Hi Gary, made a couple of these using mild steel square stock as shawl pins. I galvanised a few of the broches/pins with zinc. Had to draw out the pin to about 3 - 4mm dia, using a panel hammer - really verging on Jewellry making! Lol Managed to put a twist on the pin itself. Did'nt sell that well, feedback I got was too "heavy and chunky". That dirty coal just looks like welding splatter. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Another winner Gary, the brooch really turned out nice also, I agree with you 100% about using a right angle grinder as opposed to a bench top grinder when cleaning up with a wire wheel
I just forged some 1/4 stainless round for the first time. I was impressed at how fast it cooled off. I also split the end of something I was drawing out.
Word is that the supply of Monkton coke beans is now exhausted and suppliers are scrounging up what they can from wherever. Dry welsh steam coal has been recommended as good alternative. Its apparently much cheaper too.
I just got around to watching this video and realized I made an identical one for my Wife a little while back. Funny thing, I cannot say "pen annular brooch" without using a thick Scottish accent as if Sean Connery or Pippen were saying it. (I'm a native to the U.S.) I made hers from high carbon steel from an axle U bolt from an old classic car of ours. It allowed me to make it very thin/light and still be very strong.
Stainless steel is an alloy of steel that usually contains a percentage of nickel, chromium, manganese and a few other metals. Strength wise, it is very much the same as normal 'mild' steel, however, it tends to be somewhat harder to work, and it tends to surface harden when cut incorrectly, making it even harder to work. The inclusion of the chromium in the alloy prevents the formation of normal iron oxide rust on the metal. What actually happens is the chromium oxidizes on the surface, but its oxides are not ugly, and form a protective coating on the surface of the metal.
I always enjoy it when you stop to the forge and light the fire.
Hi Gary, made a couple of these using mild steel square stock as shawl pins. I galvanised a few of the broches/pins with zinc. Had to draw out the pin to about 3 - 4mm dia, using a panel hammer - really verging on Jewellry making! Lol Managed to put a twist on the pin itself. Did'nt sell that well, feedback I got was too "heavy and chunky". That dirty coal just looks like welding splatter. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Loved the barrette set, very clean looking in the stainless. This looks class as well!
Another winner Gary, the brooch really turned out nice also, I agree with you 100% about using a right angle grinder as opposed to a bench top grinder when cleaning up with a wire wheel
I really enjoy some of the expressions you use.
Love it...You make it look so easy Gary.
Hoo raw always enjoy watching and learning from you
Really enjoyed that! Thank you!
Nice job mister Gary!
Looks great!
I just forged some 1/4 stainless round for the first time. I was impressed at how fast it cooled off. I also split the end of something I was drawing out.
Sempre me trás alegria ver seus trabalhos.Sua oficina tem um ar de acolhimento.
Very nice job sir!!!
Wow for an old sot you're pretty darn spry 0:53 :-D Who needs a flippin power hammer? Another beautiful piece of work.
Thanks for sharing looks almost Anglo Saxon
Great CURL....
Word is that the supply of Monkton coke beans is now exhausted and suppliers are scrounging up what they can from wherever. Dry welsh steam coal has been recommended as good alternative. Its apparently much cheaper too.
😃Yes I Did spot it!!!!!
That’s really pretty. Do you ever sell these pieces that you make?
Tori S sometimes, but as they are usually a one off I often just keep them. Check out my Etsy shop for anything I do have for sale.
Gary Huston I guess I’ll have to keep an eye on your shop for one of these one offs. Beautiful
I just got around to watching this video and realized I made an identical one for my Wife a little while back. Funny thing, I cannot say "pen annular brooch" without using a thick Scottish accent as if Sean Connery or Pippen were saying it. (I'm a native to the U.S.)
I made hers from high carbon steel from an axle U bolt from an old classic car of ours. It allowed me to make it very thin/light and still be very strong.
Lovely Gary, can I just ask what the diameter of the bending gig is please?
Chestnut Forge I’ll measure it tomorrow when I get to work.
@@garyhuston Gentleman thank you...guessing about 2.5inches or somthing
@@chestnutforge4395 I've just found the one I made for my wife and measured it, it's 2"
nice one Gary, you know what, a pair of earings to match would be sweet.........................i know, second word is off? :P
What makes it stainless? Hardened or finish? Or something else?
Stainless steel is an alloy of steel that usually contains a percentage of nickel, chromium, manganese and a few other metals. Strength wise, it is very much the same as normal 'mild' steel, however, it tends to be somewhat harder to work, and it tends to surface harden when cut incorrectly, making it even harder to work.
The inclusion of the chromium in the alloy prevents the formation of normal iron oxide rust on the metal. What actually happens is the chromium oxidizes on the surface, but its oxides are not ugly, and form a protective coating on the surface of the metal.
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