Blacksmithing - Forging a seamless socket (tool making)

In this video I make a taper die to be used under the power hammer and some initial forging tests. I hope to use this technique in future projects coming soon.
Special thanks to John Rigoni for inspiring me to take on this project.
Also, I would like to thank Pål Lien for sharing the experience he has had using roughly the same setup.
John Rigoni - / @rigoniironworks
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[@rigoniironworks]

Thank you for the shout out :) I like the interchange kiss blocks, a good idea. I find rotating evenly clockwise/counterclockwise gives a uniform forging. Another cool feature is that the "tube" wall thickness can be whatever you want. Looking forward to what you make with it, I'm working on a candle snuffer idea at the moment w/ this tooling.

[@marcsenteney3160]

I really enjoy your work sir. Every video you produce makes me think I should try that too.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Just subbed! Good enough for Mr. Åhman, far more than good enough for me! 🙏 Blessed day possitive energy and well wishes Crawford out 🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks John, yes there are definitely many useful applications for this technique. Some will probably argue that it can be machined to start with, but that's not so easy as it sounds.

[@_bodgie]

You've got a great channel John, it definitely deserves more subscriber love.

[@dethmaul]

A candle snuffer is a good idea, you never see or hear about those anymore.

[@humancattoy7767]

When fellow KZbinrs inspire each other, wonderful things happen.

[@davidgillies620]

The toolmaking is as interesting as the things made with the tools. It is the essence of engineering. Terry Pratchett wrote in one of his books that with a forge you can make simple tools, and with simple tools you can make complicated tools, and with complicated tools you can make _anything_ .

[@torbjornahman]

Terry Pratchett was a smart man! Love his books.

[@george8873]

Really admire your willingness to learn from others even though you're pretty top notch with your blacksmithing skills already Torbjorn. A true sign of a master smith at work.

[@muddycamping3284]

Funny, I found johns channel about a year after I found yours and thought how much you two seem alike. There’s a shared ability to come up with tooling and execute in such a way that inspires me. Very cool build!🤙🏽

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thank you!

[@mkivy]

We all have someone else to thank for our lives. Right? I hope many boys and girls get inspired by u my friend across the sea 🌊…

[@DanelonNicolas]

Nooooooooooo I want to see the second part!!

[@timothyanderson2108]

Watch the framing chisel build I only watched this to see how he got the hole up the middle lol lathe by looks not punched

[@wesleytownsend8214]

You are a very inspiring channel and even though I am too old for this type of a hobby, I look forward to every single piece of content you make. My grandsons have attempted to do this and I have spent a lot of money on equipment for them and I appreciate the inspiration you have given them. Thanks for being amazing. I wish good health, happiness and all the best to you and your family!

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thanks Wesley!

[@happyvaper5748]

Yet again, another wonderfully inspiring work of masterful craftsmanship Torbjorn, i just know your uploads heighten all your subscribers vibrations and not simply just mine. Can't wait for the sequel to appear. Thank you again Sir. Peace and Love to you and your's.

[@billhatcher2984]

You saythanks for watching . I say thank you for teaching 👍

[@The_Metal_Urge]

As a novice doing everything by hand I can say with ease that is one of the most phenomenal things I've ever seen, that same process would've taken me at least two days.

[@torbjornahman]

Yes, it's pretty cool, but hardly a traditional way of making a socket.

[@ionut5316]

Nice die. Lie Nielsen still makes socket chisels using the Stanley 750 design. Tom, the owner, said that the socket chisels are significantly more difficult to manufacture. He didn't go into details, but now, seeing this video, I can understand why.

[@torbjornahman]

I don't think this is the only way to make them but yes, it takes a bit more effort.

[@douglasgault5458]

I couldn't build my socket Jig fast enough & it works fantastic! By far the easiest sockets that I've ever made. Greatly appreciate these video's brother. My first project was sockets for a few hewing spears that were ordered. From the USA.

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! I'm glad you found some use for it!

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Great shout outs - Rigoni Ironworks, another great channel. (I always think Rigatoni because I am Italian) Super clean forgings. Timothy too, yet another great channel. Torbjorn, thank you for showing the creation of tooling and how to work with large equipment, besides the forging of a thing. It helps me grow in skill.

[@subsidized2778]

Great stuff. You have touched on two of my favorite things in life now, scythe blades and socket chisels. Thanks

[@marcosantoniopereira195]

É uma pena não ter vídeo seu todos os dias ! Muito bom , é uma terapia !

[@Squatch-sj3vg]

I would love to see more nature/gardening content as well! Sweden is so beautiful, makes me wish I could travel. Greetings from Texas!

[@torbjornahman]

I would love to show more some day...

[@Rubbernecker]

I agree!!

[@tri-forceblades3123]

Finally an answer to how I can make high quality chisels. Now all I need is a power hammer lol

[@snr2707]

Always a good day when Torbjorn posts a video of his blacksmithing!

[@robertlassiter907]

This is pure and simple therapy for me. It’s the small things like the sound of the steel when it’s placed on the anvil. The little nature scenes of your beautiful homestead are very welcome. Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for this. Perhaps some socket chisels? Warm regards to you and your family from Alabama. Robert.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Robert!

[@Wulframite]

It really is inspiring friend, thank you for showing. I also did not know Husqvarna made ovens.

[@marcsenteney3160]

Very nice build sir! I am looking forward to seeing what you intended to make. Not to mention trying the die for my new hammer.

[@Joe___R]

That is a great technique, it makes a easy & strong socket.

[@joell439]

So relaxing and inspiring. And it’s so refreshing how you identify all those clever artists that inspire you as well. I’m looking forward to subscribing to them as well. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@Jasoncohenour]

In USA, we have Husqvarna Chain saw but not oven. Such a pretty place you have. Thanks for Sharing !!!

[@johnjude2685]

Sir I 💯 percent love and respect your work., I try to remember all your teaching Thanks and wishing you any your family good health

[@babcockcopper]

I wish I had seen this earlier. I was doing this last night. You and rigoni are my favorites. Excellent video as always.

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

Interesting, I enjoyed watching this process all come together; thanks for taking the time to share with us. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.

[@torbjornahman]

Many thanks!

[@lovejcdc]

Oh wow that was awesome. I have always wondered how that was done. I've seen a lot of what they call a seamless socket tool. But I had no idea how you would make it. Very interesting lesson. I could watch your videos for hours lol great video

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. Yes, this is a true seamless one... I guess many you see are actually welded. Strengthwise it can't get much better than this.

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

Very nice, and left us with a cliff-hanger, lol. All good though, and love the intermission filming of the garden. It's beautiful.

[@brentelsing4447]

That chipping hammer you made is working great!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Wow that’s so cool! I can see you using that technique a lot! Sweet!

[@giannirocco7492]

Yeah,looks like the beginning of countless tools!The picture in my mind makes a slick!

[@gerry343]

Making the 'kiss blocks' was a good improvement. John's videos have a similar style to your own- excellent camera work so we can see what he is doing and no unecessary chatter!

[@gafrers]

Wonderful. Cannot wait to see the final result

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Amazing socket at the end. Timber framing chisels? Slick? Can’t wait to see. 👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@murrayshanaughan2650]

Thank you, I'm inspired. A nice touch to acknowledge natures wonder, saying many things. As I'm currently working on arrowhead designs these techniques have got me thinking. I'm seeking a medieval look yet adapted for modern field use. Hmmm interesting , cheers.

[@moshesabag6004]

Thank you for sharing,It is a joy to watch a professional at work

[@user-nq9xr3xq3v]

I'm a blacksmith and enjoy watching your channel. Waiting for other videos about the pre-ada. Thank you and good luck

[@jimzivny1554]

Great project, can't wait to see it used again

[@garagewizzard]

The way that was phrased was like Mr Rigoni had passed away, which i hope is not the case

[@chandradharkoneti]

He's still alive. He commented 8 minutes after you commented.

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, really? That was not my intention.... You can't "pay tribute" to living persons?? That's odd...

[@coookienomster7933]

@@torbjornahman the slow and somewhat sad music also made it feel that way. Maybe not sad but definitely melancholic

[@joshdrexler8773]

@@torbjornahman In English "paying tribute" to a person is frequently, although not always, associated with an encomium to the dead.

[@andrewwade785]

@@joshdrexler8773 true... homage can be used interchangeably often without the connotations that the person you are honoring might be deceased.

[@darrenwidas2473]

I do very much appreciate you doing these videos and sharing. Thank you.

[@Mikey__Mike]

Your videos are always so so relaxing to watch. I cannot put in to words how good you are in every video, but just know you are king 👑

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much!

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Great set up. Looking forward to seeing what your end result will look like.

[@tropifiori]

This is helpful as I have been trying to make dues for my power hammer Thanks Frank

[@TalRohan]

well that works beautifully...especially when combined with a bit of patience and a Torbjorn

[@dennyjudson2165]

So inspiring! Another tool coming up in the Arsenal.

[@marciocn]

Obrigado Sr. Torbjorn Ahman. Seus vídeos são muito agradáveis e instrutivos. 🇧🇷 Brazil.

[@American_Heathen]

You are a talent I love to watch. Remind me of a guy in my welding class. For Valentine’s Day he gave his girlfriend a dozen roses made in stainless steel. He curved each pedal for each rose. Then he did a steer’s head, I was in awe like I am in awe about the items you create

[@taironus]

Saw rigoni ironworks a goodwhile back and really liked the techniques! enjoyed watching your adaptation!

[@sageofsixpathspony3624]

Amazing and remarkable craftsmanship as always

[@dwightcarlson7136]

Was using an old wooden handled wood chisel today whose handle came loose and I was wondering how the tapered hollow portion of the chisel into which the handle fit was made. Now I know. Amazing! Great video👍👍👍I liked the dead heading of the rhododendrons too. I just did that a couple weeks ago. 😉😉😉

[@martinguerre8220]

It probably wasn't made like this tho

[@mounir101]

Amazing job, as always! thanks so much.

[@mtyson9004]

That’s some great work! Thanks and God Bless you sir!

[@Smallathe]

Another wonderful video and tool making. Very cool!

[@reeceduggan6749]

Great video as always you never fail to interest and inspire me ❤️

[@jamesball7322]

I like both channels cause you both put out clean forged work

[@danandreinicoara1872]

Hi ,a good time spent together in your nice workshop with new technical inf . Good luck and next video!

[@bernardleighan3218]

Awesome, that would make a great spear. I really enjoy the content. Thanks and God bless you and your family.

[@ThomasRonnberg]

The power of a lathe in the right hands.

[@_bodgie]

It's interesting to see how different smiths approach tooling to achieve the same task. The chisel will be a beaut when it's finished.

[@rondavis191]

Tor. your alot like the bee, hardworking and you like flowers, good job , as usual. Ron

[@minimateur]

nicely done as always!

[@theflyingfool]

Aha! Another nice bit of work Torbjorn! I thought there would be a reason for this method in future videos :D to which I'm very much looking forward :)

[@boeaston1069]

Thanku for doing this video, it has shown me an example of what the Tool will do at that pitch, previously have made a Tool: @ 25° & 40°, it is a slow process building tools and equipment for Blacksmithing, I enjoy Your videos.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@daniellarsson4418]

Candleholders, rocketnozzles, or drinkingdevices. You can do a lot with that tool.... Always a pleasure to see your videos, it looks so easy and everyone who has a relation to hot iron knows that itś NOT.

[@pedrojosecayuelaromero1503]

Como siempre un excelente trabajo. Felicidades por tu por tus vídeos, tomaré un buen aprendizaje de ellos. Muchas gracias y felicidades de nuevo. Soy Pedro desde España.

[@donnarhill1932]

Always look forward to your excellent videos!

[@user-fw2yu2rx1n]

I missed this video much. Thank you Torbjorn!

[@tombrown879]

What a great little jig. and a wonderful video as always.

[@Rubbernecker]

Oh, the suspense!!

[@abdel-hadikaddour8400]

Excellent travail, thanks

[@oliverer3]

Never seen a power hacksaw before pretty cool.

[@andrejohnson6731]

I love this creative/intellectual cross pollination!

[@BK_blacksmith]

I follow all 3 of ya ... And yours turns out perfect. Great job and Great video 👍

[@paulorchard7960]

Excellent, been toying with a similar idea for a while now just not sure how to go about it! You have cracked it, a lot of tool fab to get started but it’s going to pay off! My idea was extremely primitive to what you just accomplished. Thanks mate,I will be readjusting my brain to follow your path!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool. Good luck! The three point of contact is more or less essential to avoid twisting and such.

[@gudvin-smith]

И снова не в бровь а в глаз!

[@jamesa7506]

Another fine video, thank you sir.

[@gucu]

Can you pass on 1% of your talent please? As ever you are an inspiration, thank you for your videos and your lifestyle, I love them both.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice video as always. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. forge on. Keep making. God bless.

[@marcoshermidacarrera2583]

I think it's a great job, I see it very useful. Thanks for your videos Torbjörn Åhman

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing

[@Syrkyth]

Very neat. Will we be seeing many garden implements in the making? There was something strangely satisfying about watching the fire scale just walk its way off the tool and into a neat pile.

[@timearll266]

You and john are precisionists 👍

[@levpetrov3156]

Very interesting! Thank you!

[@RobertFay]

*- Clever. Simple. Just a bit of inspiration needed for engineering's forethought to build a workable jig.*

[@mikeboone4425]

That was a first for me not having any idea what your were building wright up intel the last moment, very clever that friend of yours. Happy trails

[@johngrace199]

Glad to read I wasn't the only one. Regarding the jig/template...I kept thinking how is that going to turn into a seamless socket?

[@RestorationAustralia]

Well done.

[@carls8219]

Brilliant Video-Top Knotch

[@jackgrass2439]

C'est tellement propre !!

[@Roman_37rus]

Вот что значит грамотный подход и прямые руки! Молодец! Супер!

[@williamh123456789]

Your garden looks beautiful this year

[@expatconn7242]

I have already thought what I can use them for . Trick work of both the tooling and work on the material.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Wow. Never thought about this process or the tooling required. Nicely done sirSir! BTW subbed Mr R. More great content to absorb! Thank you Thunderbear ⚡ always enjoy every second of your content! 🙏 Blessed day well wishes Sir and positive energy your way Crawford out🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@julianmathis3771]

Wow!! What a fascinating yet complicated process. Very much enjoyed.😊👌 Sadly no magical onehanded metal bar cutting in this one. I guess you can't do it all the time. Hopefully next time!!!!😁

[@zfortyounce]

That's a sweet bandsaw.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Sweet tool!

[@DrVektor]

Summer was came how nice. And congradulations it was well done.

[@marcosteinschnak3508]

respect to Your work! Just great, a real Master 🥳👌🙌

[@OrbitalRose_01]

That's a really clever tool!