Blacksmithing - The Oil Lamp Experiment!
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- In this video I forge a pair of oil lamps from a piece of steel pipe. A fun project that involves a bit of metal turning as well as brazing. The end result was a bit unexpected but unique!
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Honestly, that copper flash made the whole thing even better. Those look amazing!
If the copper didn't flash over the surface, these would be a great candidate for wire brush brassing.
@@andrewtinker7537 No kidding, that could really have been a good option as well!
Yes, a true "happy accident"!
The final texture & the serendipitous copper sheen are magical. Another masterpiece.
@@mumiemonstret10:44
Great video! I can provide a little explanation about the copper coating on the steel. Copper alloys tend to act like water in a sponge (capillarity) if given enough time at high temperatures. The copper can climb up the steel and spread on the surface. If you want to avoid that, you have to get the part out of the oven sooner, just after the copper was melted. It’s a matter of finding the sweet spot!
Thanks!
I'm glad he didn't. It looks beautiful like that!
Didn't we all figure that out from watching though? 😅
@@abrothafromanothamotha7840 the fact that the copper alloys climbs up on steel like a sponge maybe, but it's not that obvious that you can avoid an issue like that by getting it out of the oven sooner. I'm just sharing a tip I have from personal experience
Starts with an experiment. Ends with perfection
And between ~ 6:00 & 7:00, it juked toward what looks like aerospace propulsion, just to keep me guessing!
Its balls
Nemaš pametnijeg posla?
Perfection for fire, one bump in table and table is on fire.
Yeah, what is this crap? He just dances on into the workshop to experiment with hollow form forging and ends up defying physics! I think he must be in cahoots with big copper
Those are beautiful! I’m actually surprised at how uniformly the tubing forged down. The process is actually very similar to how small hollow metal beads are made for jewellery applications - a tube is constantly fed into a set of oscillating jaws which progressively squeeze it into bead shapes. As for the copper flowing, it can actually wick to a surprising extent under the right conditions. Bronze is used to impregnate sintered 3D printed steel parts. The parts are porous, and are placed in a vacuum furnace with some chunks of bronze touching them, which melts and flows throughout the part, making it totally solid. Likely the same sort of thing was happening here. Whatever it is, beautiful result! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
Coooool! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Very nice, I never would have thought of the power hammer tooling done that way. It was also a surprise to see how far the copper traveled. God Jul
Thanks! The idea with the tooling is not mine. I got it from a picture in a facebook post, but I can't find it to give due credit. Yes, very surprised, but having done a few brazings with copper I can certainly recall it being present not only where it was supposed to be... But I haven't given it much thought until now! :)
GOD JUL to the Switzer family!!
This was designed by my boss, Jim Whitson - The Blazing Blacksmith in Scotland. :)
@@Zippeddashdash Thank you so much for that. I usually save the name with any pictures I save in my inspirations folder, but this time I couldn't find it. I will add it to the description!
Не понял как сталь с наружи начала отдавать медным отливом . Это какая-то магия.👏👏👏👏👏👍🎄🤝
You are a true Master of Metal, Torbjörn Åhman!
😊😊 Thank you for giving me the pleasure of watching your work!
The scale and capillary action may been a surprise, but I love the texture that is the result from them. The oil lamps look unique and beautiful.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
@@torbjornahman You should do some small scale tests to see if this copper finish is reproducible. It's incredibly gorgeous and unique.
Ok, that pretty much makes it official. You are not only a master blacksmith, you’re also a freakin genius. Have always loved what you do and please don’t ever stop.
It is amazing that in just 18 minutes you can bring so much joy to so many people around the world. As a collector of old oil lamps I like your creation.
Great! Thank you!
Collector of oil lamps?! Wow! That's rad!
@@torbjornahman How long in real time did it take.
@@rickden8362 Not sure, I don't keep track and the work is usually spread out on several sessions and days... 3-4 days or so is my guess. The tooling is the majority of the work
Once again, I am blown away by your craftsmanship and your editing skills. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks, Merry Christmas!
The bit with the copper appearing under the scale was fascinating. I recently saw a presentation that was talking about a Roman iron ring with a very thin coat of silver on its surface, and they couldn't work out how they'd gotten it so thin, i wonder if they could have done something like that.
Cool, well it might work the same?!
@@torbjornahman Only one way to find out, I now have a commission for a blacksmith friend of mine
I wonder what would happen if you put the copper ring on top.
And if the scale is necessary.
And what temperature works best.
@@janhemmer8181 There's probably an experimental paper in that
I've seen a study where some of those silver plated iron rings turned out to be tin dipped upon actual chemical analysis. That would just be an acid flux and a dip into molten metal.
Just wanted to let you know. Your videos are huge for me. I enjoy them alot. The quality of stuff you make is phenomenal, but the most important part to me is just how wholesome and calm your videos are to watch. My kids thoroughly love watching the videos with me, and its helping to inspire them to want to "make metal." I just wanted to extend my thanks for all the videos and learning you've given myself as a novice and my children
Wow, thank you! Hug the kids from me, and best wishes for the new year!
Anyone unaware, don’t forge pipe and never quench pipe with open ends. It will not end well I promise. That’s why he packed the cold end when forging.
Great work as always! 😉
Yes, I even ended up taping the end completely shut so it wouldn't let any fumes out.
Something I learned the hard way. Hot gasses heat the entire length, and then quenching it turns it into a steam rocket. Now if I work with pipe I crimp one end shut.
@@andrewtinker7537exactly. I learned the same way.
That surface is amazing
Well they turned out even better than expected. That's a cool finish that's worth exploring more!👍
Yes, thanks!
What a great project. I’ve been a blacksmith and machinist for years now, and I’ve never seen this technique. Thanks for sharing.
I knew you wouldn’t disappoint Torbjörn. I look forward to your Christmas video so much. You combine the artistry of your craft with the sentiment of the season. Well done. Merry Christmas to you and your family. And here’s to a happy and prosperous new year.
Thank you very much! Merry Christmas
That accidental copper finish is incredibly subtle and beautiful, you should look more into that
Wow, I like the surface finish and how it contrasts with the turned wick holder. Thank you for having been such an inspiring artist. Waiting with anticipation for all that is still to come. Seasons greetings, Torbjörn.
Thank you! Merry Christmas
You are a true craftsman.
That was amazing. I would never suspect that copper covering the whole piece.
Wonderful Christmas lamps!
No, definitely not. It's not perfect, but nice in it's own way. Merry Christmas!
Absolutely beautiful! And perfect can't express how they turned out. Merry Christmas Torbjörn and everyone else that appreciates his masterful skills.
What a lovely texture they've got, and that copper tinge is the sort of thing you might spend a long time trying to achieve intentionally!
Fantastic work as always, Merry Christmas!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I'm not sure how the surface got so cragy, but it definitely looked good. The fading copper tinge was another good result. After the holidays, you can tie them to your truck's rear bumper for that hillbilly look.
the Bob Ross of blacksmithing
Every time I watch one of your videos I am blown away by your skill level, and creative use of ordinary tools. Like the way you used the square to grind the top of the lamps. Simple, yet ingenious. I look forward to your next video.
Love these, the copper plating was very interesting! What a great result 😮
What a great pleasure to watch. I would imagine you’ve solved the patina/rust proofing problem all in one fortuitous accident.
That copper was the perfect accident. Gorgeous work as always.
How to copper plate without copper plating. Great video, I find the solution interesting and the results amazing.
You never cease to amaze me sir! What another fun project to try! Thank you sir and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family!
Happy holidays!
Very nice
Absolutely gorgeous my friend ✌️ What a lot of hard work ✌️
Beautiful
Nice seeing you here! Can't wait for your next project :D
Thanks Bob!
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Beautiful work.
This brings me joy. Your mastery of so many disciplines is spectacular. I wondered if a genie would emerge when you were polishing the lamps. In actual fact, no genie is necessary when you are in the shop. Well done. Merry Christmas to you, too.
That was a twist ending for sure. Jim Gaffigan making Christmas decorations in his metal shop was the last thing i was expecting.
Ha ha!
My goose sticker made it on the cabinet 🎉
Happy Holidays!
It did! Thank you!
Well done sir!! I have been waiting for another video from your and you didn't disappoint. Those look great. The unexpected change from the copper only added to the look.
Yes it did. Thanks
I think the copper on the outside looks amazing. It's always a pleasure to watch you work. Great job.
That was AWESOME!! First off, I appreciate your dedication because I’m guessing that took a lot of heats due to how thin the wall of that tube is. Secondly, I know you’re a busy man with a beautiful family but I’d like to see more videos from you 😁 lastly, I’m really glad that worked! Gives me a few ideas 😁
Thanks! I understand, and I do my best. Merry Christmas
Amazing little metal figs.
Merry Christmas Torbjörn! As always, your creations are not only functional but beautiful as well! Thank you for 18 minutes of viewing delight and anticipation of the results!!!!
Thank you. Merry Christmas!
@@torbjornahman Most welcome good Sir!
@@torbjornahman we're waiting for the full length movie.
THANK YOU ONCE MORE FOR YOUR ART CAN CARE .
Um trabalho maravilhoso, desde o cuidado do artista com a precisão do gabarito até a execução das peças! Ficou lindo!
Wow, that was awesome!
Merry Christmas to you and your Family. Thank you for the video. Very interesting form and how the copper wicked its way up.
Thanks! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the perfect jobs and perfect videos. best regards from Germany
Another great work that smoothed my soul while watching. Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks, Merry Christmas!
Amazing texture and tone. I really appreciate both your technical content and your video style - thanks for sharing your work.
Don’t be fooled these are grenades pretending to be lamps.
Lmafo
I wasn't expecting this. Excellent work!
Do you think the copper vapourised Torbjörn? It looked a quite even coating and very attractive too! Thanks for this pre-Christmas gem and all best wishes for the festive season and beyond to you adn your family :D
Thanks. No, it was just max 50C above the melting point. Merry Christmas
Besides, if it were vapor deposition it would have been blown right off by the wire wheel
@@HubrisInc OK, so how about the flux then, did that transport the metal I wonder.
Pure artistry
Seems very dangerous to me. Hopefully you don't knock them over because the base is so narrow and you burn your house down.
Well, the base is not that narrow, and I added some extra weight to the plugs. Treat it as a candle!
Oh the texture of the steel and the accidental copper plate were absolute perfection!
Beautiful.
Happiness is a comfortable house filled with family and beautiful objects made by your own two hands. Happy Christmas to you and your family.
Спасибо! Наблюдать за вашей работой это удовольствие. Вы большой мастер своего дела.
Thanks! It is a pleasure to watch your work. You are a great master of your craft.
*ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL*
reminds me of some earthing rods i used to forge some leaf stems once. i had thought the copper coating would just melt away but it got forged into the work, it really set it all off. i love it when these things happen.
Well done.
Zen and the art of, of, well art of something. The art of saying Merry Christmas.
Truly beautiful... And the copper coating on the outside under the scale is a "happy accident"... Perfection! Thanx 4 sharing your artistic process! ✌😎👍
Wow! They came out great. I love what the copper did to them. 👍🏻
Marvellous!
I was a little confused what you we’re doing with the copper until you put it in the oven then it hit me. Genius!
I love this dude. Pretends that he didn't mean to get the result. Nice fitting gift.
Ha ha, I'm not pretending... I just wanted to braze the bottom plugs.
Perfect video for a lazy, cloudy Saturday afternoon. Merry Christmas!
Amazing. Love it
Mycket kreativ och innovativ ...Fantastisk ...Gud välsigna Hälsning från indonesiskt traditionellt guld 🇮🇩🙏🌺👍👍
An absolute masterpiece!
بغض النظر عن جمال الإنتاج.. مجرد متابعة أعمالك جمال آخر 🙏
영상을 끝까지 다 보고 나니 힐링되는 느낌입니다.
Beautiful pieces!thx...😊
The work has been worth it, two small gems worthy of an artist. Thanks for your videos, they are very interesting.
beautiful work!
Those are beautiful!!
Now you get to make the piece that "snuffs" out the flame.
Wonderful!
They look incredible!
Merry Christmas, Thank you for all the good videos
Truly perfection.
The outcome of this work is very beautiful 🙏👍🏽
Beautifully done.
Brutally over engeneared. Loved it.
:)
Another BEAUTIFUL result from WONDERFUL workmanship. 👋👍Thank you!
I’ve been a welder and enjoy working with metal. Just love this!
Great! Thanks
Awesome video. When you turned on the smooth jazz I had a laugh and was like "Alright, settle down there"
Beautiful, and Merry Christmas!
а главное,без лишних разговоров!!!БРАВО.
Без лишних разговоров они нагреются
@@udshin таким светильникам не одна тысяча лет.всё проверено веками.конечно бензин лить не стоит,и даже керосин не стоит.туда наливается масло.,а оно не взрывается.
Wow, those became beautiful!
Gajab ! Marvelous ! I can't express praise through words.
Thank you for a year of inspiration and entertainment. Merry Christmas.
What a simply beautiful video!
You sure love what you do. That is such a gift. Thanks.
I love that last year's Christmas project was on the table at the end as well.
Thx Tobjörn for all the amazing videos in 2023 … I wish you and your family merry Christmas and a happy new year …
Thank you!
Absolutely fabulous… I had to watch it a second time with my Wife! You are incredibly creative and talented. Your home is Beautiful!
Wow, thank you!
I'm guessing you make your own billets?
Metalworking is so cool. I'm glad we're finally far enough on the other end of the industrial revolution that handcrafting specialists are making a comeback. Modern tech makes so much possible it's kind of insane more people weren't already doing this in like the 1950s, really.
I don't know the first thing about blacksmithing, metal working, lathes, or any of that stuff but i would absolutely love to be this mans apprentice and learn everything i could from him.
Perfect