Blacksmithing - Power hammer maintenance
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- In this video I fix a leaking stuffing box, modify my dies and do some test forging.
A special thanks to Roger Lund for help and tips. If you haven't already, check him out!
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I'm such a huge fan of how you don't use a bunch of music and overlapping edits in your videos, along with a constant stream of chatter and nervous laughter that just assails the senses as you watch. You let your work, and your environment, speak for itself, and the ambience that creates makes the viewer feel like they are right there in your shop. It's simply the best way to convey a channel about true craftsmanship, rather than some over-hyped TV commercial type made for "awesomeness". It's refreshing, relaxing, and worth it's weight in gold. Thanks to you, sir!
Very kind, thanks!!
The attention to detail and the camera work and editing are second to none. The personal touch showing that Thunder Bear also has a sense of humor is what makes these videos works of art more than just a here is what I do type of video. The craft of blacksmithing is as more than beating hot metal with a hammer, it is also a full understanding of what you are working with, what you want to make and how to hit it. The thought to use the lathe was wonderful. Awesome work once again.
Thank you so much Chuck! Very kind of you
Nice, we finally get a look into the inner workings of the power hammer. Thank you, Torbjörn.
In America a huge nail is sometimes called a Texas Tack. Now I’m going to call them Torbjörn Tacks.
Ha ha, ok!? Cool
Ah, the nail is figurative for, I nailed fixing the hammer lol
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@@arlingtonhynes Indeed my dear Watson, its quite elementary ;-)
"No shit! Sherlock!!" 😂😂😂😂
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@@arlingtonhynes I'm so grateful he explained the joke, didn't have a clue
I half expected the note at the end the say INRI 😅
Awesome video as always!
I really appreciate how quiet your workshop is when the hammer is off. It's very refreshing, the way you don't have unnecessary noise that's constantly in the background. For being a "Thunder Bear," the way you work is admirably thoughtful and precise, not loud and chaotic.
Please never stop making your wonderful videos! I promise to keep watching them as often as you put them out!
Thank you very much!
You do wonderful work. Thank you for not talking a lot, not exaggerating anything, and not being eccentric. Your work and occasional subtle humor is what I come here to see...and your cats. Thank you!
Thank you!
I love watching people fix their own tools. They've worked with them so long they have an understanding of how they're supposed to work, and can tell when even the slightest thing is off... and then they know exactly what needs to be done to fix the problems. (Even if they have to do some thinking first.) You impress me more and more with every video, Torbjörn! Thanks for sharing your work with us.
(I just finished the video...) that nail is awesome!
Thanks!!
Oh my gosh he actually replied to me!!
That nail bit at the end was freaking hillarious. Great job!
These videos make me feel warm and happy. I love it when humans make things 😁
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@@Ainmlas on what?
I was taught to roll in seals like that with a round bar. Doesn't leave dents in the sealing surface. Old school trick from the era of leather and Oakum seals.
I love the look of disdain you give the driver because its battery dared to die on you. Thanks for a demonstration of how to approach a problem, solve it, make a new problem that was unanticipated, work the problem, think on it, solve it and continue with making an epic nail. With no drama.
:) Thanks!
Absolutely wonderful to see maintenance of this kind of tool
After the last CZcams video I watched on the subject power hammer maintenance, I'm still reeling from the horror. But this one was as relaxing as all your other videos. Nice to see the family pitching in as well. I knew the timing was going to be an issue after the modification so I was thrilled to see you diagnose and successfully remedy things on the first try! Great stuff Torbjörn.
Thanks Paul!
Brother Torbjörn! Your ram slide was perhaps your greatest creation yet! In Texas was say one has “big balls” for attempting feats such as sawing and drilling dies. I am sure this phrase is universal. I was not anticipating the timing issue! Many extra points for working that out. Your life will change now that you can attach tooling to your dies! I expect to see the uses of this in the near future. Please make something cool from the die cutoffs!! YOU are THE MAN! (With big balls!)
:) :) Thank you! I will save them for something!
My grandfather was a millwright in a ball bearing plant, thank you for reminding me to think of him today.
Cool
It's nice to see you keeping the old thing going. Those old forging hammers are well made. A lot better than any new one you can get for anything less than an astronomical price.
I would have panicked when my alteration caused the problem. Nice work.
As the good book says, in large letters on the cover. "Don't panic." Have your towel about you, and think critically. Panic never helped anyone. :)
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There’s so much to admire in TÅ’s approach to calm and thoughtful problem solving, to say nothing of the good humor and humility.
I would have panicked as well. In fact I did panic while watching. But if I were editing my own video I would leave out the crying and swearing, get a shot of myself thoughtfully stroking my goatee, and then go to the part where I got it working again.
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So I have two things to say about this video: One... I like that you're showing something besides forging bc it's showing that it takes more than hammer work to run the shop. Two... you show that you put as much effort and precise work into something menial like maintenance as you do your work. As a small engine mechanic in Florida...I can truly respect that.
Thanks!!
Just giving credit where it's due
I must say, the dies spinning on the lathe looks terrifying. Excellent work.
Indeed! A little off center, off center of balance, and that thing would rattle that little lathe till it was walking around on the floor! :p
Fantastic note pin. Everyone should have one of these!
Блестящая работа!!!100%!!! Отлично Мастер 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hey torbjorn,it's me the strange guy from Belgium, now my back is Cured I made a herb chopper, it's not so beautiful as yours but I'm happy with it. Thanks for your explanations in your mail to me, I've learned a lot and now I'm back in business, thanks and hail to torbjorn the blacksmith master😎😎
Great to hear! Thanks
LOL that feeling you get when you're about to hack apart your dies! Your facial expression was very appropriate! Nice video, Torbjorn. Thanks for sharing.
Id say you nailed it. BIG TIME! Thank YOU for the time and effort put in to new content. Always looking forward to a new video. Never disappointed. Hope all is well! Be safe. Be blessed!
:) Thank you!
Old stereotype of a blacksmith: big, strong, and dumb
Old saying: Jack of all trades is master of none
You just destroyed both of those
Daaamn, did you just call him "small" and "weak"? WOOOOOOW.
jk.
@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit Hi
I´d say the traditional blacksmith through times has been in the perfect spot for controlling all other local trades by their personal whims. -"NO SOUP FOR YOU !" :D
The full saying is "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" though.
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While I won’t pretend to know how a power hammer works, it is super cool to see the guts of one and get a general idea of how one functions. Very cool. Very interesting. Thx Torbjörn!
tor, you're not just a blacksmith, you're an artisan
Maintenance is an important part of owning any machine. Cool to see this!
I'm so glad each time I'm getting a notification for on of your videos! In this one, as expected of course, I enjoy your engineering skills starting from a proper and safe hammer maintenance, continue with a successful and useful upgrade and finally hit the nail like a proper Scandinavian guy🙂👍. Thank you for the treat! Looking forward for the upcoming Xmas video(I guess and wish).
I'd rather have your videos once in a while instead of the usual daily mass productions so common here on CZcams. Thank you very much for all your efforts and inspirations. It is well appreciated.
That look on your face before you cut the dies. Priceless.
WHILE cutting too - I felt that.
It's fantastic when a craftsman such as you know your tools so well you can just tweak them to be perfect, nicely done and man that's one giant nail!
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Must have felt like Luther nailing the Ninety-five Theses to the door of All Saints' Church.
I wonder whether Luther thinks it was worth it now he's in hell. I suppose he doesn't, but like the rich man in the parable, he probably wouldn't change even if he knew the outcome...
LOL! That's exactly what I was thinking! Only ONE thesis this time.
@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit The only ones in Hell were the folks in Rome who were perverting the Word and the Will of God.
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@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit The RCC is historically one of the most evil institutions in existence. I'm not a Christian but the protestant movement is a BIG improvement.
The huge nail was a funny touch! A hunnerd or two years ago when I was a kid, an elderly gent taught me to use a metal spoon for rolling in leather seals and the like. He gave me one of his old spare tea spoons and showed me how to thin the edges with a file, then smooth it with fine emery paper, then polish it. Made his own polishing compound from stuff we had lying around where I worked. A little Coke bottle (five cent deposit, but no one was looking) from the rack by the machine, a shop rag, a hammer (or a rock, anything to break the glass) and a couple of pieces of metal to rub the glass between. Keep grinding the glass against itself until it's like flour, mix it with a little bearing grease, a little dab on the shop rag, and get after it. A thin edge, but not a sharp one. Slightly rounded with no burrs. Worked perfectly.
Interesting! Thanks
*So funny. Wonderful Mirthful Irreverence.*
*I so enjoy your new ability to easily forge delicate, perfectly forged, square-sided tacks, Torbjörn*
After cutting forging dies for your power hammer, you should heat treat them again,especially after removing such thick layer of tool steel.
Otherwise working surface stays soft and gets mushroomed very fast.Even self-hardening type,such as H13,requires re-heating in that case.
Beautifully done.Blacksmith to in Australia.
See you working alone with planing and solving problems reinforces how professional you are !!! congratulations.
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Hallo my friend
You are also a repairman .. Do not be tired Mr. Torbjörn Åhman
the dry humour in this video is magnificent.
Ha ha, thanks!
Unquestionably a man with substantial talents "and indisputably so". It is forever a delight to view your work and observe a true master share his knowledge. Peace and Love to You and Yours Sir.
Thanks William!
Hey guys my baby channel
Great stuff, Torbjorn, as walways
A excellent craftsman and a sense of humor. 😂👍
Thank you for your video in the hammer. Lots of things to think about when you become a blacksmith. My grandfather taught me at an early age , never own anything that you can't repair yourself.
Thanks! That is actually pretty good advice!
Oddly cathartic. The ease at which you made the spike. It's like you know what you're doing.
beautiful repair and u nailed it in the end😆😀
When you scratch your head I get worried. I always have wondered what a power hammer looks like inside. Thanks for sharing your repair with us. Stay safe.
TG
For my pure enjoyment I watched this video again. You do such beautiful work but the most beautiful thing is your mind and your thinking obviously the result of wonderful parenting and teaching. You are a blessing to watch.
always wondered how they actually work just a big air ram then valve and pump, quite simple really love you videos.
Yes, nothing complicated, everything is just heavy...
The old german made machines are tanks. Worked with them a lot.
Any old machines, German or otherwise. The cast iron was much better quality back then and the castings much heavier construction. And you can refurbish and resurface and re-scrape them and they'll last ANOTHER 75 or 100 years! Like brand new.
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I just love these old machines that were made to last several lifetimes.
Sweden is always well known of metal forging and steel craftsmanship , excellent job 👍👍👍👍👍
Very creative ending
Got me laughing 😂
:) Thanks!
Nailed it!
Thanks- another clip that made my day. No idea how anyone can give a thumbs down on this. Your videos are unspectacular but brilliant. No trashy music but with lots of insights. There`s always something to learn from a master and the presentation is perfect in mho- no words necessary but all necessary information available, including some humor. Perfect.
Wow, thank you!
@@torbjornahman ;) I think it`s me, who has to thank you for sharing some of your knowledge and taking the time to edit and post yout contents, still, I really appreciate that you took the time to answer. My best wishes for the future.
Great to watch not only the attention to detail in every job but also the working knowledge of your tools and equipment. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Wow that's a amazing view
Let’s make a nail!
Hold my beer 🍺!
Well done sir! Have a safe and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 if we don’t get to see you before Christmas!
Thanks! I hope to be back soon....
Thank You Mr. T! You are one heck of a Troubleshooter!
I admire your work Mr. Åhman
. Thank you for creating this beautiful content. If you would like to clean the tiny rust and dirt on the shafts there is a really nice shop trick. You can buy some patch of scotch brite pads and cut circles out of them in desired diameter. Then you can attach them on a bolt then on to the drill. Coarse scotch brites are even finer than extra fine wire wheels and it leaves really smooth surface. I personally use 30cm long M8 bolt and attach 4 scotch brite pads (Each one is around 9mm thick and I cut them around 10 cm diameter). That way it enables me to use my both hands and apply even pressure.
Good tips! Thanks!
Very good 😌
This is a very well done vid.
SO much workmanship and craft in fixing something. Lovely stuff, as always Torbjorn! And you nailed the hammer repair, and hammered the nail home
Loved watching the fault correction on the hammer Sir 😊
Good pickup, nice too see a CZcams Smith that knows how to rig and move a heavy load safely, not mentioning any names🤔
.... :) Thanks
No pallet jacks were harmed in this video.
@@torbjornahman I am much smarter than the past Sweden have beautiful nature
Приятно видеть человека, умеющего работать и головой,и руками!
Head and hands. Well said!
Головой,и руками. Хорошо сказано!
Hey guys.
ага, прикольный мужик, все вообще ОСНОВАТЕЛЬНО ДЕЛАЕТ, , УЗНАТЬ БЫ КТО ОН ПО ДИПЛОМУ ,, ГДЕ ПРОФЕССИЮ ПОЛУЧАЛ
@@user-jt7pu9fn2x А вы просто спросите его. Он вежливый, общительный мужик, и скорее всего охотно ответит вам.
It is so pleasing and relaxing to follow Torbjorn's videos. Even for a complex maintainance work he needs no words to make everything understandable and comprehensible.
In comparision to most of the other chitty-chatty, self-promoting and vain craftmans channels Torbjön is a wellness oasis :)
Thank you Peter!
Wow, I love your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us.
8:40 I love how they tell you to tighten the nuts firmly but don't give an exact torque. I guess the old saying applies here: "Tighten until you hear a crack, then back off a quarter turn." ^^
That sounds about right! :)
There was obviously a time in Germany when everything was made to last forever. When the relationship between Humans and Machines was not killed by Screens and digital stuff. Sad but true.
I was just thinking to myself, Torbjorn has not posted a video in a while.
Me too!
Yup.
Hello my friend
@@squittymouse hallo
Nice to know someone who is so dedicated to his craft also has a sense of humour. Great video.
I love watching intelligent people do creative and technical things. Very impressive! A true renaissance man.
Nice!
First off, the sigh for the dying drill battery... I felt that. Also, it looks like you have done this before.
Always a complete pleasure to watch you work :)
Precision thats what make you stand higher from all others. No fooling around just professionalism. I dont understand tools but thats how work is to be done.👍👍👍👍that huge nail look awesome👍👍🔥🔥
Getting all "Martin Luther" on us at the end. lol
Papal Bull, baby!
95 theses, part II.
Vet du hur rolig din lugna, torra humor är? Älskar dina filmer!
Ha ha, tack!
Perfekt och bara ett starkt hammarslag för att tala till oss.
Nice job on the rebuild, all in only 21 minuets! Well worth the effort.
JIM
Your videos are such a pleasure to watch. They are informative, entertaining, and wholesome!
Thanks!
Wartung der Maschinen und Pflege der Werzeuge ist die Grundvoraussetzung für gute Arbeit!
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Hallo my baby
The text means: Pull all screws tight.
*nuts
Nope, the german for that is "guten tight" :)
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Atchung! Muttern fest anziehen!
Danger! Tighten the nuts firmly!
I loved your little inpatient dance while the saw was cutting....:) I am glad that you have managed to successfully fix your power hammer. Great video as always, I hope we will soon see another one.
I don’t have a power hammer but I could watch this all day. Great job!
маленький такой гвоздик с юмором и профессионализмом все здорово
ага, прикололся мишка, впереводе это имя типа медведя, , я не думал что он решиться так бойки укоротить конкретно, рисково, калить почему то не стал, с приколом мужик, базара нету
Now i know i am not only one who dances at hakshaw rhythms..😉
OMG!!!! My Monday is going to be AWESOME now.... I can’t wait to watch this tonight.... work first :)
Reminds me of when I was a kid. We lived near RR tracks, and we played on them every weekend.
We would walk the tracks, hop trains, and every once in a while we considered it a lucky day if we found a RR Spike.
Nice job.
Лайк за проделаный труд)
У кого-нибудь было ощущение, когда у Торбьерна заглох Шурик, что пойдет реклама е-каталога?...😁
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нет думал пойдет на зарядку воткнет,
I live in the USA. and i bought a Deckel FP1. Post war German made milling machine. Small footprint machine, fits very nice in a small area. One of these would be perfect for your shop.
Indeed, it looks nice!!
I remember the series where you first put that hammer in. Now we get a really good sense of just how much mass and power there is in this beast. Power AND control. Awesome.
Putting one nail in each corner of the paper would provide a more secure ancorage.
Quite accurate! I will remember that!
wow, remove one existing screw and you fix your timing, that is either a really forgiving power hammer or very lucky
could it be that cutting the dies down changes the stroke of the hammer (makes it longer) thereby altering its timing. adding extra airbleed in that valve solving the problem?
I would also like to know how old that power hammer is and if there are still spare parts for it.. looks like something from early 20th century..!?
The hammer was built in 1955 I think, so it's not that old. Yes the longer stroke makes a difference apparently!
I’d say it almost looks like it was originally timed for short dies but then someone modified it for longer dies and their fix was to add a screw. Mr Ahman here might have just had the same idea as the original designer in wanting to maximize the length of the piston. Who ever added the screw and longer dies may have been the same person to put the seal in backwards.
P.s. it really is remarkable how much of a story these old machines can tell if you know how to read the signs. Seems to apply across all old equipment from the old airplanes I work on to heavy machinery like this old power hammer
That went a lot better than another blacksmith's power hammer repair video I watched recently. 😬
This Old World Torbjörn Åhman.
Happy Christmas.
That's not a nail. THAT's a nail.
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@@c0ldc0ne Hal
Perfect!!! the god-Tor, ................ achtung!! muttern fest anziehen!
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this presentation was one of the finest we ever viewed . thank you for sharing .
Those hammers are awesome. I worked with them just after graduating blacksmith high-school. We made blades for medieval European swords for fencing groups, using them with special DIEs. I made approx. 80 roughly forged blades in 5 days. Then, when sharpener did his job and hardening and heat-treatment was done with high-end furnace so it was very fast with almost 0 issues. Then I had to check if they are strong while elastic and if they will retake original shape when bend. We also smashed an old anvil with those blades and sometimes, they fractured and broke. Mostly just tips, but once it got into dozen of pieces. They probably gave us wrong material. After those tests, I had to make a pommel and guard and fit everything together. Then, my other colleague did some polishing and grips, mainly from a leather. In the end, 3 people made 80 swords in 3 weeks. Unfortunately, I have issue with my arm since. Vibrations from power hammer and test with blades were too much and I ended up with chronical inflammation of my wrist.
Wow! Sorry about your arm.
@@torbjornahman it's no joke that blacksmithing is one of the most tough profession if it's everyday job. Both my teachers have serious problems with their backs and one of them was a fitness bodybuilder covered in musles. Now, he barely walks. I believe that you can fo it without health problems, but it require a lot of knowledge. In the end, those little mistakes when you pick up something heavier then you should, having piece of material in a wrong position so vibrations goes in your arms, etc. It all counts in the end.