My Style of Rounding Hammer

[@omarsedano4301]

Brother there’s no rules to blacksmithing. You’re having fun, and you’re doing a great job. Keep up the great work.

[@gstongs]

Well said.

[@McFingal]

That’s a good looking hammer Glen. The critics that complain are the same people who’ve never made a damn thing.

[@wingnutbert9685]

It's the content that's king, Glen. Perfect camera work isn't required.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Nice project Sir. End result is what counts. Path to get there can be vast and varied and I feel sure if the smiths if a thousand years ago had had tools as we do today they would have used them too. 🙏 Blessed day and well wishes Glen Crawford out 🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Indeed !

[@robertwhitney2232]

That is one of the sayings at the local guild, "if they had that tool or machine back in the day, you think they wouldn't have used it"? Its not cheating.👍

[@gstongs]

Good point.

[@vmarc4682]

Great alternative for us hobbyists who don't have a lot of equipment. Thank you glen. You always get me thinking about out of the box remedies for problems.

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Yes he does!

[@gstongs]

Glad I can help in any way. Thanks.

[@tokolosh11]

Nice! Like someone said earlier, if the old time blacksmiths had Bridgepoorts, they would have used them. Whatever tool does the job. And nice hammer. Thanks for sharing.

[@andymason703]

What a beautiful hammer. You just gave me great ideas. Thank you.

[@1080-v4v]

Your work is practical, frugal and smart. ...and excellent

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.

[@cae2487]

@@gstongs I'm very curious about your anvil setup. It's obviously not a traditional anvil or design and I would love to know more about it. It seems like a modular piece that you can add or take away from is that the case? Did you make it or have someone make it for you or did you purchase it from somewhere and if so where could a person find one like that. Thanks I know this video is a year old just hoping that by replying to your comment it'll hopefully pop up in your notifications and you'll see it. I love the little bit of machining you did to get this hammer made. It never crossed my mind to do it that way and I've been wanting to make a similar hammer but wasn't sure how I was going to forge those deep fullers. Another fantastic video thanks for sharing.

[@gstongs]

I had a hard time finding an anvil here in Taiwan that suited my work style. So I had these small, block style anvils made to my specs. They are separate but I keep the three I have here on the same platform and move them around as needed. Many people inquire about my anvils and for a short time I tried selling one style but the logistics are just not easy for this sort of item. Thanks for watching.

[@cae2487]

@@gstongs thanks for getting back to me I appreciate it. I've always thought they were pretty interesting and have been curious about them. Keep up the great work. Happy hammering.

[@greasydot]

That turned out nice. It doesn't matter what other people think about the process you took to make the hammer. At the end of the day, your arms and shoulders are for the better. Less swings today will add to the quality of life tomorrow.

[@gstongs]

Well said.

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

Ain't no amateur hour!! Your style and techniques are some of the best on the tube! 🤘

[@gstongs]

I appreciate you being so generous with your comment.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Another very fine episode. Thank you for sharing.

[@brysonalden5414]

Nice! I am a big fan of drilling before punching and drifting; saves time, easier on the aging muscles.

[@gstongs]

Another big reason for me to drill, even the smallest of holes, is because I'm selling these hammers and it greatly helps with accuracy for someone like myself who only hand hammers.

[@mrbrown3546]

Love it, nice work indeed. It might be cheating in the eyes of those into forge start to finish but this is a far smarter option, you've saved yourself days of hammering and soreness by simply doing things smarter 👌

[@flatlinesup]

purists are a funny bunch... they jump on using modern steels, using the internet to find out the properties of those steels, use propane forges, use computer controlled heat treat ovens etc but they'll gripe about not following one "rule" they get fixated on... IMHO it doesn't matter one little bit. You are out here making vids showing exactly what you do (in excellent close up views btw) and not leading people on or trying to hide your methods and some of us notice and appreciate that. Others are always going to find something negative to say, and IMHO that says a lot more about them than it does the person/thing they're complaining about.

[@wingnutbert9685]

Ditto. Purist wankers are like bullies. They fail to realize there's always someone more pure behind them. Unless they're as far back as possible, using a rock to beat on a campfire heated chunk of ore they dug up, while naked, they are cheating. Cause you can't be truly one with the material and the universe unless you have sparks flying and burning your bollocks......

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

Yup. I've made high quality tools and even two swords from old steel I found buried in my pasture

[@gstongs]

You make a lot of compelling points. Very good comment. At the end of the day, like you say, I'm not trying to mislead anyone, just present this hammer for what it is. Thanks.

[@gstongs]

Interesting...

[@ulfhedtyrsson]

@@gstongs You do you and we'll like your stuff. In the end it's a individuals decision on what to take of what they perceive and we can't do much to change that. But you seem like a no BS, intelligent, straight forward, competent dude and that's always win 🤘

[@forjanatalense]

Man, im kinda in the "forge to finish" team, but that hammer turned out beautifull! In the end, what works, works. Good job mate!

[@Lmr6973]

I have never seen anything other than a professional on this channel who produces professional grade products. I can say this because I use some of these products. I would say to the purest there is a reason why blacksmiths have almost gone the way of the dodo bird.

[@gstongs]

Very good point. And thanks for your support.

[@henrystforge6443]

Great looking hammer glen. Love your videos.

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated.

[@robertsimmons3556]

Great job. I enjoyed the path you took and definitely the end product. Good video, strong work.

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job, I like the idea of machining to reduce the amount of hammering, makes sense as you get older. Thanks Glen.

[@gstongs]

Tradition has its place but so does a modern approach. I need my arm for other things besides blacksmithing.

[@marciofernandobarci]

gLEN - THANK YOU FOR SHARING - YOU MAKE EASY THE ANCESTOR ART... CONGRATS

[@schmiedepeter3881]

Wonderful and easy way to make a hammer, great work Glen ! Thanks for sharing!

[@benterbieten9540]

I really like your technique.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your support.

[@bcc2a]

If power hammers and hydraulic presses are fair game in blacksmithing, so are Bridgeports and South Bends.

[@larrystrayer8336]

As are angle grinder and belt sanders too.

[@gstongs]

Very well said.

[@gstongs]

Hi Larry. Very true... And thanks again for the donation, etc.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Thats a slick lookin hammer

[@KimFrederiksberg]

Very nice, I would love one of these

[@fletchbruno8157]

Great video Glen and i really like how your rounding hammers look! Thanks for he props and keep up the great work!

[@gstongs]

I really appreciate your business and generous donation. Thanks Fletch.

[@eternalforestforge]

I would be interested in purchasing a machined blank to mess around with, if that ever becomes an item you would find worthwhile to stock. Thanks for the videos, always interesting. Or several for that matter haha.

[@gstongs]

If I ever decide to do that, I'll make it known. Thanks for your support.

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Thanks Glen. Wonderful hammer and process...

[@Smith944]

Looks sweet. As long as it works and looks like a hammer. You need tools to make tools.

[@gstongs]

This hammer style is indeed working out just fine. Thanks.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

I am with you fair game. Nice hammer, looks great.

[@homemadetools]

Good job as always. We featured this video in our homemade tools forum this week :)

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated.

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Howdy Glen, I was under the impression that the faces of the hammer had to be forged, to impart compression and more strength to the steel. I dunno because I am new at this, so to see another way to make a hammer is cool.

[@gstongs]

Forging can add structural strength but not in all cases. Forging won't change the nature of the steel but heat treating will. Some old timers thought that low heat forging "packed" the steel but this remains to be seen. Thanks for watching.

[@johndoby]

Shouldn't the billet he used have been forged already? Forged is superior to cast, that's the idea I think, but most steel stock that you buy is forged into that shape at a steel mill. Right? My biggest problem with this technique is the loss of material, forge to finish is best for conservation of material.

[@Grizzydan]

@@johndoby Save all your millings for a pattern welded project. You lose a lot of material with hammer scale too, and there will always be some level of grinding.

[@jackshadow325]

It’s a cool and unique design. I wonder if those fullers are cut down too deep though? That would probably be the one thing that prevented me from buying such a hammer - I’d worry about the faces breaking off or bending. Other than that, it looks great.

[@gstongs]

Some others have mentioned the same but I doubt the faces will ever break off. But bending is an issue to consider and so I won't have those grooves cut as deep in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@larrystrayer8336]

Good looking hammer. The progression over the centuries of Blacksmiths has always used available tools to make a hard job easier. The blacksmith elitist don’t count their angle grinders, belt sanders and Zirconium abrasive in the mix. 5 stars.

[@gstongs]

Excellent point. I have a strong appreciation for the traditional but we also have to accept modern blacksmithing. Thanks Larry.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Nice Hammer Glen, Like the fullering, I'm like you no power hammer only me and my arm and hammer.

[@gstongs]

Fullering big pieces by hand with my small equipment is a serious challenge. And I need my arm for other things. Thanks.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

While I do think it’s cheating in a way I really do like the result and you used the tools at your disposal if our ancestors had them they too would have used them. Great Job Glen!

[@rock_machine01]

Nothing better than the pinch test to see if it’s hot. lol

[@jimstein8249]

Besides getting one upstairs, I think your Neighbors and landlord would Object to you having a Power Hammer. 🧐

[@gstongs]

That would certainly be the end of "balcony" blacksmithing.

[@jeremiahmccutcheon3234]

Glen can I get a product list and a price guide. I’d love to get some tongs and maybe a hammer

[@paulorchard7960]

Differant spin on hammer making and it sure saves a lot of sweat! Very nice result! Did you say for sale?

[@Rsama60]

Nice

[@WildHeartForge]

Have you tried punch lube? I am going to try the graphite powder, dish soap and water one I saw done based on Uri Hoffie recipe. Might help with your punches and drifts sticking in the hammer.

[@edwardfraker4043]

That is a sweet looking hammer. I dig your anvil as well. What exactly is it made out of? The anvil I mean.

[@gstongs]

My small, block style anvils are made from 4145 steel and are completely heat treated top to bottom. Thanks.

[@oldschoolwithamoderntwist6074]

Anyway you made the hammer..its still about $200.00 hammer..good job i like it i like it a lot..

[@gstongs]

I wouldn't say it's worth $200 but if I had to hand hammer the fullered areas, that's what I might have to charge. Thanks.

[@rock_machine01]

Did you have your anvils made?m

[@advocatusdiaboli1588]

I wonder how long those Hammerfaces will stay attached to the Body.

[@tomasmerino1039]

Long enough for his son to learn the trade with it

[@advocatusdiaboli1588]

@@tomasmerino1039 I hope he has a son, cause when this comes flying off the Hammer with the speed of Sound, right into his Weddinvegetables, it might end his Lineage. Just saying...

[@joels.5237]

@@advocatusdiaboli1588 the handle will break before the hammer does

[@gstongs]

I don't think the faces will ever break off but you never know. And your comment here really made me laugh.

[@gstongs]

For a very long time, let's hope.

[@ketutsinaryasa8627]

🙏👍❤❤❤👍🙏

[@damianmcneely7884]

Good job Glen, nothing wrong with working smarter rather than harder...anyone who thinks working a 3lb block down to 2+lb hammer by hand is easy without power tools is smoking some good stuff..."oh it's not pure because he didn't sweat for 12 hrs on it....blah blah blah" what a load of horse manure!

[@gstongs]

Good comment. I need my arm for other things. There's a time for tradition and there's a time for a more modern approach. Thanks.

[@wingnutbert9685]

Good idea Glenn. Anyone that wanks on about the machined parts is missing the point and has little business experience or isn't actually trying to make a living.

[@gstongs]

You hit the nail right on the head with this business experience / making a living comment.

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@gstongs I've heard all sorts of variations of comments from guys that fart around with welding but don't actually do it for a living. "Should have TIG'd it, it would look nicer". Well, yeah. BUT would take three times as long to weld and time is the bigger money factor in price and the client won't notice the difference between a TIG's joint or a MIG'd joint. But they will notice that it's more expensive and that can make the difference between the a selling price point and a no sale price point. Some people get it and some are just to thick in the skull.

[@Nittygrittyguy]

Any new videos coming out soon ?

[@gstongs]

I try to post once a week. Next video coming in a day.

[@MrMarkRoads]

0:33 always dress before you forge or cook bacon...

[@aliafreet]

👍👍💋🌺

[@verdigrissirgidrev4152]

don't like that hammer, for 2 reasons: cheeks are too narrow; fullers are round while faces/dies are quadratic.

[@gstongs]

I appreciate your honesty.

[@absoluteforging]

Shit your not a Smith