How to forge a Vertical holdfast for the anvil..

[@Andrew-qo6br]

Very nice. Simpl, straightforward design and very effective.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Thanks. They work amazingly well.. its elegance is in its simplicity.

[@waylandforge8704]

What a brilliant idea. I have so many uses for this. Wel done.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Thanks, they can be used for so many different things.. As a vise, as an upsetting matric for making rivets and bolts. I never did follow up with other versions.. this video was not received well.. Very few have actually watched it. I thought the response would be better.

[@jjlester857]

Very cool ..thanks for helping us beginner's

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

My pleasure.. Please like and subscribe.. Thanks

[@jjlester857]

I did..

[@jjlester857]

And I will definitely be keeping a look out .. thanks again

[@bradymcphail9690]

What I admire most about women Blacksmiths is that they can hold hot metal, strike hot metal, answer their mobile phone and have a single word answer conversation without raising the Heartbeat over what 68 beats per minute? More than impressive Jennifer!

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Right on.. Sorry I didn't reply earlier.. For some reason lots of the comments I thought I had replied to seem to be blank.. Found a new page on the YT studio so have seen the light. Thanks Brady.. best Jennifer

[@bigoldgrizzly]

This is going to be a great addition to my tools. Years ago, I made something very similar in wood to fit the stop holes on my bench, but had never thought to do the same for the anvil. nice work and thank you for the video.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Your welcome.. Super handy in different sizes to boot.. Can be made for round, square or nearly any shape one can think of just by fullering in the shape.. I've also made them for heading rivets. One can also use them in the vise as a spring vise with very little adjustment to the forging process.. This video has not done well when published so never followed up on the other models.. I'll post a video and if it does well will follow up with the other models.. If the video content is flat I just move onto something else.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

@@jlpservicesinc1452 I for one, am most grateful for your work - it must take a lot longer to film and edit, sometimes with little feedback. I have been trawling youtube blacksmithing and metalwork videos extensively for three years and have never been 'presented with' or found via my many searches , any of your vids until a couple of days ago. When I do find someone new, I immediately bookmark their 'home page' and if I like what I see I subscribe. KZbin algorithms and 'suggested videos' are very fickle and often cruel beasts, unfortunately. Much looking forward to future videos and thanks again.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

​@@bigoldgrizzly thanks for taking the time to comment.. Means a bunch.. :) When I film I just turn the camera on and film.. What you see is just the reheat times removed. All Blunders and bloopers included.. I think it's important to show that mistakes do get made but it's ok.. All the videos made are one off's.. I don't forge very often and all the videos are related to a question asked, or a desire to show the method. I don't forge much during the year.. My demo season starts the 2nd week of August and is usually done by the first week in Oct.. I am setting up a school but it's extremely slow work... It's on top of my other full time work. I'm not sure how to get into the main stream on KZbin.. I've kinda given up and just make videos when I feel inspired to do so.. I hope you have checked out a whole bunch of the JLP videos.. There are over 100.. Must be a few you will find interesting..

[@verdigrissirgidrev4152]

very interesting tool, thank you for sharing

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Your welcome.

[@waylandforge8704]

You're right about the saturated market and the competition obviously has something to do with it. I like the fact that you don't narrate everything so I can focus on what you're doing although I do find the split screen with another camera angle in the corner of the screen difficult to watch, however I understand the ease of editing makes it practical. I usually watch your work a couple of time so I can get the most out of it. Please keep up the good work.

[@Andrew-qo6br]

I liked the split screen. It gave me the opportunity to see some things that I couldn't clearly see with the single camera angle. Also I didn't have to rewind the video to catch something I otherwise would have missed. My brain must be wired differently... I'm a very visual learner.

[@stevehorton621]

Cool. Haven't seen one like that before. Looks very useful.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

They are extremely useful and can be used for so many things.. This basic design can be expanded upon easily.

[@johnjude2685]

I also seeing what might be the best anviil mount and the best Blacksmit to my opinion "Lady of the Forge" thanks, always teaching by doing sinks in deep.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Thanks John, I hope to someday.. Be super excellent at it.. :) Its comments like yours that warms the heart and keeps me doing them.. Without you.. There would be no videos.. Thank you.. Jennifer

[@olivergroce4216]

This is a great idea and it works great. Thank you

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

I love you have been working your way thru the videos. Lots of useful tidbits. You're welcome. :)

[@kennethdodds2323]

What a clever idea. Now, wonder if I am clever enough to make one.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

thanks, one of the more useful tools i came up with. If you have a London pattern anvil in a smaller hardie hole size they can be really easy to make and the forge weld at the bottom isn't needed. Can just upset the ends some and bend in half..

[@gateway8833]

This is slick. I’m gunna make an entire set of “J” clamps.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

they are super handy and while they might be designed for a given size they can be used for a little larger or smaller stock size just fine. This video didn't get a very good reception so never followed up with other designs.. Maybe because people simply don't know just how useful this is.. But, thats ok too.. :)

[@miteeoak]

Another great video.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Thanks..

[@Bestcabinetmaker]

Very nice tool, well done! Will try my hand at it. Thanks

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Hello Larry, welcome to the channel. It's a super handy tool to have and pretty easy to make to boot. Post back your results if you don't mind. Thanks for the feedback. J

[@mtyson9004]

Looks pretty handy! You do such great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Its extremely handy. I never followed up with the other designs as this video didnt get a great reception. These types of vertical holdfasts can be modified for a number of holding chores that can open up precise bends. Heading tools and the like. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Feedback is important.

[@mattmoore1311]

Have you considered making this by folding the ends of the bar over, and forge welding to make each jaw? I may try that next time I start the forge. Thanks for posting.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

I've made several different styles. The basic idea or premise is what I was hoping was being shown. As long as it's tapered and will slide into the hardie hole it will work. Lotta the old anvils have huge hardie holes.. However you gain the material is all good.

[@Aaron_Barrett]

Oh, I need this tool! But I never know what I need definitely (maybe wrong, I'm not englush speaker)

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Your english is perfect. this video is really just to show the idea or concept. It can be used for rivet and bolt heading. It can also be angled if wanted or flattened some.. Use the idea. It works extremely well.

[@erniebeswick7675]

Great c oncept

[@JarlSeamus]

That's brilliant! Thanks! I'm sure I'll be using the heck out of that! I have an English pattern, it will certainly be easier to knock back out again

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Please let me know how you like them.. they work amazingly well for many thin items needing to be held on edge.. The other thing I failed to mention in the video is.. They work just as well in the vise.. Thanks for commenting.. Please like and subscribe.. Best J.

[@michaelmosley254]

@@jlpservicesinc1452 yes sir nice job I dont know I have not see your channel before I like your work

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

@@michaelmosley254 Thanks.. Its all in "likes and subscriptions" People don't realize how important it is to like a video and or subscribe.. Its like this video 4272 views but only 246 likes..

[@artsmith100]

Fairly similar in concept and function, though not in execution, to the filing vises in Don Streeter's 'Professional Smithing.' This seems a clever adaptation for anvil use.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

I've never read or browsed Don Streeters book.. It works great for what it is and easy to adapt for other uses.. The original was made so I could work at putting in the little barbs on the sides of rose leaves.. Then discovered it had many, many more uses.. I try to find topics or ways of doing things that I have used in the past that are not main stream, run of the million videos.. Each video addresses a particular problem for newer smiths or presents information to help them get better or get something done they are having a problem with like forge welding of 2 separate shafts. like a handle finial and the shank/shaft.. Anyhow, thanks for taking the time to comment... It makes it more interesting for others..

[@artsmith100]

@@jlpservicesinc1452 I think it's quite clever, and while it serves a similar purpose, it's quite a different approach. Your video is crystal clear as to how you constructed your clamp. Well done!

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

@@artsmith100 Thanks, very kind words.. I think you will be pleasantly surprised how well it works.. :)

[@derekhughes9274]

What an awesome talent you have. I am going to attempt this, just as soon as the weather cools down. I live in Australia.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Thanks.. :) Was 0F today... -17.8C so it was cold.. Last year it got 105F /40.6C in the trailer when I was forging a steeled wrought iron hammer... :) What the highs been? this is a fun, simple project.. Once you use one it is super handy.. Thanks again for taking the time to comment.. Happy to field questions as well.. Best J..

[@blakehorton8110]

Its so much easier to just back up and read the subtitles than someone speaking and distracting you with they're voice or opinion , this is in my humble opinion the pinnacle of blacksmithing vids on you tube , down to the point and direct, also camera angles are so much better to see what is really going on , my new favorite blacksmith for sure , oh and you are bad to the bone by the way whoever you are killing it !!!!

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Yeah, right.. thanks so much.. feedback is excellent and much appreciated.. The new video on making a flatter has an intro.. On the KZbin main page for JLP Services Inc, their is more info as well.. Thanks again..

[@h2o270]

I've never seen one like that I will have to make one. Happy holidays!

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Most haven't.. I keep trying to add different information to a saturated knowledge base.. Well, as long as there is a need.. You will be amazed how well it works.. The next video will be on holding rounds and squares.. :)

[@twistedpiforge2364]

that means you got trapped in the holdfast at the end reminds me of the old phone pole diagonal braces I must have used hundreds of them over the years. Good video thank you happy holidays

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

That is exactly what it is.. I found a old telegraph top on the side of the road and made off with it.. :) Thanks, Happy Holidays..

[@milomilo3]

I may have missed it before now, but I see you have taken to using ear protection. Nice work as always.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Always wear hearing protection.. :) it was Eye protection I did't wear.. Well up till finding Clic goggles.. thanks..

[@jjppres]

Very cool! Thanks so much for sharing that. Never saw anything like it. I will be trying to make one in the near future for sure. Merry Christmas!

[@marcsenteney3160]

Nice build! Always something new to learn! Thank you for sharing have a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Hi Marc, thanks for taking the time to comment and Merry Christmas to you as well.. :)

[@wesleymccravy901]

This is called a wedge clamp or a wedge vice. You can find it in books about blacksmithing. The credit should go to someone about 900 years older. And its a very common tool.

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

I discovered it without knowing about it.. Just made it.. I can't claim anything I do is truly original as I have never had an original idea in my life. But have never seen another in books or in life otherwise. If you can show a document where one is used or explained please do.. Do you have one that you made before seeing the video? After a quick websearch I still don't see any other examples.. Please help establish the sources you say are common?

[@johnmichael283]

Good video. Now that's something I can use. I can't even pronounce the name of those things you made the other day LOL. Merry Christmas thanks for all your videos you do

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Merry Christmas to you and and the family.. shuriken = Sure ee can .. Now your all set.. :) Your welcome..

[@manmachinemake3708]

I see a girl wearing "open top boots" WITH pants tucked in..... I got ya ! Have a great holiday Jen !

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

Yup, for sure.. No bars in the boots today.. Got lucky.. Happy Holidays..

[@timothyconley1267]

Is that the new hammer ?

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

I actually used 2 newer hammers in this video.. 1 was a special production from Blu 4.8lbs and then the Steeled wrought iron hammer I forged this past August which is 2.75lbs.. The really nice shiny one is the 1 I made.. the darker larger 1 is the Blu made hammer.. When I was down at the ABANA conference this past June I don't bring hammers with me usually so was stuck using what was in the teaching tent none of which I liked so went to Blu and bought a special production from them with a square face and it was the only 1 they had.. (2.6lbs) While I was there I ordered the 4.8lbs one.. My new hammer wasn't made until August at two of the Demo's I did (started at Bolton, finished at Hardwick week later).. You might have seen when I was working on it??

[@tobyjo57]

What happened to your modern Anvils ? do you have 2 workshops ?

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

This one is brand new or at least it was when the video was made. :)

[@waylandforge8704]

I'm disappointed with the poor response to your work. Perhaps people either aren't experienced or creative enough to see the potential in a vertical holdfast, or they do everything in the vice if they have one, or they never challenge themselves to do anything creative. Either way I think it's brilliant. I made made one this morning and I'm very happy, although it needs some refinements. I've never been able to achieve such accurate edge fullers as I did this morning and I can already see an axe clamp modification coming out of this. I'm looking forward to your next post. 🍺👍🇦🇺

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

That is fantastic you were able to use the information in a useful fashion. Congrats On getting the edge fullers cleanly done. This tool design can be used for tons of different things. I have given up on trying to make rhyme or reason as to people's tastes.. I thought these videos produced would do well. While the channel does have a group of dedicated followers (of which I cherish), overall it has not done well. I will continue to create unique content as it is just how I am, but I struggle with continued support with more in-depth projects, like ax making, or other items made to a truer traditional standard. This channel might start to branch off into a paid view only channel with more of the videos I want to produce on items like Ax making, Hammer forging, Knives, draw knives, scissors etc, etc. I have so many items that could be covered but most won't watch a video over a certain length and have produced other videos that my preview people tell me not to release on a YT channel.. (DVD or streaming paid service only).. I am not a Basic forging person.. these videos have been covered to death. Ideally I want to make "How to" and educational videos that will really give a person a jump start in knowledge and ability if the videos are used properly. Anyhow Thanks.. The JLP Services Inc Facebook page has new content added often with other items forged and some of them are kinda neat too.

[@kntykolexionista]

Tanto rollo,para eso?

[@jlpservicesinc1452]

HI Sorry the translation came through as" So roll, for that?? Not quite sure what this means without context..