Blacksmithing Let's Build A Treadle Hammer

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

Looks great :)

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks Rune, And thanks for being an inspiration.

[@paxdomini9714]

@@BIGDOGFORGE try putting a spring

[@adamgeorge8953]

Sir if you are reading this, I want to tell you, YOU ARE AMAZING 😍🤩👍

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Vikingwerk]

Finally, a straightforward and easy to understand design. Now I’m looking for a giant sledgehammer head.

[@Bobsutubes]

Really like the simplicity and effectiveness. Thanks...

[@iranmihanemast7032]

Simple Easy and Working Great

[@bladespot69]

Thank you so much sir, as a young blacksmith looking to build everything on my own, people like you and videos like yours are helping me tremendously in my career. So I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills - Tyler Cordoni

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mountainwolf1]

I second the statement thanks a ton.

[@stankrieger3598]

Like a 3rd hand, I knew there was a better way Thanks for sharing

[@EgTFortune]

Phd gave me a great chuckle

[@barrylongermaname398]

Nicely done and explained.. thanks

[@mattmorley2110]

Right new project for me in the works thanks for the inspiration 🙏

[@tomcarlson3244]

Push the button, but don’t forget. It is always worth watching. Thank you I like this simple build.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for that!

[@klkkylekin5948]

Very simple thanks for sharing

[@johnjude2685]

Nice and probably better for a older hobbyist BlackSmith like me, Compare to anything cheap and cheap is doable for us all.

[@practicalsurvivor693]

Dude that is awesome!!!! I'm going to build one soon, thank you for sharing your build!

[@Cttruckn]

Really enjoyed your video so much better than regular TV

[@paulorchard7960]

Its a simple, no brain, pocket money treadle hammer and really cool! Any idiot could do that, its a no brainer! Just don’t upset you’re dog by digging up his bones! Thanks Tim, its a great one!

[@shadetreeforge]

The treadle hammer is alot older than most people think! There is an example of one in the book Otto Schmirler Werk and Werkzug of the Kuntschmeide. when I had this book at the time of publication the photo shown was 100 years old!

[@tobyjo57]

Super Simple Tim and works great Thanks for sharing

[@billy19461]

That is GREAT. Simple yet effective.

[@brentwolfe4974]

I've been watching videos about this style hammer for a bit, and you're the first to make me chuckle in your description... "couple dozen nails, more is better..." Just awesome

[@ismailazmi3345]

Very simple and practical idea, thanks

[@tomsensible3999]

Easiest one I have seen. Now I want to make it! Thank you sir.

[@fieroboom]

So much this. THIS is the kind of thing I like to see - just make it up & get it done. Awesome build!! 👍👍

[@randallmarsh446]

So simple and definitly usefull. Thanks for shARING..AFTER SEEING ALL THE OTHER DESIGNS ON YOU TUBE. THIIS ONE IS THE EASIEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO GO ..THANKS AGAIN.

[@garrettgreenberg60]

Once again the “hey I need one of those” and “hey I could build that” light bulbs are both going off simultaneously! Nice build!

[@honzazenisek2816]

Dobrý nápad. Velmi jednoduché na výrobu i na obsluhu. Za mě 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joelongstaff7601]

Sir after tearing both rotater cuffs, I thought my time forging was finished. With your video I can return to shop. The physiotherapist retore my right shoulder and they told me no surgery can fix it this time. I dont know what you think your videos do but know this you just gave me the power to return to work. God bless and thank you.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you and bless you as well. take care and be safe..

[@МухтарШарипов-к9ы]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 КЫРГЫЗСТАН

[@billssmithy7352]

Will soon expand my smithy and will have room to build this.

[@wolfparty4234]

Very simple, very EZ to build and looks like it work great!!! Thank you for sharing this video. I am most definitely going to make one. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@Comm0ut]

Thanks for showing the basic layout! Anyone who can do basic welding and fab can run with that ball. I have a bad right shoulder so I'm going to weld something like that but mobile and all metal so it won't loosen

[@richardbyerssr.3355]

If you put a nice three inch x six X six inch solid block in the bottom of the hole the hammer base post will hold it's hieght and stay a lot more stable longer!same with the back post as well!

[@rbfcaf]

Well you got me hooked. Thanks for the video

[@georgegriffiths2235]

I have been following Bertram for quite a while awesome guy skilled smith👍

[@jonarddranojcastillo6372]

tnx bro for giving me a simple but powerfull idea in builting my own power hammer

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Most welcome 😊

[@fuzzpope]

Awesome upload, thank you!! This is *exactly* what I’ve been hoping to come across. I’ve had a repetitive stress injury for almost a year now with my right elbow that simply refuses to heal which has really gotten between my son and my own progress with a backyard smithing venture. This will help greatly offset this god awful tennis elbow crap and allow us to move forward, much appreciated, following!!

[@jasonlmeadows]

I’ve watched so many videos for this idea and this is honestly the first one that made me say Hey I think I can pull that off. I’m going to be giving this serious consideration

[@matthewdempsey1426]

I've been looking for an easy-ish light duty power hammer build for a while now, but this is even better! Might just have to source myself a heavy hammer...

[@johnwest4788]

Love it! I'm keeping this for when I have room to put one in my shop!

[@jfu5222]

At 1:06, it's nice to see a gentleman working with his PHD!

[@jrmc3187]

This is amazing...I have never seen anyone dig a hole without using a spud bar. Where I live, holes like that take HOURS to dig due to Red clay and ROCKS...Impressive!

[@tomsensible3999]

You gotta try digging a hole in Florida sugar sand. You can use your big toe to make a hole for fence posts. Only problem? Fences flop over if a purring kitten rubs against them too hard!

[@3vanguardofthephoenix335]

Ah good ole georgia red clay! I tried living in the wild when covid first started to test my survival skills... Kinda. Still had my car and was homeless, but I had a blast praying and being in YAHUAHs nature :) I tried my hand at primitive pottery, but the clay had too much silt in it and not enough plasticity? It couldnt keep its form well when rolled between the hands. Great learning experience, and id love to try some more pottery with professional clay. Id just fire it in a normal fire or my forge. Blacksmithing comes first. Survival knife, axe and sword come first ;)

[@fuzzpope]

Same ground here, not much fun, just outside Birmingham, Al.

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Hey, this looks like a great solution for my tiny hobbiest home shop. Right on! thank you for sharing.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

You are welcome!

[@killerkane1957]

I’ll be go to hell. I just put a second self contained power hammer in my shop. Now this. Very simple. Hits hard. Efficient. Absurdly easy to make. LOVE IT!!

[@spudhut2246]

Simple, to the point for operation. Great design. Thank you for sharing!

[@OKBushcraft]

Excellent build. This is on my list.👍👍👍

[@josedeluna5682]

I've been looking at different ways to make my own lill hammer setup, and I love your twist on this design. Cheers

[@kevinstewart1878]

Well, you just reminded me of my own treadle hammer project that is 85% finished. I'll have to get back to it.

[@paulsalb1686]

A grown child with a new toy! Great job Tim I like it I think I'll have to build one.

[@tonybirdwell2917]

You have awesome sense of humor! I enjoy watching your videos in part due to it also for your blacksmithing !

[@markspc1]

The fastest Treadle Hammer built I have ever seen !

[@ReWyldOutdoors]

Unbelievably simple treadle hammer! I'm making on now myself! I subbed!!! Awesome build! Thanks

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jakuuys5238]

So simple yet so effective. Very nice

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@twecharclimber]

Great design, great video

[@Hateranuja]

I always find your videos very relaxing after a rough day at work. I really enjoy them.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. Take care and be safe.

[@rusticsmith4074]

My next project thanks!

[@wiley979]

Fantastic Tim! If my knees weren't shot I'd build one today. Maybe I'll put the spring up front with a small motor and cam.

[@EgTFortune]

I love the design, my only addition would be to concrete them in several feet for that stability. Im honestly going to try to build one of these soon!

[@EgTFortune]

If you wanted to solve the issue of the forward post driving into the ground, if you dig a trench prior and make a base with concrete , the post would have a stop to drive into

[@TheOldaz1]

Dang it!! Another project, at least it's a good design. Thanks Tim.

[@michaeltuckerman6983]

Always always love love love to see big dog in the videos such a cutie

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Us too!

[@budgreen4563]

Awesome build, Tim!

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks!

[@richardparker1699]

This is a real easy way to put a hold on something. Enjoyed your video. Have a wonderful day.

[@Swordandsteel]

Awesome video! I’m looking to build something similar for my renaissance faire blacksmithing shop, and I really appreciate the straightforward way you explained it. This will be a ton of help

[@ИванПопов-и5ш]

Отличная система просто и хорошо. Спасибо.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Спасибо иван И спасибо за просмотр видео.

[@ИванПопов-и5ш]

@@BIGDOGFORGE Hello from Russia. Please tell me, what is the length of a hammer with a handle? And what is the weight of its iron part?

[@catinaround2211]

I’m retired boilermaker. So I decided to use my trade and start forging . I’m setting up a old school forging. I want everything man powered . I like how you explain the making of the hammer. I believe after a few videos on how to build one . I’ll be going with yours . Seams simple and straightforward

[@rayflowers9097]

That was an awesome build brother.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks 👍

[@ericericson3131]

Nice.....Once the wood shop is complete, I will add a smithy onto the back. What you have built is similar to what I was thinking. Nice to see one in operation. I was given an anvil with the horn broken off that I will use under the hammer.

[@JF-fx2qv]

Tis a purdy hammer. Simple has its complex purdy-ness. Not to mention cheap feels good on the pocket book.

[@OrionsAnvil]

I've been a big fan of Rune's channel for a while. Your hammer came out excellent. This is such a simple build, I really need to get of my lazy tail and make one.

[@DGrif14]

This is such a cool build and it takes no time at all! I'm definitely going to make one for my shop. Liked and subbed!

[@bennyhill3642]

I tell you what? I just Love the the laughs!!! I think pup pup wanted to know why you could dig a hole and he couldn't ROFL I'd like to try a little forging, but it'll take a while. I like that hammer ALOT. The only part of have a problem with is the thing your hitting lol But very doable!!! Newbee here GOD Bless😇

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

I'll have to bookmark this one...

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for watching Chuck.

[@tabton]

I like it. Just started rebuilding my workshop from the ground up and will be making a version of this 😁

[@lemix69]

Excellent build video and proof of concept, using a working system. I really like how you built your anvil on top of your post. Really appreciate you sharing your expertise with us newbies. :)

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you very much!

[@delljohnson172]

Thats great very simple great design..every smitty should have one. not big project to weld one either...cool tool dude great job.🤗

[@macewen1]

Thanks for breaking this down! I follow both of you guys so it's funny that I had just asked him about his treadle hammer and here you are showing how it is done.

[@marty01957]

Good build video, Tim! Big Dog did a good job of watching. Looked like she wanted to help!

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

Man, I want one of those, too! It'd be great to have both hands free.

[@butkatrello]

My dogs get excited too when I'm digging. Be it a hole or trench.

[@sibco96]

Great design! I've been putting off building one for too long because my brain keeps wanting to over-engineer things. This simpler approach is so much better.

[@stantilton2191]

Great video Tim. I need to build one for my shop.

[@SoggyBottomForgeJoe]

Great build. I know what I'm putting in my shop soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@drason69]

Love it!! I see one in my future, thanks to you, Sir ⚒️😀❤️👍👍

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Bravo! In form & motion how express & admirable!

[@richardland5563]

I’m so impressed by that way of doing it.

[@louislarose4023]

COOL HAMMER !

[@scouserbychoice]

Great video so glad I watched it

[@ericcartrette6118]

Great and simple idea! I could use something like that in my shop. I was a combat engineer in the Army. We used to say we were a high speed low drag air cooled self propelled pop-up target with a PHD (post hole digger). :D

[@ronaldatkinson9165]

Me too. Ron

[@tired1911]

I didn't think it could be that simple (or elligant). Nicely done. Looking forward to seeing what you create with it.

[@TheWoodcutter34]

About the only thing that I would add to this would be a "T" shaped post in front of this hammer to rest my but on so I could keep my balance while hammering. I'm just 75 and sometimes I need a little help.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

You and me both ;

[@MrUnderhill19]

Fantastic build

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks!

[@marknewsome9563]

That is awesome Tim, so simple but very effective

[@adrianpavelescu2781]

Very awesome video. I was looking to build one of these and I think this is what I will model mine after. Thanks!

[@sethmullet8014]

Awesome Tim! Love your simplicity of building things and how you always recycling items. Keep it up!

[@mountaincrittercreations2596]

Very nice and a easy build love it

[@johnjude2685]

As always you are a tool master Sir. At 68 might need to slow down hammer work and some sort of power hammer or tredle hammer might be in next summer build of things to do. Great video lots of great teaching, Thanks Tim

[@michaels.8663]

Beautiful

[@rwseemore1]

I'm impressed, nice job

[@BCM1959]

Wow. So simple yet so effective.

[@markkemp9253]

Nice job hi from yamba Australia

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for watching.

[@HansE1911]

I love this build, thanks for sharing!