I can neither confirm nor deny the actuality of the algorithm but I do know that since watching this channel that my cat has become obedient, the kids cleanup after themselves and my wife listens to me.
Can't agree more. Smarter not harder. I was using a hand grinder at a demo once and someone made the comment " why are you using that REAL BLACKSMITHS back in the day didn't use them why don't you do it the way they did? My reply...Do you know why they didn't use it? Because they didn't have it.
I've got a Harbour Freight version of a portaband ($80 I think) that I made a table for and mounted it to the wall. I know H.F. stuff is sometimes poo-poo, but I have made several thousands of cuts with it (mostly through 1/2"x1" bar). Even if it broke today, it wouldn't owe me anything and I'd get another one.
Portaband with a table is the way to go. I used a hacksaw and grinder for years until I got my Dad's old milwaukee corded bandsaw when he upgraded to a cordless. Built a table for it and cutting steel is actually pleasant now.
I always have this argument regarding forge welding vs MIG welding. I can guarandamntee You that if smiths back in the day had electric welders they would have used them.
A 1000 years ago a smith would have given his left arm for a steel anvil. 500 years ago a smith would have given his right arm for a controllable power hammer, 100 years ago a smith would have donated a nut for a mig welder. Blacksmiths, always at the forefront of innovation, but unfortunately always at the back end of technology.
@@philmenzies2477 ahh, but there is an app to look up heat treating temps for various steels. Though not complete and rarely includes tempering temperatures/times there is technology for blacksmiths now. We just need silicon heads to take notice and complete some apps that finish a full library of information for our beginners and helpful information on the new steel blends for our experienced smiths who have not worked with the new steels before.
What I get asked alot at the historical village I demonstrate at, would a blacksmith have used "that" if they had access to that yes I tell them they would as today we use all the goodies that we use today
A good option if you have some $300 around is a portable band saw. Safer than an angle grinder, quick, and keeps the steel cooler so you can pick up small pieces right away. Just got one for Christmas and it was love at first cut. HF has a $120-ish dollar version if you're more strapped for cash. Next stop is getting a stand for it to make it vertical.
I started day 0 with an angle grinder I’ve learned to appreciate bolt cutters for 1/4 and under but anything bigger angle grinder 100/100 I now have 3 a few years later I need another lol I got one for cutting one with a flapper and one with a cup the next will have a grinding disc and i think I’ll be set for now
Still chuckling here. Thanks for the video and great points! I never even considered bolt cutters, but what a great idea. Sticking to the angle grinder until I can upgrade for now :)
Trent, interesting information on the knife making making machines found it very informative and educating, also the information on cutting steel was very helpful too.
Took me 45 seconds to find this...A member has reported a fatality which occurred during preparation of surfaces for welding. A welder was using an angle grinder for the preparation work when the disk of the grinder disintegrated. The hand-held angle grinder was fitted with a 230mm diameter cutting-off wheel, and when it disintegrated, fragments penetrated the victim’s chest and abdomen. He was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter, but died the same day. The investigation showed that the angle grinder and cutting disk were not compatible and that the angle grinder had not been fitted with a guard
I am asking an honest question here. There was a man in 1968 that pee'd on the third rail in the subway and got electrocuted. Should this prevent us from using the subway?
@@purgatoryironworks no it should not. Should we read and follow instructions? probably. Don't mix an angle grinder and cutting disks that are not made for it. Keep the guard on also.
Doing it "the old way" should only be used for historical preservation, you only do limited runs, or, as is my case, you just don't have access to the better tools.
As a beginner, I am not too proud to ask for help and if that help is a power tool I'm there. learning the craft is hard enough, the metal is hard. hammering it is hard work, you just don't need to be making it harder.
You think 1/2" stock takes some cutting reminds me of cutting make up lengths 110 pound rail track down a very gassy coal mine with a machine hacksaw blade in a bow saw frame - now that's hard work ! Angle grinders are a real winner for me, both for cutting and grinding, but you do have to be careful
It makes sense to do it the modern way because it’s quicker and easier and safer. If you think about it back then they were doing at the modern way. That’s the only way they had to do it back then.
Been playing your intro tune on concertina for years and never knew its title Thanks for the music info and a big thank you for all your videos You've been missing for a while now, are you oK?
when i say i only use resyled material and no eletrisity, it only meat i dont have anything else, i just deal with what i have or dont have and do my best,
Bellows or blower? Blower. Traditional Japanese swordsmiths used a box with a hand powered piston in it to push air into the fire hundreds of years ago. The guy blowing in a pipe got left behind or turned to glassblowing.✌ 😃
And Hacksaws only cut in one direction....if you have to......work smarter...not harder....same goes for files....one direction only....gives a meaning to a "hand job well done".........
I havent really taken notice before this but now I see it its annoying my OCD. How about taking off those rolled corners off your apron? use the bolt cutters.. ;-)
I'd like everyone to take a moment and go watch this gentleman's video, where his eyeballs are in the direct path of grinding sparks, no safety glasses, then makes a "forge" from bricks stacked four feet high (braced with a 2x4), pulls sword out to quench in oil, while in a t-shirt and shorts with his face two feet from the end of the barrel. Any other safety tips you'd like to share with the class? ruclips.net/video/86jQuMMiYwI/видео.html
@@purgatoryironworks i keep the guard on, and keep in mind i dont make instructional videos stating how dangerous things are. i find it petty to deflect the comment from me instead of admitting that its *probably* a good idea to use a grinders guard.
Leaving the guard on your grinder is always a smart idea!
When using the venerable hacksaw, if you listen to it, that's exactly what it's saying: this...sucks...this... sucks.
I can neither confirm nor deny the actuality of the algorithm but I do know that since watching this channel that my cat has become obedient, the kids cleanup after themselves and my wife listens to me.
Can't agree more. Smarter not harder.
I was using a hand grinder at a demo once and someone made the comment " why are you using that REAL BLACKSMITHS back in the day didn't use them why don't you do it the way they did?
My reply...Do you know why they didn't use it? Because they didn't have it.
I've got a Harbour Freight version of a portaband ($80 I think) that I made a table for and mounted it to the wall. I know H.F. stuff is sometimes poo-poo, but I have made several thousands of cuts with it (mostly through 1/2"x1" bar). Even if it broke today, it wouldn't owe me anything and I'd get another one.
Portaband with a table is the way to go. I used a hacksaw and grinder for years until I got my Dad's old milwaukee corded bandsaw when he upgraded to a cordless. Built a table for it and cutting steel is actually pleasant now.
I always have this argument regarding forge welding vs MIG welding. I can guarandamntee You that if smiths back in the day had electric welders they would have used them.
A 1000 years ago a smith would have given his left arm for a steel anvil. 500 years ago a smith would have given his right arm for a controllable power hammer, 100 years ago a smith would have donated a nut for a mig welder. Blacksmiths, always at the forefront of innovation, but unfortunately always at the back end of technology.
@@philmenzies2477 ahh, but there is an app to look up heat treating temps for various steels. Though not complete and rarely includes tempering temperatures/times there is technology for blacksmiths now. We just need silicon heads to take notice and complete some apps that finish a full library of information for our beginners and helpful information on the new steel blends for our experienced smiths who have not worked with the new steels before.
Great phrase that comes to mind " work smarter not harder".
What I get asked alot at the historical village I demonstrate at, would a blacksmith have used "that" if they had access to that yes I tell them they would as today we use all the goodies that we use today
A good option if you have some $300 around is a portable band saw. Safer than an angle grinder, quick, and keeps the steel cooler so you can pick up small pieces right away. Just got one for Christmas and it was love at first cut. HF has a $120-ish dollar version if you're more strapped for cash. Next stop is getting a stand for it to make it vertical.
I had a close encounter with my grinder yesterday. Got my thumb pretty good.
Trent, you got it right the first time: "If you want to cuss some metal, you use a hacksaw."
Hope to have a forge like structure this spring. Thanks for the videos do and do nots.
Haha the line about if you can get your member inside the bolt cutters you prob don’t wanna be alive anyway! Classic Trenton 😂
Just got an angle grinder a week ago, life changer.
For the algorithm demands it!
Edit: converting a pair of bolt cutters into a hardie shear makes it much easier and convenient to use.
Informative as always thank you for what you do mister Trenton
I started day 0 with an angle grinder I’ve learned to appreciate bolt cutters for 1/4 and under but anything bigger angle grinder 100/100 I now have 3 a few years later I need another lol I got one for cutting one with a flapper and one with a cup the next will have a grinding disc and i think I’ll be set for now
Still chuckling here. Thanks for the video and great points! I never even considered bolt cutters, but what a great idea. Sticking to the angle grinder until I can upgrade for now :)
Trent, interesting information on the knife making making machines found it very informative and educating, also the information on cutting steel was very helpful too.
Took me 45 seconds to find this...A member has reported a fatality which occurred during preparation of surfaces for welding. A welder was using an angle grinder for the preparation work when the disk of the grinder disintegrated. The hand-held angle grinder was fitted with a 230mm diameter cutting-off wheel, and when it disintegrated, fragments penetrated the victim’s chest and abdomen. He was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter, but died the same day.
The investigation showed that the angle grinder and cutting disk were not compatible and that the angle grinder had not been fitted with a guard
I am asking an honest question here. There was a man in 1968 that pee'd on the third rail in the subway and got electrocuted. Should this prevent us from using the subway?
@@purgatoryironworks no it should not. Should we read and follow instructions? probably. Don't mix an angle grinder and cutting disks that are not made for it. Keep the guard on also.
can you do a video on recommended drill presses, from inexpensive to professional
A good option is a hand held band saw. Harbor Freight has a decent one for a pretty affordable price.
Doing it "the old way" should only be used for historical preservation, you only do limited runs, or, as is my case, you just don't have access to the better tools.
Keep your guard on the grinder too
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Like your helpful tips your sharing openly is a breath of fresh air. I am just beginning to try smiting. Cool beans boss.
As a beginner, I am not too proud to ask for help and if that help is a power tool I'm there. learning the craft is hard enough, the metal is hard. hammering it is hard work, you just don't need to be making it harder.
Yeppers that's right on the old school way .lol
Always look for a better and faster way
You think 1/2" stock takes some cutting reminds me of cutting make up lengths 110 pound rail track down a very gassy coal mine with a machine hacksaw blade in a bow saw frame - now that's hard work !
Angle grinders are a real winner for me, both for cutting and grinding, but you do have to be careful
It makes sense to do it the modern way because it’s quicker and easier and safer. If you think about it back then they were doing at the modern way. That’s the only way they had to do it back then.
Been playing your intro tune on concertina for years and never knew its title
Thanks for the music info and a big thank you for all your videos
You've been missing for a while now, are you oK?
when i say i only use resyled material and no eletrisity, it only meat i dont have anything else, i just deal with what i have or dont have and do my best,
Trent did that know it all youngster walk to the demo or did he ride his mule?
Bellows or blower?
Blower.
Traditional Japanese swordsmiths used a box with a hand powered piston in it to push air into the fire hundreds of years ago.
The guy blowing in a pipe got left behind or turned to glassblowing.✌ 😃
And Hacksaws only cut in one direction....if you have to......work smarter...not harder....same goes for files....one direction only....gives a meaning to a "hand job well done".........
I havent really taken notice before this but now I see it its annoying my OCD. How about taking off those rolled corners off your apron? use the bolt cutters.. ;-)
No guard and no handle on grinder. Yeah. They’re
Dangerous.😂😂😂
If someone finds satisfaction being dumb why fight it?
im too poor to afford any of this lol. i use a hot cutting tool.
put the damn grinders guard on, you tell people how dangerous it is and somehow you think its a good idea to leave the guard off.....? duuuhhhhhh
I'd like everyone to take a moment and go watch this gentleman's video, where his eyeballs are in the direct path of grinding sparks, no safety glasses, then makes a "forge" from bricks stacked four feet high (braced with a 2x4), pulls sword out to quench in oil, while in a t-shirt and shorts with his face two feet from the end of the barrel. Any other safety tips you'd like to share with the class?
ruclips.net/video/86jQuMMiYwI/видео.html
Big oof 😂
Pot meet kettle
@@purgatoryironworks i keep the guard on, and keep in mind i dont make instructional videos stating how dangerous things are. i find it petty to deflect the comment from me instead of admitting that its *probably* a good idea to use a grinders guard.
@@purgatoryironworks this video, that Trenton's link goes to, is now private. Ha ha ha.
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