Blacksmithing - Square corner bolster experiment

When you have access to a power hammer the way you think about a project often change compared to manual work at the anvil. For manual work it's in practice always best to start with thinner material and where you need mass you would either upset or forge weld material to that bar. With a power hammer you tend to do the opposite, start with larger material and draw sections down leaving mass where you want. In this video I show an alternative way to forge a square corner and I make an experimental tool to make the bend more easily.
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[@malcolmporter4771]

When I watch your videos, it's almost like watching a sculptor with clay. An artist with paint and a piece of canvas. You truly are a very talented and creative person. The attention to detail and the persistence to creating something perfect or as perfect as it can be. Sure wish a lot of other people put that into their work.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Malcolm!

[@MisterTalkingMachine]

It happens to me a lot when watching your videos, that I find myself having no clue what you are making until at the very end, everything falls in place and is suddenly genius. Love it.

[@torbjornahman]

That's great! :) Thanks

[@stephenlee62]

Same - had absolutely no idea what he was making, but it was fascinating watching the process and then discovering what it was all about. Love your work.

[@micha5816]

Tameem Moaleji, I agree, I many times didn't understand title, but it's just because these tools' names aren't used often in normal communication.

[@Sergio-he8sw]

Completely agree with you.

[@Rouverius]

^ This.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

I have to admit - I always viewed blacksmithing as a rougher way to work steel, until I started seeing your work. Now, I'm amazed! All your pieces, more than functional, are works of art!

[@bradbusch9585]

I never get tired watching you do your art work. That’s what it is to me. Great video again

[@McGowanForge]

I actually went "noooo" when you took the rounding dies to that octogon looking part, it looked so cool

[@josuelservin2409]

Blacksmithing is still like wonderful trick of magic to me, perhaps even better because the magic is still there after I have seen how is done. Thanks for this wonderful videos, is always a pleasure to watch.

[@thunderstruck1078]

I don't know how, but whatever you do it ends up being a small work of art. No matter if it's just a small die, a shoehorn, snow house or this holdfast. Incredibly talented!

[@TalabarteRobles]

Eso mismo pensé yo

[@lloydmullins2658]

What I enjoy about your videos is that you give very minimal explanation and let the object develope like a visual narrative. In the start I had no idea what it was you were trying to make but was surprised to finally see it. Well done.

[@MrUltralove]

Making your woodworking shop tools in your blacksmithing shop. You are living my dream sir. Good work as always!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks KK!

[@jameswest3890]

I lived up in Northern NJ about 45 years ago. And there was an old blacksmith shop, My company had him make some things from time to time. I always went by to pick the stuff up and loved to watch him work.

[@adam_of_all_trades_no_mast8388]

I’m a woodworker that got into blacksmithing for this very reason! I enjoy your videos.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thank you!

[@gabrielnavarro8721]

Very inventive mind, that's for sure ! Great tool, it's so much joy when you find out a way to save 1h of hammering by creating a new specialised tool

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, yes it seems to work ok!

[@airforce9872]

When I see your name in my sub box, I click on it without even looking at the title, because I know its going to be worthwhile content. Thanks Torbjörn, amazing as always.

[@dougankrum3328]

Yeah..! Only a few videos rate the Thumbs up, while un-seen, but this is always one...

[@marcogallazzi9049]

I´m always amazed by the professional quality of your work! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!

[@danlentini5045]

Man, I LOVE watching you work! You make it look so effortless. Keep it up!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@dpeter6396]

I've had lots of trouble over the years making square corners on all sorts of forgings using the vise method. It looks to me like you've come up with a solution!! Thanks!! Love your channel.

[@sennest]

Beautiful! Simply beautiful! The work you do to make something and creativity you display by building something to make something. Thank you for sharing!

[@pivers01]

That tool you created is absolutely genius!! Thank you for sharing!

[@andreysolovyanyuk5067]

You are a true professional in your field, but do not cease to develop. Nice to watch!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@frommypointofview7173]

I have the up most respect for you as a person and as a craftsman even though you don't talk much I still get your thought process as well as your what method of execution your by far one of my favorite smiths I've ever seen your methodical meticulous and a true perfectionist and I truly respect that

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thanks!!

[@rogermarsh9806]

Super way of getting a sharp outside corner. I was instructed by a farrier in the Welsh mountains sixty years ago and he always jumped the end of the bar. Having the air hammer to free both hands saves all that gripping the tongs between the knees when using the fuller.

[@wolfparty4234]

Even your mistakes as you call it, is still done to the highest quality!!! Plz ,don’t stop making videos as I am a new blacksmith that have watched your videos many times!!!

Chacune de vos vidéos me surprend et me donne du plaisir à la regarder. J'ignorais qu'un forgeron pouvait être aussi précis en matière de réalisation de pièces métallique. Bravo !

[@andreasgiobel6355]

As always, a good solid video. Reminds me of when I started watching Discovery channel as kid. U just watch and and get a good feeling....

[@planbuilduse5994]

😂, same here!

[@baa-austria]

My compliments to you! Any piece you do ist at least beautiful and has a practical use. Also - every video is a teaching unit in blacksmithing and beyond inspiring. In comparsion to other black smith on youtube, e.g. Alec Steele, my feeling is you are a _real_ master. No blabla, just fine, perfect Artwork combined with modesty. Again - my honest compliments.

[@kola3125]

It always amazes me how precisely you use that pneumatic hammer. Every champfer is just perfect right there. I remember having a hard time even trying that. Nice video :)

[@tomcarlson3244]

I am amazed every time you make a tool. I usually am not sure if it is a tool but I love to see your plans come together and you have an amazing tool.

[@necrobeast6666]

Nice work as usual,and it's great that you put the description of the materials that are used,cheers from Portugal.

[@davidn8759]

Love your work , brings tears to these old eyes , you are one very talented person , and I hope your kids show an interest in learning this craft . Now for a bete noir of mine , every time you back drag your files it sets me on edge , its the way i was taught i guess , besides they are your files ( lol ) a little trick i used to do was use pvc pipe as a shield in a 5 gal bucket , so they did not rub against each other , files are not cheap . A 5 gal bucket full of files is a chunk of change . Man keep making these videos both for the young and curious ,and us old folks who love the craft

[@robowens3030]

Thank you. I think this is one of your best vids. You not only share knowledge, but this is a joy to watch.

[@Rick_Bagnall]

Funny to see you dancing in time to the rhythm of the power hacksaw. I do things like that myself all the time!

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha!

[@patrickcamusat2798]

I too liked it !

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

That is how ABBA got most of their songs !

[@hackenbush23]

I groove to the beat of his big hammer too, it's always a good video when he uses it.

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

hackenbush23 stop ! Its hammer time ! - unfortunately someone else has used that saying 😭

[@MakeNCreate]

Next level blacksmithing right there! Amazing work man, truly inspiring!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool, thank you!

[@danbreyfogle8486]

That is amazing, after it is all done I think to myself, "Why didn't I think of that first?" The answer? Because I am not a metal worker or blacksmith, but I sure enjoy seeing a skilled craftsman at work.

[@archimedesCNC]

yes! - reciprocating the most compelling truth of my effort to the genius of yours. nothing else remains. the beauty of this video is it's immortality for expression.

[@rexacero3104]

A work of art from a highly skilled craftsman. Wish I have just a bit of your skill. Thanks to your video

[@RayFromTheHayclan]

Wow!! That would work really well in a fly press as well. Really nice hold fast. I wished you made more videos. Look forward to them each time.

[@giorgiocanal1659]

Speechless... Please, transfer your knowledge to next generation.

[@lovejcdc]

Wow that was really good engineering. But the one thing that really jumped out at me at the beginning is your jacket. I have been a huge fan of ABBA since I was a kid. Awesome stuff

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Well the logo on the jacket has nothing to do with the music group, but thanks anyway!

[@lovejcdc]

@@torbjornahman oh I'm sorry I guess I just assumed.

[@andrewkrahn2629]

My first time doing a square corner (read: only time), I hit the side before I hit the top and had some lovely white-yellow scale go down my glove. You have no idea how much I want one of these.

[@lenblacksmith8559]

What a brilliant Idea, mate you're so clever, you never cease to amaze me. With what you come up with.

[@RobertFay]

Wow, that was fun. Brilliant insight into how to produce a tool to build other tools. Most Educational. Keep on, Keepin' ON ... please ! ! !

[@Abrikosmanden]

Very very cool. I'm continually impressed by your skills and craftmanship!

[@Cremantus]

Very interesting to see how the puzzle parts become the big picture during the video. Thumbs up!

[@perkelepower]

återigen en fröjd för själen att kolla dina videos !

[@TomSommer]

Great video. That tool will last several lifetimes. Thanks again for sharing your talents.

[@thevikingoli8847]

I have no words to say, very clever and beautiful work. Respect metal master🤐🤐

[@americhal]

Me encantan sus vídeos, son Geniales. Veo sus vídeos y cuando el trabajo que está realizando parece estar acabado, no, usted sigue hasta buscar la perfección Es todo un ejemplo a seguir. Saludos desde España.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@Desi-qw9fc]

Precision angle grinder work!

[@carlospiso]

A mostly equipped guy...😊 One of the most satisfying videos seen these times 👉

[@gretchenmorfea5988]

You have an amazing shop setup

[@paulmurphy612]

Thumbs way up. I was in suspense. I didn’t know how that device was going to work. Also, that’s the best holdfast I’ve ever seen. Good work!

[@j.wilson641]

Outstanding!! I love your videos! Best techniques on KZbin!

[@BernardSandler]

As always, your work is beautiful. The cleverness of this experiment was just a delight.

[@mauriziomontagnana3966]

Lucchetto epoca

[@heardashot]

Wow! That is amazing! Beautifully thought out and very well executed. Top marks Torbjorn! You should be running the country! Ha!!

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, thanks!

[@skullandspade]

Absolutely genius. I might have to fabricate one to try for myself! Thank you for sharing as always!

[@kjellski]

Hah! Found you brother :) It's always a pleasure to watch and just brilliance in forging, right!?

[@tombrown879]

Wow. Torbjorn. Yes that is much faster and easer that doing it by hand. What a great little tool. great job.

[@Phoeff99]

Fantastic. Such a pleasure to watch you create.

[@BlackBearForge]

Very nice. I use a similar but more simple jig in the fly press for bending holdfasts. Its amazing how much easier it is to bend those corners with the help of a jig.

[@torbjornahman]

Great John! Yes you need to bend where the largest mass is and that's no fun by hand. I would love a fly press.... some day...

[@askerko2700]

Remarkable idea, wonderful execution, magnificent result!! In Your hands a metal is more soft than plasticine. Successes!

[@johnjude2685]

Seems so easy when someone knows what they are doing Thanks for the lesson Sir.

[@wyoblacksmithtools3097]

BEAUTIFUL! You are the Michelangelo of forging and the Da Vinci of inventions! Thanks for sharing. Jerry

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Love the foot tapping part of the video and per the usual great build and craftsmanship :-) well done!

[@torbjornahman]

:) :) Thanks!

[@badinmatenoyard]

Loved it. Saw a demo at a conference this weekend doing this. I had to see another way. Great job.

[@marty01957]

Truly remarkable engineering ! Great fun to watch!

[@Madlintelf]

Saw the description and had no idea what it was so I put it off, so glad I watched it great idea!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool, thanks!

[@devindonovand959]

Great vision for a classic, practical tool. Well done sir.

[@geoffreyhibon2651]

Always a pleasure to see your videos Torbjorn. And a lot of ingenuity!

[@mrmyorky5634]

Great video to watch, from a guy who is obviously a skilled blacksmith and who understands how to demonstrate his technique. The camera work is also an inspiration to anyone who aspires to making a KZbin video as well as learning about Forge work. Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Mike!!

[@essentialjudge2279]

Nice hold fast. Nice forging brake die! It work great.

[@CockatoobirdmanBill]

Amazing hold down clamp by the best I have ever seen, a lot of work to make but I think it was worth it good job. Be well and be safe.........

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome jig for square corners Sir

[@williamcunha9136]

Awesome Job Mr. T! You are The King of jig making.

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

That is a brilliant tool, and the holdfast is beautiful.

[@JonDingle]

Brilliant video young man! I have decided that I need a power hammer in my life, just to listen to it if nothing else!

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks

[@sambonefarmer9139]

It is so enjoyable and satisfying to watch you make things, your video are 'must watch' content!

[@ericdennis6251]

That is slick! Well played. Your videos are, in my opinion, some of the best on blacksmithing on youtube. cheers.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Eric!!

[@eugenemotes9921]

Awesome Blacksmith. You are a Legend, as far as I'm concerned.👍

[@bluemtnsman]

Impressive bit of kit there.

[@gk6993]

Love it when a idea manifest's itself.

[@semihdyngyldai4503]

Not just an experiment but also works! Nice job.

[@diannpowell1077]

Don't really know what it is but it sure was fun watching you make It. And that had to be the biggest anvil I've ever seen.so cool!

[@joseleandro58]

Excelente trabajo,te felicito, gracias por dedicar tu tiempo a enseñar, saludos desde Venezuela.

[@BobCaseyAerial]

You have a good touch with the power hammer....But i am a real fan of the ole elbow grease hammer....I know it's a lot more work but it pays off in the end....Sorry to make this comment so lengthy but i have been waiting patiently for you to throw out more content....To me your The Best Blacksmith to watch on here....Hope to see more and thanks...God bless

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Bob!

[@stretchmfe4913]

Great idea and well executed.

[@borgesfh]

Forging in a cold country is easy, here in Rio de Janeiro is difficult, congratulations for your work !!!

[@jacquesdor50]

Binge watching your videos. I have enjoyed and learned from all but this one was at another level.

[@planbuilduse5994]

Excellent work! I dont have any blacksmithing equipment. But I want to build this for bending square bar at the hydraulic press. Very cool!

[@michaelsanchez8519]

Out of all of the blacksmithing videos I’ve seen, this is the first time I’ve seen one of those “helping hands”. I forgot the exact name of it, someone help me out! Good work T.A!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. It's a holdfast or bench clamp.

[@billsiegel1783]

If I hadn’t seen you make it I would’ve guessed that you cut it with a torch at 90°, well done.

[@dakel20]

Well that thing is just intensely satisfy to watch used. Great video as usual!

[@Gun5hip]

Mesmerizing watching you work.

[@VROne111]

Great proportions and a adjustable lighting mechanism

[@outbackladas]

Nice little gadget, I’ve never seen one before, would come in very handy, very useful and well made as usual. Hope you and your family have a happy and safe Christmas.As I write it’s 10:00pm and on my veranda it’s 43degrees Celsius so I’m inside relaxing in front of the air conditioner, it’s much hotter during the day. I suppose while I’m sweltering in the heat you’re up to your neck in snow, probably building another igloo with your kids, have fun and stay safe, Regards from your friend “down under “.

[@torbjornahman]

:) No snow here yet... Happy holidays!

[@spiraknives]

This holdfast is so amazingly beautiful, thank you for this video! I have to try this by myself, but with way more simple tools:D

[@derekhughes9274]

Nice bit of workmanship, very nice.

[@markphillips3250]

Really awesome tool. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@roncline3120]

A true master artisan at work.......

[@ivorboyd7551]

Really interesting way You finished the end of the holdfast in the swedge block. I am making a holdfast but had not figured how to finish the end, nice touch.

[@GrumpyVetTrucker]

Amazing work and great execution of your idea...

[@tellket]

That’s rather miraculous. It’s not at all intuitive. A thought out principle of applied mechanics to solve a under appreciated problem. As always, a delight to witness your craftsmanship sir. Thank you for the post