Thanks for the great tutorial. For someone looking to make a start in the field these kinds of tutorials are great. A video on what you would need for a minimalist starter smithing setup would be fantastic if you'd consider it!
Thanks, these videos have really helped me with my smithing skills. I just hit one year of blacksmithing and your videos have given me so many ideas and so much help in making my work better. cant wait for the next video :)
Another well done vid. When I was taught how to do an 'S' hook, I was told to make a 'C', Put it into the vise and then twist 1 1/2 times to get an 'S'. I also do the small loop finials on the ends.
Hi, great video for beginners. Your voice and explanations are easy listening and a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your idea's. Regards Shayne......Australia
I really like this style of video your doing. It is extremely easy to follow what your doing so it can be reproduced. I hope that in the future you do some more complicated projects. I would especially like to see you do one for tongs in this video style.
Super well done, I have not seen that TV show you mentioned. I prefer RUclips style content, more one on one style. Anyhow, Love the hook, I am always hung up on both ends being even, I have a pile of them, I wouldn't give away. Your style without a curl on the end, look better when they are not even size. I think that is a great way to do it and keep it less production looking... Good Job, Thank you.....
Great video!! Quick question does the glow of the hot steel not affect your eyes? I know when I cut with a torch I have to use dark goggles to be able to see after I'm done cutting.
The metal doesnt get bight enough during the day, can be a little bit in the evening. Unless you are forge welding or really doing some hot work, its not going to bother you. However, I do normally wear some light sunglasses just because I have sensitive eyes.
I met you several years ago at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. After your "S" hook demonstration I hung around and asked you a bunch of questions and, seeing how nobody else had inquired about it, asked if I could buy your demo "S" hook. I was expecting to hear a price of $75 but was pleasantly surprised when you sold it to me for $5. It's sitting on my desk right now. I have a few questions. If you are on the clock how long does it take you to make one "S" hook (without all the pausing for explanation) and how many could you knock out in an hour? Also do you offer beginner blacksmithing classes?
I can usually do 20 in an hour with no real issue. As far as classes, we do them but our main business has gotten in the way of a lot of that. We are working on housing for classes, so just watch the FB page and thats where we announce
Awsome video. Wish you were around with your video's 15 years ago when I used to do a bit of hobby smithing. Unfortunately Mrs Ritus' son Arthur have put a damper on that activity.
I love hooks.Cant wait to get back into forging since today I'm sure to be getting coal as birthday presents(weird huh and I want it for Christmas too lol)
I really love these videos! As a newbie, I find it so refreshing that you take the time to really explain the process in laymen terms. Also, did you fabricate the flue and hood above your forge? I've been trying to find pipe of a large diameter, like what you have, with no luck. Any chance you could demonstrate that process, if you ever have the time?
Hey Hobby. Thats a bit of a tough one. That pipe is actually the -outside- of a 12 inch smoke pipe. Most smoke stacks have an inner part and an outer part to prevent fire hazard. I simply ripped out the inner part and used the larger outside piece because I have no direct contact to anything flammable. The hood was a little tricky and we can surely try and get a video out for that.
Awesome! I thought about repurposing an old 12"X10" rectangular stainless flue, but I wasn't sure if the shape was conducive to the proper flow. I've been told that venting forges is a lot different than venting a fireplace. Do you think that a rectangular pipe would work? I've got about 50' of it.
Hot brushing removes more scale and burnishes the metal as opposed to fighting it when its cold. Lots of stuff that comes off when its hot is a pain to get off when it cools.
Do you have any videos of your fancier style s hooks? I have a video of how I make a smaller, whimsical style that wife uses for her necklaces. But, I'm always trying to find a way to mak each one a little different than the last.
shouldn't you stick the iron right on the edge of the anvil, so any time you hit too close to the tip when forging a taper, the hammer head only touches air and not the anvil, and of course the hot iron. forging a taper in the middle of the anvil is high risk for hitting the face of the anvil.
Thanks for the great tutorial. For someone looking to make a start in the field these kinds of tutorials are great. A video on what you would need for a minimalist starter smithing setup would be fantastic if you'd consider it!
Thanks, these videos have really helped me with my smithing skills. I just hit one year of blacksmithing and your videos have given me so many ideas and so much help in making my work better. cant wait for the next video :)
Thanks, Emmet! We are pushing hard to be more consistent with the videos and get one out a week for you new guys.
Another well done vid. When I was taught how to do an 'S' hook, I was told to make a 'C', Put it into the vise and then twist 1 1/2 times to get an 'S'. I also do the small loop finials on the ends.
We do a fancier version for shop purposes but thats the demo version, quick and dirty :)
Sounds good to me. Keep the good work going.
ahh nice one Bryan I'm going to try that.
Great video mate. Really like the way you explain what your going to do while the metal is heating. Thanks!
Your videos are getting better and better with each one! Loving them
Trying to be consistent about getting them out on Fridays!
Hi, great video for beginners.
Your voice and explanations are easy listening and a pleasure to watch.
Thanks for sharing your idea's.
Regards Shayne......Australia
I really like this style of video your doing. It is extremely easy to follow what your doing so it can be reproduced. I hope that in the future you do some more complicated projects. I would especially like to see you do one for tongs in this video style.
Super well done, I have not seen that TV show you mentioned. I prefer RUclips style content, more one on one style. Anyhow, Love the hook, I am always hung up on both ends being even, I have a pile of them, I wouldn't give away. Your style without a curl on the end, look better when they are not even size. I think that is a great way to do it and keep it less production looking... Good Job, Thank you.....
Great video! 👍
Ecellent video, instruction was on point and the quality of the videos has really improved.
Looking forward to seeing you in Perry.
Getting excited about already!
Great video!! Quick question does the glow of the hot steel not affect your eyes? I know when I cut with a torch I have to use dark goggles to be able to see after I'm done cutting.
The metal doesnt get bight enough during the day, can be a little bit in the evening. Unless you are forge welding or really doing some hot work, its not going to bother you. However, I do normally wear some light sunglasses just because I have sensitive eyes.
I think these demos are great! The Discovery channel or Quest should give you your own TV show brilliant.
I just stumbled on to your channel. I really like blacksmithing, making something out of nothing. Your movements are very fluid. Great job!
Thank you so much!
Really good video. Your a great speaker
I met you several years ago at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. After your "S" hook demonstration I hung around and asked you a bunch of questions and, seeing how nobody else had inquired about it, asked if I could buy your demo "S" hook. I was expecting to hear a price of $75 but was pleasantly surprised when you sold it to me for $5. It's sitting on my desk right now. I have a few questions. If you are on the clock how long does it take you to make one "S" hook (without all the pausing for explanation) and how many could you knock out in an hour? Also do you offer beginner blacksmithing classes?
I can usually do 20 in an hour with no real issue. As far as classes, we do them but our main business has gotten in the way of a lot of that. We are working on housing for classes, so just watch the FB page and thats where we announce
Very nice.
Stumbled on Ya site, thanks for the well presented info.
Thnak you for coming by!
Awsome video. Wish you were around with your video's 15 years ago when I used to do a bit of hobby smithing. Unfortunately Mrs Ritus' son Arthur have put a damper on that activity.
Great turn of words! 😜😂
Watching this made me want to drink some water. Well done :)
Ugh, It has been 100 % humidity and mid 90's. Its been disgusting to film.
+purgatoryironworks So...Florida weather then? :)
+JaxMerrick Georgia
+Dangerfield Knives I know, I was just referring to the fact that this is normal weather for where I live in Florida.
Winter is just ending here in New Zealand....
I love hooks.Cant wait to get back into forging since today I'm sure to be getting coal as birthday presents(weird huh and I want it for Christmas too lol)
I really love these videos! As a newbie, I find it so refreshing that you take the time to really explain the process in laymen terms. Also, did you fabricate the flue and hood above your forge? I've been trying to find pipe of a large diameter, like what you have, with no luck. Any chance you could demonstrate that process, if you ever have the time?
Hey Hobby. Thats a bit of a tough one. That pipe is actually the -outside- of a 12 inch smoke pipe. Most smoke stacks have an inner part and an outer part to prevent fire hazard. I simply ripped out the inner part and used the larger outside piece because I have no direct contact to anything flammable. The hood was a little tricky and we can surely try and get a video out for that.
Awesome! I thought about repurposing an old 12"X10" rectangular stainless flue, but I wasn't sure if the shape was conducive to the proper flow. I've been told that venting forges is a lot different than venting a fireplace. Do you think that a rectangular pipe would work? I've got about 50' of it.
Oh yeah, shape really doesnt come into play unless you have bends
Yeah, it should work fine, Jay's forge in Andersonville was square pipe
thanks for the tips, I'm going to demonstrate in a month!
first off awesome video thanks for sharing your craft. What is the point of wire brushing it? is it to remove scale or prepping it for finish?
Hot brushing removes more scale and burnishes the metal as opposed to fighting it when its cold. Lots of stuff that comes off when its hot is a pain to get off when it cools.
+purgatoryironworks thanks Trenton
Do you do non-practical peices like swords or armor? Have you done steel toed boot repair/installation?
I actually started in swords and armor but they are not money makers. And no, can't say I have ever armored a boot! :)
That reminds me from an older video. I am wondering how your friend's boar hunt went. Or if it has even happened yet.
Question how long is the finished hook from end to end?
Do you have any videos of your fancier style s hooks? I have a video of how I make a smaller, whimsical style that wife uses for her necklaces. But, I'm always trying to find a way to mak each one a little different than the last.
Not yet but some fancier videos are planned for the fall
+purgatoryironworks Great! Love the videos, keep up the good work.
Did you ever do demonstrations at Westville?
I never had the pleasure!
Well they're moving to Columbus here soon. You should look into it! Would like to see your work in person.
what episode of "forged in fire" you were in? o
Season 1, Episode 2
I saw that! good job you did.
but the decorations was..... not your best idea. o
Any special reason you’re using those offset pliers?
The big question: How much do you sell them for?!?!?!
These are normally what we call a loss leader. We sell them for 5 bucks so anyone that wants one (ie little kids) can get one.
shouldn't you stick the iron right on the edge of the anvil, so any time you hit too close to the tip when forging a taper, the hammer head only touches air and not the anvil, and of course the hot iron. forging a taper in the middle of the anvil is high risk for hitting the face of the anvil.