Lets Talk about HAMMERS

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • What tool should you buy as a new blacksmith, even before an anvil. Personally I think you should start with a hammer.
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  • @swinny_
    @swinny_ Год назад +22

    I am by no means a blacksmith or intend to be but the algorithm brought me here and I found this fascinating and entertaining

  • @traildust55
    @traildust55 Год назад +3

    I absolutely loved the advice John. My first job was in an ornamental iron shop in 71. Hammers, and hammers you can handle, have always been key.

  • @MJHemmer
    @MJHemmer Год назад +3

    This far, my favorite hammer is a ball peen I got at a cheap tool store that I reground into a rounding hammer. I use a 2# cross peen from Blacksmith supply for lighter work and an even smaller claw for delicate work. Plus a myriad of specialty hammers.
    Point is, you don’t have to scour flea markets and garage sales (unless you really want to) to find some thing hard to hit something hot.
    Thanks John! Your advise and guidance has been an inspiration, LT!

  • @johnjude2685
    @johnjude2685 Год назад +1

    Loads and great advice
    Long ago I remember your advice on fitting the handles and that was great advice also.
    Thanks again, John Switzer

  • @mountainwolf1
    @mountainwolf1 Год назад

    It's nice to have hammer time with John🙂

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 Год назад +1

    Great job explaining about the use and need for the hammer. You can overload the shop with them. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

  • @mikepettengill2706
    @mikepettengill2706 11 месяцев назад

    Nailed it! Thanks John!

  • @PuissantPike
    @PuissantPike Год назад +1

    Bonus video!

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Год назад

    There is always something that needs pounding on. And not just by blacksmiths. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

  • @billchesser1475
    @billchesser1475 Год назад +1

    My first hammer was a rounding hammer I made when I took a class from a local blacksmith. Yes it was more expensive than buying one, but I learned a lot and it has my initials in it.

  • @The_Smith
    @The_Smith Год назад +1

    "all new tools are made with old tools" I wish I could remember who I heard this from to attribute it to.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Год назад

    John thanks so very much for this information. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects and many more videos so. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Keep Making. God bless.

  • @Stalvindsforge
    @Stalvindsforge Год назад

    Absolutely!

  • @LifePlayground91
    @LifePlayground91 Год назад

    My first hammer was a 3lb straight peen hammer that i found without a handle in a junk pile.

  • @phattybacon931
    @phattybacon931 Год назад

    It's funny, once I pick up my hammer everything starts to look like a nail...

  • @glenndarilek520
    @glenndarilek520 Год назад +1

    Wonderful advice! But to show off and artificially boost your ego, you have to have one of those famous blacksmith forged hammers with fullered necks and wide cheeks that cost $100+. 😀

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP Год назад

    I don't know how many hammers I have, but it is more than a bucket full. Thanks for sharing.

  • @billchesser1475
    @billchesser1475 Год назад +1

    My first hammer was a rounding hammer I made when I took a class from a local blacksmith. Yes it was more expensive than buying one, but I learned a lot and it has my initials in it.

  • @FarmsteadForge
    @FarmsteadForge Год назад

    Two of my favorite hammers are a couple old champion rounding hammers that I got at a garage sale and an antique store for $2 a hammer head. Hammers are not my favorite tool to make so if I can find a good deal on one I don't pass it up!

  • @daniellopezeverest
    @daniellopezeverest 10 месяцев назад

    Sir, can you please make a video about cold forging? Thank you so much! Smiley. Face 236 damage that works gas.

  • @ArmySoldier1972
    @ArmySoldier1972 Год назад

    As always great and useful video.
    Love the idea of different hammers to find the right handle fit.
    Army
    SE Oregon

  • @samos_sainz
    @samos_sainz Год назад

    Gotta to say it: "Engineer's hammer"? I've never seen or anybody have ever seen an engineer wielding a hammer, or even close to one, unless it is a drawing on a computer screen... and you know it!

  • @sullya5130
    @sullya5130 11 месяцев назад

    Can you show a video on how to dress a hammer? I have a hammer but I have no idea if it's dressed correctly or what dressing a hammer actually does. Thanks!

  • @toddcaldwell5614
    @toddcaldwell5614 Год назад

    Less than a year in the craft and I already have a wide selection of hammers . My go to is a 2.5 lbs French cross pien

  • @evanwilson9529
    @evanwilson9529 10 месяцев назад

    I dont know anything about being a blacksmith or what the hell this guy is talking about but its soothing and i appreciate it.

  • @LawStudentsNightmare
    @LawStudentsNightmare 10 месяцев назад

    Does the weight of the hammer matter? Lets say you can pick up any hammer no problem, would choosing a heavier hammer be any more beneficial than a lighter one?

    • @BlackBearForgeII
      @BlackBearForgeII  10 месяцев назад +1

      A heavier hammer will be harder to control and have a greater risk of injury. Most people prefer a 2 1/2 - 3 pound hammer

    • @LawStudentsNightmare
      @LawStudentsNightmare 10 месяцев назад

      @@BlackBearForgeIIThank you

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 Год назад

    Couldn't agree more! I ended up buying a Brazeal-style hammer last year, after using the same cross peen for years, and now rarely use anything else. It fits my hand, and though it's heavier than I was used to I get lots more work done with it each heat, and when I attended a training session with Brian he actually approved of it!