Blacksmiths usually don't grind or machine surfaces unless they require it for fit. There's no reason to be ashamed of a hammered surface. Machinists however detest anything that's not machined, considering it crude and offensive. Perhaps that's his background. Indeed, the tool looks like a machined product.
You are the number one Blacksmith hands-down for using a power hammer to me. It’s freaking amazing what you can make a piece of round steel look like with that hammer.
What an awesome video. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate the manufacturing process for the power hammer die. The intermission while waiting for the final heat treating was a nice touch. A classy video production.
Ahh blacksmithing. Sir, your channel provides me with the asmr soothing calm that I need in the day. And, watching an artisan move steel is awesome. Thank you for your channel.
You can tell that is a badass piece of steel just from the amount of work it took yourself and the power hammer to shape it. Of course, you can't slouch on a piece of metal that is destined to be a machine tool. That was a great watch!
Hello Torbjorn, I wonder sometimes if people are born with certain skills, now, I think that if you were not born with them then you spent many hours learing these skills. You must have burned through many a candle. You are an artist and it is a joy to watch you work. All the best, Edgar
I'm a tool and die machinist that makes titanium forging dies for aerospace parts- and I'm also a traditional blacksmith outside of work. The only thing I don't forge is checks. This dude is legit, awesome skills, much respect from the steel city, Pittsburgh PA USA
Thx for all you share with the viewers. It is amazing what the right tools can do for you, and you make what you need to get the job done easier and to save time. Enjoy your work.
The thing I love about blacksmithing, it's one of the few things where hitting something harder with a bigger hammer is usually a good idea, not a bad one XD
Not only do I love all of the blacksmithing content you provide, I also love the rest of the footage you give us pertaining to your everyday life in Sweden. Very cool. I admire and appreciate the traditions that we get a peek of in your videos.
You must love those tools and the abilty to shape your thoughts with them in creation. I am jealous of watching all the time, I work with my mind mainly and PC. It must be very connecting to the product at the end and during.
Beautiful piece of steel! I could watch u 4 hours. I just enjoy watching a master at his/her craft...thank you for allowing me into ur work shop for just a small part of your creativity ..…
I’m really impressed with your skills. Watching you use the lathe brought back memories for me as a kid. My father had an Atlas lathe long before I was born (1945) and he taught me how to use it. I was never as good as he was but I had a decent knowledge. Well done.👍👍
There are very few places on RU-vid, or on the internet in general, where something gets hundreds of likes and only one dislike in the first few days. Your work is inspirational! Anyone can relate to it, not just fellow smiths! From the videography to the subject matter, we are spellbound.
At 16:33 I burst out laughing when the "not a precision tool" flashed onto the screen. You just finished turning it on the lathe very precisely. Very funny! I do love the power hammer. I remember watching the video(s) where you readied your shop for it and then installed it. It was impressive then and is even more so now since your skill with it is remarkable. Keep forging!
I appreciate your skills! I have worked with steel most of my 62 years and I always trying to learn more. By watching you make the die, I learnt more. Thanks Dean
Impressive workmanship. I just recently visited an old blacksmith shop in Texas which still had the original belt driven power hammer, forge, anvils, etc. all in a work shop with a dirt floor. The town maintains it as a museum.
Профессиональный инструмент только на первый взгляд кажется простым, но сколько времени необходимо квалифицированному мастеру что бы сделать из болванки удобный и привлекательный инструмент без которого не обойтись, и служить он будет от отца к сыну многим поколениям кузнецов, смотрел на одном дыхании с чистой и светлой "завистью". Подписка и лайк с удовольствием.
Very smooth, high class camerawork and editing. Forty years ago I worked in the movie business, and these days I am pleased to see how many folks can do quality work that is indistinguishable from that made by "professionals". Excellent video, and I've even learned a tiny amount more about how to forge steel. Keep up the good work!
Hell yeah I'm just 3 and a half minutes in and this man is up on his tip toes bringing tha pain to that steel!!!!!! Tools falling stuff crashing!! I LIKE IT A LOT!
Great job!! The main reason I watch your channel is because you don't do the same thing all the other blacksmiths do by the the same thing over and over and doing your own thing
Mesmerized and truly captivated by your artistry. I know my comment-compliment is one of hundreds of thousands, but damn. You are truly gifted. Such a pleasure to watch you work with metal as if it’s clay. Beautiful!!! 🙏🏻
Hey Thanks for sharing. I'v been with you and your channel since when you were putting the foundation for the big hammer I'v seen most of your videos I like the content and the production value of all work, video and projects. Thanks again.
Oh. My. I knew the lathe would revolutionize your tool making. You went for the jugular! Now we gotta work on that tan. Summer half over and still fishbelly white. Damn impressive work Torbjörn!
As one of your long time subscribers I think this is an absolutely brilliant video, and possibly one of your best; and resulting in a wonderful tool. Almost a work of art! Thanks also for showing us a glimpse of some of the things that Swedish people do. It looks like an idyllic lifestyle... for you at least :) Regards Mark in the UK
I love how thorough and precise you are in getting such clean forgings, this was definitely no exception! Nice to see some precise machining as well. I was fooled by an optical illusion on the thumbnail picture, making it look as if the die was ground into a diamond shape, so I was wondering when that was gonna take place lol Beautiful job as always :)
Exactly! ... "Forged" is a greatly underestimated concept by most people. If simply "machined out of rod stock" the tool would become flattened and hammered up into power hammer. By forging, a LOT of metal is compressed into a very dense structure which he engineered to accomplish this task. His care to strengthen the flange was required, the careful thermal control of the work is critical, machine work to stabilize the tool in the hammer...every aspect of his efforts all engineered in his head, so it would WORK. Spectacular! That said, what proves that he is a superhero, is how he kept his cool when the quenching oil flashed. A lesser man would have CUT and restarted the video with a fresh pair pants. Keep teaching us wise one. Thank You
@@dusk6460 This is correct. If this were cut out of a solid billet on a lathe, and then the profile milled to shape, it would never be as durable or impact resistant as it becomes because it was forged- forging compresses the grain structure of the metal, making it more dense and tight grained- able to take more abuse before distorting or wearing (of course, all assuming proper heat treatment applies).
seems like alot of fun, whacking the hell out things and making something usefull in the process. Sometimes after a frustrating workweek I would like to have a go at it... but I guess my downstairs neighbour would not appreciate it :-) Thanks for making these videos
Perfect timing I’m building my power hammer. I really enjoyed seeing the Festival. Sir you really need to get some sun, I couldn’t tell the difference between you and your towel. I’m joking, I’m so pale I get a burn on a full moon. Thank you for showing this.
Obvious to see, it takes years of experience to reach that level. We do a lot of automation stuff in industrial sized forges... the big ones... but your skills play in a different level. Chapeau!
уже порядком давно просматриваю видосы, очень нравится как работает кузнец, эта шведская неспешность подкупает, отделка мелочей которые и придают изделию их шарм и ценность всего творения)))
I like how you gave that grinder a pat on the back, almost like you wanted to wish it a long life. And they say Welders are hard on angle grinders. Good luck little Grinder, good luck.
