Daughter made a BBQ poker

My oldest daughter asked if she could make something with me, so we decided on a bbq poker as a first forging project. I made one, identical to hers. Every step of the process, I showed first how to do it, and then she did it on her piece. My work is cut from the this video, which only shows her work.

She did very well, and really liked doing this. She is interested in learning more and happy that she is able to learn this skill from me. We decided that out next project is going to be a bottle opener.

She really paid a lot of attention to my explanations and there is a chance that she will make a hobby out of this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IxftubURP8

Now this is a real Fathers’ Day vignette. Congratulations, you are obviously very proud of your daughter.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

My oldest daughter asked if she could make something with me, so we decided on a bbq poker as a first forging project. I made one, identical to hers. Every step of the process, I showed first how to do it, and then she did it on her piece. My work is cut from the this video, which only shows her work.

She did very well, and really liked doing this. She is interested in learning more and happy that she is able to learn this skill from me. We decided that out next project is going to be a bottle opener.

She really paid a lot of attention to my explanations and there is a chance that she will make a hobby out of this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IxftubURP8

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Now that's COOL! WAY COOL! :bow:

Hell I thought it was cool when one of my kids asked me to show them how to cook something.Attachment 291124

I love it! I'm also a little jealous as my daughter never developed much of an interest in my hobbies. It looks like she did a terrific job. That attractive young woman with a great smile must take after her mother.

Very nice, Bruno. She really swings a hammer!

Beautiful smile at the end! :)

Well Bruno I think the video is great for a lot of very different reasons.
I like that you and one of your children were spending some time hanging out and enjoying an activity together.
I also like the fact that stereotypes and gender roles are being smashed. We should all be able to participate in what we enjoy. From my perspective, the less we let old gender roles and stereotypes define us as people, the happier and more well balanced we are individually and collectively.
I think you four are doing great.

Thats a wonderful thing Bruno. I just hope she find even more excitement in working along side you. Maybe we will find "She-Bruno" blades for sale.

I would consider that a perfect day!

Thank you for sharing.
This made a nice end to an otherwise brutal day..
Terrific experience saved forever..
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Thanks Bruno, that was a great way for me to start my day :tu

You might not be able to teach your daughter how to shave with a straight razor, but you can teach her how to make one. Wonderful! Today, so many kids don't want to do anything except play on their computers and cell phones. You might not know who Mike Rowe is, buit he was the start of a USA TV show called "Dirty Jobs"/ Each week, he documented the hard jobs that have to be done for the rest of us to enjoy civilization. He offered a full scholarship to a trade school to any Millennial who wanted to learn a trade such as becoming an electrician, plumber, welder, mechanic, or presumably, a blacksmith. All they had to do was write an short essay on what they wanted to become. He got no entries; no one took him up on his offer. I am glad your daughter wants to learn a skill from her dad, just like multiple generations of sons and daughters have done before her. It seems that you skill at parenting is as good as your skill at making razors. :brunoisright

Now that's COOL! WAY COOL! :bow:

Ditto!!

Pete <:-}

Looks like good time. I'm skeptical when a man says a woman in the house is listening to him though.

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You might not be able to teach your daughter how to shave with a straight razor, but you can teach her how to make one. Wonderful! Today, so many kids don't want to do anything except play on their computers and cell phones. You might not know who Mike Rowe is, buit he was the start of a USA TV show called "Dirty Jobs"/ Each week, he documented the hard jobs that have to be done for the rest of us to enjoy civilization. He offered a full scholarship to a trade school to any Millennial who wanted to learn a trade such as becoming an electrician, plumber, welder, mechanic, or presumably, a blacksmith. All they had to do was write an short essay on what they wanted to become. He got no entries; no one took him up on his offer. I am glad your daughter wants to learn a skill from her dad, just like multiple generations of sons and daughters have done before her. It seems that you skill at parenting is as good as your skill at making razors. :brunoisright

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Never heard of that scholarship. I know a lot if guys that would have taken that in a heartbeat. Sometimes I wish I had learned a trade instead of getting a BS I never use and am still paying for.

That is really awesome Bruno, I wish I had a dad like you. What are you achieving by hitting it with wood?

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That is really awesome Bruno, I wish I had a dad like you. What are you achieving by hitting it with wood?

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She bent the twist a little. In order to straighten it out, you have to tap it straight again.
You can do this with a hammer if you are very careful, but there is risk of hitting too hard and damaging the ridges of the twist.
Hitting with wood, you can hit hard enough to bend the steel straight again, but there is no risk of the hammer face crushing the ridges of the twist.

Let her know know we thought she did a great job!
It turned out really nicely. In the future I can reference those if my wife asks why i need/want blacksmithing and knife making equipment for.
"What if our daughter has an interest in it later?" :)

Excellent video and thank you for sharing. :chapeau

I work with a really great female blacksmith, Lorelei Sims. I maintain her equipment for shop time though I haven't been in the shop much this Summer due to health problems in the family.
She has a great book out called "The Backyard Blacksmith" that you can get at blacksmithchic.com . Probably the best book for the beginner or seasoned smith. Lot's of great color pictures.
Check out her site, it's worth it! Tell here Dave Huffman sent you.

Slawman