The new shop!

[@larryschweitzer4904]

In some ways we started in a similar manor. I was living in an apartment but wanted to make things. I had a construction job that paid well and I managed to save up $6K. Bought a trash house for $7500. Rented the 2nd floor and sort of fixed up part of the first. I was broke and it was Xmas. So made some wooden toys for my sisters little kids. They were crude! But people saw them and wanted some. So I turned my living room into a work shop. 1950 ShopSmith, new bandsaw, used drill press and a Sears 6x48 sander. Later a 2hp compressor and spray gun. For 7 years my girl friend and I traveled the art & craft fair circuit. Sort of made a living. It was fun, met a lot of interesting people. Had a van setup to sleep in. Needed to make more $ and moved into a commercial building, bought more tools. Tried making custom furniture, that failed. Bought some tools that were less common and started making parts for remodelers, & other shops. Several moves later had my own metal building and was making store fixtures. Two more additions and I had 25,000 sq. ft. lots of CNC equipment & 24 employees. I was selling to chain stores and flying all over the country to meet people and measure jobs. It totally wore me out. I'm retired, hobby machining, good income from my leased building and really happy to no longer have employees. Reason for this long winded story, be careful where your new business takes you. Thanks for the interesting videos.

[@paulorchard7960]

One thing you are going to need mate is a clip on mic, in that huge space it’s like you are way down the far end of a cave! It’s a great space, just don’t get carried away with benches and things or you will be wishing it was twice as big too soon! Looking forward to seeing you working again!

[@tedy141]

I was going to suggest a rode wireless go. A great somewhat reasonably priced mic for the quality that it can bring.

[@HeavyForge]

That’s inspiring!! Sometimes you gotta just take the risk and jump in head first cause hard work will always pay off!! 🔥💪🏻⚒

[@Whipple1]

That's a very nice shop you've got there. I hope you're taking measures to protect your investments inside. Just one dark night and a crack head with a pickup, and your best tools go out the door. It happens more than you want to acknowledge. I admire your work and especially your ability to swing that massive striking hammer! Those days are long gone for me! Cheers! Whipple

[@OldHickoryForge]

Yep. All the doors have locks. The area is pretty rural in a secluded neighborhood on a very curvy mountain road. I do plan to put in some motion sensor lights and a camera system as well.

[@Whipple1]

@@OldHickoryForge Good plan. We’ve had some unsavory characters skulking behind our place and motion lights and strong doors/locks have been a deterrent, but one SOB jacked up my quad trying to steal it a few years ago. Didn’t get it out of the garage, but cost me some good coin to repair. We’ve got cameras now. Cheers! Whipple.

[@johnjude2685]

When a man sets a goal and don't bend or break before he reaches a part of his dream it's a great day, Congratulations Sir. Looks like enough for to grow Hope you happyness , Next get a fire built. Always on your team Beautiful day it is

[@Blazer02LS]

Suggestion for you. Around the forging area, put a frame of 2X4 on the floor and dump a layer of crush&run stone in it. Easier on the feet and protects the concrete from damage.

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

Awesome shop and even awesom-er property!

[@lukegraham1945]

Great shop setup, should be pretty awesome to work in!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Congrats on the new shop. Here's to a brand new chapter in ur blacksmithing journey. Very nice shop setup. Can't wait to see more videos in your new shop. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.

[@michaelmerrigan1064]

Thank You and congratulations John, with your can do, positive attitude, you are truly an inspiration.

[@tiredcreekironworks8123]

That's an awesome space! Congratulations!

[@Uncle_Bucks_Forge]

Nice shop glad you were able to purchase your own shop.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Nice looking shop, John! Now go make that bowie! 😜

[@OldHickoryForge]

What's actually funny is I was part way through filming that video at the old shop. So it's just going to pick up here.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@OldHickoryForge can’t wait to see it! 👍

[@quentinbergstad2256]

Looking awesome. Lots of great space and I am happy for you to be able to expand. Just wanted to say. I have talked to my local propane guy about hooking up a 500 tank myself. I was told you can do it but it can't be into a system that pulls propane from the tank unless it is hard connected. So for a forge if you want to be able to disconnect the lines to replace or move the forge you just need to have the tank set up like a 100 pound tank. So your only pressure really is the natural pressure the tank has. So because your 500 gallon tank is already hard lined to your house you can't connect a forge to it. But if you were to get a separate 500 tank and only have it set up for the forge the same way as your 100s then it should be legal. At least where I live it is. Just throwing some info out there for you. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@bjornronaldson6017]

John, I have to say, I am very happy for you. It has been a pleasure and an inspiration to watch you on this journey. And, frankly, seeing this video, seeing where you are now, compared to where you were when I first started following you, really goes a long way to keeping my own fires lit. Thank you for sharing this journey with us and hopefully, someday in the not to distant future, I can shake your hand and repeat all this, face to face. Congratulations and best of luck.

[@robertwhitney2232]

Hi John, Thanks for the tour of your new shop looking good. I noticed your new Yukon tool chest right off the bat, I have my eye on one myself. 👍Best of luck on your new shop.⚒⚒

[@lewisatlas6725]

Best of luck in your new shop. Your projects and explanations are really great. Thanks

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Very cool! Congratulations on your new shop! Get to work, 😂.

[@mikemeinders6717]

Nice shop John glad you got more room to swing those big hammers...

[@Mitchasauraus]

Thats a great set up man, can't wait to see future videos from the new shop! Your a great dude doin great things !

[@BarrRunForge]

Great start to the new set up. Keep on keeping on. God bless.

[@CreativeDailyWorks]

Congrats on your new shop and amazing tools.

[@RoscoPColetraneIII]

Very nice shop. You seem to have started off from a humble beginning. It's good to see you move into a new place and to know business is going well.

[@danielcrawford7315]

John, super happy for you sirSir! Without the constraints of the old place, I feel sure your going to bennifit exponentially. You've now got room to expand your horizons. What an exciting and excellent move for you. Blessed days sirSir and well wishes Crawford out 🙏🧙‍♂️

[@johnwalker5938]

New shop looks great, best of luck at your new location.

[@bruceb51]

I wish you all the success you deserve. I don't know you but I think you are a stand up guy, and I do enjoy your videos !!

[@aaronrand3867]

Great shop sir! Keep up the great work! Hammer on!

[@wolfparty4234]

We are all so happy for you and know we have your back bro!!! Congratulations 🎉💪🏼🔥🔥🔥👍🏻

[@williamchase5698]

Glad to see your business progressing! Keep up the good work......gun dog ....

[@bernardleighan3218]

Congrats on the new shop John. Those in the auto repair industry will spend thousands on their toolboxes. Still, it looks good. God Bless.

[@charminghollowforge1109]

Nice set up bud Miss ya brother

[@larrycherrington7338]

Thanks my friend, you gave me a lot of good ideas for my shop. much appreciated

[@backwoodsbushcraft2633]

Congratulations on the new shop. Good luck!

[@thefarfiles]

Congrats nice shop. Don't worry about insulation I live in Indy with a 22x24 shop and I stay warm in the winter with no insulation.

[@thedarwinexperience5312]

Looking forward to seeing the work get done! Congrats on the giant leap.

[@romantressler4480]

Dude, you got a sweet shop. I'm a bit jealous.

[@redlionforge9173]

Heck yeah man the shop is awesome! I agree with leaving it open studs.

[@patrickdean9797]

great video i can feel how excited you are , congratulations on your new space

[@mtn.homeforge351]

Congrats on the new shop! Can't wait to see the work that comes out of there.

[@bjf10]

What a great shop! Thanks for the tour.

[@guygardner7156]

Happy for you! Get ta throwing them sparks!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Great new shop! Glad to see all is well and that you're excited about the road ahead

[@teun7923]

Very exiting stuff. I am happy for you. Hope to have my own shop oneday.

[@willlothridge3197]

Good looking space! You’ll fill it up quicker than expected, just how it goes.

[@justin_ray]

Congrats! Would love to have a shop that size some day.

[@batmansdad3195]

Congrats on the new shop. I will admit I'd probably be terrified if you came charging at me as a bondsman. Good to see you're still busy, but for someone like me who doesn't have instagram I wait patiently for new build uploads.

[@damageinc2]

Man that is awesome congrat's on the new shop and yeah those toolbox's can be a big cost mine from Mac total cost was 3 grand but i was a BMW mechanic at the time.

[@mjoe877]

Looks nice man. Congratulations and hope that the future is bright!

[@stevelow95]

Awesome new shop! Cheers from Canada

[@chriswadleigh2462]

Great video, thank you for sharing. It's great seeing you putting out new content. Can't wait to see more.

[@bbrachman]

I wish you all the best fortune and safety in the new shop. This channel is particularly terrific with your explanations and projects. Thank you John. Enjoy the shop. Make great things!

[@smrettpecca]

Congrats on the new Shop!

[@kyleholland4512]

Good on ya man, not gonna lie gonna take some getting used to lol. Definitely jealous of the workspace

[@matarax0808]

Man, I am seriously glad that you got that closing of the new house sorted out. I was really wondering if you'd be able to get that place or not after all that time. Nonetheless though, I'm really looking forward to seeing more videos and new stuff being pumped out of the shop, I've learned a lot from your channel (smithing has become an obsession for me over the last year) and I cant wait to learn more. Congratulations John

[@douglasfathers4848]

Looking good John , All the best mate .

[@White_devil1980]

Very nice upgrade 😊😎

[@johnjude2685]

Might cover walls with galibinize steel because of flameproof and sparks around the studs.

[@spaknives]

Super Cool! Nice shop!

[@mking3219]

Congratulations on your new shop!

[@paulwheeler4893]

Congratulations. ✌👍

[@georgeschnakenberg7808]

The plaster and sand 😍 you have been there. We all have

[@jeffreycarter1223]

Glad to finally see the new place, hands down my favorite Smith on KZbin. Can’t wait to see the new work.

[@raat9980]

So cool this upgrade

[@georgeschnakenberg7808]

"nothing to it really". I hope you make shirts with that. And I hope you keep saying it I love catch phrases

[@bartweijs]

Really nice shop. If you come to Europe, you can always come and clean up my shop like yours :-) 's been years since it's been so tidy.

[@adamwetzel6503]

God has truly blessed you John! Congratulations on the new shop. You deserve it!

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

51 years old and just getting started. Wish we'd have had You Tube 35 years ago. Pre heat that Anvil before you weld on it, the Anvil will thank you.

[@valsforge4318]

Awesome!!! Good for you! Can we see the outside too?

[@TheJweid25]

I never knew a early rising hardworking prudent man, careful of his earnings and strictly honest, who complained of hard luck. A good character, good habits and iron industry are impregnable to the assaults of ill-luck The fools ever dreamed. -Joseph Addison Hard work is paying off keep it up

[@ponga782]

Great shop John! You will like that Peddinghaus anvil! I bought one just like it a few years ago and I love it!

[@jarrodfillmore6247]

Looks Good! Congrats

[@corybrown4659]

I'm excited for you man. Good Job. Look forward to the new shop.

[@MrJones-ue2tw]

Yayyy congratulations! One thing I may or may have not noticed is no more neighbors lol

[@alexpitman7819]

Nice to see the partizan you made for forge and fire

[@theoriginalNoOne.]

Yeah, his was actually forged, the other guy's was really just kinda fabricated(not that it wasn't nice) but John's was clearly the winner in my book.

[@frankheger5185]

Dk. Happy for you 🍻👍👍👍

[@dragonwaterforge]

Awsome man I'm jealous but happy for ya

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Looks good man nice job

[@ciprojects4176]

Congrats man! I wish you all the best for you and for your family, keep on hammering that hot metal, you really do a great Job! I am extremely happy for you. From personal experience, I know that feeling....working into your new shop, being happy of what you accomplished... one of the best feelings ever! Cheers from Romania!

[@EphemeralRage]

Super impressive! God bless!

[@lukelofgren4108]

Right on! Shop is great! Are you in the same area? I'm just up the hill from you in Tennessee. I'm still working on my blacksmith shop which is an old tobacco barn. Its coming along pretty good though.

[@johnjude2685]

Same as my garage size and mine has a garage door in the rear also.

[@hotmalm]

Congrats dude🤟

[@goranzivkovic7254]

Peddinghaus the best no problem with them

[@mgissy2010]

Congratulations man

[@LoganSumrell]

Awesome. Happy for ya. Would love to come check it out some time. Congrats

[@Btines01]

Nice shop bro!

[@sethmullet8014]

Congratulations to you John! New place looks like a good fit for OHF!

[@stevegrillot]

Don't price snap on boxes, you'll have a heart attack

[@McGowanForge]

The shop looks freaking awesome man! Can't wait to see some new projects coming from you

[@billhennen978]

So when are you coming over to set my shop up. It is a hodge podge of metal, wood, and craft. Very nice shop well organized!

[@mattwyeth3156]

Contact on the new shop im looking forward to seeing you working in it

[@CountryRoadVaping]

Ive been looking forward to seeing the new shop :)

[@GalenCop9]

I have an anvil in my shop I'd like to protect and keep from rusting, can you give me any tip and what you use on yours? Thanks,

[@hddm3]

Congrats man

[@brandonboyd5348]

Congrats

[@aanathan0]

You mentioned you go through hundreds of gallons of propane a year. My question is, on average how many hours of burn are you getting per gallon of fuel? Just an estimate is fine. =D Thanks bud!

[@publicclammer]

Good deal!!

[@jakebigelow554]

This is great, John. Really happy for you. Are you still in Hickory?

[@ravenmikula2005]

Wow you've gone a long way I was watching a bunch of your older vids of your first swords didn't realize they were 3 years ago

[@Northfordtrailcam]

how high is the opening to your forge? I've gotten used to 36" but building a new ribbon burner and cart, wondering what the optimal height might be.