Split and scrolled top hook - hook of the week 10

[@cajuncraps9797]

John, when that bucket is empty, please find another bucket of useful treasures. I am learning so much about smithing from these simple projects. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@BlackBearForge]

I have lots of buckets. If I can keep coming up with ideas, we will be at this for years

[@rbfcaf]

can't wait for the next bucket.

[@RyanBarnes]

I think one of the things I am starting to love about blacksmithing is that something can be very beautiful even when it's not "perfect" and has differences and "imperfections".

[@bobhumphries3998]

Nice hook. The hook of the week series is great. A lot of projects for a novice to tackle. Thanks John.

[@tobyjo57]

It's Exactly That and as a newby I'm going to try most of them

[@Ivan_Glamdryng]

The different hooks you come up with every week shows me there is no such thing as 'just a hook'. Thank you.

[@rowanferguson]

Great video. It's encouraging seeing projects like this that don't rely on too many specialist tools.

[@wallacedavis8922]

Nice one John i could see a pair of these holding back some curtains. I think the wife would enjoy. Thanks for the inspiration

[@BlackBearForge]

That would be a good application.

[@stationaryenginesworldwide]

Thank you John,your talents still continue to amaze me! you truly are ONE with a hammer ..

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@PavlovsBob]

Hook of the week has become one of my favorite things about Sunday. That bucket (or what's left of it) is gonna be empty before we know it. Til then, I'm enjoying every hook. Hope you're having a great day. I'm heading back to the shop!

[@BlackBearForge]

as well watched as these videos are, I suspect I will pull another bucket of stuff out once this one is empty.

[@random40s]

Very nice hook. I absolutely love this series.

[@gregorybowen6162]

Looks like it's time to make a really stout hook to hang a new bucket on for the "hook of the week".....really great series ....keep those videos coming!

[@BlackBearForge]

A bucket hook is a great idea

[@jeanmartin6410]

I love the hook series. I recently purchased a forge and hopefully it will be coming to my house soon. I am looking forward to making the hooks you have demonstrated. You are a great teacher and I appreciate the time you take to do these videos. Thank you-Jean

[@marbles430]

I've followed along with you hook demo's and they have been outstanding in delivery and content. You have inspired me to look more closely at the bucket of bits and pieces under the chop saw. Your channel and video's are much appreciated and i hope will continue for a very long time.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Nice little hook John, as I love making wall hooks these have been a great source of info, thanks mate.

[@5x535]

Another great one, John. You have never failed to amaze me with what you can do with a piece of scrap.

[@matthewbuckley5998]

I'm really enjoying your hooks of the week, thanks John. :-D

[@danielcrawford7315]

Love the hook of the , best hook of the week series around! Uhm, yeah ok...but it is. Thanks for having us over to the smithy. 🙏 Blessins your way Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@ugo7295]

Nice hook... I like the vise clamp also. I'm going to search your play lists hoping to find that video if that was made in your shop. Thanks

[@danielchandler15]

Another good one John. God bless you on this fine Sunday. for the record I still think you should write a book.... Figured I should throw that back out there Guru

[@PavlovsBob]

I'll second that

[@thijs3514]

Wauw, it looks like something from the past. It made me think about the French Lily. Very nice!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Nice job John, looks like a great garden tool hook :-) have a great day

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Great looking hook, I am amazed at the creative twist you can add to make it unique.

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you

[@larryking606]

Good Morning , Once again John ! Now I really liked this Hook ! When you said you were going to cut 3 places to Scroll , at the top , I was pleasantly surprised with how you actually did it ! It came out to be Excellent ! Thank You for sharing and giving us the Inspiration ! Take Care and Be Safe ! Keep Hammering !

[@PogyForge]

I really like that one👍

[@TufStockdogs]

Thank you John that looks fun I hope to make one to today

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

It is awesome to watch you work. So efficient and creative. Thank you for the video....

[@thebabylon2933]

amazing nice work

[@douglasfathers4848]

Hi JOHN yesterday I watched the hook of the week series yes all of them I hope you find anther rely big bucket when this one is empty so thank you for the inspiration . I took your advice and watched some author smiths and no disrespect to them but I all ways end up back watching black bear forge AND the GRUBBY BLACKSMITH HA HA my wife just calls me a grub cheers

[@joemelvin5254]

On a bright note he showed 4 more buckets out back. Said as long as we're watching he'll keep it up

[@firesafe8417]

I look forward to the scroll of the week each Sunday morning. Thank you Sir, another great project.

[@guyjones4936]

That scroll would make some really cool hinges! One of my favorite hooks you have made so far!

[@BlackBearForge]

This is somewhat inspired by hinges I have seen

[@ga5743]

Where the heck did 10 weeks go? Thanks for another inspiration hook. Love the series John.

[@johnjude2685]

Nice work as always John . Thank you! Sir

[@neilyeag]

I really like the shape of this one. Nice presentation .

[@BlackBearForge]

thanks

[@KevinSmith-gh5ze]

Nice hook John! I'd love too see your take on a hat hook for felt hats.

[@chrisdiaz5166]

Best hook yet!

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@brettsayers7768]

A very interesting concept of a hook there, a few little refinements here and there it would be perfect. Great job on the hook series, looking forward to many more yet.

[@tobyjo57]

That's a nice Hook John making good from your Bucket of Bits .. Like It

[@stanervin6108]

Nice hook, John! 🐾🔥⚒

[@mrdrangen1]

Thanks for another nice video. The i inspiration you give is amazing. I have now made my own forge and Im having alot of fun trying projects from your videos. Massive thanks and God bless you.

[@Fernando-qg1zv]

Very nice hook !

[@billy19461]

Do you stay up nights and dream up the hook of the week? Love your channel! You are a great teacher and artist.

[@BlackBearForge]

I try not to. Most of these are thought up just before I start the video.

[@andywright2606]

Hook of the week ! I love it. Thats an nice looking hook John. Those scrolls are fiddly with that centre piece in the way ay. Good Job.

[@codybourdeau2288]

Good looking hook

[@deenathdushan309]

ගොඩක් good

[@grandadz_forge]

Fun project. Those scrolls look pretty tricky to get correct. I don't think I've done flat scrolls yet. Must try.

[@lo5042mh]

Looks great and btw nice music .

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@sladoeii]

I didn't think the small forge was too much of a distraction, it's certainly miles ahead of the big one.

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@marcuschauvin7039]

Looks like a fleur de lis.

[@bentoombs]

Love it!!⚒on!!

[@tomayrscotland6890]

Hi Black bear smith. I also keep all my cuttings however a local resident made a complaint!. to the council and hence a visit from them eg the council. They wanted me to get rid of the scrap? And I said there is no scrap. Each piece of metal is a tool a hook or a metal band for wrapping gates etc. And also a Blacksmith has no scrap?. But I did do a tidy up to keep all concerned happy.. Right now I am making a set of Gate rising or lifting hinges for a customer. bye for now.

[@Jennifer-zb4gc]

nice hook :) thanks for sharing

[@silvergoldking]

Very nice.

[@jimdunkle4823]

like your hook, thank for the video

[@billwoehl3051]

With a fishtail scroll for the hook, should be a great hat hook.

[@reigninoel]

Just had a thought, this is an excellent project, but I think it'd have looked even better with the "spike" at the top also turned into a circle. With punch and drift.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nice hook. Very decorative. Almost a flur-de-lis? Anyway, I like it.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Great dsign

[@DerKooze]

It kind of has a fluer de lis feel to it.

[@JimG31547]

I did not see that hook in the piece of flat stock when you started.

[@flatlander6734]

John. This would gave made a excellent item to demonstrate and explain the use of the tumbler you bought a long while ago, that seems to have vanished. Just sayin'. May I ask why???? And if not for hooks, what do you use it for??

[@BlackBearForge]

The tumbler is not something I would use for hooks.

[@michaelschoeman5187]

Hi John, just wanted to say the music really stuck with me on this one, its very nice! I believe you have used music in the past, but i wouldn't say very much. also, can't help but wonder if that's you on the banjo? thanks for the great video.

[@trknust]

That was a fun one. I would really love to see that pair of tongs you were using up much closer. And the filing vice is also something I have never seen before. Are those avaliable anywhere you know of? As always, you are a great teacher and provide some great inspiration even though it is now over 100 here in north Texas, so my forging time is from sunrise to perhaps 9 if I'm lucky.

[@BlackBearForge]

Those are slotted jaw tongs. I have done a video on them.

[@franek_izerski]

Yes, don't block acces to my screwhole!

[@joelegrand5903]

Great videos, where can I get the filing vise, google brings up every vise, but the one you are using.

[@BlackBearForge]

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[@oteboy]

John, awesome series. I've loved every segment of the hook of the week. Question if you have time to answer. I notice the peen on your hammer is diagonal, instead of cross or straight. Can you explain, or do you have a video that explains, how that is helpful or what techniques that is useful for? I'm very new to blacksmithing, so always looking to learn something. Thanks.

[@BlackBearForge]

its more ergonomic when drawing out and keeps your hand away from the hot iron

[@randal1531]

Do you have a video about making a scrolling vise? I have been unable to find one. Thanks G

[@BlackBearForge]

I'm not sure what you mean by scrolling vise

[@randal1531]

@@BlackBearForge My mistake. You called it a filing vise. Now that I have the correct name to research I discovered your video about it. Thanks so much. G

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Love this one too John, how did you cut the bit with 3 points, did u do it with a chisel?

[@BlackBearForge]

Chisel

[@lenblacksmith8559]

@@BlackBearForge Thanks John,

[@coffeesstudios2122]

Really like that one sir, mind if I use it?

[@BlackBearForge]

feel free.

[@fransvanbergen7271]

I think your video’s are fantastic, very instrucive. I am juist wondering is there a special reason why the peen on your hammer is under 45 degrees? Like to hear from you.

[@AnonOmis1000]

Do you use your coal forge much anymore?

[@BlackBearForge]

not very often. I find propane to be cleaner, cheaper and way more efficient for the work I do. Coal still has its place for smaller welds, odd shaped work and wrought iron projects.

[@gregworkshop5713]

hi look good

[@fedderback1]

John would turtle wax for cars work?

[@BlackBearForge]

It would be worth a try

[@jamestorgeson5631]

i think the music is great but please no love making music when watching another man blacksmithing it feels yucky

[@jamestorgeson5631]

i like your job love music and did a excellent job