The Fundamentals of Blacksmithing - Drawing Out

Continue our back to basics series, part 2 looks at the fundamental skill of drawing out. Simply put this means making a bar longer and thinner. We'll look at the techniques involved while forging a useful fire rake. Thank you to Atlas Knife and Tool for providing the forge used in this video. Atlas Forge - https://atlasknife.com/product/atlas-... Become a Patron -   / blackbearforge   Donate - https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Shop - http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com Web site - http://www.blackbearforge.com Instagram -   / blackbearforge   FaceBook -   / john.blackbearforge   John Switzer channel -    / johnswitzer   Resources for blacksmiths: * To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org Blacksmith Supply: https://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Use discount code "bear5" Blacksmiths Depot - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ Everlast Welder - https://bit.ly/4hP495z Atlas Knife and Tool anvils and forges - https://atlasknife.com/ Fireball tool vise - https://fireballtool.com/products/fir... Markal Silver Streak welders pencil - https://amzn.to/3FsoXl8 Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use discount code "Blackbear10" Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil http://www.stevefontaniniblacksmith.com My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF Music sourced through Epidemic sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera – https://adorama.rfvk.net/N902O2 Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7y Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/ *Links include affiliate links. Using these links does not add to your cost but they do pay a small commission to help support the videos here at Black Bear Forge. Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 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.t yourself.