In this video I show how to forge a power hammer flatter using my half round swage forged in a previous video. Check out my recommended tools/gear: www.amazon.com... If you like my videos you can support me at: / torbjornahman
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@11h5p45 жыл бұрын
Skill,workmanship, and pride in your product!! Always enjoy watching you work
@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheBuccleuch8 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully therapeutic watching you work. In contrast to some smithing videos, no idle, distracting chatter. Just the sounds of fan and fire, hammer and steel. Very well done. You have me seriously contemplating trying my own hand.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great!
@rickbullock43316 жыл бұрын
Nice to see someone who enjoys this craft. Your workmanship is of the highest quality, well done.👍👍👍
@thomasblackwell68605 жыл бұрын
That you use your wife's oven so much must mean that she truly understands your love of smithing
@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha... why does everyone think it's her oven? :)
@watchthe13697 жыл бұрын
No muss no fuss, the casual way you make quality stuff shows your mastery.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@wallace86377 жыл бұрын
And no rock music behind , tnx god for that :)
@Daniel-oz5dm8 жыл бұрын
There's something very calming about this.
@michaelriggs67617 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. I actually come to watch his videos to calm down lol
@elicidnightmare66077 жыл бұрын
Same
@patlowney28346 жыл бұрын
Absolutely for us guys blacksmithing would be a good retirement Hobby. For longevity we need to keep our mind active and this would be a good way to do it.
@Tom-hz9oc3 жыл бұрын
@@patlowney2834 Hopefully you get your forge built! I’m in the process and will be working on iron as soon as I recover from rotator cuff surgery. But this gives me time to plan and collect things I’ll need.
@wallace86377 жыл бұрын
I watch these when I need to relax, and dream about one day I will have a hobby of being a blacksmith.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha... just make it happen!
@wallace86377 жыл бұрын
As soon as I get out of the city ;)
@resonanttotality83228 жыл бұрын
The beat of the saw was pretty cool...
@alextrofimov79478 жыл бұрын
I do not stop to be amazed by the variety of tools you have! ) Thanks for sharing!
@dwayneburbridge3283 Жыл бұрын
I used the techniques from your video (& Neils’) to forge my first flatter-fuller for my power hammer. I am very happy with it and I’m sure it will be in use long after I am gone. Thanks!
@torbjornahman Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@hawthronetoolie68066 ай бұрын
What kind of steel did you use?
@RayTheMickey5 жыл бұрын
A Starrett blade! Excellent! I always liked the powered hacksaw. Just seems like such a cool machine.!
@gregtheone9757 жыл бұрын
definitely calms me down to wish I could have one of those bad boys. I've been wanting to get into making my own tools
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
:) Great.
@hendersonhandmadeironwoodc88818 жыл бұрын
Once again,another gorgeous tool...your work is amazing,such talent. Thanks for sharing
@godstouchministrytherivers18198 жыл бұрын
You have the best toys! I love watching you work, There must be a lot of math involved in cutting that blank so you can get the right length out of the piece. Thanks again!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Not allot at all, just calculate volume! But I added some extra which I had to cut off later on making the handle.
@yergui877 жыл бұрын
The Torbjörn Åhman and Primitive Tecnology videos are the most realaxing on the whole youtube.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you!
@stephentimoney69513 жыл бұрын
Incredible workmanship!
@vasilismanatos82882 жыл бұрын
The mechanical saw in the start has a nice beat as cutting the steel!
@robertv88515 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering very kind of you,love that large auto hammer a great time saver and probably helps with quality.
@stormchaser86058 жыл бұрын
You rock, never thought I would see precise control with that massive power hammer. Thanks as always for the videos.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes it has very good control, but you have to be careful, or you'll end up with something... flat...
@gaw36667 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of your videos. Very inspiring. Thanks for all the detailed videos.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Great. Glad you like them.
@PapaGleb8 жыл бұрын
Quality work screams at every step. Great work and vid.
@iamkarma48198 жыл бұрын
The one moment when you don't know what it does but you still watch the video.
@naota3k8 жыл бұрын
Ahhh I love these videos! I'd love to get into metalworking/smithing. Fascinating hobby!
@curoimacdaire36308 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work as always. And that power hack saw is really cool.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. He he, it's an old relic and does it's job, but can't be compared to modern band saws.
@darinhumble46568 жыл бұрын
I love that saw.
@obi-wankenobi98718 жыл бұрын
in your Humble oppinion? ^^
@darinhumble46568 жыл бұрын
I guess you could say that. I've heard countless jokes like that in my lifetime. Not complaining though.
@lahaya2378 жыл бұрын
the last time i saw a saw like that was on school
@AlekseyCamodelkin8 жыл бұрын
Кузнечное дело всегда ценилось спокон веков.Протяжка метала ЭТО ВЕЩЬ. Молодчага
@xsbiggy63498 жыл бұрын
I am always impressed with the quality of your work. keep up the good work. btw, I love the workshop. nicely laid out.
@fraseryt8 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I love the power hammer work. What amazes though is how clean that workshop is!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrJsowa8 жыл бұрын
Torbjorn! thats not how you use a flatter! Looks like you have to start again...back to the drawing board.Nice work as usual and nice touch at the end lol.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! ;)
@danielfiedler21893 жыл бұрын
Well its not a flatter, its a swedish golf club ;) Already the vikings played golf like this, for sure ...
@gunterschone84028 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Torbjörn. As you can tell how good that you have an air hammer. because only with anvil and a simple hammer, it would have some lasted longer.
@joehunter573 жыл бұрын
you do excellent work
@joehunter577 жыл бұрын
fantastic job, No false moves, Thanks.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pjhalchemy8 жыл бұрын
And here I was going to ask how it's used...Got it! LOL Was thinking it was for bonking moles in the green house. ~¿@ Thanks Much, it's a beauty and a great video! ~PJ
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, thanks. Hopefully you will see it in real action in future videos!
@pjhalchemy8 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it!!
@mauriciorosaleszuniga18768 жыл бұрын
Un gran oficio el del herrero es una lastima que ya no se vea un saludo cordial y un trabajo excelente espero mas videos como este .
@Kilbot1928 жыл бұрын
That is one flat bastard!
@bruce87107 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your video's. really well shot and excellent forging too.
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@nonatocoutinho95925 жыл бұрын
Acompanho seus vídeos aqui do Brasil, acho muito interessante.
@nixie24628 жыл бұрын
This is not greenhouse building, please, get back on topic. (sorry sorry! I just had to do it XD) Awesome as always ^^
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
He he!
@Bongo_Booty8 жыл бұрын
really find these interesting. one day I'll have my own workshop for forging. keep it up! 😃
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Great!
@alexandrecosta80248 жыл бұрын
THE BEST FORGING VERY NICE
@odiseys8 жыл бұрын
Great forging, nice video !
@eggycat8 жыл бұрын
How has this channel only got
@darinhumble46568 жыл бұрын
My guess is that it's because we never really get to know Torbjörn all that much. I think many channels grow and gain subscribers because the viewers are interested in and like the person making the videos. Torbjörn's videos are all about the projects and the smithing. We don't learn a whole lot about Torbjörn himself. That being said, the quality of Torbjörn's videos and craftsmanship is so great that it has allowed us 40,000 subscribers to come along. At least that's how I see it.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darin!
@dubstkfd56638 жыл бұрын
As always, PERFECT! Thanks for sharing. :)
@stampenrangers8 жыл бұрын
Superfin video igen Torbjörn. Allt är rätt för mina ögon och öron. Jag önskar att det fanns luktfilm också när jag ser detta.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, tack!
@nickulvatten10398 жыл бұрын
Tack för utmärkt video! Också trevligt Kohlswa städ :)
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Tack!
@DanelonNicolas8 жыл бұрын
great work, thanks for share!
@MauriceBlok8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@workernori8 жыл бұрын
Hi Tor I've looked over your videos and everyone screams perfection, i know you say your not a master blacksmith, but, you do crank out some fantastic quality work. Keep the Videos coming, I look forward to watching everyone. Any chance you have a video kicking around of you making those duck bill hammers? Cheers from Canada
@Zedoutdoors8 жыл бұрын
Incredible work both with the forging of the tool and also the video itself ~Peace~
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zed.
@josetadeumantovani57068 жыл бұрын
Congrats friend!
@3870TheDad5 жыл бұрын
Interesting use there at the end. 😆 LOL 😆
@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
:)
@jtgustafsson8 жыл бұрын
Wow Tobbe, well done. Piteä
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Tackar.
@trentszeponski34563 жыл бұрын
I would play a some pickle ball with a tool like that, it is a good design. What kind of flatter works best by hand?
@torbjornahman3 жыл бұрын
:) I have an old video on a hand held flatter as well! Check it out
@nathantonning8 жыл бұрын
Great video, as usual!
@jalupin8 жыл бұрын
Enhorabuena , excelente trabajo. Estoy tratando de aprender forja. Un admirador incondicional.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Great to hear and good luck!
@elliottlyle27458 жыл бұрын
Another great video! It's relaxing to watch almost. Have you ever tried making a sword or a knife? I'd love to see it.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. No not really. A simple knife is easy to forge, and as with swords it's 90% grinding, more or less. If you disregard pattern welded blades... then it can be a very complicated forging process.
@elliottlyle27458 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I understand. Anyway it's not my place to tell you what to make. I was just curious. Your work is still great!
@dougfranklin63386 жыл бұрын
Dude you do some beautiful work
@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@user-mg9ed1dj6f6 жыл бұрын
최고의 기술을 지녔다
@rocketman13f512 жыл бұрын
Is that oven in your kitchen or do you have it in another part of your shop? If in the kitchen of your home, what does your wife say about using the oven for your forge work?
@torbjornahman2 жыл бұрын
:) It's the kitchen oven, and she doesn't mind. What could happen?
@augustotescaro3318 жыл бұрын
Molto interessante i lavori artigianali.
@terminalpreppie25748 жыл бұрын
Great Video, as usual! Could you please make a video of forging a swedisch pattern/style hammer?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Maybe, I will consider that.
@CarterWHern8 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@mrpresident71215 жыл бұрын
If you are late at night your wife can hit you with this 😂😂😂
@obi-wankenobi98718 жыл бұрын
Good video, as usual. But it kind of reminds me of these diy cnc or lathe videos. Step 1: get a lathe Step 2: make a diy lathe with said lathe
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks... yes a tool to make a tool to make another tool :)
@obi-wankenobi98718 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman it all had to start somewhere, but whitch was first, the chicken or the egg? I just cant remember.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Phoenix He he, neither I would say... evolution, progression in small steps.
@ermetosilvadossantos20235 жыл бұрын
Parabéns
@caotropheus8 жыл бұрын
Nice project as usual. Your smithy is getting better and better equipped and it is very nice to see your collection of tools. So, this brings me to the question, have you sorted the upset setup or you still use the ladder and anvil?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! He he, no I'm looking for a floor block/anvil of some kind but haven't found one yet.
@robertv88515 жыл бұрын
Love your work that large anvil is a buity does it weigh close to 1000 pounds.
@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. No, just 400 lbs
@user-tw9io9nz2m8 жыл бұрын
Home Run!
@niklasbackman8 жыл бұрын
Make a video of your finishes some time, you are using both oil and wax? And excellent forging, as always.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
I use linseed oil for the most part. I also use a mixture of beeswax/linseed oil/turpentine (applied cold).
@niklasbackman8 жыл бұрын
Any advice on applying the oil? Which temperature should the iron be? Any in which cases do you choose the other combination (oil-wax-turpentine)? Thanks for the quick replies!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
If you want the raw steel look, you can use wax or oil, but linseed oil takes a while to cure, at least a day or two. The wax is rubbed on and you're more or less done. If you want a black finish you heat the metal to around 300C I think. The oil should smoke and turn black but not burn off. Ironwork for outdoor use really needs something else than wax or oil if you want the surface to remain intact, then you have to use paint.
@SuperPPMJ8 жыл бұрын
Please make VDO about how to forged hot chisel. Thank
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
I will consider that! A simple hand chisel or a handled one?
@SuperPPMJ8 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman Just simple hand chisel I think.Or both if you can :)
@americhal8 жыл бұрын
Un trabajo Genial
@Edgunsuk3 жыл бұрын
was it mild steel you dont say ?
@torbjornahman3 жыл бұрын
No, if I remember right it was 1045. Any medium carbon steel will work fine.
@CharisWilliams7 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@maragatoh8 жыл бұрын
muito legal,principalmente a parte do tênis kkk
@ulrichkunze16838 жыл бұрын
Du verstehst Dein Handwerk!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Danke!
@rutrigyt88297 жыл бұрын
Torbjörn Åhman danke!
@enigmacrk2008 жыл бұрын
if the black stuff that comes off as you're hammering is just impurities then will eventually will stuff stop flaking off? I can you work something until it's almost completely free of impurities?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
It's not impurities, it's iron oxide that forms around a hot piece of steel. We call it scale and is a very thin layer. When you knock off a piece of scale, a new layer is formed almost instantly in contact with the surrounding air.
@jaydokken8 жыл бұрын
A Husqvarna oven! I thought they only made chainsaws and motorbikes.
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Yes it's weird, but it's only a brand thing. The actual appliances are made by "electrolux", another swedish brand/manufacturer.
@LoppanH8 жыл бұрын
Tur att jag kolla ända till slutet för jag visste inte riktigt vad den användes till :)
@najamuhajirnaja86138 жыл бұрын
good job.boss.
@krankyger46875 жыл бұрын
doesn´t the flat surface bend during the hardening process? i´m a mold maker and we always pre fabricate our parts before hardening it and afterwards we´re doing the hard fabrication (HSC-Milling and grinding). i hope you understand what i mean, i don´t know all the technical terms, i am german ;D but nice video, i like the quality of you work
@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
This is no precision job so any small deformation is not a problem. You can grind it flat after the heat treat.
@technikwolle8 жыл бұрын
Torbjörn, please could you forge a new solid ping pong racket for me?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, maybe...
@luisgarcias48157 жыл бұрын
te felicito por tu conocimiento y te agradezco por compartirlo gracias amigo
@torbjornahman7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@manazari14 жыл бұрын
Hi, how do you measure the length of iron will be? I mean, you had a 4 cm steel & you made the handle. Does it have a formula?
@torbjornahman4 жыл бұрын
If you want to be precise you can calculate the volume of the desired part and from that calculate what length you need of a certain starting stock.
@GodzillaB2108 жыл бұрын
I have only been a subscriber for a short while, so hello! I was wondering is blacksmithing a family tradition that you carry on with or is it something you were interested in and learned it? Your videos and projects are amazing!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Hello! Nope just something I got interested in. I love anything creative really. Check my web-site for a short "about story".
@danielfiedler21893 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, was straw yellow even before u put it in the oven. Tempering at 240 C I ask myself, aint that a bit high? TY for sharing and all ur video editing :) Air golf performance is EPIC!
@torbjornahman3 жыл бұрын
This needs to be tough... it's not an edge tool... 300C would probably be perfect, but I tested a special alloy that time if I remember right.
@danielfiedler21893 жыл бұрын
@@torbjornahman Tack så mycket!
@reina49698 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman I have a question. I notice that when you draw out the metal, you use the power hammer's short width. I was wondering what the pros and cons would be between using the short or long side of the hammer rectangle for lengthening the metal?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
For drawing out, narrow dies are preferred. The actual drawing out is done at the edges of the die. In the center the hammer pushes the material in all directions. Ideal drawing dies are slightly rounded ones which gives a direction to the force.
@irissandovaldesousa39428 жыл бұрын
trabalhoa desse pra faze uma raquete .
@xmaswitguns8 жыл бұрын
You just wanted an excuse to hit hot metal with that new power hammer of yours, otherwise why not weld on reins? Haha!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
He he... sure, but a handle on a flatter can be subjected to quite a bit of abuse and a weld between mild steel and medium carbon steel is never good.
@SvenBolin8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! But why the arc-welding? Cant a forge weld do?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. The reason for welding the handle is to avoid a lose end that can lead to pinching when using the tool. You could probably forge weld the end with a short overlap but it's purely a functional thing so why make it over-complicated. Then there is the fact that certain tool steels don't like to be forge welded at all...
@standaffern65956 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a blacksmith that isn't afraid of an arc welder.
@glenneff38268 жыл бұрын
How does this work with the power hammer. Do you strike the round face?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Exactly, the flat part can conform to a angled or slanted surface on your work piece and the upper die on the hammer can hit the round part regardless of the angle.
@nicko94048 жыл бұрын
Great video! why were you using a respirator?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Just basic dust protection. Machines, grinders and hammers all kick up allot of dust. Wen working alone it doesn't bother me much.
@jaysenlawrence96468 жыл бұрын
Also metal too like shaving get in the air and can get in the lungs just thought I would share
@gregreardon48666 жыл бұрын
Had to hit some golf balls with it at the end lo l
@victorherrera13138 жыл бұрын
era para mostrar el metodo y la tecnica? xq el utencillo no se para q cirve _!
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
I hope to show how this one is used in a future video!
@kkeennuu8 жыл бұрын
Why did you heat treatment at 240c at last?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
I usually make sure I get a good temper in the oven. In this case I have already tempered the handle/tool transition in the forge but the actual tool needs a consistent temper as well.
@heelf52778 жыл бұрын
exquisite
@tropifiori6 жыл бұрын
I am about to try this. Which steel do you recommend. I have some old car axel, h13 and 0-1? Thanks Frank
@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
I think I would go for the car axle. Definitely not the O1, it's too brittle for this type of tool. H13 would probably work but I would save it for stuff where it makes a difference, like punches,chisels or drifts.
@RovingPunster4 жыл бұрын
What steel did you use ? For dies i'd expect an impact specialized tool steel like S7 would be the optimal choice, but that's just armchair metallurgy talkin.
@torbjornahman4 жыл бұрын
That would work nicely, but I used a piece of an odd high strength steel, something along the lines of S460Q (no 1.8908). It's used for chain and lifting hooks.
@Kevin-is-here8 жыл бұрын
Nice, how bout a greenhouse update
@sterlingeblair8 жыл бұрын
why do blacksmiths periodically tap the anvil?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
Take a look at this video. It's a pretty good explanation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWmwoKqkba6MapI
@sterlingeblair8 жыл бұрын
thanks
@8bitcat588 жыл бұрын
Hey Torbjörn, I've wanted to start doing blacksmithing myself, and I'm just wondering how I should get started and what all I would need to get started. I've wanted to do it completely old fashioned like just a forge, anvil, and some hammers. Is there any way you can help me out?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
As you say, you need a forge, anvil and a hammer... A basic forge is just a hole in the ground with a heavy pipe letting forced air in. A simple fan like a hair dryer or old vacuum cleaner can work to start with. A forge like this can work very well if you tune the air flow right!! Look for a used anvil on craigslist and other similar sites. A piece of railway track can be used for anvil but the real thing makes a difference. Hammers can be found on garage sales and flee markets. Try and contact other smiths in your area, there could be a local group that can help you out with equipment and information!
@8bitcat588 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman Alright so I've saved up a good amount of money to get started soon. So is there any specific anvil I should really be looking for, like what would you say a good anvil should be made of and have on it?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
8bit Cat The important thing is rebound (test with a ball bearing, should bounce up to nearly the same height you dropped from). It's nice to have a fairly flat face and a horn. Chipped edges are not that bad. You can grind them round. New anvils are very expensive, and I don't recommend buying a new one just starting out.
@8bitcat588 жыл бұрын
+Torbjörn Åhman Well I don't know of a place I can buy them around where I live, so it's a big possibility that I might have to buy one from the Internet. Is there any other way I will be able to tell if it's a good quality anvil?
@torbjornahman8 жыл бұрын
8bit Cat Not really... but there are more reliable brands I assume.