Blacksmithing - A LESSON IN PUNCHING HOLES making a bolster plate
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2017
- Step by step forging process making number 5 in the Blacksmithing tools series. Enjoy!
FORGING A BOLSTER PLATE USED FOR PUNCHING HOLES AS A SUPPORT TO STOP THE DRAG OF HOT METAL THROUGH A SPACE
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I wouldnt concern yourself with how long your videos run boss. In my opinion your videos are the most helpful instructional videos for these specific projects and seeing every single hammer stroke can be very helpful for those that watch closely. In my opinion this is where your videos stand out above the others. Your explanations and video work are incredibly helpful for newer smiths trying to recreate these projects and the steps to make them. For instance I think I just figured out why i have such difficulty punching holes by watching your explanation of the whole process in this video, i have not seen any other video that explains this process as thoroughly as you. Please keep up the good work, i absolutely look forward to every time you make a video.
thealexbeast Thank you for teaching us, you are so cool for doing this.
Very good hammering form. We could learn a ton by just watching you work.
Thanks for the videos.
I'm new to seeing your videos and after my 4 years of BlackSmith Hobbyist Sir I believe your instructions are the best teaching as I've witnessed.
He'll you help me also because my head isn't clear about metrics so extra credit for helping me and others about the length language.
I'm loving everything of your videos except wishing audio of tooling volume could be cut by half and your great instructions could clearly be heard. Your voice is clear and the pinging and anvil noise is my problem.
BUT I not unscribing but very much saying your student
I'm say your the best teacher of BlackSmith knowledge
Thanks
Don't worry about the length of the videos. It's helpful that you explain in detail and show the whole process. Good work.
After seeing a number of your videos now, I kind of wait for you drop something, because you often say, "Drop it, if you want," which I love. It makes me smile.
Nathan, I never grow tired of watching your videos. You make everything understandable and make me look forward to trying it myself.
Sweet! How time flies when you are watching a hammer being masterfully used! Thank you for your instruction. It has allowed me to see.
Very Good, even after smithing for more than 30 years I always enjoy learning a different method. Don't worry about the length of your videos they are good at each step. People don't realize how handy a bolster plate is, I have made whole gates that are mortise and tendon construction and used a bolster plate for drifting the holes. You are right 1/2 inch would be better. Good Job!!!
Such a pleasure to watch xx
very nicely done, thank you
Man it is perfect how your movements stay so consistant it drives me crazy lol , you have some seriouse skills man 👌👍
Im still quite the amateur blacksmith and I have to say your videos are extremely thorough and helpful.thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Great video ! For any learning blacksmith, there is everything one needs to learn the complete process. Thanks a lot for all of that work.
Nice forging ⚒️🔥⚒️
Well done. I made one when I first started about 3 years ago.
I opted to drill mine. Very handy tool indeed.
Great stuff...thoroughly enjoyed it
love your skills mate thank you for the tutorial video
Nice one. Good to see all the details!
A fine tutorial on the bolster plate. Well done, thank you for sharing.
Great job again
Long is good you keep us wanting to watch to learn more
Thanks
Edward
Another great video Thanks for taking the time to share a educational Video . I am just starting so your time is appreciated.
You demonstrate a great hammering technique/the proper technique at 6:00 mark, the majority of 'Blacksmiths' don't even know how to hammer they tend to 'dig' the steel with the hammer use it more like a farming implement like a pick than hit it ,like you're supposed to do with a hammer.
Excellent content. Thank you for all the information
Very nice project. I need to make one.
Well done, Sir.
Lovely mate, love your video's, you're such a skilled craftsman, hope I can be just a little bit good like you and i'll be happy chappy.
Nice work there. Thank you.
Thanks Stan!
Great educational video, I like the tip to open up the holes after drifting to size or I would have been making one too tight. Thanks for sharing your skill with us.
This is something I will soon build for myself
You did a good job explaining the how to and when to. As soon as I get a piece of steel for this job .5 inch thickness
Thanks you Sir
Thank you! You're more than welcome! You may be able to find a bit of leaf spring from a truck about 1/2 inch thick which would do the job well, just don't heat treat it.
"Give it some welly" & "There's half my dinner on there" = well that's two t-shirts sorted for your merchandise line!
For drawing out a tang a sewage block or even a drawing out stake in the hardie would make life a bit easier. This is what I use when making farriers tools and masons chisel.
Another great video... The wide angle view if you forging... My gosh you look like a human power hammer, you made short order drawing out the handle... Thanks
Thanks!!
Thank You
I would love to see the setup you have for you forge. It sounds to me like its gas fired. Could you make video showing its use and give comments on what works well for you. The production quality of your videos is excellent!
again very nice work what do you think of your Jim Keith hammer
Nathan, Nice work. Hows the shop issues? I hope all is well. Take care friend.
if you want the heat to come back into it take it off the anvil. the anvil acts to absorb a lot of heat that would otherwise return to the hole.
My guess is you were raised somewhere in the south maybe Dorset......hello from Canada
Have you ever seen the round bolster plates that have a 20mm spiggot to fit the pritchel hole. All the punched hole are on a P.C.D. to line up with the center of the hardie hole, just rotate the plate to the desired hole and the spiggot stop its from shifting around like a bitch. Handy if you have a bockety anvil that has a bad face. Great vid by the by
Nathan, another great video! Again and again!!
Brother you write better upside down than I right side up and sober. 😉
Do you use a lighter hammer than most, with a longer stroke? That mayy be a better option for me, I'm having some issues with my left hammer arm. After 40+ years working with heavy iron I guess it's bound to bite me in the arss!
Brady McPhail thanks Brady, I've been told that a lot, with writing upside down, I used to draw reversible pictures so have a lot of practice 😂.
I do use a lighter hammer than most, 1 3/4 lb but the inertia from the long handle helps with moving a lot of steel, but it needs to be hot. I will do a video about my hammer soon as I get asked a lot why I use that style and explain my point of view. Not a lot of people are accurate with the long handle but it's easier for me on the body. I use heavier hammers but only for a few heats, the job decides what I need really. Hope all is well!
workingwithiron- Nathan, I'm looking forward to that video. I suppose as with all things, practice practice practice. I think with my age, I'm not getting stronger so I need to consider being smarter. A lighter hammer most likely will keep me in the game longer. It's good to talk with you again friend.
@@workingwithiron I am also interested in the hammer you use. I notice it has a rounded end and a flat end. is it specific for smithing? I have not see this style of hammer before.
hahah I have a little giggle when you say, "Give it some welly", you mean give it a good ol hit i presume??? lol
Excuse my ignorance but what is a bolster plate used for??
What are all the benefits of giving your piece a good brush towards the end?
Michael Lehman simply to clean any scale off, and make it look nice is all
Excellent video man, don't worry about the length, do what you gotta do people will watch it if they want to learn something, just a side note that I've learned from watching a lot of incredibly talented smiths as yourself is to pull your work off of the anvil after each strike and turn it with every strike, it will make your heat last ALOT longer, also, when your hot punching, NEVER hit twice in a row, pull your tool each time to keep it cool and save your heat and beeswax any time it sticks. Check out Brian Brazeal,
Miss your videos brother! That's it, I know life happens, just wanted to let you know.
Daniel Prosser thanks Daniel, means a lot. I miss making them. Fortunately I am finishing up a job I've been on for months and will finally have some free time to make all the videos I wanted to make so will be back soon. I just don't want to trickle videos out and would rather create content every few days rather than once a year like I have been, hopefully leading up to daily videos as that's the only way to go full time with this platform. Thanks for the support.
Thank You! Length of videos doesn't matter to me. Some things can't be explained in 4 or 5 minutes.
Like your hammer technique among others. You don't just hit down and sandwich the work between the anvil and hammer face. using a rolling /drawing action to coax the metal to do what you want it to. I watch so many other blokes who don't have any finesse in hammer technique and some are dealing with wobbly strikes that are so energy wasteful.