(Re-uploaded with fixed Audio) In this quick demo, I show you how to bake a finish for a great look on your awesome work!
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@MrZayne86 жыл бұрын
"Now this does smoke* *cough* * so wear the proper respiratory protection *cough*" Lol! Love it Nice video. Great tip.
@DopeItUp8 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I'd love to see a guide(s) for various different finishes in fact. Like you said, no one ever seems to explain how to do stuff like this in detail and as a beginner it can get a little daunting trying to figure it out.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Thats what we are here for!
@StutleyConstable7 жыл бұрын
I agree. I am an artist rather than a blacksmith and the skill set is very different, so I do not have the machine background most blacksmiths do. I was trying to build a power hammer and for over a year I could not get anyone to tell me how large or how strong of a spring I needed for the linkage. I got a lot of lectures about how important power hammers are, but it took forever to finally get someone to answer a direct question.
@Jerseyhighlander7 жыл бұрын
I feel the need to add something both for your benefit and viewers. While it's still called "boiled" linseed oil, it was once boiled to refine it and put it in a state that will polymerize, that mass production stuff instead has drying agents, chemicals and metals added that are riding that smoke straight into your lungs... I was carefree/careless for years also, until I found out the hard way how much it really sucks when your lungs don't want to do their job anymore and your nervous system is so poisoned you wind up with the strength of a 90 year old. Been a long hard recovery and a lot of missed shop time. Just sayin.
@johnpaterson57057 жыл бұрын
Jerseyhighlan
@przybyla4206 жыл бұрын
That's what I was going to say. Sorry to hear your story, best wishes. It really is a crime that there aren't better warnings. As stated above, unless your boiled linseed oil is specifically marketed as natural, without drying agents (lead and other heavy metals, which don't easily leave the body), then it should be used in a well ventilated area, and not heated or applied to hot metal. Personally, I recommend beeswax, which smiths "back in the day" surely would have used instead, had it been the (relative) price it is today.
@lamwen036 жыл бұрын
He did a video in 2009 about a waterproofing/finishing mix. 1 part beeswax, melt in a pot, 1 part turps, stir in until mixed, 1/2 part boiled linseed oil, stir in. Makes a paste that he says will not discolor leather and dries very quickly. "Beeswax Coating for Metalsmiths".
@Moondog-wc4vm5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerseyhighlander for this PPE warning. I'm a very recent smith and was taught always to use my PPE in the shop. If I am grinding or using any kind of chemical I will always wear my respirator. No matter what task I am doing I wear my leather apron, safety glasses and ear protection. Anything that involves heat I will also use my welding gloves. Steel toecaps are a must and I have all cotton clothes in case of sparks. I'm not a young man anymore and I have noticed that my eyesight and hearing are deteriorating, and I was an office worker for my working life! I can only imagine how much worse I might be if I had been some kind of tradesman. Everyone, no matter what their age should heed your kind warning. I hope that you make a full recovery and that your journey through illness has not been too hard on you. If it has been awful you have my sympathy and empathy sir. I hope that you can now get back to shop time for your own satisfaction.
@laistrike6376 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video! Just a question, will this stop rusting? If yes, for how long? I wanna use it to seal my metal sculptures. Also, can I spray clear coat over it? Sorry for the many questions. Thank you in advance!
@Tylerhakenwerth Жыл бұрын
I have a question for you because the problem I’m having is I get it hot to when I touch the rag with linseed oil on it it’s a light smoke but after it leaves a greenish colored finish on it I’m not sure what it is I think it might be the fact that I’m using paper towels
@purgatoryironworks Жыл бұрын
Use a pure cotton rag and see what happens, like an old tshirt.
@ShannonP.-rd2nb9 ай бұрын
all i can focus on is that dirty powder on the anvil..WIPE IT OFF!!! my ocd is triggered
@traceygillaspy8271 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned "it takes a while to dry"... how long before the piece is FULLY dry with the BLO finish?
@brandonaustin72138 жыл бұрын
I like the finish, would this work at say 392*F on a knife blade thats coming out of tempering
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Im sure it would.
@bentoombs7 жыл бұрын
I second that. That is my go to finish. Maybe melt and polish a little beez wax after that for a gloss. I have been playing around with super blue for blueing steel.It is producing good patina.Most importantly thank you for your time and videos.
@StonegaardForge2 жыл бұрын
My OCD was kicking in with the borax on the anvil. Looks good though. I brush it on and bake it in the oven for an hour.
@TacDyne6 жыл бұрын
I know it is not your job to educate people about what's on the product label, or to make them read the warnings, but an exception must be made when dealing with flax, or any other oils. So, for those reading along... DO NOT LEAVE RAGS SOAKED IN THE OIL WADDED UP ANYWHERE. They can and will spontaneously combust. The suggested method of disposal is to pack them in a can of water and seal them. This isn't really necessary. When you are done, go ahead and take them outside, wet them down with water and lay them out flat to dry, or better yet, hang them openly on a metal clothes line to dry. This greatly reduces the chance they will combust. As for boiled vs raw linseed oil, OSHA doesn't list any specific health issues on cobalt manganese salt, the product to speed up drying time for boiled linseed oil, but only because OSHA hasn't done any research on it. Nerve damage has been attributed to exposure, so for methods like this where you are seasoning instead of just painting on to let dry, raw would be a much safer product to use. :) Trust me on this. I have nerve damage due to long term exposure to a variety of products from decades of restoration work.
@johnsandusky6672 Жыл бұрын
Is BLO food safe? Can I finish a spoon or bowl with it? If not, what’s a good alternative?
@gregtesta8460 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Question. How long does that hold up outside near a beach house?
@jacobhudson274511 ай бұрын
Can this be done on cast iron furniture? I was told bees wax or Johnson paste wax.
@LordRunolfrUlfsson8 жыл бұрын
What is the powder on your anvil? It looks like some kind of weld compound.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Yep, borax. The pot was sitting in a pan of borax
@mikeparker13954 жыл бұрын
Liked your finish as opposed to just bee's wax
@jeffgrier84888 жыл бұрын
That's a good looking finish! I still use the recipe you gave in one of your old videos, the beeswax, boiled linseed oil, and turpentine.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Love that stuff!
@jameswaggoner36193 жыл бұрын
Can I paint the oil on and then put it in an old toaster oven?
@SnareX3 жыл бұрын
Is this food safe? I'm working on a knife and looking for a food safe finish that won't trigger nut allergies
@purgatoryironworks3 жыл бұрын
For a perfectly safe finish, use flaxseed oil instead of linseed oil.
@mtwebb12 жыл бұрын
why didnt he clean the anvil first?
@marktyler18076 жыл бұрын
Great video I love that finish
@bradymcphail96908 жыл бұрын
thank you sir, I'm getting a lot out of your videos. always looking forward to your next one.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Sure Thing!
@iwantcheesypuffs Жыл бұрын
I dip/coat just after water droplets flash off the metal instantly (200-300), then coat with linseed, recycled car oil, olive oil, or beeswax -- depending on use of the piece of metal.
@GoldPlate293 жыл бұрын
Can I do this with motor oil?
@USNERDOC8 жыл бұрын
Love the black iron and finish!
@meddlesomemusic3 жыл бұрын
Does raw linseed oil work?
@scottdownie70103 жыл бұрын
This answers a question presented to me by my 4-H Blacksmithing project kids on how to get a good finish on their projects thanks.
@paulrodgers55596 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Thank you ! - Now , - just need to figure a way of heating up the '53 Chevy Club Coupe rat rod to 500 degrees without warping my c.d.'s.
@carlostenta72324 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial and exactly what I was looking for! Two questions for you if you don’t mind. 1. Does the heating process expedite the drying of the linseed oil? 2. Does the soaking of the piece expedite the drying and/or effect the final finish in any way?
@kensmapleleafretirement5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and demonstration, First rate all the way....
@robertgraybill58293 жыл бұрын
Great video! Did you make the rings used at 4:00, or purchase them from somewhere? I am missing a tendon in the thumb on my tong hand and those would help greatly! 🙏🏻😊
@99milesaway4110 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, I know how I'm finishing the machete I'm gonna start on tomorrow, that's gorgeous
@GrowLLLTigeRRR5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks. I did this a different way this time. I used the "blacksmith's peanut butter" recipe (boiled linseed oil, turpentine, Johnson’s paste wax, beeswax, japan dryer) in an old pot. Then I threw the unfinished iron chain in my fire until it was really hot (parts of it were red) then took the chain out and threw it in the pot. Of course it burst into flame. I let it burn for a while and it was very smoky, good thick black smoke. I then but the lid on to extinguish the fire. When it was cool enough, I wiped it dry and hung it up. It took a lot less time but it was a bit messier.
@DopeItUp8 жыл бұрын
Great video. How good is the rust resistance of this finish? Would it be suitable for say, tools used/stored outdoors?
@ffracaroli7 жыл бұрын
DopeItUp I would like to know the same. In my country, people do not like rust on steel objects.
@Trick-theDev6 жыл бұрын
Any update on the rust aspect?
@actorzone8567 жыл бұрын
I have been using linseed oil 50/50 with turps for years which is a good protector to stop rust, the beeswax is what I was missing, a tool dealer here had this same coating on his tools but wouldn't give up his secret, I found if you apply the coating then heat it in an oven to bake it on, works nicely, so thanks.
@supersneakusa44923 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, I've been looking for a traditional finish for our hardware line. Thanks !!!!!
@lovera38785 жыл бұрын
Through the years I have bought old farm tools and wheels. Some are too large for a fire. One of them is an old grain scale. I used a nice product which gave it a sheen but it was only temporary. Could I heat the scale with a torch and apply the finish in small areas as I heat. Or could I use the boiled l.o turpentie and beeswax recipe you recommended in another video and heat the finish onto the metal? Thank you
@sirkai0072 жыл бұрын
If you had a big batch of things to coat you could put them in the oven and turn it up to 450 for an hour. If you do that, use a food safe oil instead of BLO.
@oldhorseshoe40466 жыл бұрын
Man your a good teacher. Nice and clear. Thanks. I've subscribed.
@normanzink62607 жыл бұрын
Nice work with the linseed oil and forge! BTW, how much does your anvil weigh? thank you.
@michaelmartinez93827 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for a great instructive video! I was looking for a way for finish some diy shelf brackets that I saw on Amazon that I decided to do myself. I didn't want to paint them and this finish is freaking awesome. Great job! Thanks for helping us diyers!
@brodstr11845 жыл бұрын
boold linseed ool
@jaysanders74726 жыл бұрын
I admit I really like the way the BLO looks but I am also a big fan of Bees Wax and BLO mix.
@colt10mmsecurity682 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. I also generally do the same thing but with used motor oil for a darker finish. The key is not too hot and not too cold steel when applying the oil. It’s like baking it on the surface.
@lenblacksmith85597 жыл бұрын
That's really nice, could you do some of those tongs one time please, the one your holding the S hook with, it has the bent nib on one of the tongs. You mentioned it in the first one when doing this S hook?
@dustinroberts67714 жыл бұрын
I like that.
@robcallon64918 жыл бұрын
Cheers for that . I was told about the veg oil .but haven't used it won't bother now .thanks for the reply
@stankrieger31373 жыл бұрын
can you do the fire pit the same way? suggestions on getting the big pit hot for this process.
@BelAir-pi1iw Жыл бұрын
Cool 😎
@lenblacksmith85596 жыл бұрын
What's that white stuff on the anvil, you wouldn't want that on your finish would ya?
@WUTANGCLANMOFOS5 жыл бұрын
will this work on high carbon steel? will the finish stay if I heat threat it afterwards?
@karlaelvis98154 жыл бұрын
Great video... easy to follow steps - thanks~
@Sho818 жыл бұрын
All I have to say is as a woodworker who has used B.L.O. in the past is please do not use it on anything like pots, pans, or anything contacting food. Old school B.L.O. would be fine but modern day sold in store oil contains additives to speed up drying which makes it toxic. For food items stick to any cooking oil but olive. Olive tends to make an ungodly sticky mess.
@charlescurtius22618 жыл бұрын
flax seed works great but is kinda expensive and its food grade
@Sho818 жыл бұрын
charles curtius Yeah. Flax is probably one of your much better options due to it's extremely high smoking temp compared to say canola.
@charlescurtius22618 жыл бұрын
i never tried anything else dad always used flax seed oil on the grill and linseed on all his tools
@Sho818 жыл бұрын
charles curtius Proper choice if I do say so myself. I see most people using crisco on cast iron though. Not my choice but meh.
@DBCoopstain7 жыл бұрын
Lenseed oil is flax oil. Just make sure it is 100% boiled lenseed oil. Or just pure lenseed oil possibly (thinner takes a really long time to dry). As stated there are "boiled lenseed oils" that are not boiled at all. they have chemicals added to quicken drying time and are not food safe. Make sure you know what you are buying. Real boiled is probably more expensive due to production time.
@BM-yy8db8 жыл бұрын
So how much would you typically sell these hooks for?
@edgarscale6 жыл бұрын
really nice finish, thumbs up!
@davidleasure91387 жыл бұрын
Nice finish. Great workmanship
@ukonrautaironworks25416 жыл бұрын
You crack me up. Great video as always.
@sergioescarrega50023 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks bud
@FudgedDiceRoll6 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if it would be alright to heat the piece in an oven around 400-450 and then rub with oil? I'm looking to make a large batch of skewers and thought the oven would be more time efficient if it's a possibility.
@purgatoryironworks6 жыл бұрын
We use that method for doing batches. Rub it down first, cook for about 45 mins and repeat until you get the desired finish. Three of four coats yield a really thick and black coating.
@henrycadorette4725 жыл бұрын
will this finish hold up to being out doors for a long time?
@SamJ61313 жыл бұрын
Could you just heat the hook in hot oil?
@purgatoryironworks3 жыл бұрын
The finish wont stay, you have to bake it on.
@JohnSmith-or7re3 жыл бұрын
Does this work on stainless as well?
@purgatoryironworks3 жыл бұрын
yessir
@iwantcheesypuffs4 жыл бұрын
great finish! very well explained. it was a little distracting to see the nice piece partially coated with what looked like borax from the top of the anvil. maybe clean off the top of the anvil before? Otherwise excellent.
@purgatoryironworks4 жыл бұрын
Man, and here I was looking to get it all right. Guess I better go back and practice some more!
@williamjacobs42745 жыл бұрын
I really like that finish. Thank you.
@edboggs40667 жыл бұрын
Almost like seasoning a cast iron pan.
@haroldarmstrong62886 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very good info.
@jasonphillips62048 жыл бұрын
thanks for your videos.
@markpinther92965 жыл бұрын
What was the white junk on the anvil?
@otitop22126 жыл бұрын
When coated, could it still rust?
@xsbiggy63498 жыл бұрын
my next trip through I'd love to stop at your forge and pick up a few tips. i enjoy the videos, keep it up.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
We are here all week!
@casper12407 жыл бұрын
lovely finish will have a go at this
@ToothMolar8 жыл бұрын
could you quench the hook in the BLO then wipe off the excess, instead of wiping it on?
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
It doesnt give the desired effect, several thin coat cooking on is what gives that finish
@MrMATTHATTON8 жыл бұрын
does this finish hold up well for out door wares? would this leave marks on clothing if I used it to finish coat hooks?
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Should not leave any marks if done properly. Just make sure its "dry"
@brandonedwards11818 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video !
@StutleyConstable7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo!
@walterbond36287 жыл бұрын
if you didn't have Bolens weed oil with vegetable oil work
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
nope.
@Scott.Elliott8 жыл бұрын
Tried this for the first time on a fire poker I made out of 1/2 in. square stock. Did good on the ends but kinda gummed up in the middle. What did I do wrong? Should I have cleaned it more with a wire wheel before applying or was it just not hot enough. Thanks in advance!
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
If it gummed up you put it on too thick.
@Scott.Elliott7 жыл бұрын
purgatoryironworks got it. thanks
@brandsmablacksmith70597 жыл бұрын
Good against rust?
@tudoemprata7 жыл бұрын
So simple and so handsome.
@CellanKnight7 жыл бұрын
Hey man... I am starting at the trade yet. But... why do those S hooks sell so well in the USA?? Hahahah I am from Brazil and see no use for it yet...
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
Wealthy White People :)
@CellanKnight7 жыл бұрын
wtf hahah o.O
@terriejohnson54237 жыл бұрын
Great finish I use it alot....On a side note where do you find your background music ??
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
freeplay music
@terriejohnson54237 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheSuperwrenchGarage4 жыл бұрын
Hey can you explain the rings on the end of your tongs! I am a novice....I recently spent a day with my local group of blacksmiths at a historic site with a forge. Thanks👍
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
I'm certainly no blacksmith and am surprised nobody answered your question- so I'll take a stab at it. They're for putting on the end of the handles so the tongs keep a grip on the work. They are different sizes to accommodate different thicknesses of work. Hope this helps, G.
@TheSuperwrenchGarage4 жыл бұрын
ghostses yes it dose thanks
@ghostses4 жыл бұрын
Good deal! Take care, G.
@zreiser8 жыл бұрын
hey ty, great insight into the process. I'm wondering if you can just dunk the whole piece into the pot of linseed oil and just let it sit to cool and get the same effect? maybe a follow up video showing the difference between your finish demonstrated here, and what it comes out looking like if you just submerge the hot piece in the BLO.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
Not going to work! You will not get the right finish if you just dunk. It needs several thinner coats to build up that dark "patina"
@ruthanna47132 жыл бұрын
If you dunk, you get no oxygen to create the burn (dark finish). As described below, best to apply thin layers.
@TRethereal6 жыл бұрын
This is fascinating
@RedEyedJack8 жыл бұрын
great video!!!
@sjbl19628 жыл бұрын
Looks great.
@SnorrioK6 жыл бұрын
Was it raining?
@blasefoot84857 жыл бұрын
"bold linseed ol" lol
@fiddykooro35416 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jackasken26058 жыл бұрын
Do you not have a brush for cleaning your anvil? My grandfather was a blacksmith and told my brother and i to always clean the anvil before you start anything else. Nice job and finish on the S hook.
@TLAS7 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Pretty sloppy especially considering this was done for an instructional video. Why not take the few seconds necessary to brush that crap off the anvil?
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
When you do your video, you can keep your anvil as clean as you want to. Then I can sit in my armchair and play youtube sniper for your performance.
@77Avadon775 жыл бұрын
@@purgatoryironworks yah yah nice excuse for being a slob.
@paulmcguire37898 жыл бұрын
sort of the same as browning finish on gun barrels.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
not really, browning is a rusting process, this is closer to painting, perhaps powder coating
@paulmcguire37898 жыл бұрын
I meant the same as in the heating of the metal to have the browning applied.
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
ehhhhh, still not there because the old browning was done in a box with a wet rag to humidify the air. "Plum Browning" that you buy now has to be applied with heat.
@paulmcguire37898 жыл бұрын
thats the one I used last time
@focus.construction7 жыл бұрын
Is the steel rusty?
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
Not after the finish.
@focus.construction7 жыл бұрын
It was when you put the oil on though. It just seals it in after?
@BigWillSD7 жыл бұрын
why not dip it in the oil?
@purgatoryironworks7 жыл бұрын
It doesnt cook right
@peteharder63255 жыл бұрын
What's your best selling metal work? Decorative?
@somatder3 жыл бұрын
thanks for your nice video! You are a great and entertaining teacher. Can you use other types of veg oils than linseed? It's just quite a lot more expensive than say rapeseed or sunflower etc
@robcallon64918 жыл бұрын
Cheap vegetable oil works just as well
@purgatoryironworks8 жыл бұрын
No sir. Not at all. Vegetable oil doesnt dry, its just gets sticky.
@jasonphillips62048 жыл бұрын
+purgatoryironworks. I've never had a sticky piece using vegetable oil. I use it on all my pieces.
@castleincorporated7 жыл бұрын
"Vegetable oil" could be any number of things. Corn oil, soybean, etc. That could explain this variability.
@thesweetestjerk89055 жыл бұрын
I do the same except with beeswax. Although I think the BLO leaves a much neater and cleaner finish. Let alone probably cheaper.