Blacksmithing - ridiculously simple hook jig
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Published 2018-05-02
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All Comments (21)
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Glen: May I send you a picture of simple adjustable jig I made for the vise? I think you woul enjoy it. Thanks, Eric Sprado.. Be glad to share with anybody.. In the fifties and sixties NOBODY willingly share things unless it was in a master/apprenticeship relationship. Now,as an old man, I can watch smiths in their shops all over the world.. wonderful
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Simple is brilliant !
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Woodworkers say "You can never have enough clamps." In our kitchen, we can never get enough hooks. This handy idea solves the problem of making attractive bespoke hooks. Thanks Glenn.
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Brillant idea! For sure gonna use it.
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What a great idea. Ty for the idea.
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Good simple and effective tool. Nice.
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I'm not trying to encourage anyone to do something unsafe, but the risk associated with galvanized steel is greatly exaggerated. I used to work in a welding shop cutting and welding on galvanized steel for hours and hours and never got sick. I'm sure if you are in an enclosed space (which you shouldn't really be anyway due to forge needing ventilation) you can get sick but you almost have to do it intentionally to breathe in enough fumes. Safer is better, but i see alot of ridiculous safety nerds who probably never work steel anyway. Great idea!
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Fenomenal GLEN GS T.
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When forging a taper if you make the end into a very steep taper first it keeps the end from splitting and cracking
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Hey ho! Hello GS. Jepp, that’s cool. I guess it works on every diameter. Thanks 4sharin.
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Who makes those anvils and where can I get one? Nice work too!
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Nice little DYI
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GOOD AND SIMPLE
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I use a socket handle in the vice, then pick the size socket I need to make the curve I want.
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Great info thank you
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where did you get that anvil? Niiiicccceeee
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I like simple. Simple is my middle name. Thanks, Jerry
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how is the slip jaw tongs mr. tong. perfected yet
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Awesome
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SAFETY WARNING: If you're going to use galvanized pipe (as shown in the video), remove the zinc plating first!!! Heating galvanized pipe creates zinc oxide fumes, which can make you VERY sick. A couple hours' soak in strong vinegar will take off the plating, and you'll be good to go.
