Second version of the Spiral hook with Ball finial - Hook of the week 36

[@thedixonway]

Aside from your inspiring skills, the fact that you take the time and care enough to address your comment section is a huge part of why I love your channel, instruction and teachings. Thanks John!! Be well.

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

We are having freezing rain and snow today. Literally everything in our little city of 57500 people is closed, the police are instructing people to stay home and watch Black Bear Forge on KZbin. OK, so I read between the lines. I am more than happy to oblige. Thank you #BlackBearForge.

[@Stabalot88]

I feel that i need to say something here... first cool hooks, i love hook of the week and cant wait to get back to my shop! 2. The ART of these hooks, the videos, the music and most of all the rhythmic hammering is getting my 9 month old daughter to sleep so fast that i can't thank you enough!!!!! She goes to sleep in my arms and i watch the video to the end end then put her in a crib... BEST STUFF EVER!

[@aliceharvey1226]

Zaraki Kenpachi Awwww. Sweet. Don’t be surprised when she wants her own hammer in a couple years. I was in heaven with my dad in his hobby wood shop. Best memories.

[@nealfigary3288]

Coffee time with Black Bear Forge

[@bv7988]

Also my morning routine!

[@nickverbree]

It the best part of Sunday morning

[@dadegroot]

Glad to see it wasn't only me that found scrolling with a piece sticking out the middle a little tricky. I recently did a candlestick with a scrolled base, with the stick coming up from the centre like that hook. Turned out ok, but was similarly fiddly.

[@brysonalden5414]

Freud would have had a field day with what this looked like at 10:40! Nicely done, as always.

[@ericcartrette6118]

My wife said it reminds her of a treble cleft. That might be a neat hook for a musician.

[@greghackney8437]

I was gonna say the same thing.

[@GraeMatterz]

Just what I was thinking, with the hook being the curl and ball at the bottom of the clef.

[@VolodymyrMetlyakov]

Reminds me the treble clef too. This might be an idea for the future HoW.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@VolodymyrMetlyakov then we need a bass clef to go with it as a set of hooks for the musician/music lover.

[@joeyholmes6496]

The hook from last week and this hook are both nice, but to me it seems obvious that they are a set and should be sold together. They just look so nice together. So balanced.

[@elmermainville4429]

Really enjoyed the video!! ...The production, editing, especially the forging and teaching. Everything!! Thanks!! Have a great week!!

[@fauseth]

“If you drop it, pick it up off the floor...” 😂

[@pjamestx]

Sunday morning with my favorite hook-er! Wait, that sounds funny... (I'm only a week or two away from having my own forge set up, I have a good half-dozen of these hooks bookmarked, can't wait to give them a try!)

[@messylaura]

Even comes with free screws :P

[@leroybarker8510]

If it helps, it wasn't me who made that suggestion. I have spent all my life inside the box so I didn't have to think, as soon as I can find the lid I plan on getting out of the box. Thanks for all your videos.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

They all look good John . Thanks for sharing with us and giving us lessons.👍👍

[@cameronpowell3878]

Man, you are just the coolest guy, your videos are just an absolute joy to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@danandashleyhayes3159]

I really enjoyed this hook. I think its whimsical design has tons of potential, as you mentioned. Also, I've noticed your editing skills are becoming quite good! Practice makes perfect. Finally, I always think you do a great job choosing music for your videos. As always, thank you, John.

[@stationaryenginesworldwide]

Thankyou John ..always look forward to the hook of the week.and your teaching talents.

[@thomasarussellsr]

I gotta say, John, I personally like the "Joker" question mark hook better, but this is a nice 'twist' on an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

[@marty01957]

Sunday morning , time for hook of the week, Yay! Great hook and idea, John! Thank you.

[@jasonsisk2902]

I like this one better than the other one.

[@krisley5178]

I liked the divot in the end of the ball. Made it look like a huckleberry. :)

[@josephmaschari1073]

Sunday morning, hook of the week, great way to start the day!

[@rickisi]

Oh man, i have so many half finished projects laying on the floor. . . now i know what to do :D

[@richardsolomon8076]

Very cool John, nicely reversed hook-up :-) both look great.

[@stephenpadilla4086]

I like yours better than the original!

[@tobyjo57]

A great innovation and inspiration once again showing how John's imagination teaches us to open our minds. Thanks John

[@danbreyfogle8486]

A nice "twist" on last weeks hook, I agree, make a bunch in with different details and they will sell lot hot cakes.

[@larryking606]

Good Afternoon , John I just love the way your mind works ! You always come up with such Wonderful Ideas ! Take Care and Be Safe ! And from all that watch and Learn from you , I hope you continue this Craft for some time to come !

[@PavlovsBob]

Great little project. Cool hook as always.

[@sunqwest1]

a very creative person. thanks John

[@OuroborosArmory]

It really does look like a treble clef... this has given me a great idea for a combo apron and hat hanger...

[@scarface-39]

Love watching and learning 👍

[@richardbaumfalk7301]

You could also make a double hook by leaving the top long and make a hook from it. Thanks John.

[@bentoombs]

Next step. A 3d pass through 😁 Thanks John 🔨on!!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Cool idea. I agree looking at both hooks i cant make out which one look better than other 👍👍

[@BobbySixguns]

I really like this idea, great video sir.

[@johndilsaver8409]

Lots of good ideas here today, thanks!

[@Zogg1281]

Very cool! I've been trying to work out what that ball end reminds me of all week, I think it's a type of seed pod of possibly a fruit........ mabey a blueberry and the indented bit is where the flower head used to be. This hook has me thinking along the various shapes you would find on sheet music, namely a quaver. It might be fun to do a load of hooks themed on sheet music 🤔👍👍👍👍👍

[@williamsultana3848]

Hi John

[@sdunca4864]

Bravo again!

[@stanervin6108]

Morning, John. I agree this one is more aesthetic. Also, thinking TOTALLY outside the box, how about ball ends in both the center of the spiral AND the 'other' end, and mount @ a 90° orientation for a side × side double hook? EDIT: Even go so far as making a 'mirrored' pair.

[@mountaingroveforge6554]

Good morning John.

[@canuckloyalist4681]

Try a Robertson head screw, superior fastener to all and a great Canadian invention! Looks good to me nice job again Bear!

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

When you were straightening & twisting the top spiral, I thought it was be neat to go the other way; pull it out a bit to make a hat & coat hook. But it still looks good, and could be just another "twist" to the hundred identical hooks all different for the craft table. I was wondering if you thought a banana hanger would qualify as a hook? I don't know if I have ever seen a banana keeper (or hanger, or hook; it seems I have seen all names used) in steel. I seem to have a vague recollection of Roy Adams doing one, but he has shown all kinds of things, and it may just be me getting my wires crossed. Just another idea to throw into the pool of hook-of-the-week ideas.

[@danielcrawford7315]

Either way it has an eye atractive nature. Like it. Left brain... NOOO NOT MORE TOOLS!! Right brain... kuul more tools for the smithy!!! Lol. Have a great day yall. ( listen to the right brain) 🙏 Blessed be mr. John Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@davidstevens5908]

I like this hook.

[@Kulis747]

I like this one much better.

[@DavidGrassSr]

Hey John, I'm a wood carver but i do make thing out of steel , i was just watching you tap.tap,tap tap with that hammer . Crazy thought , wonder how many times you have tapped with those hammers ... Millions and Millions, love your videos , i always ring the bell .. Dave , Texas

[@darrellbolt9376]

I like that one john

[@douglasfathers4848]

I really like this style of hook John ,may be ball on each end and a spiral in the centre which, would give a hook at each end. hope you can make sense out of that .

[@TMatt007]

I like this one better.

[@donnarhill1932]

Lovely!

[@beni2094]

Good morning

[@sarahburkdorf8338]

Very Nice John !

[@kenhart6330]

Great looking hooks, all of them. Wonder what it would look like if the scroll was in between the top and the hook with the screw dimples top and bottom of the centre scroll.

[@mountaingroveforge6554]

Another nice hook.

[@margaretcarter517]

Like this hook! I’m intrigued by the little creature on the tool box behind you. What is it and does it have a story? I’m not a blacksmith, and don’t aspire to be one, but I love your videos. Thank you

[@BlackBearForge]

Its a gargoyle, a gift from my wife

[@user-metalisme]

Very nice interior thing

[@random40s]

Slick hook. A bit tall, but really nice. Could make something like a musical symbol easily off that design.

[@dsmasynergy]

100K, congrats!

[@marbles430]

Looks just a bit cool in your part of the world. Where i am its around 95F and 70% humidity. Great projects as, usual presented with your usual casual and friendly style. I would be interested in the weight of the hammers you use. Always look for that insight.

[@BlackBearForge]

2 - 3 pounds most of the time

[@rogergadley9965]

I was a little surprised when you put a small hook on the “top.” I sort of expected you’d have the hook come out of the large coil, but that you’d put another ball on the top end and bend it out as a hat hook. The lower hook would be a coat hook. In fact, I think that would be a very good looking style of hook.

[@messylaura]

i like this design better :)

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello John Inspiering work out of crab Go on stay save 😉 Yours Frank

[@3870TheDad]

When you drop your work item on the floor, whether it is hot or not, it's called drop forged!

[@metalkunstneren]

How do you prevent your anvil to be noisy, mine is ringning much more, maybee a future video to explain Reguards from Denmark

[@BlackBearForge]

I show what I did in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGSWZ2ise62Lntk

[@metalkunstneren]

@@BlackBearForge very Nice, i know what i have to do tomorrow, thanks 👌

[@metalkunstneren]

@@BlackBearForge it turned out fine kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZnReJl3fNl2aMU

[@scottswineford6714]

A fancy early quaker or Amish chair hook?

[@martinturner9823]

what would it take to make it look a bit banjo-like???

[@martinturner9823]

it wouldn't take much to turn that into a treble cleff and make a hook out of that

[@XavierFaelington]

I think you have the largest collection or whatever you call it of tongs I've ever seen. I swear if you ever find yourself in a situation where you don't have a pair of tongs for whatever situation then something is wrong with the universe.

[@BlackBearForge]

My collection of tongs is no where near the largest I have ever seen. They tend to be somewhat specific to certain tasks, so its always good to have a large variety.

[@calvinduke1553]

Kinda looks like a trebble clef

[@mikaelkarlsson3487]

⚒👍🙂