Mudman Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Excellent work as usual Tubbe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admanfrd Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I squealed like a fangirl when this thread got an update. Impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbe Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks! For those who are interested, here's a video I made showing me forging another hot cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Nothstine Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I really like the handle on the ball fuller, it looks so clean and tight. Great Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admanfrd Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Best blacksmithing video on YouTube second to johnneemantools birth of a tool series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinculo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Excellent video and photos tubbe. Your production values are very high both for your forgings and your documentation.What kind of power hammer is that? I've never quite seen a top die holding system like that on a power hammer. Also your wire wrap on you ball fuller I quite like. Where is the joint in the handle, It looks like one piece. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbe Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thank trinculo! The hammer is an old swedish brand called "ABNO". Yes the upper die is just held in place by a "set screw". Simple and seems to work alright.The wrap handle is welded at the handle eye (loop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Yes! Excellent video Tubbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbe Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hello again! I think I will end this thread with showing my latest creation. I finally managed to forge my first serious rounding hammer. I did it by myself with help of my trusty old power hammer. Tried to document the process, and the video is down below. The result is not 100% perfect but a good tool I think - a craftsman can always find flaws in his/hers own work I guess.... Here is also a short vid on how I made the rounding/cupping bolster I used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 It may not be perfect but I would gladly and proudly use it : ) . Very nice hammer and videos! I see no need to end this thread though... keep posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I should be so lucky to forge such an "imperfect" hammer as that. I actually think I liked it better before you hammered in the fullers towards the end of the video. That classic bow-tie shape was seriously sexy. Oh, and you'd better not end the thread. I get a kick out of seeing how you build your tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der_Hannes Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Thanks for sharing your videos! Very well done and the tools have an outstanding quality. I like your eye-making tool for the power hammer. Low profile. And like the other helping tools also in a good shape and not like " just needs to work not to look good" And you have one nice workshop!!! The anvil: i was quite pleased with my two south german ones and was at that point " yes i do want more anvils, but i don't really need another one" but now i've got to have a london pattern... and the shape of your anvil is in such a perfect condition. How many kg's does that one have? What powerhammer do you use! Seems not to be that heavy but you've still got loads of way to work ( partly not enough for your 3lb hammer+ cupping bolster). regards Hannes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I think that's imperfection most of us can aspire to. Well made videos too, good lighting, framing and I love the fast action. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbe Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks! Hannes, my big anvil is 182kg (400lb), and it's in pretty good condition. My power hammer is an old swedish brand usually called "ABNO". It has good control but it's quite small, total ram weight is about 25kg. Would love a 50-75 kg air-hammer in the future.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 This is an awesome video, Tubbe. And the result of the process is a very nice piece of tool. I was happy to follow your tool making adventures. IIRC in the beginning you said the goal is to build up tooling for making a Brazeal style hammer. You have achieved your goal succesfully. You even had us to learn things (I sure did learn a lot). Congratulations to you for having such a good conception on how to construct a long term topic. I'm very much vaiting for your new projects. Best wishes Gergely PS. you have a cool workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks! Hannes, my big anvil is 182kg (400lb), and it's in pretty good condition. My power hammer is an old swedish brand usually called "ABNO". It has good control but it's quite small, total ram weight is about 25kg. Would love a 50-75 kg air-hammer in the future.... What make is your anvil? It's no secret here I LOVE my 125lb. Soderfors, if the power hammer is the same kind of quality it's a gem. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbe Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Frosty, it's a Kohlswa anvil. Söderfors made very good anvils too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 You make some pretty tools, Tubbe! We're going to be in Devon, England in August at the IBF. I hope you can show up and work with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbe Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Thanks Brian. That would have been fun but I'm stuck here for most of August I'm afraid. I will follow your activities online as much as I can. Hope you have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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