Blacksmithing - Forging a seamless socket (tool making)
In this video I make a taper die to be used under the power hammer and some initial forging tests. I hope to use this technique in future projects coming soon.
Special thanks to John Rigoni for inspiring me to take on this project.
Also, I would like to thank Pål Lien for sharing the experience he has had using roughly the same setup.
John Rigoni - / @rigoniironworks
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Thank you for the shout out :) I like the interchange kiss blocks, a good idea. I find rotating evenly clockwise/counterclockwise gives a uniform forging. Another cool feature is that the "tube" wall thickness can be whatever you want. Looking forward to what you make with it, I'm working on a candle snuffer idea at the moment w/ this tooling.
@marcsenteney3160
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your work sir. Every video you produce makes me think I should try that too.
@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740
3 жыл бұрын
Just subbed! Good enough for Mr. Åhman, far more than good enough for me! 🙏 Blessed day possitive energy and well wishes Crawford out 🔥⚒️🧙🏼♂️
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, yes there are definitely many useful applications for this technique. Some will probably argue that it can be machined to start with, but that's not so easy as it sounds.
@_bodgie
3 жыл бұрын
You've got a great channel John, it definitely deserves more subscriber love.
@dethmaul
3 жыл бұрын
A candle snuffer is a good idea, you never see or hear about those anymore.
When fellow KZreadrs inspire each other, wonderful things happen.
The toolmaking is as interesting as the things made with the tools. It is the essence of engineering. Terry Pratchett wrote in one of his books that with a forge you can make simple tools, and with simple tools you can make complicated tools, and with complicated tools you can make _anything_ .
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Terry Pratchett was a smart man! Love his books.
Nooooooooooo I want to see the second part!!
@timothyanderson2108
Жыл бұрын
Watch the framing chisel build I only watched this to see how he got the hole up the middle lol lathe by looks not punched
Really admire your willingness to learn from others even though you're pretty top notch with your blacksmithing skills already Torbjorn. A true sign of a master smith at work.
I would love to see more nature/gardening content as well! Sweden is so beautiful, makes me wish I could travel. Greetings from Texas!
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to show more some day...
@Rubbernecker
2 жыл бұрын
I agree!!
In USA, we have Husqvarna Chain saw but not oven. Such a pretty place you have. Thanks for Sharing !!!
Always a good day when Torbjorn posts a video of his blacksmithing!
We all have someone else to thank for our lives. Right? I hope many boys and girls get inspired by u my friend across the sea 🌊…
You saythanks for watching . I say thank you for teaching 👍
Funny, I found johns channel about a year after I found yours and thought how much you two seem alike. There’s a shared ability to come up with tooling and execute in such a way that inspires me. Very cool build!🤙🏽
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Great, thank you!
You are a very inspiring channel and even though I am too old for this type of a hobby, I look forward to every single piece of content you make. My grandsons have attempted to do this and I have spent a lot of money on equipment for them and I appreciate the inspiration you have given them. Thanks for being amazing. I wish good health, happiness and all the best to you and your family!
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Wesley!
As a novice doing everything by hand I can say with ease that is one of the most phenomenal things I've ever seen, that same process would've taken me at least two days.
@torbjornahman
8 ай бұрын
Yes, it's pretty cool, but hardly a traditional way of making a socket.
I couldn't build my socket Jig fast enough & it works fantastic! By far the easiest sockets that I've ever made. Greatly appreciate these video's brother. My first project was sockets for a few hewing spears that were ordered. From the USA.
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Cool! I'm glad you found some use for it!
It really is inspiring friend, thank you for showing. I also did not know Husqvarna made ovens.
This is pure and simple therapy for me. It’s the small things like the sound of the steel when it’s placed on the anvil. The little nature scenes of your beautiful homestead are very welcome. Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for this. Perhaps some socket chisels? Warm regards to you and your family from Alabama. Robert.
Nice die. Lie Nielsen still makes socket chisels using the Stanley 750 design. Tom, the owner, said that the socket chisels are significantly more difficult to manufacture. He didn't go into details, but now, seeing this video, I can understand why.
@torbjornahman
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think this is the only way to make them but yes, it takes a bit more effort.
Making the 'kiss blocks' was a good improvement. John's videos have a similar style to your own- excellent camera work so we can see what he is doing and no unecessary chatter!
Great shout outs - Rigoni Ironworks, another great channel. (I always think Rigatoni because I am Italian) Super clean forgings. Timothy too, yet another great channel. Torbjorn, thank you for showing the creation of tooling and how to work with large equipment, besides the forging of a thing. It helps me grow in skill.
Yet again, another wonderfully inspiring work of masterful craftsmanship Torbjorn, i just know your uploads heighten all your subscribers vibrations and not simply just mine. Can't wait for the sequel to appear. Thank you again Sir. Peace and Love to you and your's.
Yeah,looks like the beginning of countless tools!The picture in my mind makes a slick!
Very nice, and left us with a cliff-hanger, lol. All good though, and love the intermission filming of the garden. It's beautiful.
Great stuff. You have touched on two of my favorite things in life now, scythe blades and socket chisels. Thanks
I wish I had seen this earlier. I was doing this last night. You and rigoni are my favorites. Excellent video as always.
Finally an answer to how I can make high quality chisels. Now all I need is a power hammer lol
É uma pena não ter vídeo seu todos os dias ! Muito bom , é uma terapia !
Interesting, I enjoyed watching this process all come together; thanks for taking the time to share with us. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
That is a great technique, it makes a easy & strong socket.
Wonderful. Cannot wait to see the final result
Amazing and remarkable craftsmanship as always
Thank you for sharing,It is a joy to watch a professional at work
You are a talent I love to watch. Remind me of a guy in my welding class. For Valentine’s Day he gave his girlfriend a dozen roses made in stainless steel. He curved each pedal for each rose. Then he did a steer’s head, I was in awe like I am in awe about the items you create
Oh wow that was awesome. I have always wondered how that was done. I've seen a lot of what they call a seamless socket tool. But I had no idea how you would make it. Very interesting lesson. I could watch your videos for hours lol great video
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes, this is a true seamless one... I guess many you see are actually welded. Strengthwise it can't get much better than this.
Great project, can't wait to see it used again
That chipping hammer you made is working great!
I missed this video much. Thank you Torbjorn!
Always look forward to your excellent videos!
Thanku for doing this video, it has shown me an example of what the Tool will do at that pitch, previously have made a Tool: @ 25° & 40°, it is a slow process building tools and equipment for Blacksmithing, I enjoy Your videos.
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Wow that’s so cool! I can see you using that technique a lot! Sweet!
Sir I 💯 percent love and respect your work., I try to remember all your teaching Thanks and wishing you any your family good health
I do very much appreciate you doing these videos and sharing. Thank you.
Obrigado Sr. Torbjorn Ahman. Seus vídeos são muito agradáveis e instrutivos. 🇧🇷 Brazil.
Another wonderful video and tool making. Very cool!
Como siempre un excelente trabajo. Felicidades por tu por tus vídeos, tomaré un buen aprendizaje de ellos. Muchas gracias y felicidades de nuevo. Soy Pedro desde España.
Very nice build sir! I am looking forward to seeing what you intended to make. Not to mention trying the die for my new hammer.
Hi ,a good time spent together in your nice workshop with new technical inf . Good luck and next video!
Amazing socket at the end. Timber framing chisels? Slick? Can’t wait to see. 👍🏻👍🏻😀
Your videos are always so so relaxing to watch. I cannot put in to words how good you are in every video, but just know you are king 👑
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Never seen a power hacksaw before pretty cool.
I think it's a great job, I see it very useful. Thanks for your videos Torbjörn Åhman
I love this creative/intellectual cross pollination!
Tor. your alot like the bee, hardworking and you like flowers, good job , as usual. Ron
Jag väntar i månader för att se dina nya videor.
So inspiring! Another tool coming up in the Arsenal.
You and john are precisionists 👍
I like both channels cause you both put out clean forged work
Great set up. Looking forward to seeing what your end result will look like.
This is helpful as I have been trying to make dues for my power hammer Thanks Frank
What a great little jig. and a wonderful video as always.
So relaxing and inspiring. And it’s so refreshing how you identify all those clever artists that inspire you as well. I’m looking forward to subscribing to them as well. 👍👍😎👍👍
That's a sweet bandsaw.
I'm a blacksmith and enjoy watching your channel. Waiting for other videos about the pre-ada. Thank you and good luck
Your garden looks beautiful this year
nicely done as always!
Amazing job, as always! thanks so much.
Bravo...semplice e funzionale 👍💯
well that works beautifully...especially when combined with a bit of patience and a Torbjorn
The power of a lathe in the right hands.
Great video as always you never fail to interest and inspire me ❤️
Excellent 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing
Very nice video as always. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. forge on. Keep making. God bless.
Another fine video, thank you sir.
That’s some great work! Thanks and God Bless you sir!
Very interesting! Thank you!
Brilliant Video-Top Knotch
Awesome, that would make a great spear. I really enjoy the content. Thanks and God bless you and your family.
On a larger pipe, forge welding a tool to the bar end would leave a perfect handle end for garden tools .You would have to leave more material at the junction of the flare for strength. Beautiful video work! 👍 😃
Excellent travail, thanks
Nice work. I too prefer arc welding for thick stuff.
Summer was came how nice. And congradulations it was well done.
Well done.
Can you pass on 1% of your talent please? As ever you are an inspiration, thank you for your videos and your lifestyle, I love them both.
I follow all 3 of ya ... And yours turns out perfect. Great job and Great video 👍
That was beautiful. Again.
C'est tellement propre !!
Excellent tooling. Also, I appreciate the Bee-Roll footage in this one
@torbjornahman
3 жыл бұрын
:)
Saw rigoni ironworks a goodwhile back and really liked the techniques! enjoyed watching your adaptation!
That's a really clever tool!
Interesting technique.
Вот что значит грамотный подход и прямые руки! Молодец! Супер!
Muy buen trabajo! Ingenioso Torbjörn, excelent!
Excepcional guerreiro!! Tiro o meu chapéu pra você. 🤔😃😃👏👏
It's interesting to see how different smiths approach tooling to achieve the same task. The chisel will be a beaut when it's finished.
Thank you, I'm inspired. A nice touch to acknowledge natures wonder, saying many things. As I'm currently working on arrowhead designs these techniques have got me thinking. I'm seeking a medieval look yet adapted for modern field use. Hmmm interesting , cheers.
Pretty slick!
Sweet tool!
Como siempre un excelente trabajo
Cut it at the base where the original stock is left and you have a nice champagne flute, made of solid steel! :-D Thx for showing! :-D
@torbjornahman
2 жыл бұрын
:) Many possibilities!
Candleholders, rocketnozzles, or drinkingdevices. You can do a lot with that tool.... Always a pleasure to see your videos, it looks so easy and everyone who has a relation to hot iron knows that itś NOT.
Espectacular trabajo y siempre tan prolijos y delicados sus trabajos veo todos sus videos walter de argentina