Forging a Cabinet Latch

Forging simple hardware can be a fun introduction into blacksmith made hardware items such as this little cabinet latch. Minimal material investment with multiple traditional blacksmithing techniques make this a great little exercise. 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 To provide financial support use one of the two links below. https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon   / blackbearforge   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 John Switzer    / @johnswitzer   Find my online at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com   / blackbearforge     / 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 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 - Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Most of my videos are shot on the Canon M50 https://adorama.evyy.net/NEnJV Audio is recorded using the 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   / 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.