Second version of the Spiral hook with Ball finial - Hook of the week 36

After last week video showing the spiral hook, one of the viewers suggested placing the hook in the center of the spiral scroll. This week we will look at my interpretation of that forged hook for Hook of the Week 36 Black Bear Forge is a small one person blacksmith shop located in southern Colorado. My current focus is shifting away from commissions and customer orders and towards education through these videos on YouTube. Thank you for watching To provide financial support use one of the two links below. https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon   / blackbearforge   Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel Off Topic with John Switzer    / @johnswitzer   Find my shop on line at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com   / blackbearforge     / black-bear-forge-209863855743919   Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF My favorite cordless angle grinder – http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600... My cordless die grinder - http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600... RZmask 99.5% dust mask http://rzmask.com?afmc=ay To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Links for some of my video and lighting equipment. Sony FDR AX33 camcorder https://adorama.evyy.net/WExzA Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera https://adorama.evyy.net/NEnJV Sony FDR-X3000 4K Action Camera https://adorama.evyy.net/Dajm2 Insta360 One X 360 camera https://adorama.evyy.net/ejO2O RodeLink Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit https://adorama.evyy.net/g5vXA I have set up a Facebook group just for you, the viewers of this YouTube channel. If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos This is the place to do that   / 101400907400310   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.