TREADLE HAMMER - HOW MINE WORKS AND THE ACCESSORIES

I show my treadle hammer - how it works and how it's constructed + the accessories like top tools and hardy tools + blueprint. I don't forge anything in this video - if you want to se the treadle hammer forge steel do I use it in a lot of my blacksmith videos and here is an example • Making 2 viking hammer...
I use a 10 kilo hammer head and a spring made for a carport.
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Location: Denmark - my own property.
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Video gear: Nikon D7000, Nikon 50 1.8, Røde videomacro, iMovie.
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[@Pseud0rand0m]

One of the most simple yet most effective treadles I've seen. Great work Rune.

[@JS-ul3ic]

Love the workshop no expensive tools to get the job better still easy to repair and the added bonus you don’t need to go to a expensive gym for a workout kills two birds with one stone 👍.

[@joolwing]

Thank you Rune, really enjoying your educational videos! It is great that you have taken a very old craft and made it new again for many of us that have never seen it before!

[@tomcarlson3244]

Very simple tool. That looks like it will do anything with all your tooling that you made. I like how you used a sledge to hold your tools on the post.

[@MrMunkyMeat]

I really appreciate you posting this. Your treadle hammer caught my eye early on. I am working on setting up a forge and foundry myself and I am interested in going as "Hands On" as I can but still want to be able to do things like damascus . Thank you, this is inspirational.

[@SamTownsBladesmith]

A very simple but effective design! I will definitely be looking into making one of these myself.

[@ButtChecker]

Rune, Thanks again for the video and appreciate how you never hold anything back. You actually provide all the details and dimensions so others can replicate your tools. There are lots of people out there that are selfish and don't want others copying their products or ideas. You are proof that there are still good people out there that want to help and teach others. Take care man, looking forward to future videos!

[@jfosfilmz6930]

That’s a great substitute for a power hammer and it goes with the old fashion no power tool vibe

[@marknickerson3645]

Thanks for posting this Rune, great build and I appreciate the fact that your tools are built well and for everyday use, not shiny show pieces. Time to hit the scrap yard for parts!!

[@peterholmbushcraft590]

I'm so thankful for it. U don't know how happy I am. As wean I will star my Blacksmith I will do al I can not to juse eny elektrisyty. Thanks that u are here. Have been looking al over to find it. Don't stopp u inspire me much

[@JackyHeijmans]

I will not ever be able to do this myself, but I really enjoy your video's anyways. I have a very curious nature, and always wondered how blacksmiths worked in the past. That you bring this craft back is just awesome! I think in the next years electricity will go down globally, and then people have to rely on the old crafts. All I have seen about blacksmithing is in movies, here and there, in the distance. I will not bore you with all my questions, like what is the liquid you use to temper, oil or water, for I am not strong enough to even lift up a 10 kg hammer enough to make that treadle hammer. Thank you so much for sharing! I learn a lot from you either way! Have a beautiful day! xxx

[@rodricbr]

don't worry man, you'll be able to do someday, keep working on something you love and you will reach success, i'm looking forward for you!

[@JackyHeijmans]

@@rodricbr Thank you, Rodric, you restored my trust in humans a bunch with this. You are very kind and positive! I was quite strong in the past, though something happened and I got disabled. I now am not so strong anymore. Next to that, I am a near 55 year old woman, and not saying those can't blacksmith! Though for me, living in a city apartment with neighbours all around, I guess that will not happen anymore. That is okay, I love a lot, and I am reaching success in other areas! I wish for you, that you can make your dreams come through, which ever ones! Thank you for making me smile! Much love and a big hug to you! 🤗💖

[@OrionsAnvil]

I was researching inline treadle hammers but I'm thinking this is all I need. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@cristianhunter8113]

Thank you very much!!!! It's the first youtuber who made a video from what I've ask!!!!! I'm super happy, the video is very important for me, now I can made a treadle hammer for my blacksmith project, thank's!!

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Looks like you got that balance just right :-) nice treadle hammer

[@HansE1911]

Your treadle hammer is a thing of beauty!

[@bursucalexlazar]

Great, great, great...thank you Bertrand. This turned out to be my favourite series ever. Everyone has powerhammers and fancy tools (not meaning to hurt anyone's feelings)...you, my friend, represent the people :D great video man..

[@rodrigoemilianoibarragarri5940]

You are without a doubt the coolest blacksmith !!!

[@jackgarridogonzalez9487]

I love the mechanism is very simple but it looks effective thanks for showing it

[@bratherssteel3570]

Привет из России! Вы просто отличный мастер, делаете отличные видео в традиционном стиле вашего народа, это невероятно красиво!

[@bratherssteel3570]

@биджейпен хастелбастел в чём вопрос?

[@bratherssteel3570]

@биджейпен хастелбастел вот уж не знаю,но местность не американская, скорее Дания , Норвегия.

[@igorklinov6645]

@биджейпен хастелбастел дания.

[@clemtarpey1100]

Almost at 1 million! Can't think of a more deserving channel.

[@mlwoutsidelife2236]

Simply amazing 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for showing the drawing at the end. Just shows the simplicity of it all .....very very affective 👍🏻

[@lord_kinbote3920]

I've thought about doing one of these. I have lots of 6x6 posts and other lumber left over from a torn down deck staircase, and I see those little stump anvils going for relatively reasonable prices once in a while.

[@deadeyecrafting6899]

amazing idea using the same hardy hole size for both the treadle and anvil

[@paolobuffa6889]

Nice mallet, or tread hammer; it's effective. You have my highest esteem! If I ever start a forge business, it would be a good place to start. For what little I do, I only need a hammer and a small anvil (currently the head of a 5 kilos hammer).

[@knightofcamelot5173]

Все гениальное просто!👍

[@Moonshinedave1]

I have some old garage door springs hanging in an outbuilding that would be perfect for making a treadle hammer. I hope someday to get caught up enough to build one. Thanks for posting the video.

[@OrionsAnvil]

I think I have a line on a cheap 20lb hammer. So as I watch you cycle through the tools the hammer strikes perpendicular, I'm guessing, about 6" or so above your sledge tool holder correct? I guess having it setup this way keeps the hammer at the same level and you just adjust the tooling? Sorry about the dumb questions but I hope that I can do this sooner than later. Thanks

[@marty01957]

Very good build video, Bertram! Big Dog Forge , sent me here! Thank You for the idea!

[@ИгорьЧерняков-я9ь]

Thanks for showing the hammer.

[@miloradputic6419]

Thank you Bertram, thank you man.

[@gregarusbiloxicus]

Thanks for the visual! I’ve been drawing up plans for a treadle hammer and they are a lot like this. Mine will have to be portable though. It looks like I’m on the right track.

[@joki1937]

Just got done building my own, did a test run and works quite well. Based on your design, mine unfortunately cannot be buried underground due to my workshop being on a rooftop shed.

[@tombrown879]

Very nice Hammer build Rune. I am going to build a small shop in my back yard this summer closer than my regular shop, and will have to set one of these up. Great video as always.

[@supyanisupyani7320]

Thanks a lot for sharing. This video is not only entertaining but also inspiring. Awesome!!

[@drinkcoffeewithjasmin5938]

Amazing. The work was very passionate in the past 🍀thank you to show us this

[@xuliohoxa7134]

Gracias por el video. Me encanta lo simple y lo efectivo de tus herranientas y la forma de trabajar.

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Thank you! very well done video showing ratios and proportions.

[@handyhippie6548]

very simple design, and it appears to work very well. it definitely looks like it has done a lot of work for you. good job!

[@regobertoaguilar6293]

I like that, thank you, maybe I can build my own thanks again.😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊.

[@Jalbert1995]

I really like your hammer set, they are absolutely gorgeous. Cheers!

[@TheMadsenmads]

I'was wonderring to find a hammer solution like yours from a long time! thanks! so cooooolll!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Very nice and educational video.Enjoyed it !!!

[@molotoboec70]

Идея просто замечательная , пожалуй я тоже сделаю себе такой как кузницу построю

[@joeshmo3460]

Thanks to this video I have a power hammer in less than a day thank you.

[@brucemorris6319]

Well that would be real good for a one armed blacksmith nice job.

[@undertrakeryayayay2012]

you are a genius buscrafter

[@pheorrungurd8746]

This thing is simplistic ingenious!

[@КузницаЛевша]

Замечательный помошник.

[@subriodivers9131]

Thanks for show how is constructed!

[@VíctorRodolfoCaravaja]

😊buenísimo el mejor martillo a pedal que ee visto asta ahora y muy pero muy efectivo 😊

[@kirkruiz12]

Thanks for showcase in this I was thinking over the lines of using a bike for a set up but this looks easier .

[@batat_pmr]

Это то что мне нужно! Спасибо!

[@lukaalborne40]

I thought he was wearing convers lol also I'm stealing this. Thank you for putting it on yt

[@jackyoung1155]

If I'm correct you would be able to add more power if you put the strings that are used for pulling down the hammer were closer to the hammer itself?

[@TheCraftyWoodsman]

Thank you for sharing the details of this, looks like a great tool.

[@albertopompei8175]

You’re Special!!! A hug from Rho...Italy

[@vugarm1822]

so simple and good hammer, most of thing l learned from you.👍

[@Baltic_Bushcraft]

Eine schöne zünftige Werkstatt, die du da hast. ⚒

[@leonbinz7350]

Hi Bertram I have a project to make a similar treadle hammer, I wanted to know what type of spring you use on the back, I was wondering if an old motorcycle spring could do the trick. I love what you do anyway, hard to describe how beautiful and harmonious it is, keep going !

[@hughlink7341]

I would like to buy the plans to build one, nice working hammer

[@neophyteboatwrights]

Was the 10kg hammer head acquired or forged by you? If acquired, any recommendation where to source such a large hammer? I haven't had any luck. If you forged it yourself, then where does one get a steel blank that large? I've also had no lucking sourcing that.

[@homemadetools]

Nice build!

[@mackhinastation]

Thanks for sharing :) Really cool thing to do! Have a rad day!

[@roberts6219]

Thank you again!! Excellent video .

[@Lsk4820]

Good idea whit this machine

[@javanbybee4822]

I don’t have room for a treadle hammer but now I need to make a treadle hammer

[@mariarosilene5683]

PARABÉNS 👍👍👍👍👍 PELO VÍDEO EXCELENTE , BJOS DO BRASIL ,

[@robsonsantosOSO]

Awesome! Thank You.

[@christophersherratt7299]

I know this is a old video don't know if you still use it but if you do you can make it a lot better if you use snatch blocks 2 should give you 5 times the lift so that you can use your ball of the foot like a exhilaration pedal or use more and bigger weight coming down

[@loganridge107]

You know your quads are gonna get huge doing this

[@markv151]

Great design, thank you for sharing.

[@DhalanUrip]

Finally you show this. Next time i will made this one, may be. Thanks bertram

[@nesterukivan]

Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.. wish you luck

[@techronmattic5876]

I was Just talking about your Treadle hammer design with sam towns a couple of hours ago great timing

[@SamTownsBladesmith]

What are the chances!

[@smidefix8147]

Lovely.;D where did you get that anvil/tool at 04.10 min into the film? or did you make it?

[@KZ-en2nw]

Молодец! Спасибо за чертеж и детальное описание! Удачного творчества

[@StoneAgecooking]

Awesome video really enjoyed it

[@apnhderlleip]

Hi Rune, how are you? Can you please tell me more about your forge? How did you build it? I like the way you work and use your tools. Simple but efficient! ;-)

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

Thanks. I have made videos showing most of the gear. On instagram do I have photos from when I made the shop in the video and other shops - link in the video description.

[@prairiecracker214]

I love the coil spring warble

[@dageinarstenseth8842]

Is that a sledge hammer head on top of that post, where you pot the tools in? How did you get the hole square?

[@SuperQuickfix1]

The art of a thinking man

[@mahiryldz6146]

Thank you rune ❤️

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

Beautifully done! You are one hell of a great engineer. I love how your brain works, truly self sufficient indeed. Thanks for sharing this lovely video.

Do you Color Grade any of your footage? I'm amazed by the way it looks so moody and atmospheric. Thanks for the great work!

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

Thanks. Yes - use iMovie.... but most of it is just be course I use DSLR for the videos. Gear list www.runemaltebertramnielsen.com/439980393

[@DanyDCi]

Good good good good.. very good

[@EatCarbs]

Great stuff. Thanks for the video

[@LuckyLeviatan]

I love it ! Thank you for the upload !!!

[@pescaetrabalhosmanuais54]

bom dia muito boa a ideia top obrigado por partilhar

[@44szaman]

Fantastic! Thanks!

[@forthehonorforge4840]

I really wanna make one now. Thanks!

[@taehoih9527]

Satisfying as always

[@petardragoev7106]

Great video!! Its interesting because judging by this one and some of your previous videos your treadle hammer seem to have quite a punch and I've looked at other peoples videos on treadle hammers and theirs aren't very "powerful". Do you know what the weight of the hammer head is?

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

Thanks. 10 kilo. Part of the key is to make the hammer able to swing from way up... and just balance the hammer.

[@JackyHeijmans]

He says in his comment to the video: I use a 10 kilo hammer head and a spring made for a carport. You want at least 10 kilo hammer head or a substituted that does the same thing - and you want a spring that is hard to stretch by hand but possible.

[@smidefix8147]

Hello Rune, how big is the spring you are using on the hammer? :)

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

I don't know. You just need something similar - the only critical thing is that the spring needs to be almost impossible to pull/move by hand. Recommend going to your local junk yard - relative offen do they probably have a few different used carport springs you can buy for next to nothing. Most will work just fine.

[@conordonohoe1616]

Could you show us your forge and vent in a video just interested to see. Made mine from blocks

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

yes

[@SashaSasha-pr7ty]

Bravo!!!

[@bejoibejan8098]

Wow ...cool your imagention is indeed 👍👏

[@leemcgann6470]

Nicely done. How long is the chain?

[@BertramCraftAndWilderness]

Thanks. In my case about 100 cm. But it's not a critical part - in case you make one do you fit the chain as one of the last things and just make it custom fit the rest of the treadle hammer.

[@vagneroliveira1406]

Great tools!!!!!

[@paulwood4769]

Brilliant stuff

[@beroaldo2237]

a master marvel.