Manually Drop Forging a Wrench in a Home Workshop
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This was originally going to be a quick video for my Patreons but I got a bit carried away with it and it ended up being a full build video. It was more about seeing what was possible with stamping into hot steel. The wrench could definitely be better but I learned from it and I really did enjoy the whole process.
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This was originally going to be a quick video for my Patreons but I got a bit carried away with it and ended up being a full build video. It was more about seeing what was possible with stamping into hot steel. The wrench could definitely be better but I learned from it and I really did enjoy the whole process. :)
I love how you show that you are still learning in every video! When the wrench came out longer, you simply stated, "I'll consider that a practice one." That's such a great way of thinking about unexpected results!
I am not a metal worker to the extent that you are. However, would it be better to make your "Pask Makes" stamp a little deeper within those letters for a more defined stamp?
I know that camera angles can make things a bit clearer or not clear enough.
Perhaps you could make a 2nd stamp so the opposite side gets stamped at the same time. These are ideas, not facts.
An enjoyable process to watch, as always. Thank you for sharing your shop life with us.
What is that mask you use for grinding? Is it constan5 positive pressure?
"a bit carried away" Just a bit? 🤣
I came to your channel years ago for the interesting woodworking. I've stayed for the excellent video-crafting, calm and clear explanations, wry humor, willingness to share mistakes, and the consistent desire to learn new things. You make fascinating videos. I'm pretty sure I'd enjoy watching you replumb a toilet, if you presented it in your normal manner. Thank you.
This is exactly right, Mr Pask shows us everything in a warts'n'all manner, and we learn more in the process
Let me rephrase that: I came here for the woodworking, I stayed for the metalworking 😅
Thanks Chris, that makes me happy as I'm still never confident when I release a new video. For some reason I was especially unsure about this one. :)
@@PaskMakes I'm still listening as I type this and this one has been great so far in my opinion. I found the sound of the surface grinder almost sci-fi in a strange way, kind of hard to explain how so thou.
Edit - Saw the final result of your hard work on this one and I feel that you didn't do half bad with the equipment that you had available to you. Keep up the good work mate.
Well said. Could not agree more. Thanks for the content
Gorgeous result, lovely lines on that wrench!
I love that you aren't afraid to show us your learning process. The first wrench ended up being a "practice" piece, but it still made it into the video! I think it makes your work more accessible to hobbyists and gives folks a much more realistic idea of what it's like in the workshop. Thank You!
100% agree
You can't expect the first time you do anything to create your magnum opus piece. That tends to happen later on.
I always wonder if it draws the video out too much but it's all part of the story. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
@@1pcfred Nearly everything I make these days is a one off which I learn from. I always think how I could improve if I did it again but I rarely get back to them. :)
Yeah, this is really important. I always worry about getting it wrong so I rarely ever try. Stuff like this encourages me to just give it a go!
Way more character than anything you could have bought, and every time you use it it’ll give you pleasure. I really liked how it turned out.
Thanks John - that's exactly why I make these things. :)
All the forging videos really show how much work a blacksmith did back in the day. Especially projects like the hand prosthetic of Götz of the iron hand. Insanity.
Forging really is hard work. This wasn't too bad but the legs I made for may last project was a work out. :)
Im a blacksmith, and Everytime you attempt a blacksmithing project it makes me smile simce i know you mainly from scrap wood and woodworking projects, its refreshing seeing something different always coming from your videos!
I liked how his process was totally different than what a traditional blacksmith would have done, but still ended up with a nice, functional, good looking tool. I was expecting him to do a version of the draw out, split and bend method that Alex Weygers taught back in the day. It's great when you need a wrench quickly, and is my go-to, but doesn't always make the prettiest tool.
I always thought that drop forging needed a house sized fifty-plus ton hydraulic press and could only be done in a major factory. So color me very impressed that you even tried to do this at home. Thank you for taking this opportunity to learn and share this with others.
11 out of 10. You inclusion of mistakes, and especially showing what they look like and how they effect the process, next steps, and the end result is the best part of the video. It is a far superior method of teaching us the details and how to make our projects better than if you just told us about the mistakes.
And because of that your video has inspired me to go the same when I finally launch my channel.
I love how you experiment, learn, redo it, learn again, test, experiment, go over, hand sand it, etc. Thanks, Sir.
Thanks Riccardo! :)
Very cool project. I have been watching your videos for years, and always enjoy them. That being said... I have two comments about this video.
- You forge like an Artist. A phrase I first used to describe Alexander Wenger, an artist who wrote a few blacksmithing books. Its a very divergent process, lots of outside the box thinking....
- Drop forging was a process. Originally done with a "Drop Hammer". It is a "closed die" process, weither that is a single impression die struck once. Or a multi impression die struck progressively. Now this is done with hydraulic forging presses, but is still a closed die operation. A press is set up with a die set, and a run of parts are made, then any flash is cleaned up on a grinder, then heatreated, then polished.
Then a new die set is installed, to run a different part.
Open die power hammers, rely on the skill of the blacksmith and the tooling to make whatever you want.
So this project is reproducing the look of a drop forged wrench, not imploying the "drop forged" technique.
I wouldn't have said anything, but I saw in another comment that someone thought this was home shop drop forging.
Words matter, and have very specific meaning. And I know what Pask meant, but someone else was taking away a misconception.
Fun project. Not any of the ways I would do it. 😉 But very fun. And it looks great and works.
Pask and Sunday morning coffee, life is good!👍☮️
do you know what "pask" means?
here? here it means shit! : p
Now I finally know what drop forging is. Nice little project for a useful tool. Thanks for sharing!
You never take the easy path. Love it.
You remind me of my Dad. He’d try anything and as a result was excellent at loads of things.
Glad you liked it Martin! :)
Another great video. Every time I see a video, I can't help but wish Pask was my neighbor and I wandered over there every once in a while and helped or watched him problem solve a new process. The autodidacticism is SO appealing to me. Not being afraid to mess up to perfect a technique with the tools and skills that you have. Sometimes you learn you need new tools or skills.
So you could mooch off his tools and talent and interrupt his time... We all know you people
@@EitriBrokkr hahahahaha
Thanks very much Bill. :)
Loved that induction forge, wrench looking great!
“I could just buy a wrench…” Same thing I hear all the time after I make something. Nice job!!!
That wrench is one of a kind. You should be proud of it.
Best maker on youtube! Not afraid to try just about anything! Very inspiring!!
Not sure about that but thank you! :)
Once again you take on a project that is usually considered outside the boundaries of a small hobby shop and just do it anyway. And drop forging sure is one of the more advaced techniques. Respect!
I would love to see your take on where drop forging could be used elsewhere. And also your take on a home made sandblaster set-up would make a great video.
Kudos for not going the overexposed 3d-printer/laser/cnc-everything route and instead insist on handwork and enjoying the process👌
I reckon that's where making is the most enjoyable - testing and trying things out. Thank you! :)
Love it! Always impressed with how you jump in and have a go at new techniques, and your honesty in documenting little errors and how you get back on track. Always entertaining and inspiring 😊
Thanks Capt! There really were plenty of errors, glad you enjoyed it. :)
There's always a first time for everything if there's going to be any times at all.
Normally I prefer videos like this without narration but I like this guy
To be honest, I liked the first attempt as it made it appear like an older piece passed down through the generations. Another great job.
I did think that myself but taking a closer look it needed plating again. The scale looked pretty rough. :)
Great job! I must say that small mediablasting cabinet was a real gamechanger for me. Not only for rough cleaning, but polishing/satining aluminium with glass beads or surface hardening by steel balls.
Thanks very much! I've wanted one for a few years but I need to get a better compressor first. I really do need to sort it out but there's always another tool that I purchase first. :)
Once again you educate and entertain us at the same time. I will never forge anything, but I find it fascinating. That was such a cool wrench and your forge welding looked spot on. I often wondered why someone would have an induction forge and a gas forge. Thank you for demonstrating why. This was fun to watch and I appreciate you bringing us along. Today really felt like I was sitting in your metal working shop with you. Thanks again, Neil.
Yes Vickie, the induction forge is cool but it still has limitations, a regular forge is still the best option if you're only getting one. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Love your videos, Neil! You're never afraid to try something new that you've never done before!
Glad you enjoyed it Bruce! :)
You never fail to amaze me neil, I've been watching you for a good few years now and each time I'm left in awe. The wrench looks fabulous and does it's job well.
Fantastic video my friend.
Thanks very much Ian! It really was a fun project. :)
I found this to be really entertaining. It felt as if you didn't know quite what you were doing, but were going to figure it out as you went along. So there was an added element of suspense to each step.
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Someone who keeps a tidy workshop and clean tools 🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is what I love about engineering, "if you don't have the tools , if no one sells it , just make it yourself" attitude. So cool .
I've made a few simple tools over the years that give me simple joy when I use them. The witness marks and minor imperfections are part of their character, and I remember the time spent in the shop just making something useful for myself. Of course I could just have bought a Thing, but where's the fun in that? Lovely video.
That was relaxing. I'm glad you go the extra distance and do more than is necessary for function. It scratches my brain itch.
Good job! It was nice to see the forge fired up. Regular vinegar is a good way to get rid of forge scale in the nooks and crannies of a piece. Just let it soak for a couple hours, then nullify the acid with some baking soda and a soapy wash. I've never done plating, but it looks fun and turns out a really nice finish!
I think it turned out great Neil, it is your first foray into making a wrench after all.
I've always said why buy something when you can make it, bc you not only save money making it yourself, but more importantly you also learn things while doing it, which is a win win in my book. 👍👍
Thanks very much - for me it's all about the experimenting and learning. :)
It's EXACTLY half the weight. 🤯 Perfection.
I really enjoyed the making of the spanner, amazing how many different processes were used, I think it came out brilliantly.
Wow surface grinder made the most beautiful spatula. Don't see vids of that much. So smoooth.
Fun project, and it'll be so much more convenient to use. Very cool.
Very nice sir, but what I'm most impressed with is your "coil forge", I've never seen or heard of one before and to see you holding the piece with your bare hands just blew me away! That machine is awesome! Your wrench is pretty cool too, a great set of skills you've learned in making it. Well done my friend. 👍
This is genuinely-magnificent! I've been daydreaming about making a bit of a leap from regular machining operations to more hot process work like drop forging (really in my shop it'd be press forging with my hydraulic press). I keep talking myself out of trying - self doubt, natch - so seeing you share your learning process really helps me to get a better sense that maybe I *can* really try this after all.
Honestly, now with the kids being school-age, but still very young, making things like this which will last well into *their* lifetimes seems much more attractive an effort.
I started watching this channel when Niel was making stuff from a cutting board factory scrap. Now he is drop forging wrenches. Seems to me he looks around his shop and thinks about what he could use and then goes about learning how to make it.
8:08 Great work! I would've left the surface like that, it looks awesome.
An overnight soak in vinegar will dissolve the scale away. Just a thought for the next one! :)
It's amazing how versatile that fly press is in the shop. It's definitely something I want to get in the future.
I'm impressed by others that trust the process and get it done. Good job
What lovely project, thanks for demystifying the process for us! Adding skills isn’t a waste. One might value one’s time higher than the cost of buying a wrench, but I’m almost sure you don’t think like that. Next time, the confidence will be higher, the barrier lower, the result prettier, and the next thing might be unavailable to buy.
If I were your neighbor, I would have spent my Sundays in your workshop. Your videos are fun to watch. I could not get my hands dirty due to my physical condition, but I am a maker at heart.
Glad you're enjoying the videos! :)
Love your videos. And love your work and tools. I definitely have envy of your induction heater, and especially your fly presses. I am a weldor/fabricator/blacksmith/sculptor and slowly training myself to be somewhat of a machinist. Your work is very inspirational. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Jon
I'm 60 and always wondered what drop forged meant since I picked up my dad's crescent wrench in the 70s. Now I know, nice outcome from a challenging project.
Thank you for the explanation voiceover!! Makes this so much more fun to watch.
I get such a great feeling using tools that I made myself. Your 40mm wrench is on the next level. Wow
Fantastic. Really. Your videos never disappoint, you have a great way of putting the viewer right along side you through the project. Drop forging these details! Wow
This is fantastic! I made a fan clutch wrench that I use frequently. I think I need to forge the handle now! Great tips, thank you.
I really enjoy your channel. I love how you try making things just to learn and you show us your journey. Thank you!
Thanks, Neil. Loving the adventure spirit and the perseverance you show in all of your projects. A great inspiration!
A sander and paint makes me the blacksmith I ain't. Beautiful work, I love it!
Very nice ! I always enjoy Your videos !! Hope the Family is well !! TAKE CARE !!!
Sos un maestro. Yo creía que solo trabajabas la madera, pero veo que también el metal. Te felicito, un gran abrazo, desde Argentina.
Wow, very nice work. That's a tool to be proud of and to pass down generations.
A dip in a strong acid like hydrochloric or sulfuric is also really good at getting scale off before plating. At least here in the US, you can get hydrochloric acid at hardware stores labelled as pool acid, concrete cleaner, or muriatic acid, and you can get sulfuric acid at the supermarket as a drain clog cleaner. The sandblaster works well too, but leaves a pitted surface that's going to need a lot of cleaning and polishing before it plates up shiny.
I've used it to strip galv before and it does that amazingly well. I'll try it next time on scale. Thanks. :)
My most favourite youtube channel by far.. I have started watching your videos during the pandemic and since then I became and addict 😅
Watched all your videos and some of them more than once and everytime you release a new video I get the very first feeling of excitement of how simple you make things look with every single defect and challenge you face!!!
I wish one day to be your apprentice
Well done Pask. I do think you are my favorite maker. Well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA
That was a lot of fun to watch. I like how methodical you are. I’m sure the video makes it look easier than it is. Either way, great job.
50% of the machines used in this video were ones I had never seen before. Interesting stuff
that induction forge is the coolest thing I've ever seen.
Next week, join us when Neil makes an entire set of wrenches, in imperial and metric!
Awesome video, you are so skilled!
I don't think there'll be any more wrenches for a while. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
@@PaskMakes you are one of the few channels I literally watch every video of. Whatever you do is educational and entertaining. You are a true inspiration!
You never fail to amaze me my friend, what a talent you have, thank you for making my Sunday a better one.
I have been watching your videos from the beginning and I love the way you explain everything you are doing even the mistakes I just wish I had as much patience as you
Fantastic. Came out great. You might consider making a rotary or vibratory tumbler. They work well for surface prepping. Depending in the media you can go from aggressive tooth to a near polished finish
Very cool! You always take experimentation to the next level!
I love the mentality and reasoning behind these little projects. Thank you for sharing your experience! Now I definitely won't be making my own wrench 😂
Haha - no worries! :)
I don't care for adjustable wrenches. I really like your home-made, one job only wrench. I have a few wrenches and tools like that, one job only.
And if you don't like this one, make another one. I'd be proud to take this one off your hands😉. I would have to find it a dedicated job. Which means buying another tool and that will in turn drive my wife and financial advisor both nuts. I like this idea!!
Like you, I'm a bit long winded at times. Super video!!
I was seriously debating on doing a similar project today when I was fixing a couple of things around the house and trying to figure out how could I make a homemade wrench. I open youtube and boom you upload this video. Of course I jumped right in a watch the whole thing.
I used to use an industrial induction coil to seal aircraft instruments. Had never been terrified of an inanimate tool before, but having metal glow red the instant it was introduced into the coil is something else.
What a delightful project and result. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Man I love all the equipment and machinery you have there -- but also the fact that you know how to use it :-)
That's one impressive workshop you've got yourself there!
I've never seen somebody use induction heating for blacksmithing before.
Excellent! Beautiful little project wrench. Lifetime and beyond item.
I'm curious what puts the 'drop' in drop forging.
Nice job, more patient than I am. With regards to your plating, a piece like that I would first soak in diluted standard hardware store hydrochloric acid (about 20% by volume) overnight and then wash and dry before cleaning on a wire wheel and then your standard prep, this will remove all mill scale.
Optionally you can also electro clean in water and sodium carbonate (soda ash) again from the hardware pool aisle and then use a DC power supply or battery charger and connect the negative to your job
This is a hell of a way to get yourself a wrench :) Well done as always!
Considering how that was done. It turned out really good. I would definitely take it if I were given something like that. Job well done.
Great video. I love the induction heating thing!
I also love the fly press. I never thought of using one for forging. Worked better than I was expecting.
Nice workshop in general. I need more tools 🤠
Watching you manually drop forge a wrench in your home workshop was both educational and inspiring. The clear explanations and close-up shots made it easy to follow along and understand the techniques. It's wonderful to see such craftsmanship and dedication. Thank you for sharing this incredible process with us. Your video has motivated me to try more hands-on projects myself. Keep up the excellent work!
Amazing Pask! I love your experiments. Always a technique or trick I have never seen before. Thanks mate!
You are something else... Wow. What? This coil thing- I've never seen such a thing, and there you are holding the piece with your bare hands. You're a genius.
Induction forges are cool, but keep in mind they only work for electromagnetic metals (i.e. no aluminum, brass, etc.).
Thanks Roger - the induction forge really is an amazing machine. :)
@@zoxe. you can definitely use induction heating for aluminum (it’s one of the more common ways of heating aluminum in industrial processes). The metal does not need to be ferromagnetic (I assume that’s what you meant instead of electromagnetic?). Any metal that conducts electricity (which is more or less all of them, with only a handful of reasonably exotic exceptions) will work.
nice job extending the limits of DIY
I made my first wrench a few weeks ago because i didn't have a tool to get the fan blade off a car. The bolt was huge but there was less than a quarter of an inch to get a wrench even on it. I took some O1 tool steel that i had foe making axes and cut it down on my band saw. Then thinned it a bit on my 72 inch belt grinder. I heated it with a blow torch and bent it to put the angle i needed and it worked great. I have been making axes and knives for years but never even thought about making tools. You could make things like wrenches pretty easily with just a angle grinder and cut off wheel if you had to.
dang i didn't know axes and knives were not tools😁
@@victorhopper6774 Everything is a tool if you think about it.
@@victorhopper6774 I don't make tool knives and axes. I make weapons. Huge difference.
@@Darkice77 make a corn knife and you have both
Weapons are tools, especially Swords and Knives. Definition of a tool - a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function. People use swords and knives to fight, kill, defend, etc, so.....
14:27 - oh, that's _your_ notification. I was trippin' out for a moment, trying to figure out what had caused the notification sound, when I didn't see anything new. :D
Anyway, very cool to see drop forging in action in a home shop that's not specifically oriented around that kind of work! Nice stuff, Pask. It looks brilliant. :)
Amazing things that were accomplished before our time. If I can ever find someone that can do block work like that I have evil lair I need built.
Awesome! Keep learning! Had fun watching this process!
looks awesome. hand made always more enjoyable than store bought
Hallo, das Ergebnis ist mal wieder super geworden. Ich werde in deinen Videos immer wieder überrascht, was du mit dem Material am Ende hergestellt hast. Einfach super 👍
I've really enjoyed this project. Thanks for taking the time to video it
Excellent attention to details. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
Wow, true craftsmanship and a lot of patience 💫
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing your techniques and work ethic.
As usual, another informative and entertaining presentation of your art!
You're such an impressive maker, a true inspiration.
Wow! I've never seen one, never heard of one. I so need to know more about this induction forge.