Nice. I'm glad you aren't too proud to show those moments where you make a mistake. Some people cut those parts out to try and make themselves look like they don't make mistakes. By showing your mistakes we get to learn from them just like you do. Thank you for another great video.
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, I edit out plenty of screw ups
@bjellison905
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mistakes. It helps us beginners fix ours
@paulorchard7960
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh John, they will go very nicely with your evening gown, scare the wife too!
@BlackBearForge
4 жыл бұрын
😂😜
@stevenpackard1463
10 ай бұрын
love this forge .i saw it once and couldn`t remember what to call it . will make a perfect christmas gift for my exwife . she cant say i never bought her jewlery
@thesleepyweasel3775
7 ай бұрын
Nice earrings!
@HisWayHomestead
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos John!
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@z0mb13h0rd3
Жыл бұрын
John, Agate would be a good choice for the marbles for a project like this. It is quite heat durable and offers an upgrade to the glass. Wish I had seen this video a couple of weekends ago, I would have got some for the upcoming Xmas season at a gem and mineral show. I’m sure I’ll find them online… -John
@mtyson9004
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice John! Thanks!
@Northfordtrailcam
5 жыл бұрын
"Office Christmas party" ….love it.
@jeffsuper1025
5 жыл бұрын
At last, something worthwhile and uplifting from the political campaign season!! Great job, thank you.
@kambranictay1
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha great commentary at the end. As always keep up the amazing content. 👍🏼
@sronnau99
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the help!
@danielcrawford7315
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed this one...but I'm catching up. Lol was doing the hospital thing...1st grand daughter born and all! Love the twisted basket ornaments and the marble idea! Merry Christmas to you, Crawford out
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas
@calvin2787
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@duaneaubuchon9453
5 жыл бұрын
Really love this one reminds me of my childhood
@UnProj
5 жыл бұрын
Christmas tree ornament design: "... I'm gonna go out on a limb..." well played
@Incandescentiron
Жыл бұрын
Fun!
@traviswalker6831
5 жыл бұрын
Great Christmas idea. Thanks
@gregfarley5737
5 жыл бұрын
The marble was a nice touch. Combining glass, the marble, with metal has great contrast.
@charlesmay8251
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the humor!
@consultmjp
Жыл бұрын
I've watched you for years but somehow I missed this one. Great undiscovered gem. Looks like something you could do with the induction forge!
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
I think so, I meant to make some of these this year but never got around to it. Glad you enjoyed it.
@thedivineelf
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for always putting time out of your day to help us all be better smiths
@olddawgdreaming5715
4 жыл бұрын
Great video John, thanks for sharing with us. Always enjoy your videos !
@remyjones9146
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
@BlackBearForge
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@81MrKMan
5 жыл бұрын
I made one of those last year after watching a John Bennett video. I started with quarter square bar. I put 4 marbles in it of two different sized and stamped 2017 on the side, I posted it on Blacksmithing for Beginners and it was super popular. It was a little heavy at 9 oz but not too bad. Wish I had thought of that bottom swage idea. Great Video.
@NeilGraham.I.M.F
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea. So them signs have a use after all.
@steelpennyforge5152
5 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Looking forward to the next one!
@Zogg1281
5 жыл бұрын
That turned out looking really nice even if that marble didn't want to be part of the ornament LOL 😊
@thijs3514
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice ornament! And also nice to see the coal forge working again!
@rafer2002
5 жыл бұрын
Very good stuff.
@noonestoplooking
3 жыл бұрын
Im going to be giving this a try this year for Christmas presents
@scottcallister8821
5 жыл бұрын
Nice! That's the exact thing I did with a friend a couple months ago. We did everything wrong! To big stock, a dirty fire, no bottom swedge, burning, you name it! Still a good learning experience tho! Thanks
@hwdllc
5 жыл бұрын
Made a cool look with the marble inside. Thanks for the idea
@jackreeves3001
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I like and appreciate your straightforward way of instructing and your quite commentary. Your are a pleasure to watch. Have a Merry Christmas. Peace!
@lodianbothma828
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...funny great content as always! Thanks John!
@3870TheDad
5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding earring idea! Of course on a much smaller scale, goldsmiths wire, and pea size ball.
@danielcrawford7315
5 жыл бұрын
Pearl?
@larryking606
5 жыл бұрын
I saw this project a little late for last CHRISTMAS, but it is a Wonderful Idea for next CHRISTMAS, unless you come up with a lot more ornaments ! Thanks for the terrific Idea ! Will be waiting for many more !
@random40s
5 жыл бұрын
Really cool. I've never attempted anything like that. It came out really nice. Good work as always.
@grandadz_forge
5 жыл бұрын
This one is my favorite! Sorta
@stanervin6108
5 жыл бұрын
Alright! Love basket twists!🐾🔥⚒👍
@erikcourtney1834
4 жыл бұрын
Made one of these last night. Used 6” of 1/4” bar with a 1.5” piece of 1/8” in the center to fill in the void where they all meet . And actually my first time welding mild steel in my Venturi gas forge. Worked out pretty well. Thanks John for the idea.
@TheNuggetshooter
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice - and, in addition to earrings, you could also wear one at times as a nose ring!
@kevinconyers8744
5 жыл бұрын
You know you recently asked about whether or not you should write a book. A christmas or decoration themed project book would be unique I believe. And you already have a project book with you haha. Merry Christmas
@TomokosEnterprize
5 жыл бұрын
Really nice piece once more bud.
@dspecht40
5 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I love your channel. Thanks for all the work you put into making these videos, and the valuable knowledge you share. When I start making more money, I will definitely start donating via Patreon.
@robphone4895
5 жыл бұрын
On the twenty-fourth day of Christmas the black bear made for me, a basket twist Christmas ornament, a corkscrew, a blanket pin, a squirrel cooker, a key fob, a ball and cup toy, a decorative punch, meat scewers, 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.
@robertlundquist5450
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea, but I don't think my small propane forge can get to welding temp. I do have a mig welder. Could I weld the end 2 inches of the round bar and then draw the ends out to a point and a hook? I also want to thank you for putting in all this time to show us these cool projects.
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
It would be worth a try
@MrDukaman
5 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas bud. Nice little project ⚒🔥👍
@hannemannironworks1651
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting ornament John!
@willlothridge3197
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve made several of them this year
@grandadz_forge
4 жыл бұрын
I'll try this again. Last time I used bale wire. Failed 4 times. Maybe it was too thin of stock.
@BlackBearForge
4 жыл бұрын
Might be able to heat the bailing wire with a torch. But it would be pretty tough to get the weld without cooling off
@bentoombs
5 жыл бұрын
Lol i'm coming to your Christmas party. Whether you're having one or not. Lmao 👍👍merry Christmas everyone
@bunyanforgings7849
5 жыл бұрын
Is it normal to see somewhat of a line at the forge weld. Last time I tried it the weld took but I could still see a line where the welds were and I couldn't seem to make them disappear. Help me Obi Wan!
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it is quite normal. If there is enough mass, you can sometimes work the line out. But don't go to far or you just end up with a thin section
@prophez23
5 жыл бұрын
I really love watching your videos my friend. Stay safe and forge on! Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
@ghostforge3303
5 жыл бұрын
That looks really Awesome and is getting on my ta-do list. Thank You for all your presents you have given us your followers through out this Year......--STeve
@gregwise5324
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks For Another Great Video, John. Merry Christmas !!
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas
@willlothridge3197
5 жыл бұрын
I open the basket drop in the marble then twist the basket back closed some. Won’t damage the marble unless you quench
@BrunoGalice
5 жыл бұрын
Nice earrings ! :)
@theageingadventurers4283
5 жыл бұрын
Very cool man. I'm gonna' have to try my hand at one. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
@ZoltanNFA
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! As they all are. Thank you for making them. In this video, did you tack the ends with the oxy torch?
@billhennen978
5 жыл бұрын
Almost thought you lost your marbles when you dropped it
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
No, I lost my marbles way before that
5 жыл бұрын
They are nice ornaments however health safety will say they need a cork on the bottom because of the point.
@radionicsoftware5026
5 жыл бұрын
Lol earrings lol 😂😆😂
@mikechapple2363
5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know more about how to recognize when burning a weld.
@BrunoGalice
5 жыл бұрын
When it will be sparking like a cake sparkling candle you'll know that it's burned :)
@glennwiebe5128
5 жыл бұрын
If you see sparkles, as John had a couple of times, you know that it's too hot. A few sparkles, emphasis on a "few", is okay and many use this as the indicator for weld temp. If you see sparkles and hear it sizzling you may have gone too far. Then your workpiece will be greatly reduced in mass as the carbon has escaped the material (the sparkles are burning carbon molecules). The areas surrounding the "holes" will be very crumbly (very scientific blacksmithing term) and does not like to be forged. With a severe burn, the piece will just fall apart as you hammer it. There may be a core that remains but by that time you're best to cut it off or start over. Merry Christmas and not the 4th of July (no sparkles)!
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
If you pull it out of the fire and it is sparking heavily and the end is missing, its burned. There will be no mistaking a severely burned piece of steel.
@jjppres
5 жыл бұрын
Nice ornament John. Still intrigues me everytime I see you use your torch how that auto shut off works. I have not been able to find it or anything about it on the internet. Do you have a web page or a link for it by chance?
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
www.mscdirect.com/product/details/62431705
@jjppres
5 жыл бұрын
@@BlackBearForge Thank you John!
@ivorboyd3126
2 жыл бұрын
@@BlackBearForge Used gas torch for welding for much of my working life and never saw one of these. You really do learn something new every day, Thanks.
@ghostforge3303
5 жыл бұрын
Who was the maker of your hammer?
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
The small diagonal peen is one I made many years ago
@BrianDaleNeeley
5 жыл бұрын
You could always throw an office Christmas Party. And while it might be a bit boring as you would be the only one there, you wouldn't have to deal with with anyone bringing any food you wouldn't enjoy. And of course there wouldn't be anyone that would insist that you call it a "Holiday Party" for political correctness...
@BlackBearForge
5 жыл бұрын
If its just for me I can have a solstice party and dance naked under the full moon. But more seriously, being polite and respecting other peoples system of beliefs is not political.
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