Glen your videos are way above average. Your laid back style transmits into easy to follow and learn step by step. As always, a pleasure to watch you work.
In your video you said "anyone who tells you forming the eye of a hammer is easy, is lying". I think the thing that impresses me the most about your videos is how easy you make it look, for even the hardest jobs. As a beginner hobbyist blacksmith I can understand and appreciate how difficult these things are. The amount of intricacy of every step in the process which you cant put into words without your videos being an hour long. Thanks again for another great video.
I've always learned a skill set by watching and mimicking a master tradesman. You make it look easy and are one of those teachers. Nothing is rushed and all actions seem very precise. Thanks for helping improve my tool making skills.
Glen ....I've been watching you videos for about a month now ...Love the work you do and your attention to detail....only been forging about 7 months ...I hope to attain the skill level you have some day! Thanks !
Great video as usual Glen. Not to be a broken record but the top tool continues to amaze me. Used it last weekend to drift the pin holes on a few cleavers i'm making. Like butter. Fantastic tool. Anyone reading this, do yourself a favor and purchase a few of the top tools. You wont be disappointed.
Nice work Glen. I've been watching your videos for quite a few months, but never find myself commenting very much. I'm learning how to forge by watching RUclips videos, and I appreciate the time you take explaining things, and that you don't have super fast videos I can't follow along with. Keep it up!
It may be my imagination but you seem to accomplish your projects with amazing speed. I watch quite a few Blacksmith videos and perhaps this is due to your minimalistic approach to your process.
Keep up the entertaining work we appreciate you sharing your expertise there's an old saying in the multitude of counselors there is much wisdom thank you again
Thanks again Glen. your videos are just great. I also love your "new" Record vice.. made in England. ..they stopped manufacturing at some point. I bought three of them 30 years ago..."small" for my kitchen counter ☺, the same large size you have, in the shop, (but I haven't changed out the jaws. and a huge under counter, quick release ...my brother has. another great hammer .. .made by Glen S! who of us would not want that!
Glen, Another great video. I always try to ask a good technical question when I comment on your (and other black smith's) videos but you covered so much of the technical stuff in this one that I am at a loss. Very informative man. Thanks again Glen.
Scott, I'm very pleased to know you can learn something from watching. I really wish I had more time to devote to these videos. Nice comments like yours make taking the time to do these worthwhile. Thanks.
Glen, your instructional videos are ace! it also shows you are getting more confident in front of the camera and every new video is better than the last! keep up the pace! I love these! PS: for a view of the anvil unobscured by arms, you could to a top down view in front of the anvil. I see there is a wall there thou so might be cramped if you have a limited space to set up. pps. next time show the heat treating and handle attachment too!
Glen, you have got to be the neatest and cleanest working blacksmith I have ever seen. Can I ask where you acquired your anvils as they look perfect for working in smaller spaces. I'm in the UK and getting hold of any kind of decent anvil is hard work. Thanks. Tim
Tim, I was having a hard time finding an anvil that suited my work style as well as limited work space and so designed these block style anvils and had them made here in Taiwan. All told, I had three different styles made and have been very pleased with them. Thanks for watching. Glen
Thanks for all your instructional videos, Glen. I'm too much of a novice to do any of it, but they're an inspiration and always fascinating just to watch.
I just found your videos about a week ago and really enjoy your detailed explanations, it really helps Me think about what to forge next. (especially when it comes to tools)
Glen, I have been watching your videos from the beginning and enjoy them very much. I am just getting into blacksmithing and often come back to you videos for techniques. Keep posting, you are doing a great job! Would love to use this hammer for my smithing.
Cool work and video quality. I like the anvils but cant remember what they are called right now thanks to military memory problems. Slowly (TOO slowly thanks to no money) buildibg my own forge and all your videos are very helpful. Thank you
Love the fire! With all the technology today, you still need a good hammer. Thank you for the chance to own one of your hand loved piece of steel. Keep making the great content!
Glen, nice work. I have been blacksmithing for about 4 years now and haven't made a hammer yet. I want to try and make one, I think my skill set should be up to participate now. definitely won't look as good as yours!
I'll be getting my new shop area set up at the new house soon. I've been looking at designs for a new anvil stand and I like the laminated wood...similar to what your vise stand is like. I LOVE the hammer...hopefully one of these days I can get one. I'm currently using a 3# cross peen and a 2# ball peen. I've got a 1000 gram German style cross peen, but I'm not very comfortable with it yet. I really admire the Japanese bladesmith style hammer. It looks like it would be very comfortable to use and easy to maintain hammer control. Thanks for another great video and congrats on the Record vise!
Hey Glen, I really appreciate your "new age" approach to style and design. you have a way of making the most simple and elegant yet effective tools I've seen in the smithing community. Us old school types seem too focused on things having to be a certain shape or color in order to be a "real" smithing tool. starting with your anvils, right to your tongs, they are pure purpose built. You are also the cleanest/neatest smith there is ! I would love for my shop to be that organized and clean. I've never used a Japanese style hammer but I assume my Swedish pattern would be close with the weight distribution being similar. Todd
I think you said it very well - my approach to blacksmithing is definitely not modern (tech wise) but "new age" seems like the right description. After moving to Taiwan and doing my work here, I started to think outside of the box. I started out learning blacksmithing in a traditional setting and deviation from the norm just meant you weren't a good blacksmith which in some ways is probably true. I will never be able to match the skill of some blacksmiths, many right here on RUclips, but these days I'm comfortable operating in my own way. Thanks for watching and for your your kind comment. Glen
nice one, like all your tools! you say that you're not a very good blacksmith but i think you are one of the best i've seen on youtube ... and i'm not saying this to impress ... goodluck man!
Hey Glen, I don't know if I'll ever get to do any of the things you do so well, but I really enjoy watching you do them. Would be great to own one of your hand-forged tools.
I too really enjoy watching you work. I am a novice, just beginning, and I enjoy watching you and learning. I am also interested in how you keep the humidity off of your tools and keep everything spotless. I hope you get to address this. Take care and I hope to win one of your tools.
Rick, That's a good question. I frequently spray my tools down with WD-40. It's just that simple. I also have an oily rage that I will sometimes rub on certain tools. The climate here is ridiculously humid and rust is a way of life. But to be honest, tools that I use everyday rarely seem to have any issue. I think the frequent handling alone helps keep rust at bay. Thanks for watching and good luck in your blacksmithing. Glen
absolutely enjoy watching you work. and you explain everything you wish makes it so much easier to understand why certain things happen and how to fix it. keep up the good work
Ollie, I'm glad you enjoy my videos. For most videos, I think I will keep explaining as I go along rather than just show the process. Thanks for watching and for your supportive comment. Glen
Hey Glen, another excellent video. I have made some stock removal knives and I am now setting up my shop for forging. I have an 85lb chuck of 4045 that I have to heat treat for my anvil (you gave me the idea), then I will work on making tongs and hammers. I will be using most of your methods.
jut staring out and I'm learning a lot from your videos,as far as set up and tooling,I'll be forced to start of with a solid fuel forge, but have started building a forced air gas forge look forward to your incites and understanding of steel use and heat treating ,thank you so much.
Love the hammer. Learned a lot on hand forging a hammer eye. Thanks. Hope After I get better I can gete back to a point where I am able to forge a hammer just like this.
Hey Glen, you do great work. I'm going to follow up about some top tools as soon as my budget allows. I also think your anvil is a great idea. Keep it up!
Most blacksmith hammers are in the 2 -4 pound range. Other than arm fatigue, is there a reason that hammers are not in the 5-6 pound range or heavier? Why do Japanese hammers have the handle offset toward the rear of the head? Thanks for another informative video.
Bruce, I would say the main reason affecting hammer weight is the user. If a person can realistically use a 5 or 6 pound hammer and still maintain proper technique during a forging session, then by all means, go heavy. But over time, the wear on a person's arm and shoulder may be exacerbated by using a heavy hammer. Also, a heavier hammer normally has a wider face and this is not always desirable, depending on the workpiece. Another factor is acceleration. In the equation for force, acceleration is as important as mass. So, if a person can strike more readily with a lighter hammer, the results may be even better than a heavy hammer at a fraction of the speed. I'm not exactly sure why Japanese hammers are offset but it may be because of how Japanese blacksmiths tend to "drop" their hammers rather than forcefully direct hammer blows. Thanks for watching. Glen
Another Awesome video, Glen! I have learned so much from you. Thanks for making these videos...I really appreciate your friendly manner, and matter of fact way of teaching...all the little tips you share...I smile to myself, when I use one of your techniques or a tool I made, similar to yours (your rivet maker, for example). And, you made this hammer in a perfect weight, for me, as I prefer a lighter hammer... ;-)
I like your videos for sure. Very helpful and informative. I need things over explained while I'm learning. Thanks bud, keep up the good work! Looking forward to winning that hammer!
Great video man, I am currently using some hammers I got from home depot, then put on the belt grinder for forever lol. Cant wait to start making my own hammers. Thanks for the upload!
I missed out on the last one, not gonna miss out this time! I know there is probably someone out there more in need of this than I, but still, would be nice to have!
The only thing I can think of is to take care to ease sharp edges if you will heat treat your anvil to avoid possible cracking. Thanks for watching and good luck in your work. Glen
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Glen your videos are way above average. Your laid back style transmits into easy to follow and learn step by step. As always, a pleasure to watch you work.
In your video you said "anyone who tells you forming the eye of a hammer is easy, is lying". I think the thing that impresses me the most about your videos is how easy you make it look, for even the hardest jobs. As a beginner hobbyist blacksmith I can understand and appreciate how difficult these things are. The amount of intricacy of every step in the process which you cant put into words without your videos being an hour long. Thanks again for another great video.
I've always learned a skill set by watching and mimicking a master tradesman. You make it look easy and are one of those teachers. Nothing is rushed and all actions seem very precise. Thanks for helping improve my tool making skills.
i love how thorough you are with your descriptions even with your preferences
Glen ....I've been watching you videos for about a month now ...Love the work you do and your attention to detail....only been forging about 7 months ...I hope to attain the skill level you have some day! Thanks !
Great video as usual Glen. Not to be a broken record but the top tool continues to amaze me. Used it last weekend to drift the pin holes on a few cleavers i'm making. Like butter. Fantastic tool. Anyone reading this, do yourself a favor and purchase a few of the top tools. You wont be disappointed.
Nice work Glen. I've been watching your videos for quite a few months, but never find myself commenting very much. I'm learning how to forge by watching RUclips videos, and I appreciate the time you take explaining things, and that you don't have super fast videos I can't follow along with. Keep it up!
It may be my imagination but you seem to accomplish your projects with amazing speed. I watch quite a few Blacksmith videos and perhaps this is due to your minimalistic approach to your process.
Always enjoy watching your videos. Nice to see blacksmithing with little or no power tools. All by hand. Great job!
Another unique , practical and educational experience. Glen keep it going.
Keep up the entertaining work we appreciate you sharing your expertise there's an old saying in the multitude of counselors there is much wisdom thank you again
I would be proud to swing that hammer. Thank you for all you do for us aspiring blacksmiths. Keep up the good work.
This is the first time I've seen any of your work. It is a pleasure to watch someone work who loves what they do. Great Job.
Thanks again Glen. your videos are just great.
I also love your "new" Record vice.. made in England. ..they stopped manufacturing at some point.
I bought three of them 30 years ago..."small" for my kitchen counter ☺, the same large size you have, in the shop, (but I haven't changed out the jaws.
and a huge under counter, quick release ...my brother has.
another great hammer ..
.made by Glen S! who of us would not want that!
Glen,
Another great video. I always try to ask a good technical question when I comment on your (and other black smith's) videos but you covered so much of the technical stuff in this one that I am at a loss. Very informative man. Thanks again Glen.
Glen, Like the Hammer. I enjoy your videos; they have opened my eyes to the NON-Western approach to blacksmithing. Take Care.
And once again, enjoying the heck out of your videos. I am learning from each video you post. THANK YOU!
Scott, I'm very pleased to know you can learn something from watching. I really wish I had more time to devote to these videos. Nice comments like yours make taking the time to do these worthwhile. Thanks.
I'm just learning about blacksmithing and I find ur videos very helpful and educational.
I'm glad you can get something from watching. Thanks and good luck in your blacksmithing.
Wonderful work, Glen. I'm still using the 3 sets of tongs you forged for me 4-5 years ago.
i love your demos. You explain the processes very clearly.
Glen, your instructional videos are ace! it also shows you are getting more confident in front of the camera and every new video is better than the last! keep up the pace! I love these!
PS: for a view of the anvil unobscured by arms, you could to a top down view in front of the anvil. I see there is a wall there thou so might be cramped if you have a limited space to set up.
pps. next time show the heat treating and handle attachment too!
Glen, you have got to be the neatest and cleanest working blacksmith I have ever seen. Can I ask where you acquired your anvils as they look perfect for working in smaller spaces. I'm in the UK and getting hold of any kind of decent anvil is hard work. Thanks. Tim
Tim, I was having a hard time finding an anvil that suited my work style as well as limited work space and so designed these block style anvils and had them made here in Taiwan. All told, I had three different styles made and have been very pleased with them. Thanks for watching. Glen
Thanks for all your instructional videos, Glen. I'm too much of a novice to do any of it, but they're an inspiration and always fascinating just to watch.
I really enjoy watching you forge. Thank you for doing these videos.
You make that look so easy. The hammer style appears so odd when you are used to American style hammers. Also love the look of your anvils.
another great video. simple, good explanations, clear, calm. and good angle of view for the camera. wow!!! have a nice day. Marco
Beautiful, I love how clean your forgings are.
I absolutely love your style. forging and the result. Beautiful work
I just found your videos about a week ago and really enjoy your detailed explanations, it really helps Me think about what to forge next. (especially when it comes to tools)
Glen, I have been watching your videos from the beginning and enjoy them very much. I am just getting into blacksmithing and often come back to you videos for techniques. Keep posting, you are doing a great job! Would love to use this hammer for my smithing.
Cool work and video quality. I like the anvils but cant remember what they are called right now thanks to military memory problems. Slowly (TOO slowly thanks to no money) buildibg my own forge and all your videos are very helpful. Thank you
Very generous of you Glen. I do prefer a lighter hammer myself, being older and dodgy arms makes swinging a bigger one tiresome pretty quick!
Love the fire! With all the technology today, you still need a good hammer. Thank you for the chance to own one of your hand loved piece of steel. Keep making the great content!
Really enjoy the way you show how you do things. Very informative.
Clean and tidy as usual. Thank's for the effort.
Cheers from New Zealand
Very nice looking hammer. And all your other work for that matter. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world.
Nice hammer!! The way you explain each step is very easy to understand. Good on.
Glen, nice work. I have been blacksmithing for about 4 years now and haven't made a hammer yet. I want to try and make one, I think my skill set should be up to participate now. definitely won't look as good as yours!
I'll be getting my new shop area set up at the new house soon. I've been looking at designs for a new anvil stand and I like the laminated wood...similar to what your vise stand is like. I LOVE the hammer...hopefully one of these days I can get one. I'm currently using a 3# cross peen and a 2# ball peen. I've got a 1000 gram German style cross peen, but I'm not very comfortable with it yet. I really admire the Japanese bladesmith style hammer. It looks like it would be very comfortable to use and easy to maintain hammer control. Thanks for another great video and congrats on the Record vise!
Oh man.das ist alles Millimeter genau bei dir. Ich genieße von deiner Arbeit und Werkzeuge daß du Macht.
I really like your anvils and hammers. Very purposeful, with minimal ornamentation.
Donald, Form is important but not so much as function. Thanks for watching. Glen
Hey Glen, I really appreciate your "new age" approach to style and design. you have a way of making the most simple and elegant yet effective tools I've seen in the smithing community. Us old school types seem too focused on things having to be a certain shape or color in order to be a "real" smithing tool. starting with your anvils, right to your tongs, they are pure purpose built. You are also the cleanest/neatest smith there is ! I would love for my shop to be that organized and clean.
I've never used a Japanese style hammer but I assume my Swedish pattern would be close with the weight distribution being similar.
Todd
I think you said it very well - my approach to blacksmithing is definitely not modern (tech wise) but "new age" seems like the right description. After moving to Taiwan and doing my work here, I started to think outside of the box. I started out learning blacksmithing in a traditional setting and deviation from the norm just meant you weren't a good blacksmith which in some ways is probably true. I will never be able to match the skill of some blacksmiths, many right here on RUclips, but these days I'm comfortable operating in my own way. Thanks for watching and for your your kind comment. Glen
looks wonderful Glen, should be perfect for older damaged arms...
Awesome Video, I definitely like the way that you take care to explain each process as you work through any given project. Love the hammer!
I enjoy the quality of your videos and the products you put out.
Hey, love to videos really clear instructions and easy to understand I'm a beginner blacksmith and I like to learn.
Was wondering if the radius tool would show up for this, always something to learn when you make your own tools. As always, thanks for the video.
nice one, like all your tools! you say that you're not a very good blacksmith but i think you are one of the best i've seen on youtube ... and i'm not saying this to impress ... goodluck man!
nice little hammer glen, you always do a great job explaining what you are doing. Also, love your anvils.
A small hammer is a much appreciated tool at times, always good to see the process you go through to get the end result.
Great video. I'm curious how you handle the moisture in your area. Your tools are always immaculate
Hey Glen, I don't know if I'll ever get to do any of the things you do so well, but I really enjoy watching you do them. Would be great to own one of your hand-forged tools.
Looks like a fine hammer. Good luck to all who comment. Keep up the great work Glen.
I too really enjoy watching you work. I am a novice, just beginning, and I enjoy watching you and learning. I am also interested in how you keep the humidity off of your tools and keep everything spotless. I hope you get to address this. Take care and I hope to win one of your tools.
Rick, That's a good question. I frequently spray my tools down with WD-40. It's just that simple. I also have an oily rage that I will sometimes rub on certain tools. The climate here is ridiculously humid and rust is a way of life. But to be honest, tools that I use everyday rarely seem to have any issue. I think the frequent handling alone helps keep rust at bay. Thanks for watching and good luck in your blacksmithing. Glen
Thanks for these videos, Glen. Really enjoy them.
Glen, you sure did a beautiful job on this hammer. Hope to get to use it. Have a great day.
absolutely enjoy watching you work. and you explain everything you wish makes it so much easier to understand why certain things happen and how to fix it. keep up the good work
Ollie, I'm glad you enjoy my videos. For most videos, I think I will keep explaining as I go along rather than just show the process. Thanks for watching and for your supportive comment. Glen
Hey Glen, another excellent video. I have made some stock removal knives and I am now setting up my shop for forging. I have an 85lb chuck of 4045 that I have to heat treat for my anvil (you gave me the idea), then I will work on making tongs and hammers. I will be using most of your methods.
Great video as usual. Keep up the great work, it's a pleasure watching you work.
jut staring out and I'm learning a lot from your videos,as far as set up and tooling,I'll be forced to start of with a solid fuel forge, but have started building a forced air gas forge look forward to your incites and understanding of steel use and heat treating ,thank you so much.
Love the hammer. Learned a lot on hand forging a hammer eye. Thanks. Hope After I get better I can gete back to a point where I am able to forge a hammer just like this.
great looking hammer, never had the opportunity to use that style of hammer.
Another great video!! Love the tools that you make, my favorite tongs are the ones I got from you, thanks glen
Hey Glen, you do great work. I'm going to follow up about some top tools as soon as my budget allows. I also think your anvil is a great idea. Keep it up!
Most blacksmith hammers are in the 2 -4 pound range. Other than arm fatigue, is there a reason that hammers are not in the 5-6 pound range or heavier? Why do Japanese hammers have the handle offset toward the rear of the head?
Thanks for another informative video.
Bruce, I would say the main reason affecting hammer weight is the user. If a person can realistically use a 5 or 6 pound hammer and still maintain proper technique during a forging session, then by all means, go heavy. But over time, the wear on a person's arm and shoulder may be exacerbated by using a heavy hammer. Also, a heavier hammer normally has a wider face and this is not always desirable, depending on the workpiece. Another factor is acceleration. In the equation for force, acceleration is as important as mass. So, if a person can strike more readily with a lighter hammer, the results may be even better than a heavy hammer at a fraction of the speed. I'm not exactly sure why Japanese hammers are offset but it may be because of how Japanese blacksmiths tend to "drop" their hammers rather than forcefully direct hammer blows. Thanks for watching. Glen
Glen, thanks for all you have taught me from your videos. keep sharin.
Another Awesome video, Glen! I have learned so much from you. Thanks for making these videos...I really appreciate your friendly manner, and matter of fact way of teaching...all the little tips you share...I smile to myself, when I use one of your techniques or a tool I made, similar to yours (your rivet maker, for example). And, you made this hammer in a perfect weight, for me, as I prefer a lighter hammer... ;-)
Ed, I like your optimism! Keep an eye out for future giveaways. Thanks for watching. Glen
Really enjoy your vids. You explain things very well, and I am learning a lot.
Thank you..
I like your videos for sure. Very helpful and informative. I need things over explained while I'm learning. Thanks bud, keep up the good work! Looking forward to winning that hammer!
Thanks for sharing your videos, they are awesome, thanks Glen 👍👍
I like the way you work thanks for sharing your knowledge.
i really enjoy watching your style of hammer making
Always enjoy your videos. Appreciate the giveaway opportunities also.
Great looking hammer. I do enjoy your videos.
Even if I don't win this I look forward to seeing more of your work, it is always a pleasure!
Appreciate the tutorial. Would definitely enjoy moving some steel with your handiwork.
Sweet I am just starting to get into blacksmithing and have minimal tools ..Great giveaway!
Just got a small, crude coal forge up and running. This hammer would be a nice next step in my learning process!!
Great video man, I am currently using some hammers I got from home depot, then put on the belt grinder for forever lol.
Cant wait to start making my own hammers. Thanks for the upload!
Best Smith on RUclips!!
Nice work Glen, I liked the video you made a cross on, it would be nice if you did more projects like that, maybe something like a viking bracelet.
Ooh, a drawing? I'm in! Nice work on the hammer BTW.
Great job. Big fan from Poland.
Love your videos!
I missed out on the last one, not gonna miss out this time! I know there is probably someone out there more in need of this than I, but still, would be nice to have!
first time viewer. really enjoyed watching. would like to see the heat treating and handling process. thanks.
Beautiful work as usual Glenn, that hammer would look good on my anvil👍
Great video - enjoy watching and learning from you!
Thanks Glen for all your great videos! Nice hammer!
Nice video and a lot of good explanation of your process. I like using Japanese hammer now.
As usual great job and great information. I have learned a lot from watching your builds.
Thanks again, Martin Moldovan
nice . you do meticulous work. very organized work area
Cool video. I've been planning on machining an anvil like your square ones. Anything I should watch out for?
The only thing I can think of is to take care to ease sharp edges if you will heat treat your anvil to avoid possible cracking. Thanks for watching and good luck in your work. Glen
Sweet. Thanks, man!
great video, I enjoy the tips and techniques you show
Nice little hammer. Thanks or another great video Glen
Very nice! Hammer eyes definitely aren't easy.
Another good video Glen. I always learn something so thanks for making your videos so interesting.
looks like a nice little hammer Glen! Nice job
I appreciate your commentary, keep up the good work.
Glen you do great work.Really like your vids,been learning a lot from them.
Glen I got some happythings from you not too long ago I am very happy. This is a topic I was hoping for as I need a hammer. Thanks !