Blacksmithing Tutorial - Forging a Leaf

[@OldWolf1963]

One of the better instructional videos I've seen on this. Thank you.

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Thank you. Can I ask what you found useful? I’m keen to make videos that people find helpful.

[@poindexter1387]

Awesome video .....one of my favorites.
Plus that is a very very nice bracelet. She did a very good job. 👍😊

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Thanks for saying so! Glad you liked the video.

[@robhardy7486]

Thank you. I’ve made 5 leaves now, and after watching this will try a couple of different things!

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Amazing! Thanks for letting me know and I'm glad you've found it useful.

[@timjohle8876]

I saw you on Instagram. Great video. Thumbs up and a new subscriber.

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you found me, and I hope you find it useful.

[@lmnop463]

really like your vids.
thank you!

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Thank you! Really glad you like them. Any requests?

[@stevesilverwood9363]

How do you prevent cracking on the shoulder, the last two I made the heads fell off? One of the best leaf-making videos I've seen!

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Thank you! Try not to work it when it's too cold, and use radiused corners to set it down when you isolate the head. Sharp corners are the enemy!!!

[@rch317]

Forge with the shoulders up, on the leaf side, will make that much easier. This is one reason I prefer 2" face anvil though

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

That was certainly how I was taught, but over the years I realised it's not that important, as you are able to correct any bend before the next heat.

[@eisepijl3578]

Waarom heeft die man een korte broek aan ?

[@TomFellBlacksmith]

Because it was really hot!