I enjoy making the split cross every one I know I have giving one . But now I know how to leave the centre out , Thank you John for sharing . 🤫👍⚒
@Vikingwerk
Жыл бұрын
I’d not realized you could simply not overlap the cuts on a split cross and leave out the hole. Going to have to try that one out, looks neat that way!
@Carterironworks
Жыл бұрын
Noooooooo don't tell me this. Saw this comment while waiting for ads to get out of the way. I was thinking of trying this very thing as I had not seen anyone do it before. Now he's putting out a video on it? I really need to be in the shop more often so maybe I can get some ideas out there before someone beats me to it.
@johnjude2685
Жыл бұрын
You know so many ways to skin cats . Thankfully we are to have your help Sir Thanks
@jeffgrier8488
Жыл бұрын
I think you've got a really good start there John, it looks really good!
@whitelotus6508
Жыл бұрын
I would love to train under you, you make such beautiful crafts, the cross cane out awesome in this video, I've watched the channel for years and you never fail to amaze. Thank you for all the ideas, and inspiration. Please keep em coming
@glencrandall7051
Жыл бұрын
Looks good now. Be interesting to see how you make it better.
@FallenAnvilForge
Жыл бұрын
It's looking great John, I wish my test projects looked half that good. LOL Can't wait to see the finished product. Cheers
@ericcartrette6118
Жыл бұрын
I've made and sold a lot of split crosses at shows lately. I like this variation of the cross! Great project!
@paulorchard7960
Жыл бұрын
Did well with the twist John, very nice! I agree, its a bit bulky for that cross!👍
@darrenwidas2473
Жыл бұрын
Been a while since I stopped by. Always great! Thanks
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
Welcome back
@JackPinesBlacksmithing
Жыл бұрын
As usual, I appreciate you sharing not only the technique but also the thinking through the process. Great video! Thank you!
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@chrispolley9487
Жыл бұрын
Think like a blacksmith right.
@Bangalangs
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video sir. It’s appropriate that I usually watch these after church on Sunday afternoons. I enjoy seeing you work a combination of traditional techniques along with your power tools, as the power tools seem to be used just to speed things along. I also enjoyed your use of dividers when measuring the arms of the cross, as I’ve recently picked up a couple pairs of dividers and found them immensely helpful in my work. Beats the hang out of trying to hold a ruler up to the work to measure width.
@fingerz1245
Жыл бұрын
Great job as always! I like the ‘not quite split’ cross idea. Should we expect any footage of the Rocky Mtn smiths?
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
No, I have a few short clips, but the day was an RMS day not a KZitem day
@danieldurkton2942
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, love the texturing on the cross. The twisted handle fits it perfect . As always great craftsmanship. Enjoy your week !!
@olddawgdreaming5715
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job John, thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
@ironhammer3734
Жыл бұрын
As always John, I appreciate the education you provide with your projects, for both you and us. Great work, excited to see the next installment and how it comes out. Be well!
@ВалераАртишук
Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏🤝🔥👍Beautiful
@smidefix8147
Жыл бұрын
Great job😁, but I stil dont understand how the cros is cut in the beginning? Where does the top of the cros Come out of?
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
This video might help explain it a little better
@waynemitchell8254
Жыл бұрын
I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around how you did the initial cut and spread of the cross.
@davidtauriainen9116
Жыл бұрын
Do a search for "Fredericks Cross" to see a lot of examples. John mentioned that he's not cutting an overlap, so his doesn't have the hole found with standard method.
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
There is a link at the end of the video showing the more typical Fredrick's cross
@JeffSearust
Жыл бұрын
is there some way to make the twist symmetrical?
@davidtauriainen9116
Жыл бұрын
You can hold the piece fast on both sides and twist from the middle, but symmetrical twists like that are usually better saved for a wavy pattern, aesthetically speaking. It also really only works well with uniform cross section and heat.
@benedikts.8371
Жыл бұрын
@@davidtauriainen9116 You can do a symmetrical twist the same way by heating only half of the piece and than switching direction. You would get kind of a V-shape right in the middle and I think, I would like that look better. But of course it would be even harder to do than this one.
@justplaintommy63
Жыл бұрын
That cross banged out near perfect. I've never been able to make one out of anything that looked that good on the first try. I work mostly in wood, but dabbled in metal as a pup. Can't wait to see the finished product.
@davidtauriainen9116
Жыл бұрын
You mentioned a wooden mandrel; any sufficiently sized green branch would work. Doesn't even need to be proper size or round, just something with curves soft enough to not mar your work. I made a 1.5'-ish diameter ring out of .5" square stock with twists. The final ring shape was done on a 1' diameter log without a rawhide mallet. I just used a branch as the hammer. I'll confess to electrically welding the ring together instead of forge welding it.
@ArmySoldier1972
Жыл бұрын
John, Great video. I loved seeing the inspiration for this project. That church looks like a treasure trove of projects. I hope we see more projects from there. I appreciate your thoughts on how the original pieces and the current version of the door knocker might have been created. Great product, turned out great. Edit. I loved seeing the way you created the twisted ring Army SE Oregon
@stefflus08
5 ай бұрын
I was 9 years old when it burned, I remember me and a couple of friends snuck off to see it the next day, still smoldering and a policeman standing guard. The ancient feel that place used to have was something else. Beside a couple of trash bins there was no clutter as I suspect there is now, so you might as well be there 1000 years ago. At the entrance a pendant of jasper or speckled jade was inlaid in the door post. Millions of hands had caressed and polished it upon entering.
@BurntMushroomBlacksmithing
Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I'm gonna have to make my own as well. 🍻⚒🍻 And just curious, is that the church that gorgoroth (black metal band) set fire too?
@jasonrau9776
Жыл бұрын
I was in Scotland 2 months ago. I also loved to travel and look at iron work. I'm supposed to be taking my mother to Ireland in 3 weeks. Unfortunately she will not be able to make it. Does anybody know a good place to look at iron work in Ireland?
@mountainwolf1
Жыл бұрын
Great work john thanks for sharing and for all the great advice godbless.
@pjamestx
Жыл бұрын
That round twist looks really difficult, you did a great job! Looking forward to part two!
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@1924ab
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video John, some good comments too.
@Moondog-wc4vm
Жыл бұрын
John always makes me appreciate the skill of those old time smiths. I stop and take a moment to salute his craft, and that of the smiths who made the originals all by hand. I wish I had his years of knowledge, never mind the skill they had!
@keithletourneau3333
Жыл бұрын
Loved this one !
@AtholIronworks
Жыл бұрын
always love your videos thank you!
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@multicoloredwiz
Жыл бұрын
Gosh.. rounding the handle.. that's probably insane to even attempt..
@letsgo6500
Жыл бұрын
Very nice project. I really enjoy your technique. That anvil seems just right for this project.
@jackshadow325
Жыл бұрын
A Brent Bailey hammer. I ordered one a while back but it got lost in the mail. Pretty disappointing.
@robsonsantosOSO
Жыл бұрын
Now I know how bakers make those delicious 'twisted' buns..😅.. Nice project, man! 👍
@sheepdog1550
Жыл бұрын
You’ve said the comments you need a set of tongs in order to make a set of tongs but my question is. Do you need a hammer to make a hammer? Only using man power and not a power hammer or press. I’d like to see you try this challenge. Stay safe
@babubidadubi7514
7 ай бұрын
destroyed by arson you say. I wonder who would do such a thing ...
@dirkventer8112
Жыл бұрын
Hi Johan love your channel i know its a bit off the topic of decoration but can i use cold chisel as a drift or chisel for some purposes as a have a lot of them thats just sitting around doing nothing
@ohhpaul7364
Жыл бұрын
For straightening those twists out, we used to use a piece of wood for the anvil and a big wooden mallet, not too hard but not too soft of a wood, to beat them out straight. Doesn't do much damage to the edges.
@SchysCraftCo.
Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful design there John. Hopefully they like them for many years to come. And the church gets great use out of them for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.
@Aco747lyte
Жыл бұрын
Hello John! 🙂 I loved that church with its fine fittings, and I love your fine craftsmanship of that door handle in the style of the Fantoft Stave Church. I've been to Norway several times and remember that church well; I took similar photos. When I'm well again, I'm looking forward to making it and trying that twist. I have always loved your craftsmanship. All the very best, Wendi 🌻
@wayneheitz8390
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Have a wonderful week.👏👏🤞
@GodschildinNC
Жыл бұрын
I like the way that you made this. When you had the bar twisted, it looked like a feed screw. Good work, and I will be waiting to see it finished.
@JoeK0322
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome looking! Well done 🍻
@odd-
Жыл бұрын
Noticed that you are using a new hammer. I’ve been considering making one like it. How do you like it?
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
Its balanced very well although perhaps a bit heavy at just over 3 pounds.
@ga5743
Жыл бұрын
Nice hearing your sweet voice again John😊. I’ll be back for part 2, Lord willing. Enjoy your day.
@frankgaletzka8477
Жыл бұрын
Hello John What nice Church. I like the Cross you build and by the way the Symbolik and what it stands for. GOD bless and take care Yours Frank Galetzka
@deryiousbarzee627
Жыл бұрын
Good morning
@BlackBearForge
Жыл бұрын
Morning
@MrGiXxEr
Жыл бұрын
Been wanting to make some "ironcross" style crosses, I like the technique for cutting the bar stock. Also wanted to make some door knockers too so this video is inspirational for me in a lot of ways.
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