Blacksmithing - Forging a ball swage

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  • čas přidán 5. 04. 2018
  • In this video I show how I make a ball spring swage. I then use it to make new handles for my wood lathe.
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Komentáře • 674

  • @daethalion1725
    @daethalion1725 Před rokem +4

    I love your videos that turn out to be cases of, "I showed you how I made that tool so I could show you how I made this tool." Fantastic stuff!

  • @BonnChnd
    @BonnChnd Před 3 lety +2

    My Dad had a fold-out yardstick like the one this blacksmith uses. I haven’t seen one like that in a long time. Brings back good memories of my Dad ❤️

  • @Cremantus
    @Cremantus Před 6 lety +18

    Very nice... I always wondered how these handles are made... expected that they come out of turning shops but obvious forging is older than turning. Thumbs up.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety +5

      Well, this is one way of making them... there are probably many better ways. Many were most certainly cast

  • @jamesmcmillen4828
    @jamesmcmillen4828 Před 6 lety +21

    This project outlines one of the many joys of being a blacksmith. If something breaks, or needs an improvement, blacksmiths can fix the problem or improve the equipment with their skill set. Great video and I congratulate you on your skewing skills! You're doing great!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety

      Thank you James! Yes, I believe that was the key for many blacksmiths back in the days.

    • @berndheiden7630
      @berndheiden7630 Před 4 lety

      Torbjörn Åhman
      I got to show my grandchildren videos like yours! They grew up with the reality that if you want something or if you need something you do not even have to leave your house, it is brought to your door.
      It‘s not that long ago that if something broke or was needed you had to make it yourself or if you were lucky to have a blacksmith within a days travel and were „rich“ enough to pay him, you could have it custom made for you!
      Keep the good videos coming to educate our offspring!

  • @0num4
    @0num4 Před 6 lety +7

    Elegance in simplicity. Thanks for sharing, as always.

  • @whocares4199
    @whocares4199 Před 5 lety +2

    Love the simple workshop noises and lack of poxy background music. Keep up the good work.

  • @GuyLikes
    @GuyLikes Před 6 lety +1

    You made a tool, to make a tool, to make a part for a tool, utilizing another tool, and I enjoyed every minute of it!

  • @PopsShack
    @PopsShack Před 6 lety +10

    Fantastic work! I paid $160 for a forge last week, along with a bunch of coal to use as fuel. I've already made a hive tool out of an old file to use in my top bar hive. It's very basic, but at least I got to get some steel hot and bang away at it with the hammer. Your videos are inspirational. Thanks.

  • @marcandrews3945
    @marcandrews3945 Před 5 lety +2

    Making a tool, to make another tool, to be used as part of another tool, to make something else. I love it! I wish I had that skill set.

  • @bufford14
    @bufford14 Před 6 lety +1

    You are a man's man who likes things done the proper way. I did my lathe the same as you a few years ago. Great video.
    mark

  • @Cadwaladr
    @Cadwaladr Před 6 lety +3

    I love a good shop-made handle. Also reminds me how much I miss turning, I did some many years ago at school but I've never had a lathe at home. One day.

    • @dutchcourage7312
      @dutchcourage7312 Před 6 lety +1

      Getting an actual lathe may be a thing put off due to cost ... but if you like DIY stuff, you can make a spring/pull lathe fairly easily, loads of videos on that on youtube (just follow along), technique does look a bit different due to the drive mechanism, but the end results are pretty much the same. And a spring/pull lathe can be build for a fraction of the cost.

  • @cmoayves
    @cmoayves Před 6 lety +1

    Again as always, elegance, beauty in functionality … such a pleaure to watch. You set standards that ought to inspire all blacksmiths. I thank you

  • @tr33b3ard73
    @tr33b3ard73 Před 2 lety +1

    These help a lot with anxiety bro!!! Respect and Thanks!!!

  • @trialen
    @trialen Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I find your work inspiring.

  • @popcorny007
    @popcorny007 Před 6 lety +5

    I adore the nature intermissions :)

  • @johnjude2677
    @johnjude2677 Před 5 lety +3

    Just made my first ball and that's what I need in near future....I will be the hat hook hero.
    Thanks

  • @michaelthibault7930
    @michaelthibault7930 Před 5 lety +8

    There's a certain *irony* in 'dirtying' the surface of the perfect ball, arc welded onto a rod, on the belt sander so that the surfaces of swaged pieces eventually have an 'authentic' look.

  • @joshuarosen6242
    @joshuarosen6242 Před 5 lety +1

    I've only watched two of your videos so far but I enjoyed the little nature interludes in both of them as well as the more obvious appeal of your videos. Thank you.

  • @addjem
    @addjem Před 6 lety +1

    Looking your videos is beside the great respect for your extra ordinary skills really contemplative for me. They are edited very great in it`s simpleness, no annoying music, no hectic cuts. Thank you

  • @steelpennyforge5152
    @steelpennyforge5152 Před 6 lety +1

    Great work as always! Your attention to detail is outstanding and I love the practicality of many of your projects

  • @konphlicted8933
    @konphlicted8933 Před 6 lety +2

    really like how you add the great looking sceanary into your videos. so peaceful. very nice work.

  • @stevec.4387
    @stevec.4387 Před 6 lety +2

    Can't get better then your channel! Thank you!!..great editing...great camera angles...and great talents!

  • @PauloMonti
    @PauloMonti Před 6 lety +33

    Ferreiro, Marceneiro, Arquiteto, Agricultor, Soldador, Cozinheiro , Chefe de família e CZcamsr ! Parabéns ! :)
    Blacksmith, Joiner, Architect, Farmer, Welder, Cook, Head of Household and CZcamsr! Congratulations ! :)

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety +3

      Ha ha, thank you so much!!

    • @les07derEroberer
      @les07derEroberer Před 6 lety +1

      Every Citizen should have these abilities and more! specialization is for Bugs!

    • @hugoarcada
      @hugoarcada Před 6 lety +4

      Paulo Monti Don't forget his actual job in life like computer graphics! Great video once again Torbjörn.

    • @user-pn7rf1ys5v
      @user-pn7rf1ys5v Před 6 lety

      Paulo Monti رفي

  • @MrDallasboy77
    @MrDallasboy77 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video. No time wasted on grandstanding endless gabbing, as most videos do. Your actions send the message, "This is how stuff gets done." very good

  • @lucasagustin4830
    @lucasagustin4830 Před 6 lety +5

    Your videos are so relaxing... Good job btw

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW Před 2 lety +1

    His work always looks so easy, think I’ll try it. 🤔😂😂🤣🤣😁

  • @arvidpaulius7816
    @arvidpaulius7816 Před 4 lety +1

    Watching your work process is much better than being in a relaxation session ..!

  • @angargoy7181
    @angargoy7181 Před 6 lety +1

    I love the way to build tools and I think that you are good at machining. I also make pieces and for this I recognize your work. Angel from Spain

  • @cedricsoblet2960
    @cedricsoblet2960 Před 6 lety +3

    These handles turned out so well! Always a pleasure to watch you videos. Their quality seem to improve again and again ;-) thanks!

  • @jeredphillips8744
    @jeredphillips8744 Před 6 lety +1

    that is so cool!and now you have a custom made wrench for your lathe!

  • @PadreSuhran
    @PadreSuhran Před 6 lety +1

    Landscape are beautiful at your place. Nice work, as usual !

  • @Barbarra63297
    @Barbarra63297 Před 6 lety +1

    I find your videos relaxing and mesmerizing! Amazing skills!

  • @ezequielleiva8171
    @ezequielleiva8171 Před 6 lety +15

    no hay mejor canal de herrería que este! saludo desde Argentina!!

  • @jojorengers5368
    @jojorengers5368 Před 6 lety +56

    Hi Torbjörn, great video! Love how you make tools that are for using around the house. No crazy swords 👍 keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety +2

      Thank you Jojo!!

    • @jojorengers5368
      @jojorengers5368 Před 6 lety +2

      I want to make a kind of chisel on a long stick to cut small branches from the trees, any ideas maybe?

    • @jackgeedubs1855
      @jackgeedubs1855 Před 6 lety +3

      I think you're thinking of an axe dude. Or maybe a pole saw

    • @jojorengers5368
      @jojorengers5368 Před 6 lety +1

      No,I am thinking that a axe is to rough and a saw also. Making a tree look nice and not cutting a tree down. Like bonsai but than a bigger tree. I want to know how to make that chisel not how to cut the branches.

    • @joeppppppppp
      @joeppppppppp Před 6 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/rffkcgs0CS8/video.html maybe something like this will get the job done, its still a axe but a smal one groetjes vanuit limburg

  • @carlosmerida9952
    @carlosmerida9952 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice and useful blacksmithing tool. A peaceful place.

  • @tr33b3ard73
    @tr33b3ard73 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude, I totally get it!!! Respect bro, you totally make your own toys!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😂😂😂 Should have seen that earlier!!!

  • @Crooked_Alien
    @Crooked_Alien Před 6 lety +3

    Amaizing Tor. Wondered why you need that all through the video.

  • @dany.b6801
    @dany.b6801 Před 6 lety +5

    Hi Torbjörn! Nice work man! 👍 👍 I love yours Videos! !😊You are a very good Blacksmith !👍

  • @rustyshacklfort9508
    @rustyshacklfort9508 Před 6 lety +31

    I know I'm not the only welder watching this that closed his eyes as he was welding that .

    • @Wolverinejackman
      @Wolverinejackman Před 6 lety

      Rusty Shacklfort yep

    • @torbendk2777
      @torbendk2777 Před 6 lety

      Nope, mee too 😜

    • @Giganfan2k1
      @Giganfan2k1 Před 6 lety +1

      Every time I watch metalworking I don't look directly at it. :P

    • @mikeford963
      @mikeford963 Před 5 lety

      Nope. But I'm kinda wondering why he pre-heated that die end before welding?

    • @oscarsimpsonjacka7917
      @oscarsimpsonjacka7917 Před 5 lety +1

      Mike Ford because when you weld high carbon steel it cracks if you don’t pre heat it

  • @Odddit
    @Odddit Před 6 lety +1

    props from sydney australia, you make great stuff man

  • @JesusGonzalez-pr3wy
    @JesusGonzalez-pr3wy Před 6 lety

    i can't belive that the beast youtube blacksmith has not done yet a Ram's head , it would be great if were something like ram's head bottle opener.
    I love your videos, i learn a lot with them :) greetings from Mexico, master .

  • @TheGoodoftheLand
    @TheGoodoftheLand Před 6 lety +7

    Excellent!

  • @josuelservin2409
    @josuelservin2409 Před 6 lety +1

    As always, a truly enjoyable video. Thanks!

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas Před 3 lety +1

    A very useful tool and well made too, every tool in your workshop that is missing a handle will soon have a new one made for it now. Regards from your Aussie mate.

  • @hildahartono5057
    @hildahartono5057 Před 5 lety +2

    Gile lu ndro,gua nungguin..wah bikin wah banget,,😂😂

  • @namentatic4978
    @namentatic4978 Před 5 lety +2

    That's nice to make something by our hands. We do not care for time or money, because we do not do it for living. We are doing it for love.

  • @fxpestoperator5527
    @fxpestoperator5527 Před 2 lety

    You TRULY are among the very best channels for Blacksmithing my Friend!!!

  • @lenblacksmith8559
    @lenblacksmith8559 Před 6 lety

    Ohhh you made my day, just came in from forging a round ball wall hook for clothes, and then I saw you put this video up....you never cease to amaze me with your talents.....so good. That swage worked out fabulous.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety

      :) Great! Thanks. Sure it's a bit overkill for forging two handles... but it's fun to try new things. I'm sure I'll get more use from it.

  • @wellybobs4403
    @wellybobs4403 Před 3 lety +1

    Just when I think I see what it's for you go and make something else with it. Thank you so much for producing such great video.

  • @TylerNewberry
    @TylerNewberry Před 4 lety +1

    Greetings from Houston, Texas! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

  • @NomolosUK
    @NomolosUK Před 6 lety +1

    I do enjoy your videos always informative and relaxing for some reason, no distractions keep up the good work ;)

  • @godstouchministrytherivers1819

    You are so talented, blacksmith, woodworker, cinematographer and who knows what else. Driven by desire and commitment. Thanks for shring

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock Před 6 lety

    I really enjoy the complete story contained in your videos. In this case, I had a very well-rounded experience 😅 from start to finish.

  • @manuelyabut1784
    @manuelyabut1784 Před 5 lety +5

    That's Good Example of Working Safely. Your the man...

  • @arlindorodrigues5331
    @arlindorodrigues5331 Před 5 lety +2

    Muito profissionalismo, competência, produção impecável na fundição, usinagem, marcenaria, vídeo, editoração excelentes! Parabéns! Meus respeitos.

  • @noorullah4971
    @noorullah4971 Před 5 lety +2

    Ya good with metal. Wood. Plants. Computers. I mean this is rare combo. May Allah bless ya more

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll Před 5 lety

    15 minutes and I honestly learned a great deal.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @TheLupulalb
    @TheLupulalb Před 5 lety +1

    Congratulations ! work and nature, superb!

  • @josereyesch9046
    @josereyesch9046 Před 6 lety +10

    Como siempre buen trabajo es un maestro!! Saludos desde México!

  • @eloyworkshop541
    @eloyworkshop541 Před 6 lety +1

    Espectacular!!!

  • @user-id6pw4hx5f
    @user-id6pw4hx5f Před 4 lety +2

    Вам спасибо! Не важно что сделано, важно как. Снимайте ещё! Успехов мастер.

  • @stephencresswell4760
    @stephencresswell4760 Před 6 lety

    Best game of ‘can you guess what it is yet?’ ever. Always enjoy these vids. That paint looks good. Better then the watery rubbish we get here in the U.K. now.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety

      Thanks!! Yes, this paint is the old style, smelly stuff...

  • @yetanotheaverageguy
    @yetanotheaverageguy Před 6 lety +1

    Nothing better than making something you’ll use to make something else.

  • @killerkane1957
    @killerkane1957 Před 6 lety

    You have a Fort?! And big birds that walk on water?? How satisfying was that Torbjörn?! Making tools to make tools!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety

      Yea, spent an afternoon tossing up stones... easy peasy japanesey. He he, even I can walk on water, you just have to freeze it :)

  • @antyhc9394
    @antyhc9394 Před 6 lety +2

    Отличная работа,спасибо за видео.Вот бы видео с вашей работой было бы больше=3

  • @AsssFidanken
    @AsssFidanken Před 4 lety +1

    non ho parole ..... sei un artista meraviglioso..bravissimo..

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 Před 6 lety +1

    Outstanding job you did torb another great vid to watch !

  • @desertmulehunter
    @desertmulehunter Před 6 lety +1

    Really enjoyed that one Tor! 👍

  • @Mocking69
    @Mocking69 Před 6 lety +1

    道具を作るところからわかりやすくてGood movie!!

  • @73Shovelhead68
    @73Shovelhead68 Před 3 lety

    Making tools to make tools to make other things. My kind of video, awesome!

  • @thealicemonster9217
    @thealicemonster9217 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome. I loved this video. I love your videos as a general rule. 😊

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 Před 6 lety

    Another innovation on your tool great have done things similar to that but never any forging . But at the beginning seeing that hack saw going and the that short tuff blade, reminded me of my first knife dad made for me but he let me help it was in the 50s but cannot for the best of me remember the year probably mid 50's . Any way still carry that knife to this day great memories of good times as you will have when your 75 . Happy Trails young man

  • @BeachsideHank
    @BeachsideHank Před 6 lety

    That play fort in the backyard you built for the children looks like it can use a few cannons too.☺

  • @hectorcilona965
    @hectorcilona965 Před 5 lety +1

    Tienes un exelente canal de herrería !!! Muchas gracias por compartir lo que tú sabes con todos !!! Un gran abrazo desde Argentina !!!

  • @grishguillotine43
    @grishguillotine43 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful scenery my brother

  • @MarkRyanAB
    @MarkRyanAB Před 6 lety +2

    I like the style of your videos. They remind me a lot of the ISHITANI FURNITURE channel.

    • @cy6ex
      @cy6ex Před 6 lety

      Mark Ryan yes, it does. 😊

    • @pedroalvarado8939
      @pedroalvarado8939 Před 6 lety

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  • @gabslife7525
    @gabslife7525 Před 4 lety

    Been watching you for a couple years and could never think who you reminded me of..
    Finally, I figured it out..
    Agent 47 is a blacksmith!!😁🤣

  • @tuunes
    @tuunes Před 6 lety +2

    Morning from Brazil!!! Great

  • @brainfornothing
    @brainfornothing Před 6 lety

    Gooood ! And very quiet place, that landscape and the geese traveling remember me "Nils Holgersson", Hehehe ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @josephpetito1351
    @josephpetito1351 Před 3 lety +1

    Most excellent. I always learn something from you . Thank you!

  • @user-br4xl6yn4m
    @user-br4xl6yn4m Před 5 lety +1

    Шикарно на века!Ради видео формовку ...

  • @rogeliofernandez6690
    @rogeliofernandez6690 Před 5 lety +3

    Muy buen trabajo de herreria, pero me parece al final mucho esfuerzo para finalmente fabricar una perilla.....

  • @nityaasana
    @nityaasana Před 6 lety

    You are wonderful son, husband, father, blacksmith and artist... As far as I can see at videos ^.^

  • @glenralph5123
    @glenralph5123 Před 6 lety

    More of everything. More, more, more, more, more. Haha, awesome as usual. Thanks for sharing TÅ.

  • @joserobertomartins8794
    @joserobertomartins8794 Před 5 lety +1

    Seus videos são muito instrutivos. Saudações do Brasil.

  • @xxxxsmailxxxx
    @xxxxsmailxxxx Před 6 lety +2

    impresionante! saludos desde Argentina!!!

  • @pjhalchemy
    @pjhalchemy Před 6 lety

    Another great build Torbjörn! Enjoyed the sequencing to get to the finish line and didn't get you were building 2 from one billet...got me. ;-) Man your lathe skills are like everything else you do...a natural, with practice of course. Thank you Sir! Love the interlude of geese and Kronoberg Castle, nice!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks!! I have a lot of practice to do on the lathe. Especially the business of switching hands...

  • @emafex
    @emafex Před 5 lety +1

    You've always got such good vids

  • @mimiporsche
    @mimiporsche Před 6 lety +1

    very good you did a great job and the castle is very beautiful !!!!!

  • @KaliguaGaming
    @KaliguaGaming Před 6 lety +1

    Me fascina tu trabajo, te mando un fuerte abrazo desde México.

  • @alansloas777
    @alansloas777 Před 6 lety +1

    Great job!

  • @harrycognard447
    @harrycognard447 Před 6 lety

    That prove again that with blacksmithing we can do anything! i'm in my first year of ironwork art!

  • @joseluizoliveira5717
    @joseluizoliveira5717 Před 5 lety +1

    We thank you for sharing from Brasil.

  • @piotrk8369
    @piotrk8369 Před 5 lety +1

    You're doing very cool things.

  • @rafaellondono1882
    @rafaellondono1882 Před rokem +1

    Gracias por enseñar forja y mostrar esos increíbles paisajes, tan helados pero impresionantes...hare Krishna

  • @JustinTopp
    @JustinTopp Před 4 lety +5

    I need to make one of these. I’d love a little ball like that on the ends of tongs so you grip them better

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw Před 6 lety

    Great to see you using the skew chisel. They take a bit of practice but are so good to use. Most CZcams turning videos are scraper from start to finish. Real turning should use the cutting edge of the correct chisel for the job, resulting in a great surface finish.

  • @Sebastian-wx4jc
    @Sebastian-wx4jc Před 6 lety

    That is propably most bizarre thing I ever watched😳. Yet you are very skillful! Entertaining😉👍

  • @warri0r-p0et18
    @warri0r-p0et18 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video and howdy from Texas!

  • @user-yd2pt4lf9f
    @user-yd2pt4lf9f Před 6 lety +1

    Incredibly cool!