Fire tool hook - Hook of the Week 19

A forked hook is a good way to hang a fireplace tools such as shovels or pokers. This weeks hook of the week is a just such a forked hook

My 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
use code BBF

My favorite cordless angle grinder –

My cordless die grinder -

RZmask 99.5% dust mask


Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.

Sony FDR AX33 camcorder


Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera


Sony FDR-X3000 4K Action Camera


Insta360 One X 360 camera


RodeLink Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit


Dracast S-Series Plus Daylight LED500 Panel


Manfrotto 244 Magic Arm


Manfrotto super clamp
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If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel
Off Topic with John Switzer


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


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


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Blacksmithing tools and supplies
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Square head bolts and lags -
New anvils -
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Industrial supplier -
Tong blanks and tools -
Fire brick and refractory -

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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