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Ken's Custom Iron
United States
Приєднався 12 січ 2007
This is the UA-cam channel of Ken Zitur, owner of Ken's Custom Iron. We are a full blacksmith and metal fabrication shop located in central Minnesota. Moreover, we are a small family business who specializes in a variety of blacksmithing and metal fabrication subjects.
Home of the MZ75 / KZ100 Power Hammers and home of the infamous Quick / Rapid Tongs.
Learn more about us at: www.kensiron.com/meet-the-team
We love sharing blacksmithing and metal fabrication content. Subscribe to see more blacksmith-related videos on your feed!
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Website ► www.kensiron.com
Store ► www.kensironstore.com
Instagram ► kenscustomiron
Facebook ► kenscustomiron
Address ► 37634 County Road 9, Avon, MN 56310
Phone ► 320-746-8161
Home of the MZ75 / KZ100 Power Hammers and home of the infamous Quick / Rapid Tongs.
Learn more about us at: www.kensiron.com/meet-the-team
We love sharing blacksmithing and metal fabrication content. Subscribe to see more blacksmith-related videos on your feed!
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Website ► www.kensiron.com
Store ► www.kensironstore.com
Instagram ► kenscustomiron
Facebook ► kenscustomiron
Address ► 37634 County Road 9, Avon, MN 56310
Phone ► 320-746-8161
Overview: The BRUTE 30T Press by Ken's Custom Iron
The Brute 30 Ton Press is a versatile and capable tool for any metal working shop!
Made right here in Central Minnesota!
Learn more at www.kensiron.com/brute-press
Ken's Custom Iron
Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A.
Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies.
MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75
FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron
INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron
UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
Made right here in Central Minnesota!
Learn more at www.kensiron.com/brute-press
Ken's Custom Iron
Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A.
Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies.
MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75
FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron
INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron
UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
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Відео
Forging a Cupping Tool
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Ken's Custom Iron Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A. Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies. MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75 FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
Forging a Cross Pein Hammer
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Ken's Custom Iron Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A. Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies. MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75 FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
Forging a Hinge
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Ken's Custom Iron Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A. Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies. MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75 FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
Blacksmith Knife
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Ken's Custom Iron This is a fairly easy way to forge a blacksmith knife. I use this method in the classes that I teach. Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A. Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies. MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75 FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron UA-cam: ...
Anvil on a Stick
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Ken's Custom Iron Home of the original QUICK TONGS and RAPID TONGS proudly made in the U.S.A. Shop www.kensironstore.com for tong and blacksmithing tools and supplies. MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75 FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
Forging a Cutoff Hardy
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Making a cutoff hardy out of some 1-1/2 inch square 4140. I used my 30 ton press, 150lb Fairbanks power hammer and my MZ75. SHOP OUR STORE OF TONGS AND SUPPLIES: www.kensironstore.com MZ75 POWER HAMMER: www.kensiron.com/mz75 FACEBOOK: kenscustomiron INSTAGRAM: kenscustomiron UA-cam: ua-cam.com/users/KjZitur
Saltfork Conference Series: Forging a Candle Holder
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In October of 2019, the Saltfork Craftsmen held their annual SCABA Conference. This is the candle holder demo from the conference. This is a great conference, nice people and good food! More information about the Saltfork Craftsmen and upcoming conferences: saltforkcraftsmen.org/ Learn more about the MZ75 Power Hammer: www.kensiron.com/mz75 Purchase the infamous Quick Tongs: www.kensironstore.com
American Proud - Memorial Day 2021 - Ken's Custom Iron
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From all of us at Ken's Custom Iron, we want to invite you to pause and reflect on the real reason we "celebrate" Memorial Day. We feel so blessed and grateful to live in this beautiful country. God Bless America! www.kensiron.com
SALTFORK SERIES: Heart Hook Blacksmith Demonstration
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In October of 2019, the Saltfork Craftsmen held their annual SCABA Conference and we were invited to do some demonstrations. Here is one of several demonstrations held at the conference. Stay tuned for additional videos in this series to be released soon! More information about the Saltfork Craftsmen and upcoming conferences: saltforkcraftsmen.org/ Learn more about the MZ75 Power Hammer: www.ke...
MZ75 Power Hammer - A Full Walkthrough
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An update to our video posted in 2017, this video is an introduction of the MZ75 Power Hammer. It will give you an in-depth view of a few of the hammer's main components and will hopefully answer any questions you may have had about it. As always, feel free to send us an email at mail@kensiron.com if you have any questions. Learn more about the MZ75 Power Hammer: www.kensiron.com/mz75 Learn mor...
HOW TO: Tips for Tong Making
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One of the biggest things we touch on in our blacksmithing classes is practicing techniques using clay. This helps to build muscle memory and help you know what to look for when heating up your material. Watch this video for our walkthrough on practicing your tong making by using clay. View more tutorials and tips: ua-cam.com/play/PLnkJWIcO8mkryGJ1Lm_eyVxguGXzgfbYb.html
Tips for Forging a Railroad Spike Knife
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Forging knives from railroad spikes is something that's been around for decades but has recently picked up more popularity. With the release of our new Railroad Spike Knife Bundles, we wanted to share a few tips on making your own railroad spike knife. This is by no means an exclusive list, but just a few thoughts Ken wanted to share to keep in mind while you're forging. VIDEO: Tips for Twistin...
"The Journey to 100" - The Story of the MZ75 Power Hammer
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Commemorating completing our 100th MZ75 Power Hammer, this video goes through the history of the MZ75. Featuring Ken's only grandson, Blake, Ken walks you through his process of the models preceding the MZ75 and how we've grown to selling our 100th hammer. Learn more about the MZ75 and view current pricing at www.kensiron.com/mz75 We'd love to hear form you! Be sure to leave your comments below!
Blacksmithing Basics: Turning an Eye
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In today's video, Ken will show you one of the most foundational blacksmithing techniques: turning an eye. Watch as he walks you step-by-step through this process so you're ready to practice it on your own. As always, let us know if you have any questions or suggestions! (And don't forget to hit that subscribe button!) Thank you for your support for our family business! SHOP OUR STORE OF TONGS ...
HOW TO: Forging a Horse Head on Horseshoe
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HOW TO: Forging a Horse Head on Horseshoe
Hammer, Tool, and Grinder Organizers Instructional Video
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Hammer, Tool, and Grinder Organizers Instructional Video
Blacksmithing Projects for the Family
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Blacksmithing Projects for the Family
TWISTING: A Basic Blacksmithing Tutorial
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TWISTING: A Basic Blacksmithing Tutorial
Quick Knee Tongs Instructional Video
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Quick Knee Tongs Instructional Video
Quick Box Jaw Tongs Instructional Video
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Quick Box Jaw Tongs Instructional Video
Making Hand Hammers with the MZ75 Power Hammer
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Making Hand Hammers with the MZ75 Power Hammer
Tiring a Wheel - 2017 Albany Pioneer Days
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Tiring a Wheel - 2017 Albany Pioneer Days
Quick / Rapid Knife Tongs Instructional Video
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Quick / Rapid Knife Tongs Instructional Video
How would you rivet bands of steel so the rivets show but the band would lay flat against a piece of wood?
We need more videos!! These are awesome
Only the good die young!😓
World class production All the way around
👏👏👏🤜🤛
Super erklärt! Danke.
Did I miss the step where you offset the scroll tips from the handles?
In joy the video
What a stroke of genius doing the demonstration in clay!!!
You rock Ken! Thanks for the great video!
Way cool. Thanks.
Wish I would have watched this before I did mine yours are much nicer looking.
In 40 years ive never found a reason or understood why tap the anvil between blows
outstanding tutorial…thank you
Which version is larger the quick or the rapid, also can they be drawn out to hold 2" wide material. Thanks
Thanks for sharing your journey. It's always great to see a person bring their dreams to life.
Outstanding Ken
Great video buddy love your products on your website
Great video! I'm interested in getting some V tong blanks but can't figure out the difference between rapid and quick tongs, and the link on the site is down. Anyone know?
Very good thanks
Good job iam from Indonesia country 👍👍
Do you ship worldwide?
3 years on and still good projects.
Thanks
The old blacksmith that we had in town used to bank his fire at night and he came back in the morning and just turned on the air and it would restart. When I was a kid I used to go by his shop and I'd be there waiting in the mornings before school when he showed up and I watched him start his forge every morning. But I never knew how you banked it at night. I have tried many ways since I grew up and built my own forge but have never yet been successful. If you know the secret I would certainly appreciate it if you would share it.
I cannot wait to snag one of these!! I'll think of all Ken has done for the blacksmithing in MN every time I use it!
Does this come with a foot pedal?
nice
Take my money!
Beautiful
Thank you
Looks like a great tool!
Thank You. It is an awesome machine.
I want one
Maybe someday.
@@KjZiturKensCustomIron if the Lord wills I’d love to have a tool like that Thank you for the video
my wife got me a set and I am looking forward to getting them together. Thanks!
Thx a lot. Nice tips.
As always, Great! Just heard from Black bear forge of Mr., Ken's Passing, A sad day RIP and my sincere condolences.
I don't really understand how it is with the air regulation? how is the air for the forge managed?
I LOVE that leather apron!! That looks way more comfortable for a newbie like me!! Not who everyone is in this company but I sure will be finding out real soon!! Thanks Again!!
I am so glad I watched this instructional, I was misunderstanding one step and was absolutely going to mess my tongs up😂
such a GREAT idea to build muscle memory! Thanks for all the tips!
Could you have made those hammers with the MZ75?
Watcing this in 2023, after watching Black Bear Forge building a set of your slotted jaw tongs. I just received my quick tongs and rapid tong sets yesterday, having ordered them after he recommended them in a video I watched several days back. Talk about out of this world packaging and on time delivery! The tongs were so neatly and compactly bundled that my immediate thought was that I hadn't received my entire order!😂 I was really surprised to see everything I ordered included in such a compact sturdy package. Hats off to whoever did that. WELL DONE! Amazon should consult with your shipping department for instructions on bundling.😂 Thanks again for a pleasant purchase experience! Edit to add : SUBSCRIBED
Are these big enough to use on a 1/4" thick by 1.5" wide bar stock?
Great video! I'm just starting to learn blacksmithing and videos like this are so valuable. Thank you for sharing
Wonderful beginner video. You're missed, Ken.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Very informative, and this is a much better way to learn. I’ve been practicing on scrap steel. For me the steel is extremely cheap to get. I get it free out of the dumpster at work. Propane is not cheap though.
RIP Ken
Maybe I missed something. After rotating the nibs on Part B, when you say "continue making adjustments as necessary", it appears the nibs are not rotated, nor when you show upsetting the ends of the forks to make them stronger.
Thank you!! Short and informative!
So great! Thank you
Just got a variety pack set for my birthday. Can't wait to make them, your videos will be most helpful.