Coat hook with diamond back plate - Hook of the Week 22

Turning the square back plate on this forged hook 45 degrees so that it is on the diamond, really sets off an otherwise fairly ordinary hook of the week.

My name is John Switzer, thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in the Southern Colorado Mountains

Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.

My blacksmiths apron
use code BBF

My favorite cordless angle grinder –

My cordless die grinder -

RZmask 99.5% dust mask


Links for some of my video and lighting equipment.

Sony FDR AX33 camcorder


Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera


Sony FDR-X3000 4K Action Camera


Insta360 One X 360 camera


RodeLink Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit


Dracast S-Series Plus Daylight LED500 Panel


To take a more active role in the production of these videos. You may provide financial support through one of the two links below.

Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon


To request a custom order from Black Bear Forge. Please sign up on the wait list at


If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel
Off Topic with John Switzer


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


Find my shop on line at:





For custom order requests. Please sign up on the wait list at



Mailing address:
Black Bear Forge
P.O. Box 4
Beulah, CO 81023


To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit.


Blacksmithing tools and supplies
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General blacksmithing supplies -
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Square head bolts and lags -
New anvils -
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Industrial supplier -
Tong blanks and tools -
Fire brick and refractory -

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.

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