On the sixteenth day of Christmas the black bear made for me, a hot dog fork, jingle bels, a candy dish, a paper towel holder, a menorah, BBQ tongs, a stocking hanger, a Christmas tree ornament, a cabinet pull, a dinner bell, a steak flipper, a hose hanger, a bottle opener, a candle snuffer, a nice wreath hook and a beaitifull coat hook. Love these bells!
I've made toasting/marshmallow forks seems like forever from wire off-cuts from around the farm. Usually made cold and new ones required for most "next" camping trips. The grandchildren seem to souvenir them. I like the way the twists are much more finished when done hot, thanks John.
This is an oldie, but a goodie. Thank you for the great ideas and wonderful demonstrations... You have done much to revive the Blacksmithing Trade... I have learnt so much from you and hope to continue to do so... Be well, John...
Ya know John this reminded me of something I haven’t made in 20 plus years and that’s a toast maker ... same twisting but it clamped over sliced bread and locked ... the old smith that showed me them made designs in wire so the toast would have hearts ♥️ on them where the fire was blocked the bread by the wire ... I’ll make one and share on your Facebook !
With my wife's family the adults do a "5 favorite things" gift exchange. Usually it's a lot of wine and bourbon, which isn't too bad. But my contribution this year will be 5 handmade items. This series has given me many great ideas. Thanks John.
Hiya John. We used to make these all the time in Australia. But we would use fencing wire, preferably bull fencing wire if we could get it. It was a common practice on farms and cattle stations (I think you call them a Ranch) and was an easy way of cooking anything from a chunk of meat to a piece of toast. Of course there were a lot of different versions. It was nice to see your version :-)
The double tined fork is pretty cool. Simple and effective for open fire cooking. The three pronged fork...man, that's a frog gigger!! All they need is a little barb on the tip!
G'Day Black Bear Forge i have watch meany of your Video on RUclips and i find them great i just started Blacksmithing and done a few things i also do a lot of leather work i only have a few tool's i made a few tong's from watching your video keep up the great video it help me and a lot of other. reg len from oz
This was very nice i love this time i am getting better and I see and fill that i really thank you i thank you for your help through all this healing i do hope I get to meet you some day.
Some say your a master smith and some don't. I am very happy with all the hard work an seemingly impossible accomplishments you pull off nearly every day. Thank you so much John and merry Christmas
Hadn't thought to make a three tine fork like that! Great idea for a fun easy project to do with my kids. They like seeing results fast and these small rounds form a taper even with the 2nd grader swinging her 12 oz hammer.
Catching up on some older videos... I've done some welded hot dog forks, and they sure are a fun project and a great gift - everyone loves them. Another idea for the 3 tine version - you could make the outside pair of tines a "U" shape, then twist them onto a single rod, and complete with a wrapped eye. I agree that the tapered twist sounds like a neat idea. You could even taper down all three rods. That would be fun to try.
Cool project. Really like the three tine version a more rustic look. I’m glad to see you have difficulties twisting also. I learn so much on how you remain calm and fix things that don’t go as planned. Thank you and merry Christmas.
A nice "twist' on the traditional toasting fork! I like the three tine better personally. If you get these out or 2 to 3 feet long I would imagine the stock size may need to increase. Great project!
Yeah that 3 tine Fork is cool. Twisting three pieces that aren't connected like that I'm about a 50-50 shot. Lol those came out great. thanks a lot John that was cool. I think it might give me some ideas to do different
It twisted above the wrench, because each wire rotated a bit around its own axis (both in the same direction), and due to very small wire radius, this turn promoted to the twist of the upper part.
Maybe bring the third tine all the way down to the ring, to give you consistent twist all the way down and gives you a thicker handle, in case that is needed. Maybe braiding the three together for a variety of handle to make.
I love how you can mess up something and it still ends up looking better than anything I could make. Your experience shows.
On the sixteenth day of Christmas the black bear made for me, a hot dog fork, jingle bels, a candy dish, a paper towel holder, a menorah, BBQ tongs, a stocking hanger, a Christmas tree ornament, a cabinet pull, a dinner bell, a steak flipper, a hose hanger, a bottle opener, a candle snuffer, a nice wreath hook and a beaitifull coat hook. Love these bells!
I've made toasting/marshmallow forks seems like forever from wire off-cuts from around the farm. Usually made cold and new ones required for most "next" camping trips. The grandchildren seem to souvenir them. I like the way the twists are much more finished when done hot, thanks John.
I think its great that you did it in front of the camera the first time. shows we are all on the same journey of discovery. Thank you.
This is an oldie, but a goodie. Thank you for the great ideas and wonderful demonstrations... You have done much to revive the Blacksmithing Trade... I have learnt so much from you and hope to continue to do so... Be well, John...
Ya know John this reminded me of something I haven’t made in 20 plus years and that’s a toast maker ... same twisting but it clamped over sliced bread and locked ... the old smith that showed me them made designs in wire so the toast would have hearts ♥️ on them where the fire was blocked the bread by the wire ... I’ll make one and share on your Facebook !
I would also like to see the Wire Twist Toaster as well, if you would be so kind.
I would like to see video on toaster
If you don't mind
Thank you in advance
Steve Dingman , we are keen to see your FB post.
Phil Cleaver yes I’m balancing what I will show lol it’s taking me a few tries too get it right lol
With my wife's family the adults do a "5 favorite things" gift exchange. Usually it's a lot of wine and bourbon, which isn't too bad. But my contribution this year will be 5 handmade items. This series has given me many great ideas. Thanks John.
I have to say John is the Ron Swanson of blacksmithing!
Is that a good thing?
Yes!!
Hiya John. We used to make these all the time in Australia. But we would use fencing wire, preferably bull fencing wire if we could get it. It was a common practice on farms and cattle stations (I think you call them a Ranch) and was an easy way of cooking anything from a chunk of meat to a piece of toast. Of course there were a lot of different versions. It was nice to see your version :-)
The double tined fork is pretty cool. Simple and effective for open fire cooking. The three pronged fork...man, that's a frog gigger!! All they need is a little barb on the tip!
G'Day Black Bear Forge i have watch meany of your Video on RUclips and i find them great i just started Blacksmithing and done a few things i also do a lot of leather work i only have a few tool's i made a few tong's from watching your video keep up the great video it help me and a lot of other.
reg
len from oz
In english John it’s known as as a folly, useful to a point but mainly just fun!
This was very nice i love this time i am getting better and I see and fill that i really thank you i thank you for your help through all this healing i do hope I get to meet you some day.
Clear and concise as usual. Always fun watching you experiment.
Some say your a master smith and some don't. I am very happy with all the hard work an seemingly impossible accomplishments you pull off nearly every day. Thank you so much John and merry Christmas
Hadn't thought to make a three tine fork like that! Great idea for a fun easy project to do with my kids. They like seeing results fast and these small rounds form a taper even with the 2nd grader swinging her 12 oz hammer.
Nothing finer than a fire and a neat fork to cook with. Great job bud.
Catching up on some older videos... I've done some welded hot dog forks, and they sure are a fun project and a great gift - everyone loves them.
Another idea for the 3 tine version - you could make the outside pair of tines a "U" shape, then twist them onto a single rod, and complete with a wrapped eye.
I agree that the tapered twist sounds like a neat idea. You could even taper down all three rods. That would be fun to try.
Cool project. Really like the three tine version a more rustic look.
I’m glad to see you have difficulties twisting also. I learn so much on how you remain calm and fix things that don’t go as planned. Thank you and merry Christmas.
probably because we don't see the edited and off camera escapades....it often comes back after edit in a 'bit' different shape. :)
Love your videos, makes me feel like I'm coming over to visit. Some of my most memorable meals were made over a camp fire and or wood stove.
You know, these would make great BBQ forks for flipping steaks on the grill.
A nice "twist' on the traditional toasting fork! I like the three tine better personally. If you get these out or 2 to 3 feet long I would imagine the stock size may need to increase. Great project!
I make several toasting forks a year, always like a new twist on an item
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
You live in a simply beautiful area. Green with envy. Great video.
Signy Rose Steel.
Yeah that 3 tine Fork is cool. Twisting three pieces that aren't connected like that I'm about a 50-50 shot. Lol those came out great. thanks a lot John that was cool. I think it might give me some ideas to do different
Great idea and great process John. Thank you.
Thank you for all of your knowledge, time, and effort!!!
On the 3 tine instead of twisting you could braid them....
Nice one!
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They look fun to make the three prong one looks like a devils pitchfork good for Halloween
Thx again....paul
I think I will do this project using some 1/4 round
Nice. 👍
I should make a hundred of these before summer
personly i like the 2 tine fork but the 3 looked good as well thanks
It twisted above the wrench, because each wire rotated a bit around its own axis (both in the same direction), and due to very small wire radius, this turn promoted to the twist of the upper part.
Maybe bring the third tine all the way down to the ring, to give you consistent twist all the way down and gives you a thicker handle, in case that is needed. Maybe braiding the three together for a variety of handle to make.
I like cool
This will go well with my new bbq tongs.
cool video. maybe you can make a hook for hanging Christmas stockings on the mantle?
I'd like to hear about your history of blacksmithing. How long, experience, etc.
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in joy the video's, how bout a snow flak for tree
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John what brand of gloves are those that you are wearing? What brand of pliers are those as well?
www.piehtoolco.com/contents/en-us/p6640.html
www.blacksmithsdepot.com/products/bending-scrolling-twisting/scrolling-jigs/scrolling-pliers.html
@@BlackBearForge Thank you
Could you do a silverware set?
How about making a fish or frog gig?
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What used for an edible finish?
Vegetable oil
John, what video editing program do you use?
I am using Adobe Premiere Pro
are these originally zinc coated?
No, they are bare steel
Did your camera get better?
No, it is out for repairs until sometime next year. I am using a different camera for the videos right now.
@@BlackBearForge seems fine in the outdoor clip
I guessed 28 inches