Forged iron skillet - blacksmithing
Forging a skillet or frying pan from sheet iron is a fun blacksmithing project. I am using a piece of 12 ga. 8" round, 14 ga material would be a bit easier to forge.
name is John Switzer, thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in the Southern Colorado Mountains
Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.
My blacksmiths apron
www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF
My favorite cordless angle grinder - www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...
My cordless die grinder - www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...
Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.
To take a more active role in the production of these videos. You may provide financial support through one of the two links below.
www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge
Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon
/ blackbearforge
To request a custom order from Black Bear Forge. Please sign up on the wait list at
www.waitlistr.com/lists/dcc6d...
If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel
Off Topic with John Switzer
/ @johnswitzer
I have set up a Facebook group just for you, the viewers of this KZhead channel.
If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos
This is the place to do that
/ 101400907400310
Find my shop on line at:
www.blackbearforge.com
www.blackbearforge.etsy.com
/ blackbearforge
/ black-bear-forge-20986...
For custom order requests. Please sign up on the wait list at
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Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
www.abana.org/
Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils -
Industrial supplier - www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com
Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.
Someone give this man his own show! 30 min well spent! Thank you!
Am I the only one that doesn't see the need for sped up video sections on blacksmithong videos. I could literally watch a 3hr video on smithing a skillet. Especially with John doing the smithing. Always a pleasure to watch. John is the reason I have begun trying my hand at blacksmithing. Got a RR track anvil and just bought my first 2.5lb Kanca cross-peen hammer. I was using a framing hammer before. Still need a rounding hammer and some real tongs.
Based on the actual watch time and performance showing a big drop off for longer videos I am afraid you are one of the few. Glad you're enjoying the videos though
I love how he knows what he's doing, and I'm just over here with my pit and a piece of rebar
"If you take your time, you'll get there before you know it". A bit of wisdom I struggled with. 😀
Plan Build Use I think anyone who uses there hands in one form or another struggles with patience. 👍✌️
My dad always used o tell me, "The hurrier I are the behinder I get"
new mic sounds great!
You never fail to impress me. The quality of your work, your easygoing manner and natural presentation and the time, effort and expense you’ve gone to with your equipment. You are instrumental in getting me into blacksmithing and I’m very grateful for that.
Another great video. I don't notice much difference in the sound. But John, you are adding to my project list faster than my wife is to her Honey-do list.
I feel like the Rogue Go was better at isolating his voice from the forge noise. But the other mic sounded a bit fuller.
I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and being as I am in Australia I really do appreciate you converting measurements to metric for me :)
Thanks, I try to remember, but it does slip my mind from time to time
I got a friend in the welding gas business. He is gonna get me a old tank. They just sell em as scrap when they put them out of service. Thanks for what you do sir. Im learning much from you.
That was a kool skillet
I really like the new lens.. very crisp and clear.. I want one. After trying out the cable mic I am thinking about creating a “wire channel” in my apron. This way when I put on the apron, the mic is attached allready, and I just plug it in and cords are pre-corralled.
I think the big difference is in the aperture. This lens is a 1.8 at its widest while the other lens is 3.5 and as a zoom it gets smaller if zoomed in. As a result the other lens tends to increase the ISO a bit to much
The wireless mike is no loss at all. Great skillet. Toast and coffee, freezing cold early in the morning and learned how to make a skillet, Now aint that what life is all about.
I really enjoy your videos, the years of experience that you share are a valuable resource. Keep up the good work sir.
Thanks, will do!
Love the skillet! 🐾🔥⚒
Another great video with a lot of good content. I am a beginner and have watched many of your videos and have learned a lot. I just watched this video and learned more. Thank you. Phil in Australia
Glad to help!
This is my favourite project yet. I would use the hell out of that little skillet!
Oooo that looked fun
absolutely love how this came up!!!
Now I’m learning about video production and blacksmithing. Lol I absorb this channel daily. Quality content through and through.
Every one of these videos are a joy to watch. Thank you, gentle Black Bear!
Iike your pan very much.thanks for sharing it with all of us that like your skill.
Great video. Nice work. Thank you for sharing.
I always enjoy your videos. Well thought out and clear explanations.
What a pleasure to watch someone with real hand skills and an affinity with metals, who makes it all look so easy, so enjoyable and so natural. Your video making, your communication skills and your ability to inspire are all up there as well. Thank you.
That’s an amazing skillet. Thank you!
I know that it’s been a couple of years, but the new one sounds great!
Mics sound good. I so enjoy your teaching.
That was one of the videos I've seen! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Love the new setup
The Rode wireless go sounds wonderful!
Your videos are awesome and your knowledge and explanations are so thorough! Love it man!
Going through my "resource" pile I found same disc only in 7 inch, another project to add to the bucket list besides the hook of the week projects! The way you showcase the items at the end of the videos is a nice touch! Your video skills have greatly improved for sure!
John , From a Flat plate steel, To An Great Skillet ! Ready to cook dinner ! With some clean and seasoning ! The Wonders of Being a Blacksmith ! Be Safe and Keep Hammering ! Thank you for your Inspiration !
New lens on the into looks brilliant :)
Love it, I'll have to make one for my camping cook set.
Really makes you understand why casting is such a important art for modern living.
Great hammer work. Flat disc to a pan amazing.
The new microphone is sounding just fine 👍👍😊
You are my favorite instructional blacksmith on KZhead. Thank you for the work you put in
It is a joy to watch a true craftsman. Thank you
Nicely done video. Will try to make one myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Well Done with great learning!
Thanks John, loving your video's.
The new camera is bright crisp and clear. Very nice. The sound is excellent as well
Awesome John!!!
Really enjoying watching your videos. Interesting projects, explained clearly and at a good pace. Thank you for taking the time. Bjorn
What's not to like? Excellent presentation of your skills John Switzer.
Amazing work. I am very grateful that you express the dimensions as well in the metric system.
I think definetly the GO. Wireless and good sound. Perfekt. Nice video as always!
I found your channel these lately. I can not stop watching them. Many compliments from Czech Republic
Thumbs up for the new mic, and as always a wonderfully instructional video.
G'Day mate. I have been having trouble forging rings. After seeing the way you do it, I think I know now what I have not been doing. Cheers' mate. Keep up the great videos.
Awesome. Looks like a fun project. A matching spatula would be neat. The handle end could have a double curly cue which could double as a wisk. Just a thought.
This video looks like a winner. 11K views in one day! I've seen you use the Oxy tank bottom before but I'm now looking for one to salvage. You make it look so easy :)
Looks good and both sound good.
excellent work
Great video, content and production.
beautiful work
Awesome as always. Thank you so much!
Nice job. Looks like a good saute pan.
I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Loved this video.
Cant realy tell to much difference between mics to my lil worn out old ears So thats a neat pan. I like it Blessed days 4 you sir, Crawford out 🧙♂️
Love the show!
Dang good idea that oxygen tank.. who doesn't love the look of hand hammered rivets? you make it look so simple.. thanks John..
Nice one looks good.
I love watching your videos and it’s a bonus that you look like my pops
Both sound good to my ears
A wealth of information, thanks !
I was just watching Jymm Hoffman demo at this year's BAM conference last week. Really did an excellent job, including making a small skillet. I learned a lot watching him.
Awesome great video. I love the curved spike on the back bench
wow that's really cool
I loved learning and watching, thank you! I have little interest in taking this up as a hobby and I probably will never forge, but the education and wisdom you share to us is very welcoming and kind, again thank you for this video, take care! ♥
Really enjoy your channel and your craftsmanship. The rogue go has a preferable sound quality to my ear.
I've seen some of your videos so far and I'm absolutely loving the fact that you're doing everything by hand, without a power hammer. It's the way I've learned from a dear friend and neither of us own one, so traditional stuff like this is pure enjoyment for me.
Glad you enjoy it! But if you stick around, you will find a fair amount done under the power hammer. Should be a good mix
Great video.Your easy style and relaxed instructions make it a real privilege to watch.
Thank you.
Cute lil skillet John. Thanks
Thanks
Like the new mike better,sounds clearer to me. That's one of the nicest forged frying pans I've seen great job and thanks for some new ideas
Thanks
@@BlackBearForge , hi John. I watched this video a while back, and I was wondering how much harder would it be to forge a pan out of stainless? Do you know anyone that's done it?
Good job! I feel like I've seen disks like that at my steel yard. I may give that a try.
Most excellent!
buena pieza... buena tecnica
The Rode Go is definitely a cleaner sound and since it works better for you then definitely use it!
Great video as always. I learn something from every one.
Thanks John.
New lens looks great. Love the Sony handycam. That's the camera I take backpacking.
"Action Cam"
The new mic is definitely at least as good as the old one. I empathize - had to switch to wireless headphones after killing two pairs in two days by catching the wire on things.
Very nice 👍 work thanks for sharing , Right now I'm in the mountainside resort that's close to granby ,co with my wife and daughter and granddaughter blessings to you and your family 👍😊🙏 watching you work
Love the skillet. I want to make one but with no handle for cooking in a campfire. The handle of mine should be separate but be able to latch onto the skillet with a slotted end just to pick it up. When I was visiting Golden Colorado, I went to a historic location there near Cold Creek, they had a blacksmith shop, but no working blacksmith. I wished at that time that I could move there and take the job, but it was a job with no pay.
I like how you provide both inches and millimeters when you measure something.
Cool you mentioned Jymm Hoffman. Got an email from him yesterday. My new anvil is in and will ship in a few days. Perfect timing since my birthday is Tuesday. I can hardly wait.
Congratulations
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
Just found this video from the old world - May of 2019 - Whoa... I can barely remember what it was like then.
Great video! thanks mate!
Been on my list 👍👍👍👍
Nice job on that skillin sir
That's are really nice little skillet 😊👍👍
Thanks
Nice. Been learning metal castinng but it has lead into me trying to do some minor Blacksnmithing. Need a set of Tongs for my crucible so I pulled some steel flats from a chain link fence, cut a hole in the bottom of my first meelter and heated them, did a great twist on each but got stopped there as I've no means to drill or weld. Just started a mower blade bowie-using my poor man's anvil to flatten it-old tree stump- so this type of video is a wealth of knowledge. :)
No difference on this end thank you for sharing that
The power hammer is awesome, but I always enjoy your hammer & anvil videos SO much more... 😁👍
You are great! This is one video that I just dearly loved. I thought the straight handle looked great until you put a little shape in it and then I fell in love with that skillet.
Curves do that to me too billy19461