Forging a wrapped eye axe does not require working with the heavier material used when punching the axe eye. This makes a wrapped eye easier for the small shop without a power hammer. You dio need to be comfortable with forge welding however.

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
http://www.ForgeAprons.com use code BBF

My favorite cordless angle grinder – http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...

My cordless die grinder http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600...

Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera
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Sony FDRX3000 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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Dracast SSeries Plus Daylight LED500 Panel
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Manfrotto 244 Magic Arm
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Manfrotto super clamp
https:// adorama.evyy.net/Pn2N6


To take a more active role in the production of these videos. You may provide financial support through one of the two links below.
https://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
https://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 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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Find my shop on line at:
http://www.blackbearforge.com
http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com
  / blackbearforge  
  / blackbearforge209863855743919  

For custom order requests. Please sign up on the wait list at
https://www.waitlistr.com/lists/dcc6d...


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.
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
Industrial supplier http://www.mcmaster.com
Tong blanks and tools https://kensironstore.com/
Fire brick and refractory http://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.