Pierced one piece hook - Hook of the week 31

This weeks hook of the week involves chiseling out a slot in a flat sheet of 1/8" material under the treadle hammer, then shaping the still attached section into the hook.
Black Bear Forge is a small one person blacksmith shop located in southern Colorado. My current focus is shifting away from commissions and customer orders and towards education through these videos on YouTube. Thank you for watching

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Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023

If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel
Off Topic with John Switzer
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrH18xls7zdB6b19L6oJDgw

Find my shop on line at:
http://www.blackbearforge.com
http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com
https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge/
https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919/

Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.

My blacksmiths apron
http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF

My favorite cordless angle grinder – http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8856008/type/dlg/https://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee-2783-20-m18-fuel-cordless-4-1-2-in----5-in--braking-angle-grinder--bare-tool-/miln2783-20,default,pd.html

My cordless die grinder - http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8856008/type/dlg/https://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee-2784-22-m18-fuel-1-4-in--brushless-die-grinder-kit/miln2784-22,default,pd.html

RZmask 99.5% dust mask
http://rzmask.com?afmc=ay
To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
https://www.abana.org/

Blacksmithing tools and supplies
Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/
Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/
New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/
New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/
New anvils - http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/
Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com

Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.

Sony FDR AX33 camcorder
https://adorama.evyy.net/WExzA

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera
https://adorama.evyy.net/NEnJV

Sony FDR-X3000 4K Action Camera
https://adorama.evyy.net/Dajm2

Insta360 One X 360 camera
https://adorama.evyy.net/ejO2O

RodeLink Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit
https://adorama.evyy.net/g5vXA

I have set up a Facebook group just for you, the viewers of this YouTube channel.
If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos
This is the place to do that
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101400907400310
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.

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