I'm such a huge fan of how you don't use a bunch of music and overlapping edits in your videos, along with a constant stream of chatter and nervous laughter that just assails the senses as you watch. You let your work, and your environment, speak for itself, and the ambience that creates makes the viewer feel like they are right there in your shop. It's simply the best way to convey a channel about true craftsmanship, rather than some over-hyped TV commercial type made for "awesomeness". It's refreshing, relaxing, and worth it's weight in gold. Thanks to you, sir!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Very kind, thanks!!

The attention to detail and the camera work and editing are second to none. The personal touch showing that Thunder Bear also has a sense of humor is what makes these videos works of art more than just a here is what I do type of video. The craft of blacksmithing is as more than beating hot metal with a hammer, it is also a full understanding of what you are working with, what you want to make and how to hit it. The thought to use the lathe was wonderful. Awesome work once again.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chuck! Very kind of you

Nice, we finally get a look into the inner workings of the power hammer. Thank you, Torbjörn.

I was taught to roll in seals like that with a round bar. Doesn't leave dents in the sealing surface. Old school trick from the era of leather and Oakum seals.

These videos make me feel warm and happy. I love it when humans make things 😁

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

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@SashaTheOneAndOnly

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ainmlas on what?

In America a huge nail is sometimes called a Texas Tack. Now I’m going to call them Torbjörn Tacks.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, ok!? Cool

That nail bit at the end was freaking hillarious. Great job!

I half expected the note at the end the say INRI 😅 Awesome video as always! I really appreciate how quiet your workshop is when the hammer is off. It's very refreshing, the way you don't have unnecessary noise that's constantly in the background. For being a "Thunder Bear," the way you work is admirably thoughtful and precise, not loud and chaotic. Please never stop making your wonderful videos! I promise to keep watching them as often as you put them out!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Absolutely wonderful to see maintenance of this kind of tool

Ah, the nail is figurative for, I nailed fixing the hammer lol

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

:)

@iteerrex8166

3 жыл бұрын

@@arlingtonhynes Indeed my dear Watson, its quite elementary ;-)

@robvanza

3 жыл бұрын

"No shit! Sherlock!!" 😂😂😂😂

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Friends

@chrisis9030

3 жыл бұрын

@@arlingtonhynes I'm so grateful he explained the joke, didn't have a clue

Fantastic note pin. Everyone should have one of these!

My grandfather was a millwright in a ball bearing plant, thank you for reminding me to think of him today.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

It's nice to see you keeping the old thing going. Those old forging hammers are well made. A lot better than any new one you can get for anything less than an astronomical price.

I would have panicked when my alteration caused the problem. Nice work.

@aserta

3 жыл бұрын

As the good book says, in large letters on the cover. "Don't panic." Have your towel about you, and think critically. Panic never helped anyone. :)

@wayneshirey6999

3 жыл бұрын

@@aserta 👍🏻😁

@asw19B100

3 жыл бұрын

There’s so much to admire in TÅ’s approach to calm and thoughtful problem solving, to say nothing of the good humor and humility.

@ButterflyMatt

3 жыл бұрын

I would have panicked as well. In fact I did panic while watching. But if I were editing my own video I would leave out the crying and swearing, get a shot of myself thoughtfully stroking my goatee, and then go to the part where I got it working again.

@wayneshirey6999

3 жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyMatt 👍🏻

You do wonderful work. Thank you for not talking a lot, not exaggerating anything, and not being eccentric. Your work and occasional subtle humor is what I come here to see...and your cats. Thank you!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Id say you nailed it. BIG TIME! Thank YOU for the time and effort put in to new content. Always looking forward to a new video. Never disappointed. Hope all is well! Be safe. Be blessed!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you!

I love watching people fix their own tools. They've worked with them so long they have an understanding of how they're supposed to work, and can tell when even the slightest thing is off... and then they know exactly what needs to be done to fix the problems. (Even if they have to do some thinking first.) You impress me more and more with every video, Torbjörn! Thanks for sharing your work with us.

@christhechickensmith2923

3 жыл бұрын

(I just finished the video...) that nail is awesome!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@christhechickensmith2923

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh he actually replied to me!!

I'm so glad each time I'm getting a notification for on of your videos! In this one, as expected of course, I enjoy your engineering skills starting from a proper and safe hammer maintenance, continue with a successful and useful upgrade and finally hit the nail like a proper Scandinavian guy🙂👍. Thank you for the treat! Looking forward for the upcoming Xmas video(I guess and wish).

SO much workmanship and craft in fixing something. Lovely stuff, as always Torbjorn! And you nailed the hammer repair, and hammered the nail home

For my pure enjoyment I watched this video again. You do such beautiful work but the most beautiful thing is your mind and your thinking obviously the result of wonderful parenting and teaching. You are a blessing to watch.

I must say, the dies spinning on the lathe looks terrifying. Excellent work.

@if66was99

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! A little off center, off center of balance, and that thing would rattle that little lathe till it was walking around on the floor! :p

Maintenance is an important part of owning any machine. Cool to see this!

Great to watch not only the attention to detail in every job but also the working knowledge of your tools and equipment. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻👍🏻

After the last KZread video I watched on the subject power hammer maintenance, I'm still reeling from the horror. But this one was as relaxing as all your other videos. Nice to see the family pitching in as well. I knew the timing was going to be an issue after the modification so I was thrilled to see you diagnose and successfully remedy things on the first try! Great stuff Torbjörn.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

It's fantastic when a craftsman such as you know your tools so well you can just tweak them to be perfect, nicely done and man that's one giant nail!

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

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Unquestionably a man with substantial talents "and indisputably so". It is forever a delight to view your work and observe a true master share his knowledge. Peace and Love to You and Yours Sir.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks William!

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys my baby channel

this presentation was one of the finest we ever viewed . thank you for sharing .

What a beautiful well looked after piece of machinery. What a joy to watch.

See you working alone with planing and solving problems reinforces how professional you are !!! congratulations. hug André Luís - Brasil.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Hallo my friend

Блестящая работа!!!100%!!! Отлично Мастер 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

Fascinating to see more of the inner workings of a hammer! I have never seen one in person. Thanks for sharing.

Your videos are such a pleasure to watch. They are informative, entertaining, and wholesome!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great stuff, Torbjorn, as walways

always wondered how they actually work just a big air ram then valve and pump, quite simple really love you videos.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, nothing complicated, everything is just heavy...

I loved your little inpatient dance while the saw was cutting....:) I am glad that you have managed to successfully fix your power hammer. Great video as always, I hope we will soon see another one.

Wow, I love your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us.

beautiful repair and u nailed it in the end😆😀

After cutting forging dies for your power hammer, you should heat treat them again,especially after removing such thick layer of tool steel. Otherwise working surface stays soft and gets mushroomed very fast.Even self-hardening type,such as H13,requires re-heating in that case.

@garrywarren8748

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done.Blacksmith to in Australia.

LOL that feeling you get when you're about to hack apart your dies! Your facial expression was very appropriate! Nice video, Torbjorn. Thanks for sharing.

Well, that nails it then!! Now I know how that hammer works in general. Thank you for your extremely education views into the machinery! I love watching you work.

tor, you're not just a blacksmith, you're an artisan

This is a very well done vid.

It is so pleasing and relaxing to follow Torbjorn's videos. Even for a complex maintainance work he needs no words to make everything understandable and comprehensible. In comparision to most of the other chitty-chatty, self-promoting and vain craftmans channels Torbjön is a wellness oasis :)

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter!

Sweden is always well known of metal forging and steel craftsmanship , excellent job 👍👍👍👍👍

Wow that's a amazing view

Oddly cathartic. The ease at which you made the spike. It's like you know what you're doing.

That look on your face before you cut the dies. Priceless.

@picklesnoutpenobscott3165

3 жыл бұрын

WHILE cutting too - I felt that.

As west here “Nailed It”! Great video and awesome job fixing that beautiful hammer

Old stereotype of a blacksmith: big, strong, and dumb Old saying: Jack of all trades is master of none You just destroyed both of those

@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit

3 жыл бұрын

Daaamn, did you just call him "small" and "weak"? WOOOOOOW. jk.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit Hi

@ogreunderbridge5204

3 жыл бұрын

I´d say the traditional blacksmith through times has been in the perfect spot for controlling all other local trades by their personal whims. -"NO SOUP FOR YOU !" :D

@Feldscher1039

3 жыл бұрын

The full saying is "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" though.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@Feldscher1039 I'm

Wartung der Maschinen und Pflege der Werzeuge ist die Grundvoraussetzung für gute Arbeit! 👍✌😉👏

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Hallo my baby

There is amazing and beyond amazing and that is where you are. It is such a privilege to be along with you as you work and play. Thank you for your wonderful, well thought out videos. You are the consummate professional blacksmith You Tuber. Blessings and Best Wishes from northern Idaho, USA.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

That hammer is really just one massive piece of articulated iron! Excellent video with some really clever “hacks” for extracting the cylinder. And I think that note is there to stay.

Good pickup, nice too see a KZread Smith that knows how to rig and move a heavy load safely, not mentioning any names🤔

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

.... :) Thanks

@Mtbambeno

3 жыл бұрын

No pallet jacks were harmed in this video.

@ppl-qs9wt

3 жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman I am much smarter than the past Sweden have beautiful nature

Must have felt like Luther nailing the Ninety-five Theses to the door of All Saints' Church.

@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder whether Luther thinks it was worth it now he's in hell. I suppose he doesn't, but like the rich man in the parable, he probably wouldn't change even if he knew the outcome...

@if66was99

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! That's exactly what I was thinking! Only ONE thesis this time.

@if66was99

3 жыл бұрын

@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit The only ones in Hell were the folks in Rome who were perverting the Word and the Will of God.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit Friends Help please

@chrishayes5755

3 жыл бұрын

@@graciouscompetentdwarfrabbit The RCC is historically one of the most evil institutions in existence. I'm not a Christian but the protestant movement is a BIG improvement.

I'd rather have your videos once in a while instead of the usual daily mass productions so common here on KZread. Thank you very much for all your efforts and inspirations. It is well appreciated.

Loved the giant nail at the end. Glad you were able to get the power hammer figured out.

Let’s make a nail! Hold my beer 🍺! Well done sir! Have a safe and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 if we don’t get to see you before Christmas!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope to be back soon....

Nailed it!

OMG!!!! My Monday is going to be AWESOME now.... I can’t wait to watch this tonight.... work first :)

Nice to know someone who is so dedicated to his craft also has a sense of humour. Great video.

First off, the sigh for the dying drill battery... I felt that. Also, it looks like you have done this before.

Very good 😌

Brother Torbjörn! Your ram slide was perhaps your greatest creation yet! In Texas was say one has “big balls” for attempting feats such as sawing and drilling dies. I am sure this phrase is universal. I was not anticipating the timing issue! Many extra points for working that out. Your life will change now that you can attach tooling to your dies! I expect to see the uses of this in the near future. Please make something cool from the die cutoffs!! YOU are THE MAN! (With big balls!)

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

:) :) Thank you! I will save them for something!

Like a great gymnast...you nailed that finish!

Very creative ending Got me laughing 😂

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks!

Nice!

I love the look of disdain you give the driver because its battery dared to die on you. Thanks for a demonstration of how to approach a problem, solve it, make a new problem that was unanticipated, work the problem, think on it, solve it and continue with making an epic nail. With no drama.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks!

Precision thats what make you stand higher from all others. No fooling around just professionalism. I dont understand tools but thats how work is to be done.👍👍👍👍that huge nail look awesome👍👍🔥🔥

The old german made machines are tanks. Worked with them a lot.

@if66was99

3 жыл бұрын

Any old machines, German or otherwise. The cast iron was much better quality back then and the castings much heavier construction. And you can refurbish and resurface and re-scrape them and they'll last ANOTHER 75 or 100 years! Like brand new.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@if66was99 Hi friends

@chrishayes5755

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ainmlas quit ewhoring. go away!

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishayes5755 thanks

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

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8:40 I love how they tell you to tighten the nuts firmly but don't give an exact torque. I guess the old saying applies here: "Tighten until you hear a crack, then back off a quarter turn." ^^

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right! :)

@holgerkysela9841

3 жыл бұрын

There was obviously a time in Germany when everything was made to last forever. When the relationship between Humans and Machines was not killed by Screens and digital stuff. Sad but true.

That nail was really useful and worth doing! :D Thanks for showing much more about the inside of a power hammer!

Always a complete pleasure to watch you work :)

I was just thinking to myself, Torbjorn has not posted a video in a while.

@squittymouse

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ArifKamaruzaman

3 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@squittymouse hallo

Приятно видеть человека, умеющего работать и головой,и руками!

@if66was99

3 жыл бұрын

Head and hands. Well said! Головой,и руками. Хорошо сказано!

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys.

@user-jt7pu9fn2x

3 жыл бұрын

ага, прикольный мужик, все вообще ОСНОВАТЕЛЬНО ДЕЛАЕТ, , УЗНАТЬ БЫ КТО ОН ПО ДИПЛОМУ ,, ГДЕ ПРОФЕССИЮ ПОЛУЧАЛ

@bridgetownforge4255

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-jt7pu9fn2x А вы просто спросите его. Он вежливый, общительный мужик, и скорее всего охотно ответит вам.

Great video, I am curios how the power hammer works and seeing it apart gave me a better feel for how it operates. Love the "nailed it" at the end.

Another interesting video from Mr. Torbjörn After using the tool for a while, you need more maintenance because the useful life of each piece decreases over time, but you repaired it the moment before the hammer was damaged. good work And the final scene was very exciting and fancy Good luck

Vet du hur rolig din lugna, torra humor är? Älskar dina filmer!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, tack!

@jonka1

3 жыл бұрын

Perfekt och bara ett starkt hammarslag för att tala till oss.

The text means: Pull all screws tight.

@hubertanicusbellschnikel9416

3 жыл бұрын

*nuts

@elpatosilva

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, the german for that is "guten tight" :)

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Friends

@nickolascouture1282

3 жыл бұрын

Atchung! Muttern fest anziehen! Danger! Tighten the nuts firmly!

I think you nailed this episode!

I always wondered how these power hammers operated and worked. Now I know. Thanks for another fine informative video.

маленький такой гвоздик с юмором и профессионализмом все здорово

@user-jt7pu9fn2x

3 жыл бұрын

ага, прикололся мишка, впереводе это имя типа медведя, , я не думал что он решиться так бойки укоротить конкретно, рисково, калить почему то не стал, с приколом мужик, базара нету

Getting all "Martin Luther" on us at the end. lol

@thedevilinthecircuit1414

3 жыл бұрын

Papal Bull, baby!

@bmedicky

3 жыл бұрын

95 theses, part II.

Definitely Nailed it on the maintenance/mods. That was so informative and fun to watch how you did big work mostly by yourself and the valve fix was pretty darned cool! Nice Videography, Torbjorn. Enjoyed the saw sequence. ;-D Thanks for the wonderful Edutainment! Happy Holidays and please stay safe.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy Holidays PJ

Man, this is culture [of craftsmanship] divulgation. Great content

Now i know i am not only one who dances at hakshaw rhythms..😉

Лайк за проделаный труд)

I remember the series where you first put that hammer in. Now we get a really good sense of just how much mass and power there is in this beast. Power AND control. Awesome.

Thanks- another clip that made my day. No idea how anyone can give a thumbs down on this. Your videos are unspectacular but brilliant. No trashy music but with lots of insights. There`s always something to learn from a master and the presentation is perfect in mho- no words necessary but all necessary information available, including some humor. Perfect.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@alexjax6164

3 жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman ;) I think it`s me, who has to thank you for sharing some of your knowledge and taking the time to edit and post yout contents, still, I really appreciate that you took the time to answer. My best wishes for the future.

Putting one nail in each corner of the paper would provide a more secure ancorage.

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Quite accurate! I will remember that!

wow, remove one existing screw and you fix your timing, that is either a really forgiving power hammer or very lucky

@boristhebarbarian

3 жыл бұрын

could it be that cutting the dies down changes the stroke of the hammer (makes it longer) thereby altering its timing. adding extra airbleed in that valve solving the problem? I would also like to know how old that power hammer is and if there are still spare parts for it.. looks like something from early 20th century..!?

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

The hammer was built in 1955 I think, so it's not that old. Yes the longer stroke makes a difference apparently!

@mormonboy25

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say it almost looks like it was originally timed for short dies but then someone modified it for longer dies and their fix was to add a screw. Mr Ahman here might have just had the same idea as the original designer in wanting to maximize the length of the piston. Who ever added the screw and longer dies may have been the same person to put the seal in backwards.

@mormonboy25

3 жыл бұрын

P.s. it really is remarkable how much of a story these old machines can tell if you know how to read the signs. Seems to apply across all old equipment from the old airplanes I work on to heavy machinery like this old power hammer

*- Aha... at **16:07** one can start to see that there is a slotted screw in the Upper Valve Air Flow, and more clearly at **16:11**.* *- The added air flow is just enough to allow "dumping" of air so the soft/light hammer function can work well at your preferred lower height.* *- Clever engineering for multiple/variable hammer strength solution(s) per different heights for different type of job requirements in any factory/shop. Brilliant!* *- Wonderful tutorial!*

I don’t have a power hammer but I could watch this all day. Great job!

That's not a nail. THAT's a nail.

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Friends

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

@@c0ldc0ne Hal

У кого-нибудь было ощущение, когда у Торбьерна заглох Шурик, что пойдет реклама е-каталога?...😁

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

Friends my baby channel

@user-jt7pu9fn2x

3 жыл бұрын

нет думал пойдет на зарядку воткнет,

Way to go Doc! I love watching u and ur expertise. Man I always wished I was mechanically inclined! U r a hero to me...take care and merry Christmas to u and ur loved ones!

@torbjornahman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Merry Christmas!

*So funny. Wonderful Mirthful Irreverence.* *I so enjoy your new ability to easily forge delicate, perfectly forged, square-sided tacks, Torbjörn*

Perfect!!! the god-Tor, ................ achtung!! muttern fest anziehen!

@Ainmlas

3 жыл бұрын

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I think you nailed it there! ;) Many thanks for giving us some insight as to how the power hammer works.

This Old World Torbjörn Åhman. Happy Christmas.

Your power hammer is a beautiful machine and it is clear you take excellent care of it. Fantastic video!