Blacksmithing Techniques: Two Sided Tapers

[benbrown]

It's wonderful to hear the joy in your voice while you talk about the craft. I can hear the smile on your face. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[Skinwalker_skinny]

No matter how many times I've executed this technique, I'm ALWAYS interested to see what you have to say and to double check that I am in fact preforming this technique correctly. Your raw passion really shows in your videos and the vibes are quite contagious. You are a true smithing guru!

[howardwtaylor]

The quality of your video presentations is really improving quickly. Thank you for taking the time to put in the effort required to produce such nice videos.

[CalvinJGreen]

Thank you for giving such helpful commentary over this video.
Most smiths on youtube don't have knack for explanation; this is what the smithing community needs

[trailruntim]

wonderful and informative video as usual. Thank you for moving that anvil to proper light and taking the time to make videos like this.

[rosstimmins]

Does this feel like a million years ago? 😂 I always learn something from your videos ✌

[rthomas]

Could you show a video on building one of these anvils? This looks like a great tool for beginners.

[shadowcastre]

Alec... WoW.. that was an awesome video. You are well on your way to making the big bucks. :-)

Thanks for the video..
Shad

[mattbehnke]

Wow that is a really helpful video. I never knew that you are making a taper when you make the stem of a leaf. Also that scroll tip is such a great idea! As far as forging at w high speed, is it something that you get faster over time and start out slow, or do you just start out forging stuff at a high speed and eventually you get good at it? I forge pretty slow right now, but I really want to forge at that high speed in the future! Thanks for the help

[qChumber]

Dunno it you'll see this but where can I get quality rounding hammers?

[lordzlomek]

Hey Alex, any chance to still obtain the PDF guide from you?

[caveofskarzs]

Nice video, Alec.
Quick question, though: Will you be participating in the 2016 Ypres WWII Memorial poppy forging?