Blacksmithing - Forging a ball swage

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  • In this video I show how I make a ball spring swage. I then use it to make new handles for my wood lathe.
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  • @daethalion1725
    @daethalion1725 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your videos that turn out to be cases of, "I showed you how I made that tool so I could show you how I made this tool." Fantastic stuff!

  • @BonnChnd
    @BonnChnd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Dad had a fold-out yardstick like the one this blacksmith uses. I haven’t seen one like that in a long time. Brings back good memories of my Dad ❤️

  • @tr33b3ard73
    @tr33b3ard73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These help a lot with anxiety bro!!! Respect and Thanks!!!

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His work always looks so easy, think I’ll try it. 🤔😂😂🤣🤣😁

  • @GuyLikes
    @GuyLikes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made a tool, to make a tool, to make a part for a tool, utilizing another tool, and I enjoyed every minute of it!

  • @whocares4199
    @whocares4199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the simple workshop noises and lack of poxy background music. Keep up the good work.

  • @tr33b3ard73
    @tr33b3ard73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, I totally get it!!! Respect bro, you totally make your own toys!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😂😂😂 Should have seen that earlier!!!

  • @jamesmcmillen4828
    @jamesmcmillen4828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This project outlines one of the many joys of being a blacksmith. If something breaks, or needs an improvement, blacksmiths can fix the problem or improve the equipment with their skill set. Great video and I congratulate you on your skewing skills! You're doing great!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you James! Yes, I believe that was the key for many blacksmiths back in the days.

    • @berndheiden7630
      @berndheiden7630 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Torbjörn Åhman
      I got to show my grandchildren videos like yours! They grew up with the reality that if you want something or if you need something you do not even have to leave your house, it is brought to your door.
      It‘s not that long ago that if something broke or was needed you had to make it yourself or if you were lucky to have a blacksmith within a days travel and were „rich“ enough to pay him, you could have it custom made for you!
      Keep the good videos coming to educate our offspring!

  • @bufford14
    @bufford14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a man's man who likes things done the proper way. I did my lathe the same as you a few years ago. Great video.
    mark

  • @marcandrews3945
    @marcandrews3945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Making a tool, to make another tool, to be used as part of another tool, to make something else. I love it! I wish I had that skill set.

  • @Cremantus
    @Cremantus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very nice... I always wondered how these handles are made... expected that they come out of turning shops but obvious forging is older than turning. Thumbs up.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well, this is one way of making them... there are probably many better ways. Many were most certainly cast

  • @michaelthibault7930
    @michaelthibault7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There's a certain *irony* in 'dirtying' the surface of the perfect ball, arc welded onto a rod, on the belt sander so that the surfaces of swaged pieces eventually have an 'authentic' look.

  • @cmoayves
    @cmoayves 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again as always, elegance, beauty in functionality … such a pleaure to watch. You set standards that ought to inspire all blacksmiths. I thank you

  • @0num4
    @0num4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Elegance in simplicity. Thanks for sharing, as always.

  • @fxpestoperator5527
    @fxpestoperator5527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You TRULY are among the very best channels for Blacksmithing my Friend!!!

  • @arvidpaulius7816
    @arvidpaulius7816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching your work process is much better than being in a relaxation session ..!

  • @addjem
    @addjem 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking your videos is beside the great respect for your extra ordinary skills really contemplative for me. They are edited very great in it`s simpleness, no annoying music, no hectic cuts. Thank you

  • @joshuarosen6242
    @joshuarosen6242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've only watched two of your videos so far but I enjoyed the little nature interludes in both of them as well as the more obvious appeal of your videos. Thank you.

  • @yetanotheaverageguy
    @yetanotheaverageguy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing better than making something you’ll use to make something else.

  • @PopsShack
    @PopsShack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fantastic work! I paid $160 for a forge last week, along with a bunch of coal to use as fuel. I've already made a hive tool out of an old file to use in my top bar hive. It's very basic, but at least I got to get some steel hot and bang away at it with the hammer. Your videos are inspirational. Thanks.

  • @JesusGonzalez-pr3wy
    @JesusGonzalez-pr3wy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i can't belive that the beast youtube blacksmith has not done yet a Ram's head , it would be great if were something like ram's head bottle opener.
    I love your videos, i learn a lot with them :) greetings from Mexico, master .

  • @stevec.4387
    @stevec.4387 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't get better then your channel! Thank you!!..great editing...great camera angles...and great talents!

  • @carlosmerida9952
    @carlosmerida9952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice and useful blacksmithing tool. A peaceful place.

  • @trialen
    @trialen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I find your work inspiring.

  • @killerkane1957
    @killerkane1957 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a Fort?! And big birds that walk on water?? How satisfying was that Torbjörn?! Making tools to make tools!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, spent an afternoon tossing up stones... easy peasy japanesey. He he, even I can walk on water, you just have to freeze it :)

  • @johnjude2677
    @johnjude2677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just made my first ball and that's what I need in near future....I will be the hat hook hero.
    Thanks

  • @steelpennyforge5152
    @steelpennyforge5152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work as always! Your attention to detail is outstanding and I love the practicality of many of your projects

  • @MrDallasboy77
    @MrDallasboy77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. No time wasted on grandstanding endless gabbing, as most videos do. Your actions send the message, "This is how stuff gets done." very good

  • @namentatic4978
    @namentatic4978 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's nice to make something by our hands. We do not care for time or money, because we do not do it for living. We are doing it for love.

    • @user-nn8oh3vt2q
      @user-nn8oh3vt2q 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      نمنمننك ووزةىظزوكززمززب

  • @konphlicted8933
    @konphlicted8933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really like how you add the great looking sceanary into your videos. so peaceful. very nice work.

  • @Cadwaladr
    @Cadwaladr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love a good shop-made handle. Also reminds me how much I miss turning, I did some many years ago at school but I've never had a lathe at home. One day.

    • @dutchcourage7312
      @dutchcourage7312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Getting an actual lathe may be a thing put off due to cost ... but if you like DIY stuff, you can make a spring/pull lathe fairly easily, loads of videos on that on youtube (just follow along), technique does look a bit different due to the drive mechanism, but the end results are pretty much the same. And a spring/pull lathe can be build for a fraction of the cost.

  • @angargoy7181
    @angargoy7181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way to build tools and I think that you are good at machining. I also make pieces and for this I recognize your work. Angel from Spain

  • @cedricsoblet2960
    @cedricsoblet2960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These handles turned out so well! Always a pleasure to watch you videos. Their quality seem to improve again and again ;-) thanks!

  • @popcorny007
    @popcorny007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I adore the nature intermissions :)

  • @PauloMonti
    @PauloMonti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Ferreiro, Marceneiro, Arquiteto, Agricultor, Soldador, Cozinheiro , Chefe de família e TH-camr ! Parabéns ! :)
    Blacksmith, Joiner, Architect, Farmer, Welder, Cook, Head of Household and TH-camr! Congratulations ! :)

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha ha, thank you so much!!

    • @les07derEroberer
      @les07derEroberer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every Citizen should have these abilities and more! specialization is for Bugs!

    • @hugoarcada
      @hugoarcada 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Paulo Monti Don't forget his actual job in life like computer graphics! Great video once again Torbjörn.

    • @user-pn7rf1ys5v
      @user-pn7rf1ys5v 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paulo Monti رفي

  • @lucasagustin4830
    @lucasagustin4830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your videos are so relaxing... Good job btw

  • @73Shovelhead68
    @73Shovelhead68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Making tools to make tools to make other things. My kind of video, awesome!

  • @rustyshacklfort9508
    @rustyshacklfort9508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I know I'm not the only welder watching this that closed his eyes as he was welding that .

    • @Wolverinejackman
      @Wolverinejackman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rusty Shacklfort yep

    • @torbendk2777
      @torbendk2777 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, mee too 😜

    • @Giganfan2k1
      @Giganfan2k1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every time I watch metalworking I don't look directly at it. :P

    • @mikeford963
      @mikeford963 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope. But I'm kinda wondering why he pre-heated that die end before welding?

    • @oscarsimpsonjacka7917
      @oscarsimpsonjacka7917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Ford because when you weld high carbon steel it cracks if you don’t pre heat it

  • @godstouchministrytherivers1819
    @godstouchministrytherivers1819 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so talented, blacksmith, woodworker, cinematographer and who knows what else. Driven by desire and commitment. Thanks for shring

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very useful tool and well made too, every tool in your workshop that is missing a handle will soon have a new one made for it now. Regards from your Aussie mate.

  • @wellybobs4403
    @wellybobs4403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just when I think I see what it's for you go and make something else with it. Thank you so much for producing such great video.

  • @jojorengers5368
    @jojorengers5368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Hi Torbjörn, great video! Love how you make tools that are for using around the house. No crazy swords 👍 keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Jojo!!

    • @jojorengers5368
      @jojorengers5368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I want to make a kind of chisel on a long stick to cut small branches from the trees, any ideas maybe?

    • @jackgeedubs1855
      @jackgeedubs1855 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think you're thinking of an axe dude. Or maybe a pole saw

    • @jojorengers5368
      @jojorengers5368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No,I am thinking that a axe is to rough and a saw also. Making a tree look nice and not cutting a tree down. Like bonsai but than a bigger tree. I want to know how to make that chisel not how to cut the branches.

    • @joeppppppppp
      @joeppppppppp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/rffkcgs0CS8/w-d-xo.html maybe something like this will get the job done, its still a axe but a smal one groetjes vanuit limburg

  • @dany.b6801
    @dany.b6801 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Torbjörn! Nice work man! 👍 👍 I love yours Videos! !😊You are a very good Blacksmith !👍

  • @noorullah4971
    @noorullah4971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ya good with metal. Wood. Plants. Computers. I mean this is rare combo. May Allah bless ya more

  • @Crooked_Alien
    @Crooked_Alien 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amaizing Tor. Wondered why you need that all through the video.

  • @stephencresswell4760
    @stephencresswell4760 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best game of ‘can you guess what it is yet?’ ever. Always enjoy these vids. That paint looks good. Better then the watery rubbish we get here in the U.K. now.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!! Yes, this paint is the old style, smelly stuff...

  • @Barbarra63297
    @Barbarra63297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find your videos relaxing and mesmerizing! Amazing skills!

  • @ezequielleiva8171
    @ezequielleiva8171 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    no hay mejor canal de herrería que este! saludo desde Argentina!!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!!

    • @christopherwolf8375
      @christopherwolf8375 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Torbjörn Åhman bravo. Very crafty and I salute you for inspiring others to learn how to craft.

  • @lenblacksmith8559
    @lenblacksmith8559 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohhh you made my day, just came in from forging a round ball wall hook for clothes, and then I saw you put this video up....you never cease to amaze me with your talents.....so good. That swage worked out fabulous.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      :) Great! Thanks. Sure it's a bit overkill for forging two handles... but it's fun to try new things. I'm sure I'll get more use from it.

  • @AsssFidanken
    @AsssFidanken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    non ho parole ..... sei un artista meraviglioso..bravissimo..

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    15 minutes and I honestly learned a great deal.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @PadreSuhran
    @PadreSuhran 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Landscape are beautiful at your place. Nice work, as usual !

  • @arlindorodrigues5331
    @arlindorodrigues5331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Muito profissionalismo, competência, produção impecável na fundição, usinagem, marcenaria, vídeo, editoração excelentes! Parabéns! Meus respeitos.

  • @NomolosUK
    @NomolosUK 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do enjoy your videos always informative and relaxing for some reason, no distractions keep up the good work ;)

  • @JASON-BEAZLEY
    @JASON-BEAZLEY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos there amazing

  • @BrassLock
    @BrassLock 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy the complete story contained in your videos. In this case, I had a very well-rounded experience 😅 from start to finish.

  • @jeredphillips8744
    @jeredphillips8744 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that is so cool!and now you have a custom made wrench for your lathe!

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another innovation on your tool great have done things similar to that but never any forging . But at the beginning seeing that hack saw going and the that short tuff blade, reminded me of my first knife dad made for me but he let me help it was in the 50s but cannot for the best of me remember the year probably mid 50's . Any way still carry that knife to this day great memories of good times as you will have when your 75 . Happy Trails young man

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Mike. I love that short story.

  • @nityaasana
    @nityaasana 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are wonderful son, husband, father, blacksmith and artist... As far as I can see at videos ^.^

  • @BeachsideHank
    @BeachsideHank 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That play fort in the backyard you built for the children looks like it can use a few cannons too.☺

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I have to work on that. :)

  • @josuelservin2409
    @josuelservin2409 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, a truly enjoyable video. Thanks!

  • @Odddit
    @Odddit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    props from sydney australia, you make great stuff man

  • @emmanuelfabricio9356
    @emmanuelfabricio9356 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi torbjörn, I'm Brazilian and I very like your channel, every day I watch yours videos , good work.

  • @Sebastian-wx4jc
    @Sebastian-wx4jc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is propably most bizarre thing I ever watched😳. Yet you are very skillful! Entertaining😉👍

  • @TylerNewberry
    @TylerNewberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from Houston, Texas! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rafaellondono1882
    @rafaellondono1882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias por enseñar forja y mostrar esos increíbles paisajes, tan helados pero impresionantes...hare Krishna

  • @josephpetito1351
    @josephpetito1351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most excellent. I always learn something from you . Thank you!

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from Virginia, USA... Nice work.

  • @peixe1beta
    @peixe1beta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful place you live.

  • @harrycognard447
    @harrycognard447 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That prove again that with blacksmithing we can do anything! i'm in my first year of ironwork art!

  • @hectorcilona965
    @hectorcilona965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tienes un exelente canal de herrería !!! Muchas gracias por compartir lo que tú sabes con todos !!! Un gran abrazo desde Argentina !!!

  • @TheLupulalb
    @TheLupulalb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations ! work and nature, superb!

  • @Mocking69
    @Mocking69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    道具を作るところからわかりやすくてGood movie!!

  • @josereyesch9046
    @josereyesch9046 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Como siempre buen trabajo es un maestro!! Saludos desde México!

  • @MarkRyanAB
    @MarkRyanAB 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the style of your videos. They remind me a lot of the ISHITANI FURNITURE channel.

    • @cy6ex
      @cy6ex 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Ryan yes, it does. 😊

    • @pedroalvarado8939
      @pedroalvarado8939 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Ryan lo 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🍀🍀🍀🎠🎠💉🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉🇮🇶🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🇮🇷🚀

  • @TheGoodoftheLand
    @TheGoodoftheLand 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent!

  • @mimiporsche
    @mimiporsche 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very good you did a great job and the castle is very beautiful !!!!!

  • @grishguillotine43
    @grishguillotine43 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful scenery my brother

  • @gabslife7525
    @gabslife7525 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching you for a couple years and could never think who you reminded me of..
    Finally, I figured it out..
    Agent 47 is a blacksmith!!😁🤣

  • @warri0r-p0et18
    @warri0r-p0et18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and howdy from Texas!

  • @eloyworkshop541
    @eloyworkshop541 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Espectacular!!!

  • @daveneal7577
    @daveneal7577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work

  • @pjhalchemy
    @pjhalchemy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great build Torbjörn! Enjoyed the sequencing to get to the finish line and didn't get you were building 2 from one billet...got me. ;-) Man your lathe skills are like everything else you do...a natural, with practice of course. Thank you Sir! Love the interlude of geese and Kronoberg Castle, nice!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!! I have a lot of practice to do on the lathe. Especially the business of switching hands...

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding job you did torb another great vid to watch !

  • @manuelyabut1784
    @manuelyabut1784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's Good Example of Working Safely. Your the man...

  • @yucel_torun
    @yucel_torun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work👏

  • @gunterschone8402
    @gunterschone8402 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video, Torbjörn.
    Not bad your tool, that has become really good.
    Such "gags" were always used on machines as "on and off, switch".
    Smile, as a Wood turner, you're doing good.

  • @joserobertomartins8794
    @joserobertomartins8794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seus videos são muito instrutivos. Saudações do Brasil.

  • @brainfornothing
    @brainfornothing 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gooood ! And very quiet place, that landscape and the geese traveling remember me "Nils Holgersson", Hehehe ! Thanks for sharing !

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool. Interesting that you know about Nils!

  • @rogeliofernandez6690
    @rogeliofernandez6690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Muy buen trabajo de herreria, pero me parece al final mucho esfuerzo para finalmente fabricar una perilla.....

  • @LegoMan-cz4mn
    @LegoMan-cz4mn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pen turning? no way. pen forging? heck yeah!

  • @cristianpopescu78
    @cristianpopescu78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!
    I was wondering how did they manage do forge the round back of the walker revolver ,paterson and so on..I would try to do that.

  • @hildahartono5057
    @hildahartono5057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gile lu ndro,gua nungguin..wah bikin wah banget,,😂😂

  • @josebrionesgaytan111
    @josebrionesgaytan111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gracias Excelente video 🤝🏻🙏

  • @ziegenwilly
    @ziegenwilly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sehr schöne arbeit

  • @larrycherrington6043
    @larrycherrington6043 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you're power hacksaw.they are all gone in the U.S.

  • @desertmulehunter
    @desertmulehunter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed that one Tor! 👍

  • @user-id6pw4hx5f
    @user-id6pw4hx5f 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Вам спасибо! Не важно что сделано, важно как. Снимайте ещё! Успехов мастер.

  • @NathanNostaw
    @NathanNostaw 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you using the skew chisel. They take a bit of practice but are so good to use. Most TH-cam turning videos are scraper from start to finish. Real turning should use the cutting edge of the correct chisel for the job, resulting in a great surface finish.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, no scraping for me.

  • @JustinTopp
    @JustinTopp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I need to make one of these. I’d love a little ball like that on the ends of tongs so you grip them better