Manually Drop Forging a Wrench in a Home Workshop
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- Опубликовано: 11 май 2024
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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?
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
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!
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. :)
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. :)
I love how you experiment, learn, redo it, learn again, test, experiment, go over, hand sand it, etc. Thanks, Sir.
Thanks Riccardo! :)
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.
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.
Pask and Sunday morning coffee, life is good!👍☮️
do you know what "pask" means?
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.
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.
“I could just buy a wrench…” Same thing I hear all the time after I make something. Nice job!!!
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! :)
It's EXACTLY half the weight. 🤯 Perfection.
Most Creative Maker on RUclips!
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! :)
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. :)
Love your videos, Neil! You're never afraid to try something new that you've never done before!
Glad you enjoyed it Bruce! :)
You're kidding, the tedious part is your favorite? NO WAY. Classic.
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. :)
I get such a great feeling using tools that I made myself. Your 40mm wrench is on the next level. Wow
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.
Neil, you must be very proud that you now have all the tools to produce your heart’s desire. Just one more thing to get…
Loved that induction forge, wrench looking great!
Wow, very nice work. That's a tool to be proud of and to pass down generations.
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! :)
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. 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
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. :)
Maker is a mellinial slang word. You sir are a craftsman
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!
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! :)
Excellent attention to details. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
It's amazing how versatile that fly press is in the shop. It's definitely something I want to get in the future.
A sander and paint makes me the blacksmith I ain't. Beautiful work, I love it!
Nice job, looks as good as any wrench I’ve ever used. You never do simple projects, I love it 😅
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. :)
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 know this might seem a little crazy, but I think it’d be so much fun to watch you make a sand blaster!
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. :)
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.
Very nice ! I always enjoy Your videos !! Hope the Family is well !! TAKE CARE !!!
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 🤠
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.
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.
Now I finally know what drop forging is. Nice little project for a useful tool. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent! Beautiful little project wrench. Lifetime and beyond item.
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.
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!
I'm impressed by others that trust the process and get it done. Good job
As usual Neil, the video has items in it that a lot may have not seen, great job mate...
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
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. 👍
You're such an impressive maker, a true inspiration.
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.
Thanks, Neil. Loving the adventure spirit and the perseverance you show in all of your projects. A great inspiration!
What a fascinating setup you have. Thank you for sharing
that induction forge is the coolest thing I've ever seen.
What a delightful project and result. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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!!
Amazing Pask! I love your experiments. Always a technique or trick I have never seen before. Thanks mate!
I really enjoy your channel. I love how you try making things just to learn and you show us your journey. Thank you!
Very impressive. You are skilled both with wood and metal.
Time for a drop-board Hammer like Billings and Spencer used, great job.
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.
Well done Pask. I do think you are my favorite maker. Well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA
I would have been disappointed had you made the finish appear store bought. I try to personalize my projects with hints of imperfection to identify them as hand made. You did very well. 👍
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing your techniques and work ethic.
I’m a simple man: I see a Pask Makes video, I drop a like and watch.
I've really enjoyed this project. Thanks for taking the time to video it
Nicely done, Neil.
nice job extending the limits of DIY
Your skills are amazing! Thank you for sharing with us. You're a very impressive craftsman!
As usual, another informative and entertaining presentation of your art!
You never know till you try and you certainly hold up to that , awesome job
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.
Very cool! You always take experimentation to the next level!
Wildly overcomplicated: ✔️
Project easily accomplished with other means: ✔️
Entertaining, educational and inspirational: ✔️✔️✔️
You never fail to amaze me my friend, what a talent you have, thank you for making my Sunday a better one.
That forged wrench turned out awesome Neil! 👍👍🔧🔧
Found the plating tip very useful 😊
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.
Always interesting. Thank you, Neil 👍
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. :)
absolutely amazing. it is always a pleasure watching you create.
Brilliant work. Super enjoyable.
Really incredible work!!
Wonderful work
You have a lot of great toys. Fun shop to have. Love your videos.
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 👍
Always a fun journey!
Sos un maestro. Yo creía que solo trabajabas la madera, pero veo que también el metal. Te felicito, un gran abrazo, desde Argentina.
VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! Inspirational!
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
Great piece! Thanks for sharing!
Very cool build and it will remind you of your skills every time you use it, enjoyed, cheers!
Absolutely amazing!
Impressive as always. An awesome watch.
THAT WAS GREAT! Thanks for the video.
you, sir, are FEARLESS!
love it!!!