International Young Smith's Training Center - Forging a hammer eye drift

[@robroy5729]

Great to see something like this being put together. These fundamental skills are ones that i think everyone should know and understand. Best of luck to everyone involved in this project.

[@AllodialTitle]

A noble cause. I've made a small donation, but will send more later. Love your work Brian.

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

Thank you, it is much appreciated.

[@CountyLineForge]

I have been waiting on a video like this for a while now

[@wallacedavis8922]

Iam very happy to see this.what a great thing to do. I cant wait to see more. God bless

[@georgebecker1191]

This is great news!

[@scienceaddict77]

Good to see another video Brian! Looking forward to seeing how the training center turns out.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

I am so glad you finally posted a video Brian and Ed, so good to see what you're doing over there. The training centre is a brilliant Idea, would love to come see it one day, could you put that email address in the description couldn't quite hear the name of it, and people are more likely to click on a link rather than trying to remember it and write it down etc. So happy for you guys.

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

Thanks Len, but I did not post this video. I just do the forging part. I will tell Renan what you said about the link.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith Hi Brian, finally I can comment on this training section, thanks Renan is doing a good job, also could you tell us about what tools you are teaching to make. We are all interested in what you do and what is coming out of the centre. Well done mate. And Ex and all involved.

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

@@lenblacksmith8559 we will be doing more videos of the tools and techniques.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith Excellent can't wait.

[@internationalyoungsmithstr3172]

The email address is : [e-mail]

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Could you guys do a video of the training place there and all the set up with the forge etc, would be so good to see what you've done to date?

[@arthursmith2163]

What is the cost of a station?

[@bentoombs]

Masters at work!!!! Even though I know you hate that term. 👍👍⚒On!!

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

I would not say I hate the term. A master is the master of his own shop. I do not have a shop. I'm more a student of blacksmithing.

[@bentoombs]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith I beg to differ sir. A master is a master in whatever shop or rock he/she pounding on. Alot of people learn a ton from you. We are trying to raise money to get James Davis down to see you, so we can learn from him. Lol

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

@@bentoombs I understand what you are saying, but from the old guild system that still is practiced in parts of Europe, you have to go through several years as an apprentice then journeyman then pass tests, present your master piece before you can set up your own shop and do business, and take in apprentices and journeymen. It will be great to get James here. I know by what he has been doing that he will be able to share more with this.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith Well Brian mate, I consider you a Master.

[@timothyconley1267]

Is this in northeast Brasil near Fortaleza ?

[@internationalyoungsmithstr3172]

Yes, we. are in Ceará state. City of Caucaia. Thats just 40 minutes drive to Fortaleza city.

[@jasoncook6301]

Hey Mr brian! When ya coming back home to Jackson!?!

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

I don't know.

[@cobyharris4580]

Wait so I’m wondering where it’s going? I’m a young smith on both aspects 16 and only been at it for about a year and a half. So I’d like to hear more!

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

We are planning to build 6 fully equipped stations so we can train 6 teams,12 people. Starting with the tools to make tools, they will go home with the tools and knowledge to share this with others. If we can get some to stay longer, we can do much more. I have found that once you get some young people together working on the same thing that they learn so much faster. The results of this are evident in the world with just the few opportunities we were able to have in the past. Alec Steele, Daniel Riffe, Dave Custer, and Paul Krzyszkowski are just a few of the Smith's that have been helped with this approach. We already have a few that are interested from around the world and they have started a chat group on messenger called International Young Smiths.

[@cobyharris4580]

Oh man that’s sweet I’d definitely be interested in looking into that! Thanks a ton for the extra explanation.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Very cool that you guys are doing this. May I ask, why Brasil? Best of luck with your endeavours! Cheers from Tokyo Japan!

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

We were asked to come here and help build a blacksmithing school.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Great, how is it down in Brazil?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

@@TokyoCraftsman it's nice we are by the Equator so it's nice all the time.

[@liambuck5848]

Just tried to us the above link to make a donation but it didn't work for me. Have you any other means of accepting donations?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

Either Renan or my brother will have to help you with that. I will tell them. Thank you.

[@EdBrazealBlacksmith]

Liam Buck, you could try sending thru PayPal to [e-mail]

[@EdBrazealBlacksmith]

Liam Buck try sending to renantavora [e-mail]

[@internationalyoungsmithstr3172]

The paypal account is [e-mail] Thank you for the support!

[@liambuck5848]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith Just got it sorted, keep up the good work.....

[@JacobvsRex]

So Brian, do you forge a hammer eye drift with the same idea in mind as the undersized drifts like you use for drifting a slot out to a round? If that makes sense? Like the idea in a hammer eye being to slot it then use an undersized point on a drift to open the hammer eye more side to side than front to back?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

Yes, the drift should not touch the long sides at the starting point of entering the hole.

[@DJZander303]

Where do I get a anvil block like that

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

You can buy one from me. I have 2 for sale. Message me on FaceBook sorry for the late response

[@lenblacksmith8559]

So Brian you forge the round to octaganol is that right then to round again then finish with the tapered drift how long do you leave for the handle to hold it when doing the hammers?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

With this one we forged a square taper then octagon then round. I prefer to forge a hexagon taper then round but most people are not familiar with that approach. I leave about 7 inches for the handle.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith Thanks Brian, I like this approach, why do you use this approach, what are the benefits please Brian. And thanks for the reply.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith So Brian with this style do you get fish lips at the end, I have started on a drift but din't do it this way, just started on a taper and I get fish lips, is there a way to avoid fish lips?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

@@lenblacksmith8559 cutting to center always helps, but if you have a saw cut it will fish lip if you dont forge it properly to make the middle of the end bow out.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith Thanks mate, what is cutting to center, and how do you forge properly to make the middle end bow out??

[@Regdiggs]

How much do the drifts cost?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

$120 shipping included

[@Regdiggs]

Would a drift for an axe eye be around the same price?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

@@Regdiggs we are going to just be making tools associated with the tools to make tools curriculum.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BrianBrazealBlacksmith So Brian are these drifts for hammers I assume?

[@BrianBrazealBlacksmith]

@@lenblacksmith8559 yes and top tools.

[@brandoncox7460]

What is the email address we can get a hold of you at to purchase a hammer eye drift?

[@EdBrazealBlacksmith]

[e-mail]

[@end_of_6]

I see you making a drift but, Brian, where did you get your design? You don't give credit.