Railroad spike are favorite material for many beginning blacksmiths. For this weeks Hook of the Week I thought I would make some hooks from rail spikes.

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
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Find my shop on line at:
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Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.

My blacksmiths apron
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My cordless die grinder - [ Ссылка ]

RZmask 99.5% dust mask
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To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.
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Blacksmithing tools and supplies
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Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.

Sony FDR AX33 camcorder
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Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera
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Sony FDR-X3000 4K Action Camera
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Insta360 One X 360 camera
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RodeLink Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit
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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
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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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