153 sounds by Torsten Nilsson
  • Rolling chain links

    Rolling chain links

    Recording 1, at Olofsfors Iron Works. Iron rods are rolled into a link shape package. Before welding the chain the workers have to cut the package into...
  • Chain hammer

    Chain hammer

    In the chain forge iron links are welded into a chain. Forge welding is a solid-state welding process that joins two pieces of metal by heating them to...
  • Adjusting the Trip hammer with a sledge hammer

    Adjusting the Trip hammer with a sledge hammer

    Adjusting the Trip hammer with a sledge hammer A Trip hammer is made by cast iron and timber. All assemblies between iron and wood are made with wooden...
  • Bottom saw

    Bottom saw

    Used to cut the lid and bottom into a circle. An oblique blade cut a round cap while a planer blades phasing of underside of the lid. Manufactured by...
  • Thicknes planer

    Thickness planer

    Planes the assembled lid or bottom. Manufactured by Osbyverken, Sweden, in the 1930s. Maximum sound level: 106 dB. The background sound from the belt...
  • Edge planer

    Edge planer

    Planes edges of parts to the lid and bottom of the drittel/barrel Unknown Manufacturer. Maximum noise level: 104 dB. The background sound from the...
  • Knösen

    Knösen

    The machine is called Knösen. The machine planes a groove in both ends of the planks so that the top and bottom of the drittel/barrel fit in the groove. Manufactured...
  • Side planer

    Side Planer

    Planes the sides of each plank so that they have an oval shape and fit together to form a drittel/barrel. Manufactured by Osbyverken, Sweden, in the 1930s. The...
  • Cutter

    Cutter

    Planes both sides of the planks at the same time. The plank gets a contoured / rounded shape to fit in the drittel/barrel. Manufactured by Osbyverken,...
  • Home Ice Cream van

    Hjem-IS (Denmark, Norway), Hemglass (Sweden) or Kotijäätelö (Finland), all meaning "Home Ice Cream", is a Northern European brand of ice cream. It is...
  • Hedge trimmer

    Hedge Trimmer

    A common peace disturber in the residential neighborhood. Black & Decker Voltage: 230 V ac Power input: 380 W Blade strokes (no load): 3 800 Blade...
  • Warning signal

    Warning signal

    A bicycle, a couple of cars and pedestrians all passing the corner of Tunnbindargatan och Sandgatan in Norrköping, Sweden. People talking in different...