Blacksmithing - Forging a ball swage

2018 ж. 5 Сәу.
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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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  • 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!

    @daethalion1725@daethalion1725 Жыл бұрын
  • 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 ❤️

    @BonnChnd@BonnChnd2 жыл бұрын
  • His work always looks so easy, think I’ll try it. 🤔😂😂🤣🤣😁

    @NBZW@NBZW2 жыл бұрын
  • These help a lot with anxiety bro!!! Respect and Thanks!!!

    @tr33b3ard73@tr33b3ard732 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @GuyLikes@GuyLikes6 жыл бұрын
    • He he... thanks!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Love the simple workshop noises and lack of poxy background music. Keep up the good work.

    @whocares4199@whocares41995 жыл бұрын
  • Elegance in simplicity. Thanks for sharing, as always.

    @0num4@0num46 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @Cremantus@Cremantus6 жыл бұрын
    • Well, this is one way of making them... there are probably many better ways. Many were most certainly cast

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @marcandrews3945@marcandrews39455 жыл бұрын
    • Tools are a contagion.

      @michaelthibault7930@michaelthibault79305 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @jamesmcmillen4828@jamesmcmillen48286 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you James! Yes, I believe that was the key for many blacksmiths back in the days.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
    • 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!

      @berndheiden7630@berndheiden76304 жыл бұрын
  • Again as always, elegance, beauty in functionality … such a pleaure to watch. You set standards that ought to inspire all blacksmiths. I thank you

    @cmoayves@cmoayves6 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @bufford14@bufford146 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks! That's great.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @Cadwaladr@Cadwaladr6 жыл бұрын
    • 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.

      @dutchcourage7312@dutchcourage73126 жыл бұрын
  • Watching your work process is much better than being in a relaxation session ..!

    @arvidpaulius7816@arvidpaulius78164 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @addjem@addjem5 жыл бұрын
  • I adore the nature intermissions :)

    @popcorny007@popcorny0076 жыл бұрын
  • Just made my first ball and that's what I need in near future....I will be the hat hook hero. Thanks

    @johnjude2677@johnjude26775 жыл бұрын
  • Making tools to make tools to make other things. My kind of video, awesome!

    @73Shovelhead68@73Shovelhead682 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @PopsShack@PopsShack6 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! Sounds great!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @michaelthibault7930@michaelthibault79305 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @joshuarosen6242@joshuarosen62425 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
  • Dude, I totally get it!!! Respect bro, you totally make your own toys!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😂😂😂 Should have seen that earlier!!!

    @tr33b3ard73@tr33b3ard732 жыл бұрын
  • Ferreiro, Marceneiro, Arquiteto, Agricultor, Soldador, Cozinheiro , Chefe de família e KZheadr ! Parabéns ! :) Blacksmith, Joiner, Architect, Farmer, Welder, Cook, Head of Household and KZheadr! Congratulations ! :)

    @PauloMonti@PauloMonti6 жыл бұрын
    • Ha ha, thank you so much!!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
    • Every Citizen should have these abilities and more! specialization is for Bugs!

      @les07derEroberer@les07derEroberer6 жыл бұрын
    • Paulo Monti Don't forget his actual job in life like computer graphics! Great video once again Torbjörn.

      @hugoarcada@hugoarcada6 жыл бұрын
    • Paulo Monti رفي

      @user-pn7rf1ys5v@user-pn7rf1ys5v6 жыл бұрын
  • Nice and useful blacksmithing tool. A peaceful place.

    @carlosmerida9952@carlosmerida99524 жыл бұрын
  • You TRULY are among the very best channels for Blacksmithing my Friend!!!

    @fxpestoperator5527@fxpestoperator55272 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @MrDallasboy77@MrDallasboy776 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Kevin!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @mikeboone4425@mikeboone44256 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Mike. I love that short story.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • You are so talented, blacksmith, woodworker, cinematographer and who knows what else. Driven by desire and commitment. Thanks for shring

    @godstouchministrytherivers1819@godstouchministrytherivers18196 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Your videos are so relaxing... Good job btw

    @lucasagustin4830@lucasagustin48306 жыл бұрын
  • Can't get better then your channel! Thank you!!..great editing...great camera angles...and great talents!

    @stevec.4387@stevec.43876 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @namentatic4978@namentatic49785 жыл бұрын
    • نمنمننك ووزةىظزوكززمززب

      @user-nn8oh3vt2q@user-nn8oh3vt2q5 жыл бұрын
  • You have a Fort?! And big birds that walk on water?? How satisfying was that Torbjörn?! Making tools to make tools!

    @killerkane1957@killerkane19576 жыл бұрын
    • Yea, spent an afternoon tossing up stones... easy peasy japanesey. He he, even I can walk on water, you just have to freeze it :)

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Nothing better than making something you’ll use to make something else.

    @yetanotheaverageguy@yetanotheaverageguy6 жыл бұрын
  • 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 .

    @JesusGonzalez-pr3wy@JesusGonzalez-pr3wy6 жыл бұрын
    • :) Thanks!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • no hay mejor canal de herrería que este! saludo desde Argentina!!

    @ezequielleiva8171@ezequielleiva81716 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
    • Torbjörn Åhman bravo. Very crafty and I salute you for inspiring others to learn how to craft.

      @christopherwolf8375@christopherwolf83756 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I find your work inspiring.

    @trialen@trialen6 жыл бұрын
  • Great work as always! Your attention to detail is outstanding and I love the practicality of many of your projects

    @steelpennyforge5152@steelpennyforge51526 жыл бұрын
  • really like how you add the great looking sceanary into your videos. so peaceful. very nice work.

    @konphlicted8933@konphlicted89336 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @angargoy7181@angargoy71816 жыл бұрын
  • Amaizing Tor. Wondered why you need that all through the video.

    @alieynie1357@alieynie13576 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @stephencresswell4760@stephencresswell47606 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!! Yes, this paint is the old style, smelly stuff...

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • These handles turned out so well! Always a pleasure to watch you videos. Their quality seem to improve again and again ;-) thanks!

    @cedricsoblet2960@cedricsoblet29606 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @outbackladas@outbackladas3 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @wellybobs4403@wellybobs44033 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you !

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman3 жыл бұрын
  • Hi Torbjörn! Nice work man! 👍 👍 I love yours Videos! !😊You are a very good Blacksmith !👍

    @dany.b6801@dany.b68016 жыл бұрын
  • 15 minutes and I honestly learned a great deal. Thank you for sharing.

    @SquirrelsForAll@SquirrelsForAll5 жыл бұрын
    • Cool. Thanks

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
  • Ya good with metal. Wood. Plants. Computers. I mean this is rare combo. May Allah bless ya more

    @noorullah4971@noorullah49715 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @jojorengers5368@jojorengers53686 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Jojo!!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
    • I want to make a kind of chisel on a long stick to cut small branches from the trees, any ideas maybe?

      @jojorengers5368@jojorengers53686 жыл бұрын
    • I think you're thinking of an axe dude. Or maybe a pole saw

      @jackgeedubs1855@jackgeedubs18556 жыл бұрын
    • 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.

      @jojorengers5368@jojorengers53686 жыл бұрын
    • kzhead.info/sun/pcqfm8efqmJ5hnA/bejne.html maybe something like this will get the job done, its still a axe but a smal one groetjes vanuit limburg

      @joeppppppppp@joeppppppppp6 жыл бұрын
  • I know I'm not the only welder watching this that closed his eyes as he was welding that .

    @rustyshacklfort9508@rustyshacklfort95086 жыл бұрын
    • Rusty Shacklfort yep

      @Wolverinejackman@Wolverinejackman6 жыл бұрын
    • Nope, mee too 😜

      @torbendk2777@torbendk27776 жыл бұрын
    • Every time I watch metalworking I don't look directly at it. :P

      @Giganfan2k1@Giganfan2k15 жыл бұрын
    • Nope. But I'm kinda wondering why he pre-heated that die end before welding?

      @mikeford963@mikeford9635 жыл бұрын
    • Mike Ford because when you weld high carbon steel it cracks if you don’t pre heat it

      @oscarsimpsonjacka7917@oscarsimpsonjacka79174 жыл бұрын
  • Como siempre buen trabajo es un maestro!! Saludos desde México!

    @josereyesch9046@josereyesch90466 жыл бұрын
  • That play fort in the backyard you built for the children looks like it can use a few cannons too.☺

    @BeachsideHank@BeachsideHank6 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, I have to work on that. :)

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • that is so cool!and now you have a custom made wrench for your lathe!

    @jeredphillips8744@jeredphillips87446 жыл бұрын
  • Muito profissionalismo, competência, produção impecável na fundição, usinagem, marcenaria, vídeo, editoração excelentes! Parabéns! Meus respeitos.

    @arlindorodrigues5331@arlindorodrigues53315 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @lenblacksmith8559@lenblacksmith85596 жыл бұрын
    • :) 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.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • I really enjoy the complete story contained in your videos. In this case, I had a very well-rounded experience 😅 from start to finish.

    @BrassLock@BrassLock6 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Landscape are beautiful at your place. Nice work, as usual !

    @PadreSuhran@PadreSuhran6 жыл бұрын
  • I find your videos relaxing and mesmerizing! Amazing skills!

    @Barbarra63297@Barbarra632976 жыл бұрын
  • non ho parole ..... sei un artista meraviglioso..bravissimo..

    @AsssFidanken@AsssFidanken4 жыл бұрын
  • As always, a truly enjoyable video. Thanks!

    @josuelservin2409@josuelservin24096 жыл бұрын
  • wonderful place you live.

    @peixe1beta@peixe1beta4 жыл бұрын
  • Love your videos there amazing

    @JASON-BEAZLEY@JASON-BEAZLEY Жыл бұрын
  • Вам спасибо! Не важно что сделано, важно как. Снимайте ещё! Успехов мастер.

    @user-id6pw4hx5f@user-id6pw4hx5f4 жыл бұрын
  • I do enjoy your videos always informative and relaxing for some reason, no distractions keep up the good work ;)

    @NomolosUK@NomolosUK6 жыл бұрын
  • You are wonderful son, husband, father, blacksmith and artist... As far as I can see at videos ^.^

    @nityaasana@nityaasana6 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • props from sydney australia, you make great stuff man

    @Odddit@Odddit6 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent!

    @TheGoodoftheLand@TheGoodoftheLand6 жыл бұрын
  • Greetings from Houston, Texas! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

    @TylerNewberry@TylerNewberry4 жыл бұрын
  • Great to see you using the skew chisel. They take a bit of practice but are so good to use. Most KZhead 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.

    @NathanNostaw@NathanNostaw6 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks! Yes, no scraping for me.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • That prove again that with blacksmithing we can do anything! i'm in my first year of ironwork art!

    @harrycognard447@harrycognard4476 жыл бұрын
    • Ha ha, almost! :) Cool

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Muy buen trabajo de herreria, pero me parece al final mucho esfuerzo para finalmente fabricar una perilla.....

    @rogeliofernandez6690@rogeliofernandez66905 жыл бұрын
  • Most excellent. I always learn something from you . Thank you!

    @josephpetito1351@josephpetito13513 жыл бұрын
  • Tienes un exelente canal de herrería !!! Muchas gracias por compartir lo que tú sabes con todos !!! Un gran abrazo desde Argentina !!!

    @hectorcilona965@hectorcilona9655 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much!!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman5 жыл бұрын
  • Espectacular!!!

    @eloyworkshop541@eloyworkshop5416 жыл бұрын
  • Hi torbjörn, I'm Brazilian and I very like your channel, every day I watch yours videos , good work.

    @emmanuelfabricio9356@emmanuelfabricio93566 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Congratulations ! work and nature, superb!

    @TheLupulalb@TheLupulalb5 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful scenery my brother

    @grishguillotine43@grishguillotine436 жыл бұрын
  • That's Good Example of Working Safely. Your the man...

    @manuelyabut1784@manuelyabut17845 жыл бұрын
  • Gooood ! And very quiet place, that landscape and the geese traveling remember me "Nils Holgersson", Hehehe ! Thanks for sharing !

    @brainfornothing@brainfornothing6 жыл бұрын
    • Cool. Interesting that you know about Nils!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Nice work

    @daveneal7577@daveneal7577 Жыл бұрын
  • That is propably most bizarre thing I ever watched😳. Yet you are very skillful! Entertaining😉👍

    @Sebastian-wx4jc@Sebastian-wx4jc6 жыл бұрын
    • Ha ha, bizarre? :) Thanks

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @JustinTopp@JustinTopp4 жыл бұрын
    • 👁👄👁

      @eganschreurs1555@eganschreurs15553 жыл бұрын
    • Egan Schreurs 👁👄👁

      @JustinTopp@JustinTopp3 жыл бұрын
    • 👁️👄👁️

      @williamzarske1961@williamzarske19613 жыл бұрын
    • @@JustinTopp 👁️👄👁️

      @williamzarske1961@williamzarske19613 жыл бұрын
    • william zarske (👁👄👁)

      @JustinTopp@JustinTopp3 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @cristianpopescu78@cristianpopescu782 жыл бұрын
  • I love you're power hacksaw.they are all gone in the U.S.

    @larrycherrington6043@larrycherrington60435 жыл бұрын
  • very good you did a great job and the castle is very beautiful !!!!!

    @mimiporsche@mimiporsche6 жыл бұрын
  • sweet no swage for me, but.. got to make a pair of tongs today. and helped with live demonstration today, and doing one tomorrow for art show. have to keep craft alive!

    @timjackson5555@timjackson55556 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds great! Thanks.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Väldigt snyggt!! Det är alltid ett helvete när man måste leta efter verktyg bara för att flytta nått på svarven

    @EliasKlingvall@EliasKlingvall6 жыл бұрын
    • Tack! Ja, jag köpte denna svarven billigt i lite halvrisigt skick så det fattades en del saker. Kul att få ordning på den.

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
    • Ja det är helt klart värt att lägga lite tid på dom gamla gjutjärns svarvarna, dom håller en evighet om dom bara får lite kärlek

      @EliasKlingvall@EliasKlingvall6 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome. I loved this video. I love your videos as a general rule. 😊

    @thealicemonster9217@thealicemonster92175 жыл бұрын
  • Отличная работа,спасибо за видео.Вот бы видео с вашей работой было бы больше=3

    @antyhc9394@antyhc93946 жыл бұрын
  • Gracias Excelente video 🤝🏻🙏

    @josebrionesgaytan111@josebrionesgaytan111Ай бұрын
  • Outstanding job you did torb another great vid to watch !

    @expatconn7242@expatconn72426 жыл бұрын
  • I like the style of your videos. They remind me a lot of the ISHITANI FURNITURE channel.

    @MarkRyanAB@MarkRyanAB6 жыл бұрын
    • Mark Ryan yes, it does. 😊

      @cy6ex@cy6ex6 жыл бұрын
    • Mark Ryan lo 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🍀🍀🍀🎠🎠💉🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉💉🇮🇶🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🇮🇷🚀

      @pedroalvarado8939@pedroalvarado89396 жыл бұрын
  • 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!!😁🤣

    @gabslife7525@gabslife75254 жыл бұрын
    • Ha ha, ok

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman4 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @pjhalchemy@pjhalchemy6 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!! I have a lot of practice to do on the lathe. Especially the business of switching hands...

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • Seus videos são muito instrutivos. Saudações do Brasil.

    @joserobertomartins8794@joserobertomartins87945 жыл бұрын
  • Good work👏

    @yucel_torun@yucel_torun4 жыл бұрын
  • Nice job

    @mymailtvv@mymailtvv5 жыл бұрын
  • Hello from Virginia, USA... Nice work.

    @ronthacker211@ronthacker2116 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Ron!

      @torbjornahman@torbjornahman6 жыл бұрын
  • You're doing very cool things.

    @piotrk8369@piotrk83695 жыл бұрын
  • Really enjoyed that one Tor! 👍

    @desertmulehunter@desertmulehunter6 жыл бұрын
  • Me fascina tu trabajo, te mando un fuerte abrazo desde México.

    @KaliguaGaming@KaliguaGaming6 жыл бұрын
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