Forging large spike nails or Journey Nails HD

The idea of a Journey nail is something I have seen with reference to the ABANA blacksmithing conference. These large decorative and artistic nails are forged by many different blacksmiths and displayed in a large log or nail tree. Thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in Southern Colorado. If you would like 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 https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge I have set up a Facebook group just for my YouTube channel. If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos This is the place to do that https://www.facebook.com/groups/101400907400310 Find my shop on line at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge/ https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919/ The following list provides just a few resources to help you find supplies and equipment for blacksmithing. http://www.piehtoolco.com/ http://www.centaurforge.com/ https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ https://www.abana.org/ http://www.mcmaster.com https://kensironstore.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.