Making A Rivet Header (Pt 1) (#20)

[@PaulFontaniniArtist]

I love a reach around that grabs the shaft comfortably 😁

[@msghazi]

"courtesy of a reach around" ... absolute gold!

[@razpootis5802]

1:55 The fact that you managed to say this with a straight face shows me you use this phrase a lot. And now I will use it too.

[@jwjones37]

Trent, I love watching you work and you commentary is hilarious! You explain this perfectly.

[@suprspi]

I've been loving this series of tutorials, a post by purgatory is now a highlight of my day. I've been subbed for a while, but this going back to tutorial content has revitalized my watching of your channel, and given me lots to try at the forge. Thank You for a wonderful series, and I hope it continues!

[@jacobvisser579]

All the talk with the hollow bit tongs is hilarious! Well done sir! Love the video

[@jamesfisher9594]

It's always nice to get a reach-a-round to grab your shaft.

[@BruceS42]

Great explanation about using the right sized tools. Thanks for another entertaining and educational video!

[@ferretgubbins]

I used to be able to use sliding glass doors without let or hinderance. Not any more.

[@thomasarussellsr]

You're welcome. And thank you for sharing what you do and your knowledge with us.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

I kinda forgot these exist right on Trent thanks for sharing!

[@captainhgreen]

Looks like a fun future project. Very informative and simple step by step process to make a rivet header.

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

Butt glock? Trent I thought you a man of class! Im gonna have to bring you a top of the line hi-point when classes start.

[@Sman7290]

As long as you bring him a holster for it...

[@tek4]

"Some times it's not about looking pretty, but function" ty I think I know with him in the woods why, because I have had too at times while working in the middle of nowhere make sure I'll come back home. There were wolves who were so mean, cause food was scarse that they were eating bear bait (rejected gummy bears, ironic I know) and it was no joke, they would sneak up on you quick when I was in northern Wisconsin

[@ALOutdoors]

I vote for tongs as well , doing a great job and loving the book.

[@Lochlee]

Sweet! It's like you read my mind 😄. Thank you for the video. My wife gave me the side eye when I busted up laughing then she joined me when i told her the joke 😄

[@christophertobiasz8058]

Whep I’ll be heading back to this one eventually as well. I am loving the videos and content. I’m a visual learner and seeing something being made with an explanation of why is just perfect for me. Thanks Trenton again. Keep hammering the steel. NOT the wiener 😂🤣

[@matthewfaust2]

Solid videos with helpful information. Thank you

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Articulate instructions. Thanks Trenton for the tutorial and your video marathon. ✌

[@jeffgrier8488]

Really cool, i don't believe i have seen any videos on rivet headers.

[@zacharylovett8946]

I love seeing metal transform i like using ½ inch and making them quarter inch and manipulating into and leaving know remnants of what it started as I know it it ain't major stock but threw all the aggravation I love the look and you videos made me understand its ok if you don't have the best steel just put your heart in only can get better

[@redneksoldier2004]

Awesome lesson, thanks!

[@willlothridge3197]

Great content Trenton

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Good stuff Trenton, when talking about the tongs, could you show the folks those first tongs....the Box jaw tongs for holding the flat. And maybe in one of these video's you could make some of these different tongs so beginners can see what they are used for. Good job mate.

[@nlynch55]

Great content. Keep it up!

[@robgadbois1282]

I’ve never seen a rivet header like this , interesting to see part 2! Love the videos Trent, and if you do decide to slam you wiener in a sliding glass door...make sure to run it under cold water right after🤣😂😂

[@DarrenMalin]

great stuff , Thank you :)

[@jeffbrown7741]

Great video. This is the first time I’ve seen a rivet header of this type - seems everybody just says, “Use your monkey tool!” Which would be great if I had a drill press and some nice sharp drill bits to make a money tool, but... Anyway, looks like this is a tool I can make using the tooling I already have.

[@colini8328]

This content on tooling for beginners is great. It makes the idea of creating working tools myself something I think I can try. I am realising that size is something I will need to get my head around. Making from 3/8"or 1/2" was fine, that feels achievable, does it get much bigger than 1" for making most stuff I would expect to need? Overall though I am loving these vids, shocking how quickly they have become part of my morning routine. And the gun in the back pocket !! LMAO, Still a surprise for us in the uk to see anyone carrying a gun. Are you going after the wild pigs again?

[@purgatoryironworks]

I use this when I go into "Blacksmithing For Beginners" on Facebook. I find it helps me get the knowledge into people brains faster by causing them to shut up and let me talk :)

[@purgatoryironworks]

Ps. Rubber gun I Use for making leather molds.

[@colini8328]

@@purgatoryironworks ah okay, My 7 yr old was horrified, " he's got a gun in his pocket... and there's fire !!!!!" I'll tell him it's not real.

[@adamfaris9375]

Maybe it’s the lighting, but your safety glasses look dark. Do you use a normal sunglass tint or something darker like a #2 or #3 shade? Also I’m really enjoying the recent content. Thank you for making it.

[@purgatoryironworks]

Nope, those are safety glasses but they are a sunglass tint. Helps me look into the fire. My eyes are a little sensitive and it helps tremendously.

[@2cawks]

Mayhaps you could show how to make the different types of tongs? I imagine you could mold a hot piece around the cold stock and at the same time I'm sure that's not right or too much work.

[@dragonwaterforge]

I'm lovin this stuff fn amazing and was wondering what you think of the Brazeal way of drawing out material

[@purgatoryironworks]

One, its not the Brazeal method. It has been a method since blacksmiths came about. Its a valid technique but more often, its a technique to help take the place of the guy with the sledgehammer you need. Even more so, you would have top and bottom fullers in addition to the sledge hammer

[@guyinagarage571]

@Trent - what's your EDC in your back pocket?

[@purgatoryironworks]

Its a rubber prop I use for molding holsters but I usually have a glock 21, .45 acp. Not a precision gun but reliable.

[@coryofalltrades3568]

Is there a good table top area for the coal forge? I am looking at putting together my coal forge with a 10 x 12 inch firepot, was just wondering if the table table needs to 2 or 3 times the dimension of the firepot or does it really matter?

[@Sam-gt4mt]

Phrasing! :)

[@jeffery19677]

Regarding taking the time to make proper tongs...... Do as Trent says not as he does.. Its not always best to get the reach around. But seriously.. You can archive your videos on the blockchain (in case youtube decides to delete your channel because you "offended" a Karen) AND have another small source of income from your videos. I follow a guy that says his income from Odysee dot com after 6 months actually is exceeding his YT income. Glad to see you back at the forge.

[@jeremygagnon9277]

Serious question. I notice that the mandrel seems very loose and wobbly. Is there a reason for this? does it need to have give for some reason? In my mind, having it solidly mounted would be better, but I'm too fresh to be called a novice.

[@purgatoryironworks]

So, this is an artifact of having to have a mobile "set". Due to the nature of the shop, very little is locked down because sooooo much has to be juggled depending on the project. It would be far better to have them locked down but Im still trying different layouts. So we get a little jiggle.

[@dmack9933]

Why don't you clean the slag off regularly ??

[@JackPinesBlacksmithing]

Any particular reason you didn't use the horn to draw out that center part?

[@danbell3827]

Given the overall theme of the video, probably because not everyone is using a proper anvil with a horn. He's trying to do it with a minimum of specialized tools, at least ones you can't make yourself.

[@criswilson1140]

"That's when you get a buddy and let him do the sledge work while you hold it" because swing the sledge yourself sucks!

[@mike_hensley]

Bwahahahahaha....courtesy of a reach around

[@Marsumaniac79]

Wonderful video, great explanations as always. Just one thing... maybe its because I am not american, but I have to ask: why the heck do you carry around a gun in your workshop? (or is that just a lighter?)

[@purgatoryironworks]

In America, we have the Southern Yellow Glock Tree and it is harvest season. The Ruger bushes will come into bloom shortly.

[@purgatoryironworks]

(Rubber gun I use to mold leather holsters. Had been cleaning the leather room and forgot I had pocketed it)

[@Marsumaniac79]

@@purgatoryironworks dang, you americans get the coolest woods, can you show off the grain on that sometime? ;)

[@pauloost59]

Love the fou pas where in the first section you've got ur firearm hanging loosely out of your back pocket, next segment it's gone..😆 Get ur behind away from that there fire boy..🤘🏻😎

[@purgatoryironworks]

That's a rear mount anti-butt stuff apparatus

[@pauloost59]

Oh! Right, I heard of those.. that would be the alarmingly loud version right?...😄

[@copperheadconcepts9242]

blorp

[@soundmindtv2911]

Please get a real holster. There’s reasons 😉

[@Sman7290]

Mexican carry is a good way to end up with a hole in your leg.

[@purgatoryironworks]

Rubber Gun, for making leather sheath molds.

[@Sman7290]

@@purgatoryironworks Most guys use a Blue Gun.

[@zednott]

@@purgatoryironworks thought it was a air soft ;)

[@soundmindtv2911]

purgatoryironworks thanks for clarifying 👍 😂 🤣

[@Uhlbelk]

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