New video up on my youtube channel:

 

Cool video, John! Thanks for sharing. Couple questions:

- Starting stock size: was it 1" x 1" square?

- About the stoppers you use under the PH: are those made of mild steel r something else?

Thank you for the answers! Best wishes:

Gergely

 

Great video, John: well shot, well edited, and gives such a clear picture of the process and technique. 

Just a reminder to everyone else that there are links not only to John's channel but also to a number of other good ones at the "A collection of blacksmithing links on YouTube" thread.

Thanks everyone, the starting stock was 1 1/8" x 1 3/8" of annealed H13.  The kiss blocks are mild steel I machined to the correct thickness.  They have held up really well so far, so long as you stop forging after hitting them. 

Thanks for the quick answer! Bests: G

Nice video John. I always enjoy seeing your stuff.

Very nice. Jealous of the power hammer! 

nice calculating stock to be used. I see that you use a cutting torch to heat small bends and rivets on some of your videos. careful you can get over oxidation in the process I like to use a brazing tip or a rose bud a little more forgiving