In this video I show how to forge a simple candlestick. Check out my recommended tools/gear: www.amazon.com... If you like my videos you can support me at: / torbjornahman
I like your approach to your work, the steps involved and the process. You have a good eye for sure. I've said it before and I say again, you're a true craftsman.
Haha same. My classmates find it weird that I enjoy learning about forging and welding, however it's so beautiful and I hope I can one day try it out myself.
Thank you for sharing your skill and how too do things. I have been in and out of the shop for 30 years as health and my back permits. currently working on a set of fireplace tools for a huge fireplace with heads. Great skill set.
Beautiful ! My ancestors were the first blacksmiths in Tennessee, I like working with Silver, the apple didn't fall too far from the Celtic tree . Beautiful work , Sir. 😊
Very nice lily shape , some may call it a tulip any way it's great, gives me a new task to try in these crazy days . I don't have a power hammer so I just hammer and anvil it. Thank you for the video upload
I spent this whole video looking at the candle stick upside down until he set it to burn a candle at the end. lol I thought the cone shape was gonna be the bottom. beautiful work. Love your videos.
In some cities East of Siberia boiled metal vertical rack and on all sides привариваю short pipe diameter 1/2 - 3/4 inches. Then cut FIR branches and inserted in the side short pipes. Get simulation live Christmas tree. And Forest did not hurt and children are satisfied)))
Damn you're good Torbjörn. thanks to you I've decided to start blacksmithing myself! Fasen vad duktigt du är Torbjörn! Vi köpte oss precis en liten gård och du kan ge dig på fasen på att jag kommer ge mig på det här hantverket också! :-)
I'd imagine you could have a lot of fun by turning that into a sculpture. I think you could make something that looks like it belongs in a Tim Burton movie
Hello Torbjorn! At 6:07, why did you change to the anvil block? I ask because I greatly appreciate your videos and your work. I have learned a lot from you and other talented smiths that take the time to post videos to UA-cam. Thank You in advance!Ron
Can't quite remember :) My anvil is quite wide and I think I wanted to avoid bending the tapered "stem"... It's not a linear taper so it can't lay flat on the anvil. If that makes sense...
+Paul Krzysz Thanks. It's working alright I think. There is a problem with the lower die mount, which is not done in a good way. There is a "new" mount made to fit anyang 75kg dies. I have to fix that somehow in the future. I can't wedge the die as tight as it should be....
What’s the guillotine-looking contraption you put in your hardy hole at the 6:54 mark and is their a video for making it? It’s ingenious for people without a helper! Thanks and great work!
Thanks. No I don't have a video on it. It's quite simple. Just make guides for the dies, there are numerous designs of this tool. Google blacksmiths guillotine tool or something similar.
I always look forward to seeing the next project, this one is amazing in that it takes the violence of hammer blows and creates something graceful. Question....if you accidentally thin out a piece too much (which there are no such things as accidents right?) is it recoverable? Thank you so much for sharing!
+God's Touch Ministry The River's Edge Thanks! If thinned out too much it's usually beyond repair. If you're drawing out and the work piece still is in "bar shape", you often can upset it back.
how do you attach your fullering does to your power hammer? Do you have photos anywhere? I'm mainly curious about attaching to the top die, I think I can figure out how the bottom fuller is attached.
+SmithinStu Check out my very first video - Forging a Brian Brazeal style hot cut hardie. There you can see how it works. I switch the entire upper die.
Beautiful Video, Torblörn.What and why did You have rubbed the Candlestick in the end?The Candlestick Looks very nice, as if a lower was for example. :-D
+Torbjörn Åhman Why just a hobby? Are you not selling anything? Doing custom items for people? Cause I think you could if you went on multiple websites like Etsy as a start. I've seen lots of handcrafted items go and they aren't as high quality as yours I'd say. I am also interested in the forge, powerhammer and your files. The files seem to be extremely tough and the forge is something I would love to have if I ever get around to start smithing.
Lovely work. My only quibble is re labeling. That's not anything like a "simple" candlestick. It's a full day's work, or close to it, for a professional craftsman - using modern power tools. At a craft show it would have to be be priced above $50 to make it worth your while. That makes it a luxury item. No person of modest means could afford it. Not for a utility device.
Thanks. Of course, most of what we call craft or "hand made" items are luxury items. It can''t compare with mass produced stuff. You have to appreciate the time and effort put into a item like this and the fact that you own a "one of a kind" piece.
Great work, as always. It's not all about knives and axes. I hope blacksmithing continues to grow.
From noise and fire, smoke and sparks comes something graceful and serene. Beautiful!
+Steve Mackelprang Best comment 😊
+Steve Mackelprang Like the Phoenix 🌠
I could watch u all night...so talented, creative , and a master at ur craft...thank you sir!
I like your approach to your work, the steps involved and the process. You have a good eye for sure. I've said it before and I say again, you're a true craftsman.
This video was a treat to watch.
Thank you from Minneapolis Minnesota.
+arty359 I second your comment - I am also from Minneapolis.
Haha same. My classmates find it weird that I enjoy learning about forging and welding, however it's so beautiful and I hope I can one day try it out myself.
A beautiful tulip candlestick. Simple yet elegant.
What a beautiful piece of ancient, yet very practical art. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your skill and how too do things. I have been in and out of the shop for 30 years as health and my back permits. currently working on a set of fireplace tools for a huge fireplace with heads. Great skill set.
Beautiful candlestick, so simple but so elegant, thank you.
Things of beauty and grace: the process and the product. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Even if you had forgotten your makers mark I would knew it was yours, cause to me your mark is your quality and craftsmanship!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
+2dividedby3 Thanks!
I look forward to another one of your videos. Really enjoy seeing something useful be created out of nothing.
Superb quality, in both craftsmanship and video production.
You never cease to amaze a blacksmith in learning :)
Beautiful 😃
Making decisions along the way, and then come up with the "final solution"
That's often how I make stuff, with just a general idea to start with.
Very nice proportions in the candlestick. It is good to see you back with a new video. :-)
+Eugene Simonalle Thanks!
+Torbjörn Åhman sorry for my English i from Ukrenian/ You video is very good i teach meny good momets!))) Make more video please!
Beautiful. Elegant. Simple. Well done.
That new power hammer really kicks ass!
+justfakeit888 Yes, there is power behind the blows... Easy to mess up if your not careful. :)
That is a very elegant candlestick, great looking project.
Simple yet elegant, very nice work!
So much work for something so simple
Beautiful !
My ancestors were the first blacksmiths in Tennessee, I like working with Silver, the apple didn't fall too far from the Celtic tree . Beautiful work , Sir. 😊
+Nancy Rose Black Thank you! That's cool.
Hi,
And thank you for this and all your other videos showing your skill as a forger.Very much appreciated.
+mrbluenun Thanks!
Congratulations...!
U're a very skill craftsman
Greetings from Thailand
I see how one could use a similar process to make the socket for a socket chisel. Fantastic video, as always. Thank you.
+Curoi MacDaire Thanks! Yes, it's the same process, but for a chisel socket you probably should overlap the edges and weld them together.
Simple elegant design. Love it.
Very nice lily shape , some may call it a tulip any way it's great, gives me a new task to try in these crazy days .
I don't have a power hammer so I just hammer and anvil it. Thank you for the video upload
A masterpiece of beauty
Excellent job, as usual. Loved it.
Been waiting for a new video forever! Yay!
you make it look easy, very nice work
Very nice Trob, stunning piece!
I always get so excited to see a new video from you. Haven't watched yet, but I know it's a good job. ;)
That drilled out hammer head is genious...! Gonna steal that idea, hehe! =P
Ha ha, yes it looks like that, but it's actually a tool made from scratch for this application
I spent this whole video looking at the candle stick upside down until he set it to burn a candle at the end. lol I thought the cone shape was gonna be the bottom.
beautiful work. Love your videos.
ha ha, Thanks!
Amazing talent, thank you for sharing this! Also here's a tip: what you made is called a candlestick holder. The candlestick goes inside it.
You make such Amazing things ! Awesome Craftsmanship !! And Great Videos, Thank you for Sharing them with all of us..
+Robert Gibb N1RLU Thank you!
Really good technique, really good work. Glad to see theese videos.
+link12365 Thanks
I like all your works it's amazing... Sorry for Mi bad english.
I love your videos...you are very talented.
I started watching them and I looked up and 2 hours went by.
+Adam ”Deliveryboxx” Price Thank you!
Simple yet beautiful...
perfect work - congratulations
you are master! I immediately remembered that Christmas was coming soon! )))
In some cities East of Siberia boiled metal vertical rack and on all sides привариваю short pipe diameter 1/2 - 3/4 inches. Then cut FIR branches and inserted in the side short pipes. Get simulation live Christmas tree. And Forest did not hurt and children are satisfied)))
Absolutely brilliant thanks.
Beautiful as always!
Beautiful as ever. Merry Christmas.
Carter W Hern UA-cam:
Du är verkligen fantastiskt duktig hantverksmässigt! Plus att du är konstnärlig och har känsla för form! Tröttnar aldrig på dina videor! Keep it up!
Åh, tack så mycket!
So beautiful!!
I love your work. My forging skills are not as good as yours, but I hope they will someday.
Great video, as always!
I really like your work, you have a gift my friend.
Thanks
It is fantastic to look that video. Nice piece of work. I take some good ideas from your channel.
+Konstantin D Thanks! Great, do that.
Beautiful work Torbjörn! I'd love to have a couple of those.
+Charles Layne Thanks!
Damn you're good Torbjörn. thanks to you I've decided to start blacksmithing myself!
Fasen vad duktigt du är Torbjörn! Vi köpte oss precis en liten gård och du kan ge dig på fasen på att jag kommer ge mig på det här hantverket också! :-)
+Magnus Karlsson Ha ha, tack tack. Det gör du väl rätt i tycker jag. Lycka till!
Very nice work.
Nice to see a new video, inspiring as always!
Tack för uppladdningen och fortsätt med det du gör! :)
+KirunaKlasse Tack!
10* Beautiful, easy made product.
I'd imagine you could have a lot of fun by turning that into a sculpture. I think you could make something that looks like it belongs in a Tim Burton movie
I love your videos. Can I suggest that you indicate the amount of time it takes to complete these items?
Just seen this one, love it as always top job mate.
beautiful !
Hej Torbjörn, mycket bra arbeite. Du Arbe som en Proffs. Dina kunskaper är utmärkta. Jag hoppas vi kann träffas snart. Hälsningar fr. Tyskland.
+elchschmiede Hej!! Tack! Ja, det vore mycket trevligt.
Wonderful piece!
Thanks
Verry verry Nice job.pat from Belgium 🔪
Beautiful, well done.
+João Edgar Thanks
Very good .
Really great, as others already said, it's sad we can't see more videos more often :p But the quality is there thank you !
+Raaampage Thanks
Good work! I like it :) It is a pity that the video output is rarely :(
Mark Fisher. Ukraine.
fine work. Thank you.
Very nice
Hello Torbjorn! At 6:07, why did you change to the anvil block? I ask because I greatly appreciate your videos and your work. I have learned a lot from you and other talented smiths that take the time to post videos to UA-cam. Thank You in advance!Ron
Can't quite remember :) My anvil is quite wide and I think I wanted to avoid bending the tapered "stem"... It's not a linear taper so it can't lay flat on the anvil. If that makes sense...
I'd love to see this now with a couple of years of wax dripping down it.
Nice. You could also make the "shaft" twisted, but that's up to personal preference i guess
+Daniel Thu Yes, there are numerous design possibilities!
The candle holder is elegant. how do you like the new power hammer?
+Paul Krzysz Thanks. It's working alright I think. There is a problem with the lower die mount, which is not done in a good way. There is a "new" mount made to fit anyang 75kg dies. I have to fix that somehow in the future. I can't wedge the die as tight as it should be....
Faan så snygg! Vackert arbete som vanligt :)
+Marcus Nystrom Tackarrrr!
What’s the guillotine-looking contraption you put in your hardy hole at the 6:54 mark and is their a video for making it? It’s ingenious for people without a helper! Thanks and great work!
Thanks. No I don't have a video on it. It's quite simple. Just make guides for the dies, there are numerous designs of this tool. Google blacksmiths guillotine tool or something similar.
I always look forward to seeing the next project, this one is amazing in that it takes the violence of hammer blows and creates something graceful. Question....if you accidentally thin out a piece too much (which there are no such things as accidents right?) is it recoverable? Thank you so much for sharing!
+God's Touch Ministry The River's Edge Thanks! If thinned out too much it's usually beyond repair. If you're drawing out and the work piece still is in "bar shape", you often can upset it back.
Nice one!
Den nya hammaren verkar vara en bra investering. :) Jösses, den hanterar materialet som om det vore kakdeg!
+dixonqwerty Jo, man får passa sig, lätt att göra bort sig fort :)
how do you attach your fullering does to your power hammer? Do you have photos anywhere? I'm mainly curious about attaching to the top die, I think I can figure out how the bottom fuller is attached.
+SmithinStu Check out my very first video - Forging a Brian Brazeal style hot cut hardie. There you can see how it works. I switch the entire upper die.
precioso, realmente bonito!!!
Your work is so fucking awesome! It's really relaxing for me to watch what are you doing :D after hard day ...
+Bartek K Thanks!
Beautiful
Cool video.
That's amazing thanks.
Beautiful Video, Torblörn.What and why did You have rubbed the Candlestick in the end?The Candlestick Looks very nice, as if a lower was for example. :-D
+Günter Schöne Thanks. I'm coating it with linseed oil, and at a moderate temperature (~300C) it turns black.
Aha, thank you for the quick response
Verry nice would be kinda hard to do without the power hammer what did you coat it with at the end to give it the dark finish
+renemanjr123 Thanks. Yes the bottom part is hard to do, but it's easy to come up with a different design for that. It's linseed oil for the finish.
Such an amazing piece! The power hammer is very cool. Is blacksmithing your job or just a hobby?
+knives&stuff Just a hobby for now...
+Torbjörn Åhman Why just a hobby? Are you not selling anything? Doing custom items for people? Cause I think you could if you went on multiple websites like Etsy as a start. I've seen lots of handcrafted items go and they aren't as high quality as yours I'd say.
I am also interested in the forge, powerhammer and your files. The files seem to be extremely tough and the forge is something I would love to have if I ever get around to start smithing.
magnusbjarnisk
I've started selling some items, but I'm going easy since the time is limited. :)
That probably explains it. Could you tell me what you sold and how long it took to make (approximately)?
magnusbjarnisk I've sold a couple of candle holders / candlesticks for example. They usually take around 2h to make.
Nice video as usual. Was that beeswax you applied to the finished candlestick? Thanks
+Matt Behnke Thanks. No linseed oil as usual :)
Parabens ,voce tem muita criatividade e detales
Thanks!
Looks amazing what was it you were rubbing on it at the end
Thanks. Linseed oil!
Nice job
Thanks!
that power hammer.
Lovely work. My only quibble is re labeling. That's not anything like a "simple" candlestick.
It's a full day's work, or close to it, for a professional craftsman - using modern power tools.
At a craft show it would have to be be priced above $50 to make it worth your while. That makes it a luxury item.
No person of modest means could afford it. Not for a utility device.
Thanks. Of course, most of what we call craft or "hand made" items are luxury items. It can''t compare with mass produced stuff. You have to appreciate the time and effort put into a item like this and the fact that you own a "one of a kind" piece.
lovely
снимай чаще ! молодец !
Amazing
Beautiful. Is that oil you use to finish it off?
+christian siegel Yes, linseed oil as usual :)
riktigt bra video! god jul!
+viktor Rygielski Tack det samma!
beautiful
Thanks!