It happens to me a lot when watching your videos, that I find myself having no clue what you are making until at the very end, everything falls in place and is suddenly genius. Love it.
Same - had absolutely no idea what he was making, but it was fascinating watching the process and then discovering what it was all about. Love your work.
I have to admit - I always viewed blacksmithing as a rougher way to work steel, until I started seeing your work. Now, I'm amazed! All your pieces, more than functional, are works of art!
When I watch your videos, it's almost like watching a sculptor with clay. An artist with paint and a piece of canvas. You truly are a very talented and creative person. The attention to detail and the persistence to creating something perfect or as perfect as it can be. Sure wish a lot of other people put that into their work.
What I enjoy about your videos is that you give very minimal explanation and let the object develope like a visual narrative. In the start I had no idea what it was you were trying to make but was surprised to finally see it. Well done.
I don't know how, but whatever you do it ends up being a small work of art. No matter if it's just a small die, a shoehorn, snow house or this holdfast. Incredibly talented!
I never get tired watching you do your art work. That’s what it is to me. Great video again
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Chacune de vos vidéos me surprend et me donne du plaisir à la regarder. J'ignorais qu'un forgeron pouvait être aussi précis en matière de réalisation de pièces métallique. Bravo !
You have a good touch with the power hammer....But i am a real fan of the ole elbow grease hammer....I know it's a lot more work but it pays off in the end....Sorry to make this comment so lengthy but i have been waiting patiently for you to throw out more content....To me your The Best Blacksmith to watch on here....Hope to see more and thanks...God bless
I've had lots of trouble over the years making square corners on all sorts of forgings using the vise method. It looks to me like you've come up with a solution!! Thanks!! Love your channel.
Blacksmithing is still like wonderful trick of magic to me, perhaps even better because the magic is still there after I have seen how is done. Thanks for this wonderful videos, is always a pleasure to watch.
I lived up in Northern NJ about 45 years ago. And there was an old blacksmith shop, My company had him make some things from time to time. I always went by to pick the stuff up and loved to watch him work.
I have the up most respect for you as a person and as a craftsman even though you don't talk much I still get your thought process as well as your what method of execution your by far one of my favorite smiths I've ever seen your methodical meticulous and a true perfectionist and I truly respect that
Even your mistakes as you call it, is still done to the highest quality!!! Plz ,don’t stop making videos as I am a new blacksmith that have watched your videos many times!!!
Love your work , brings tears to these old eyes , you are one very talented person , and I hope your kids show an interest in learning this craft . Now for a bete noir of mine , every time you back drag your files it sets me on edge , its the way i was taught i guess , besides they are your files ( lol ) a little trick i used to do was use pvc pipe as a shield in a 5 gal bucket , so they did not rub against each other , files are not cheap . A 5 gal bucket full of files is a chunk of change . Man keep making these videos both for the young and curious ,and us old folks who love the craft
Very nice. I use a similar but more simple jig in the fly press for bending holdfasts. Its amazing how much easier it is to bend those corners with the help of a jig.
Great video to watch, from a guy who is obviously a skilled blacksmith and who understands how to demonstrate his technique. The camera work is also an inspiration to anyone who aspires to making a UA-cam video as well as learning about Forge work. Thank you.
When I see your name in my sub box, I click on it without even looking at the title, because I know its going to be worthwhile content. Thanks Torbjörn, amazing as always.
It always amazes me how precisely you use that pneumatic hammer. Every champfer is just perfect right there. I remember having a hard time even trying that. Nice video :)
That is amazing, after it is all done I think to myself, "Why didn't I think of that first?" The answer? Because I am not a metal worker or blacksmith, but I sure enjoy seeing a skilled craftsman at work.
Super way of getting a sharp outside corner. I was instructed by a farrier in the Welsh mountains sixty years ago and he always jumped the end of the bar. Having the air hammer to free both hands saves all that gripping the tongs between the knees when using the fuller.
Wow that was really good engineering. But the one thing that really jumped out at me at the beginning is your jacket. I have been a huge fan of ABBA since I was a kid. Awesome stuff
yes! - reciprocating the most compelling truth of my effort to the genius of yours. nothing else remains. the beauty of this video is it's immortality for expression.
Me encantan sus vídeos, son Geniales. Veo sus vídeos y cuando el trabajo que está realizando parece estar acabado, no, usted sigue hasta buscar la perfección Es todo un ejemplo a seguir. Saludos desde España.
My first time doing a square corner (read: only time), I hit the side before I hit the top and had some lovely white-yellow scale go down my glove. You have no idea how much I want one of these.
Really cool ! … what i sort of missed though was a showing of how this would go with just a 90degree V notch in a piece of metal, aka. to demonstrate why those round things have to move. As the V notch is likely where you started and then ran into some major issue or inconvenience, which made you decide you had to 'coach' the bend as you were making it, leading to this 'might i say really cool and genius' halve dome design ... in all really cool though, and a nice holdfast for the woodshop to show for in the end ^^
Really interesting way You finished the end of the holdfast in the swedge block. I am making a holdfast but had not figured how to finish the end, nice touch.
Beautiful! Simply beautiful! The work you do to make something and creativity you display by building something to make something. Thank you for sharing!
Out of all of the blacksmithing videos I’ve seen, this is the first time I’ve seen one of those “helping hands”. I forgot the exact name of it, someone help me out! Good work T.A!
Nice little gadget, I’ve never seen one before, would come in very handy, very useful and well made as usual. Hope you and your family have a happy and safe Christmas.As I write it’s 10:00pm and on my veranda it’s 43degrees Celsius so I’m inside relaxing in front of the air conditioner, it’s much hotter during the day. I suppose while I’m sweltering in the heat you’re up to your neck in snow, probably building another igloo with your kids, have fun and stay safe, Regards from your friend “down under “.
My compliments to you! Any piece you do ist at least beautiful and has a practical use. Also - every video is a teaching unit in blacksmithing and beyond inspiring. In comparsion to other black smith on youtube, e.g. Alec Steele, my feeling is you are a _real_ master. No blabla, just fine, perfect Artwork combined with modesty. Again - my honest compliments.
That’s rather miraculous. It’s not at all intuitive. A thought out principle of applied mechanics to solve a under appreciated problem. As always, a delight to witness your craftsmanship sir. Thank you for the post
Now all you have to is make them welds a little prettier. It won't improve then end product but it will improve the eye appeal while you are using it. Very ingenious design.👍
That was something that I thought Smith's could do. Your the first to be seen doing it! Brilliant idea but even better execution.. not longer an idea it's a fact proven by experiment! Thanks bro Anthony Kent
The really square corner is very hard to do even with a vise to drive against. That tool solves the problem! I'll be making it, or something very like it, before I do any more square corners. Thank you!!!
I'm not sure, I haven't got a big enough v-swage to compare with! Theoretically you should get better support this way... with a v-block you get point contact all the way down, on the edge of the v. I'm going to test some more for sure.
@@torbjornahman thanks for replying. I used a similar type corner forging tool for a hydraulic press but it was just a V swage. I've seen a similar version to yours in automated manufacturing so it must be beneficial. All the very best, I love your work. J
It happens to me a lot when watching your videos, that I find myself having no clue what you are making until at the very end, everything falls in place and is suddenly genius. Love it.
That's great! :) Thanks
Same - had absolutely no idea what he was making, but it was fascinating watching the process and then discovering what it was all about. Love your work.
Tameem Moaleji, I agree, I many times didn't understand title, but it's just because these tools' names aren't used often in normal communication.
Completely agree with you.
^ This.
I have to admit - I always viewed blacksmithing as a rougher way to work steel, until I started seeing your work. Now, I'm amazed! All your pieces, more than functional, are works of art!
Making your woodworking shop tools in your blacksmithing shop. You are living my dream sir. Good work as always!
Thanks KK!
When I watch your videos, it's almost like watching a sculptor with clay. An artist with paint and a piece of canvas. You truly are a very talented and creative person. The attention to detail and the persistence to creating something perfect or as perfect as it can be. Sure wish a lot of other people put that into their work.
Thanks Malcolm!
What I enjoy about your videos is that you give very minimal explanation and let the object develope like a visual narrative. In the start I had no idea what it was you were trying to make but was surprised to finally see it. Well done.
I don't know how, but whatever you do it ends up being a small work of art.
No matter if it's just a small die, a shoehorn, snow house or this holdfast.
Incredibly talented!
Eso mismo pensé yo
I never get tired watching you do your art work. That’s what it is to me. Great video again
Chacune de vos vidéos me surprend et me donne du plaisir à la regarder. J'ignorais qu'un forgeron pouvait être aussi précis en matière de réalisation de pièces métallique. Bravo !
You have a good touch with the power hammer....But i am a real fan of the ole elbow grease hammer....I know it's a lot more work but it pays off in the end....Sorry to make this comment so lengthy but i have been waiting patiently for you to throw out more content....To me your The Best Blacksmith to watch on here....Hope to see more and thanks...God bless
Thank you Bob!
I am amazed every time you make a tool. I usually am not sure if it is a tool but I love to see your plans come together and you have an amazing tool.
I've had lots of trouble over the years making square corners on all sorts of forgings using the vise method. It looks to me like you've come up with a solution!! Thanks!! Love your channel.
Blacksmithing is still like wonderful trick of magic to me, perhaps even better because the magic is still there after I have seen how is done. Thanks for this wonderful videos, is always a pleasure to watch.
I lived up in Northern NJ about 45 years ago. And there was an old blacksmith shop, My company had him make some things from time to time. I always went by to pick the stuff up and loved to watch him work.
I have the up most respect for you as a person and as a craftsman even though you don't talk much I still get your thought process as well as your what method of execution your by far one of my favorite smiths I've ever seen your methodical meticulous and a true perfectionist and I truly respect that
Great, thanks!!
I´m always amazed by the professional quality of your work! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!
Your videos are inspiring! In the Blacksmith shop, not the welding shop... We need to get you a grinder for Christmas 😜😁
Ha ha, it doesn't need to be pretty you know! :)
Very inventive mind, that's for sure ! Great tool, it's so much joy when you find out a way to save 1h of hammering by creating a new specialised tool
Thanks, yes it seems to work ok!
Even your mistakes as you call it, is still done to the highest quality!!!
Plz ,don’t stop making videos as I am a new blacksmith that have watched your videos many times!!!
Love your work , brings tears to these old eyes , you are one very talented person , and I hope your kids show an interest in learning this craft .
Now for a bete noir of mine , every time you back drag your files it sets me on edge , its the way i was taught i guess , besides they are your files ( lol ) a little trick i used to do was use pvc pipe as a shield in a 5 gal bucket , so they did not rub against each other , files are not cheap . A 5 gal bucket full of files is a chunk of change .
Man keep making these videos both for the young and curious ,and us old folks who love the craft
Very nice. I use a similar but more simple jig in the fly press for bending holdfasts. Its amazing how much easier it is to bend those corners with the help of a jig.
Great John! Yes you need to bend where the largest mass is and that's no fun by hand. I would love a fly press.... some day...
Great video to watch, from a guy who is obviously a skilled blacksmith and who understands how to demonstrate his technique.
The camera work is also an inspiration to anyone who aspires to making a UA-cam video as well as learning about Forge work.
Thank you.
Thanks Mike!!
Next level blacksmithing right there! Amazing work man, truly inspiring!
Cool, thank you!
Love the foot tapping part of the video and per the usual great build and craftsmanship :-) well done!
:) :) Thanks!
When I see your name in my sub box, I click on it without even looking at the title, because I know its going to be worthwhile content. Thanks Torbjörn, amazing as always.
Yeah..! Only a few videos rate the Thumbs up, while un-seen, but this is always one...
It always amazes me how precisely you use that pneumatic hammer. Every champfer is just perfect right there. I remember having a hard time even trying that. Nice video :)
Man, I LOVE watching you work! You make it look so effortless. Keep it up!
Thanks!
Thank you. I think this is one of your best vids. You not only share knowledge, but this is a joy to watch.
I’m a woodworker that got into blacksmithing for this very reason! I enjoy your videos.
Great! Thank you!
Great video. That tool will last several lifetimes. Thanks again for sharing your talents.
You are a true professional in your field, but do not cease to develop. Nice to watch!
Thanks!
Wow!! That would work really well in a fly press as well. Really nice hold fast. I wished you made more videos. Look forward to them each time.
That tool you created is absolutely genius!! Thank you for sharing!
Funny to see you dancing in time to the rhythm of the power hacksaw. I do things like that myself all the time!
Ha ha!
I too liked it !
That is how ABBA got most of their songs !
I groove to the beat of his big hammer too, it's always a good video when he uses it.
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stop ! Its hammer time ! - unfortunately someone else has used that saying 😭
Thumbs way up. I was in suspense. I didn’t know how that device was going to work. Also, that’s the best holdfast I’ve ever seen. Good work!
What a brilliant Idea, mate you're so clever, you never cease to amaze me. With what you come up with.
Speechless...
Please, transfer your knowledge to next generation.
That is amazing, after it is all done I think to myself, "Why didn't I think of that first?" The answer? Because I am not a metal worker or blacksmith, but I sure enjoy seeing a skilled craftsman at work.
Super way of getting a sharp outside corner. I was instructed by a farrier in the Welsh mountains sixty years ago and he always jumped the end of the bar. Having the air hammer to free both hands saves all that gripping the tongs between the knees when using the fuller.
I actually went "noooo" when you took the rounding dies to that octogon looking part, it looked so cool
It is so enjoyable and satisfying to watch you make things, your video are 'must watch' content!
Wow that was really good engineering. But the one thing that really jumped out at me at the beginning is your jacket. I have been a huge fan of ABBA since I was a kid. Awesome stuff
Thanks! Well the logo on the jacket has nothing to do with the music group, but thanks anyway!
@@torbjornahman oh I'm sorry I guess I just assumed.
yes! - reciprocating the most compelling truth of my effort to the genius of yours. nothing else remains. the
beauty of this video is it's immortality for expression.
Nice work as usual,and it's great that you put the description of the materials that are used,cheers from Portugal.
återigen en fröjd för själen att kolla dina videos !
Very interesting to see how the puzzle parts become the big picture during the video. Thumbs up!
Me encantan sus vídeos, son Geniales.
Veo sus vídeos y cuando el trabajo que está realizando parece estar acabado, no, usted sigue hasta buscar la perfección Es todo un ejemplo a seguir.
Saludos desde España.
Thanks!
Wow, that was fun. Brilliant insight into how to produce a tool to build other tools. Most Educational.
Keep on, Keepin' ON ... please ! ! !
Brilliant video young man! I have decided that I need a power hammer in my life, just to listen to it if nothing else!
:) Thanks
Binge watching your videos. I have enjoyed and learned from all but this one was at another level.
My first time doing a square corner (read: only time), I hit the side before I hit the top and had some lovely white-yellow scale go down my glove. You have no idea how much I want one of these.
That is slick! Well played. Your videos are, in my opinion, some of the best on blacksmithing on youtube. cheers.
Thank you Eric!!
As always, a good solid video. Reminds me of when I started watching Discovery channel as kid. U just watch and and get a good feeling....
😂, same here!
Great vision for a classic, practical tool. Well done sir.
Wow. Torbjorn. Yes that is much faster and easer that doing it by hand. What a great little tool. great job.
Very very cool. I'm continually impressed by your skills and craftmanship!
You are an artist Torbjörn!
Don't really know what it is but it sure was fun watching you make It. And that had to be the biggest anvil I've ever seen.so cool!
Really cool ! … what i sort of missed though was a showing of how this would go with just a 90degree V notch in a piece of metal, aka. to demonstrate why those round things have to move. As the V notch is likely where you started and then ran into some major issue or inconvenience, which made you decide you had to 'coach' the bend as you were making it, leading to this 'might i say really cool and genius' halve dome design ... in all really cool though, and a nice holdfast for the woodshop to show for in the end ^^
Thanks. Yes that would have been a good introduction...
Wow! That is amazing! Beautifully thought out and very well executed. Top marks Torbjorn! You should be running the country! Ha!!
Ha ha, thanks!
A work of art from a highly skilled craftsman. Wish I have just a bit of your skill. Thanks to your video
As always, your work is beautiful. The cleverness of this experiment was just a delight.
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Really interesting way You finished the end of the holdfast in the swedge block. I am making a holdfast but had not figured how to finish the end, nice touch.
Remarkable idea, wonderful execution, magnificent result!! In Your hands a metal is more soft than plasticine. Successes!
Saw the description and had no idea what it was so I put it off, so glad I watched it great idea!
Cool, thanks!
Beautiful! Simply beautiful! The work you do to make something and creativity you display by building something to make something. Thank you for sharing!
Out of all of the blacksmithing videos I’ve seen, this is the first time I’ve seen one of those “helping hands”. I forgot the exact name of it, someone help me out! Good work T.A!
Thanks. It's a holdfast or bench clamp.
Nice little gadget, I’ve never seen one before, would come in very handy, very useful and well made as usual. Hope you and your family have a happy and safe Christmas.As I write it’s 10:00pm and on my veranda it’s 43degrees Celsius so I’m inside relaxing in front of the air conditioner, it’s much hotter during the day. I suppose while I’m sweltering in the heat you’re up to your neck in snow, probably building another igloo with your kids, have fun and stay safe, Regards from your friend “down under “.
:) No snow here yet... Happy holidays!
My compliments to you! Any piece you do ist at least beautiful and has a practical use. Also - every video is a teaching unit in blacksmithing and beyond inspiring. In comparsion to other black smith on youtube, e.g. Alec Steele, my feeling is you are a _real_ master. No blabla, just fine, perfect Artwork combined with modesty. Again - my honest compliments.
Well that thing is just intensely satisfy to watch used. Great video as usual!
Nice hold fast. Nice forging brake die! It work great.
Fantastic. Such a pleasure to watch you create.
A mostly equipped guy...😊
One of the most satisfying videos seen these times 👉
Seems so easy when someone knows what they are doing
Thanks for the lesson Sir.
That is a brilliant tool, and the holdfast is beautiful.
Excellent work! I dont have any blacksmithing equipment. But I want to build this for bending square bar at the hydraulic press. Very cool!
That’s rather miraculous. It’s not at all intuitive. A thought out principle of applied mechanics to solve a under appreciated problem. As always, a delight to witness your craftsmanship sir. Thank you for the post
Forging in a cold country is easy, here in Rio de Janeiro is difficult, congratulations for your work !!!
Now all you have to is make them welds a little prettier. It won't improve then end product but it will improve the eye appeal while you are using it. Very ingenious design.👍
Always a pleasure to see your videos Torbjorn. And a lot of ingenuity!
If I hadn’t seen you make it I would’ve guessed that you cut it with a torch at 90°, well done.
Absolutely genius. I might have to fabricate one to try for myself! Thank you for sharing as always!
Hah! Found you brother :)
It's always a pleasure to watch and just brilliance in forging, right!?
You are a remarkable craftsman. Great video.
Truly remarkable engineering ! Great fun to watch!
That was something that I thought Smith's could do. Your the first to be seen doing it! Brilliant idea but even better execution.. not longer an idea it's a fact proven by experiment! Thanks bro Anthony Kent
Thanks Anthony! Yes, hard to tell if it would work in theory, now its tested!
This holdfast is so amazingly beautiful, thank you for this video! I have to try this by myself, but with way more simple tools:D
You have an amazing shop setup
Awesome Job Mr. T! You are The King of jig making.
Nice bit of workmanship, very nice.
The really square corner is very hard to do even with a vise to drive against. That tool solves the problem! I'll be making it, or something very like it, before I do any more square corners. Thank you!!!
It turns out a rounded off V-swage does the job more or less the same...I may revisit this one...
I have no words to say, very clever and beautiful work. Respect metal master🤐🤐
Awesome Blacksmith.
You are a Legend, as far as I'm concerned.👍
This tool will save lots of time for square making ! Brilliant as always :)
Your a genius brother Torbjörn, no 2 ways about it...cold shuts....sorted
Ok.. this makes me wish I had a power hammer as that is a very cool tool. Nice idea
well done! so honest opinion, is it better than a simple V swage?
I'm not sure, I haven't got a big enough v-swage to compare with! Theoretically you should get better support this way... with a v-block you get point contact all the way down, on the edge of the v. I'm going to test some more for sure.
@@torbjornahman thanks for replying. I used a similar type corner forging tool for a hydraulic press but it was just a V swage. I've seen a similar version to yours in automated manufacturing so it must be beneficial. All the very best, I love your work. J
Simple yet elegant
This is brilliant
Not just an experiment but also works! Nice job.
BEAUTIFUL! You are the Michelangelo of forging and the Da Vinci of inventions! Thanks for sharing. Jerry
a true artist, congratulations
Great job!!! la inteligencia aplicada al trabajo, el presidente de argentina tendría que mirar tus videos. Thank you.