ! :-) (but also made me feel a little stupid ;-) But i thinks thats good sometimes, it makes us humble ;-) ) I really enjoy your videos. I learn alot, i´m very impressed by you. You have so many brilliant and clever solutions. Thank you very much for the work you do :-)

[@Lindheim]

Oh, and by the way. That visitor would freeeeak me out :-/

[@philipdunn7538]

Thats looking slick ! You can leave the steel in pool acid for a while to get rid of forging scale. That'll save time and belts.

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Nice chisel. Well done. I love the tip to use aluminium foil to get the shape of the inside of the socket. I have some socket chisels which need new handles so the tip will be useful. Dave.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! Glad it was useful! :)

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

It’s a great tip, I’ve heard of using plasticine but foil wouldn’t leave a residue.

[@saigyl9149]

Every time I see that big belt sander I'm filled with envy, that thing is amazing

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Wow! Lovely big chisel, and some seriously good skills on display. I wish I could be only a fraction as talented as you.

[@tonyennis1787]

I don't envy your skills. I envy your attitude and motivation.

[@deliaguzman1138]

I never cease to be amazed by your mastery of every skill you attempt. Well done!

[@jeffstanley4593]

That was really great and conclusive proof of why machines were invented.

[@Advoko]

A beautiful large chisel! Nice ergonomics! p.s. Loved your off-grid coffee machine..))

[@indrajith2460]

I knew id see you on this one

[@jraschke]

>It's not perfect, but it's good enough for me. I learned alot and I'll do better next time! I think the thing I like the most about you is the attitude. The world needs more people like you. Great video as always.

[@BobsWoodStuff]

Great project Pask. The chisel turned out beautiful. I have always wondered how the socket is forged, and now I know.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Bob! :)

[@curoimacdaire3630]

Wow amazing. Forging a decent socket always looked like a magic trick to me. Nicely done.

[@michaelevans7013]

Love the true workmanship. As one wood expect from hand forged tools some imperfections that make it unique. Enjoy your Chanel.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

You are a man of many talents! Your videos are well edited and always a genuine pleasure to watch. I would love to see a Q&A video about you. I am curious how you got into woodworking, what you do for employment (besides KZbin), were you born in Australia, etc. It would also be fun to see your property and have a shop tour. Thanks for sharing!

[@markfryer9880]

I liked the foil trick for getting the inside shape of the socket. Clever.

[@IanSmithKSP]

Pask you should try the ole’ circular hole, square tang hot out of the forge. Press it into the handle and it’ll burn itself a super tight fitting hole. It requires a metal ring around the top and bottom of the handle to prevent splitting, but its an awesome trick and will probably speed up the forging process! Give it a shot if you try out another one. My friend is a custom garden tool maker for a living and that’s how he does all his handles.

[@paulorchard7960]

Been waiting for this video since your Instagram post a week or so ago! Very nice work Neil, I would guess only a handful of these big mortice chisels have been hand forged in the last century so you are now one of that tiny number! As too it’s usefulness, I have a chisel that size and its used very often, nothing like a big heavy blade for roughing into heavy timber. You will use it more often as you get use to it! Well done, great work!

[@melliW1]

GREAT, GREAT CHISEL... YOU HAVE MORE SKILLS THAN YOU THINK EVERY THING YOU MAKE TURNS TO GOLD. GREAT CRAFTSMAN. Germany send greetings

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

That was cool! Fun project and you have a great attitude! "If the forge weld doesn't work, I'll grind it off and do it again." And it totally worked a dream. Well done!

[@laurancemoseley3407]

I think we need a new segment " Pask Makes Coffee " that's some piece of equipment

[@nicolastousignant9160]

I am also interested in that contraption!

[@PaskMakes]

I've been using these coffee makers for about 8 or 9 years and love them, I had the earlier model too. To find it search Rok coffee maker. It's a shame I messed up the milk pour, I had the jug in my opposite hand to normal as the camera was in the way, I normally pour it silkily! :)

[@BoldUniverse]

"Pask Makes Coffee", I like it!

[@MatthewSherriff85]

That was the most complicated part of the build

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

Yep, just wanted to ask the same thing, but you got it first. =)

[@_J.F_]

A lovely job as always. I really enjoy your ingenuity and clever ways of getting around little 'problems' like e.g. how to easily polish a metal ring/band using a wooden cone shaped holder in the drill press, so I am always picking up very useful tips and tricks from your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@peterbaxter6028]

Lovely job on the chisel Neil, you certainly haven't shied away from trying your hand at some advanced techniques, despite being relatively new to the craft. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That is one nice chisel! It's appropriately sized for your slithery visitor!

[@cove81]

Such a beautiful chisel. Reminds me of an Auriou chisel, with the hand-made imperfections still there. You should make an entire set, that would look beautiful and a center piece of any tool collection. Great work!

[@lonkwuzhere4433]

I quite like the little dents in it. Really gives some character

[@عاوزافهمليهكدا]

عمل ممتاز جدا شكرا لما تقدمه من فنون وثقافة ومعرفة اتجاه العالم اجمع A very excellent work. Thank you for the arts, culture and knowledge you provide towards the whole world

[@vindel1500]

thats NOT a chisel..... THIS IS A CHISEL. SORRY I COULDN'T RESIST. YOU ARE AN AMAZING CRAFTSMAN. BEAUTIFUL SHOP WITH THE SKILLS TO BACK IT UP. THE STUFF YOU TURN OUT IS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST. THANK YOU SHARING AND TEACHING ALSO. THE WORK-AROUNDS YOU USE ARE AWESOME.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@snupmadra3787]

Lower your voice Ron!

[@Madmun357]

Crocodile Dundee reference. I like it!

[@zyamadeadborn1785]

This is THE CHISEL. ;)

[@42warboy]

STOP YELLING!!!

[@sniperneil53]

Neil, sorry but just a small correction, if I may. Australian snakes don't hibernate, the cooler weather just slows them down. They will usually seek a warm place (like your roof space) where they generally remain until the warmer weather arrives. Your Coastal Carpet snake is just out looking for some warmth. Gentle giants, those animals. My favourite snake., lovely to look at, big and placid. Best pest control you could wish for.

[@Cadwaladr]

Great job, Neil. I certainly couldn't have done better. And you're right, it will find odd uses, I have a 2" timber framing chisel, and it comes in handy all the time, despite never cutting giant mortices. Sometimes you just need a big blade with a long handle. E.g., if you ever build a pole lathe, it can be good for planing cuts on green wood.

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

Brilliant job on the chisiel well done.

[@jimwarmington3933]

A very handsome chisel. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@jacoblewis787]

Your metalworking skills continue to progress/impress. Love your work! Keep it up!

[@johnsumner2987]

You guys down there get all the cool animals. It isn't fair that all we have in America are freaking rattle snakes and garter snakes. I wish I could be working out back and BAM! python visit. Great chisel.

[@boris_is_a_numpty]

I like the hack with the kitchen foil

[@rootvalue]

Your videos have so much personality to them. Love everything you set your mind to.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Hakeem! :)

[@NRCarrillo]

I'm practically drooling... Thats so cool!

[@davanders2006]

The chisel looks good. I really liked how you used the aluminum foil for handle. I have never seen anyone do that before.

[@popsoldboats3406]

The imperfections inside the socket are what make the thing hold so well. Great video. By the way the hammer forge you can skip the tack weld just put flux between parts before heating and then heat till white a drive it home BING BING BINGGG. 👍

[@alterbratzi5037]

The Chisel was really great! 👌 And with us one says: Have better than need! 😉

[@plywood55]

Приятно смотреть, как вы радуетесь тому, что сделали! Великолепная работа.

[@madclouds]

So good Neil! Thanks for the video! Your blacksmithing is getting better! Keep it up.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Erik! :)

[@dan5her]

The back of a hacksaw blade gives a nice burn line on the lathe too

[@dixonbeejay]

As a Wood worker myself I would say absolutely beautiful work I would love to use that chisel with Shaping projects ..I would love to see you make a V chisel

[@martinwolf5957]

Hello Neil, here in Germany it is now 9 pm. Since you have really made a beautiful tool again. It makes working so much fun and fun again. Super 👍 👍 A great part. Greetings Martin 🙋♂️

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Martin! :)

[@carmenlumayog5755]

It's amazing! And well done! I hope you will make more sizing and numbering kinds of chisels for selling and exports here in the Philippines. God bless you and good job.

[@jessewalley1529]

I’m not sure if there isn’t anything that you can’t make. Nicely done!

[@thompasanski7076]

you my friend are a work of art,you have very good skills,not found around much anymore,like myself,i to make things only for fun and pleasure,have been an auot mechanic for the past 50 years I ,like doing things also,haye a good day mate .

[@paulbanks8583]

Looks good 👍 I have an old Robert Sorby firmer chisel about 50mm wide same thing not used all the time but when you need it there's not a lot else that will do.

[@GaryT1952]

Great project, great job.....aluminum foil was BRILLIANT! So pleased to have found your channel

[@cg6522]

Scrapwood are top challenges. Blacksmithing have another masters on YT.

[@negotiableaffections]

Fantastic build Neil, enjoyed every moment. You seem so quietly confident in each step, you're like a maker's guru.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Keith! I generally am quite confident with most things but not so with the forge welding. I was pretty unsure about that! :)

[@grantp4189]

That is a beautiful chisel. I dont normally make comments but just had to say NICE WORK.

[@Albiom]

9:02 and thats why we bevel before the heat treating and after it will only need a whetstone

[@stanstevens3783]

Nice work, and great to see Aussie timbers. The wire burnishing is easier with copper wire

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Pask! That chisel is both beautiful & functional. You really do terrific metal fabrication & woodworking! Cheers.................. :)

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Steve! :)

[@einarvolsung2202]

That is very useful tool .I especially like the finish.

[@riverrat1431]

What a beautiful piece of craftsmanship .

[@PracticalRenaissance]

Wow that came out beautiful!

[@fngrusty42]

love it , would have loved that chisel back 30 years ago when i was timber framing, lol had one much smaller ssame width just not the heaft that has , great job again enjoyed

[@Slugsie1]

Excellent job, you must be very proud of that.

[@peternixon7167]

Great job. I did wonder what the aluminum foil was for at first, but that's a clever idea.

[@marinusbeimers7293]

That's a beautiful chisel great job

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Nice chisel! Impressive. I want to be able to do that too! There are so many steps to producing things like this!

[@drekowski]

Looking great. Nice job on the forge weld and socket. The touchmark looks good too. 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks David! I was actually a bit disappointed in the touch mark, only because I didn't strike it very cleanly. I need to get my flypress setup for that process! :)

[@drekowski]

@@PaskMakes It's recognizable, it's well positioned and it nicely completes the chisel, I wouldn't worry too much about it. :-)

[@davidroe4121]

I happened to watch one of your older forging videos this morning. You’ve improved dramatically! Love the chisel, and as always thanks for sharing!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks David - that's great to hear! :)

[@ogi22]

@@PaskMakes I agree, forge welding is not so simple. Congratz! Hmm... i think i will try making my own hook knife this week - will be doing blacksmith work for the first time ☺ My Mora knife is working ok, but it doesn't feel perfect. It's a bit too slim and i want to make a hook knife in a water drop shape, just like Lee Stoffer makes. Bought some charcoal today and i will make a simple forge Torbjorn style - in a box of sand with a little blower. THANK YOU AWESOME PEOPLE FOR SHARING IDEAS ON KZbin!♥

[@faramund9865]

Beautiful work! You must be a proud man!

[@TY1979KA]

awesome, I really like that you reuse all the tools you previously made

[@mikegunnellsministriesinc5384]

That's a really nice looking chisel! May God Bless you and your family Greatly

[@johneliadis9689]

Neil, you are the MAN!

[@Exo594-b5v]

That foil-packing method was genius, exactly what I was hoping to see from a video on this. Gonna be borrowin' that one in the very nea' future, Mr. Pask.

[@budmartin8297]

Really nice work and I haven't seen the foil trick! Another useful method is to roll a piece of paper into a cone inside the socket and tape the edge to hold the shape, then just hold the cone over your handle (in the spinning lathe) as you shape the taper to eyeball the shape. I got this from another you tuber and have used it many times.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Bud and thanks for the tip! :)

[@bakesmash882]

Pask uploaded.. thumbs up then watch. I’m that confident :)

[@rick91443]

Always enjoy watching. Don't know how I missed this one...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.

[@einartrollkarl1962]

It may be a regional difference, but these outlandishly big chisels are called timber slicks here. This is freaking awesome, and I look forward to Scrap Wood Challenge getting a whole lot scrappier :D

[@jonasdaverio9369]

I thought quite the same thing about the snake, that it may have been a regional difference...