Shop Tour: Cy Swan's Green Valley Forge

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 274

  • @Lil_Wizaard
    @Lil_Wizaard 6 років тому +36

    Scuba Diving? The enigma that is Cy continues to get more complex

  • @beegee1491
    @beegee1491 6 років тому +100

    Bartering with a cannon has to be the most American thing I've ever heard of. God bless Cy.

  • @bwillis3264
    @bwillis3264 6 років тому +46

    This is awesome. People like this built America. Good to see he's still working

  • @327ewok
    @327ewok 6 років тому +19

    easily the most badass blacksmith on youtube, any footage of cy is gold, his knowledge needs to be preserved

  • @rjamsbury1
    @rjamsbury1 6 років тому +51

    I could listen and watch Cy all day and would never stop learning. Just fantastic...

    • @Jason-uz8hj
      @Jason-uz8hj 6 років тому +2

      Robert Amsbury , interesting last name. Mine is Armsbury. Maybe we are related in a distant life and time?

    • @rjamsbury1
      @rjamsbury1 6 років тому +1

      jason armsbury - Hi Jason. Very possible! Not many of us about.... Are you in the UK?

    • @Jason-uz8hj
      @Jason-uz8hj 6 років тому +1

      Robert Amsbury ,not in the UK. Omaha NE, USA. My parents traced my lineage back to the Mayflower that sailed from England with the pilgrims in 1620. Our name was officialy Amsbury then, shortly thereafter, it changed to Armsbury. Cool bit of history. I bet we might be related, quite distantly, but related non tbe less

  • @swigsfx2582
    @swigsfx2582 6 років тому +73

    "yeah i built a guy a cannon so he came in and ran sprinklers for me" not something you hear every day

  • @levi743
    @levi743 4 роки тому +1

    Fascinates me how he finds anything. My grandpa's shop is the same way he know exactly where everything is.

  • @tassiehandyman3090
    @tassiehandyman3090 6 років тому +1

    That might very well be the biggest, bestest set of taps and dies I have ever seen. I got a big grin on my face when I saw it... 😊

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N 6 років тому +6

    Man, the life that gentleman has had. The stories he could tell, the lessons one could learn. Priceless! Thanks very much for the video.

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 6 років тому +30

    Just something that Cy happened to mention there really caught my ear, " Had a lot of fun in this shop " ! 😊
    Those few words speak SO MUCH !!
    Enjoyed the visit Scott and tell Cy thanks for taking the time to do this ! 👍
    Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍 👍

    • @Mucram-17
      @Mucram-17 6 років тому +2

      Ken Gamble Agreed!

  • @aarongasque9483
    @aarongasque9483 6 років тому +14

    Nice to see a real man in his element. Wish there were more media outlets where young people could see this kinds of stuff.

  • @mr.mudcatslim3420
    @mr.mudcatslim3420 5 років тому +2

    That is one cool ol guy. Wish I knew him.

  • @1hillbilly
    @1hillbilly 6 років тому +6

    I could listen to Cy talk for days.

  • @Rprecision
    @Rprecision 6 років тому +1

    I love, I mean LOVE true Americans like CY!

  • @frankdean8616
    @frankdean8616 6 років тому +1

    I know you value Cy’s relationship. What a resource, mentor, and friend.

  • @majorphoto
    @majorphoto 6 років тому +1

    Cy reminds me of my dad. Hard-working farmer with a cool hobby.

  • @davidervin7345
    @davidervin7345 6 років тому +1

    It's always great to hear from Cy. If I was half as smart as him I'd be twice as smart as I am.

  • @danabasiliere5417
    @danabasiliere5417 6 років тому +1

    I love that guy. What a character. Can you imagine what he has in his brain... the knowledge...experience...

  • @EFD620G
    @EFD620G 6 років тому +55

    Organized clutter,the mark of a busy workshop

  • @richp5321
    @richp5321 6 років тому +1

    Oh my God I could listen to Cy talk all day long! Incredible man. I could only wish I know as much as he forgot!

  • @ebk304
    @ebk304 7 місяців тому

    This man is a real genius old timer. I love seeing this because as a kid although in the 80’s I grew up with a tremendous amount of respect for my elders & men like him. It’s the end of the golden era and we are losing men like this. Never to be replaced & it’s sad. God bless this man and men like him 🫡

  • @johncarter3728
    @johncarter3728 6 років тому +1

    I really enjoy the respect and honor you show toward Cy Swan. He's of course, earned it, but earned doesn't always mean paid. You're a good man, Scott.

  • @baggd65
    @baggd65 6 років тому +1

    It would be great to get that casting on video. Any video with Cy Swan is just plain awesome. A true living legend. Thank you Scott!

  • @loganharper9166
    @loganharper9166 6 років тому +2

    I need this man's knowledge.

  • @firesafe8417
    @firesafe8417 6 років тому +3

    Mr. Scott, thank you for sharing more of Mr. Swan with us, I can never get enough of you or him.
    Y'all are always a welcome wealth of knowledge.

  • @178knar
    @178knar 6 років тому +1

    super cool. I hope that I get a chance to meet Cy sometime when I come out to visit family. Seems like a very genuine man

  • @llamawizard
    @llamawizard 6 років тому +12

    Cy is a legend.
    I shudder to think of what might happen to his shop in time.

    • @ORflycaster
      @ORflycaster 4 роки тому

      I'll wager that the shop is pretty safe as long as Cy is alive and kicking.

  • @billjarvis5853
    @billjarvis5853 3 роки тому

    My grandfather passed away around Christmas last year, and I was devastated, he taught me everything from building houses, driving farm equipment, working cattle, and even the essential parts of reading cattle when I decide I wanted to be a bullfighter, Cy reminds me of him, God bless you sir

  • @unclefrankonap1953
    @unclefrankonap1953 6 років тому +1

    A wonderful interview you and Cy are a time.

  • @curtwhite876
    @curtwhite876 6 років тому +1

    Cy's hands tell his story almost as clearly as his seasoned voice. I would LOVE to hang out it that shop... Or maybe just sit around a campfire and listen to him for hours...

  • @Jason-uz8hj
    @Jason-uz8hj 6 років тому +1

    It brings tears to my eyes to listen to the magic flow from the mouth of such lived experience. The world will be less ,when we lose such a crafstman. I hope you live to rival the age of Methuselah! LONG LIVE CY!

  • @ClintGrantham
    @ClintGrantham 6 років тому +2

    Men like Cy are National Treasures

  • @Gbeats559
    @Gbeats559 6 років тому +1

    Cy Swan what a legend. I wish I had a guy like that to teach me the craft.

  • @JesusMartinez-rv3jg
    @JesusMartinez-rv3jg 6 років тому +1

    My respects for this gentleman. Wish I could meet him or work for him. Bet I can learn alot from him, there's no doubt about that.

  • @michaelcoceski5442
    @michaelcoceski5442 6 років тому

    As much as I enjoyed the shop tour, I enjoyed the depth of friendship that you two have which radiates thru this video, even more. Respect to you both.

  • @ShuhDonk
    @ShuhDonk 6 років тому +2

    My dad loves the knife I had Cy smith for him, really appreciates the craftsmanship that went into it.

  • @markdwyer100
    @markdwyer100 5 років тому +2

    Some man for one man legend

  • @CulinaireZaken
    @CulinaireZaken 6 років тому +17

    Thanks for this tour!
    (I like how it’s quite messy and Cy still can find everything!)

  • @richp5321
    @richp5321 5 років тому +1

    Cy is an amazing man. I could listen to him all day. I can't imagine what he's done in his life.

  • @mikecaffery8832
    @mikecaffery8832 6 років тому +1

    Very interesting man, could listen to him for hours.

  • @hustlinghard8081
    @hustlinghard8081 6 років тому +1

    love the back and forth videos, it keeps us from getting bored with the same type of video over and over. love the shop tours. would love to have a neighbor like you and Cy. keep on keepn on!! look forward to every video.

  • @speedbuggy16v
    @speedbuggy16v 6 років тому +1

    I would just love to hang out and watch Cy work for a day, Cy Swan the worlds most interesting man.

  • @josephroberts7597
    @josephroberts7597 Рік тому

    Mr. Swan is most certainly a man to look up to.

  • @rcames05
    @rcames05 6 років тому +1

    What an amazing man. Maybe some will live a life so well lived.

  • @MagnusNyborgMadsen
    @MagnusNyborgMadsen 6 років тому +1

    Man I'd love to hang around while Cy builds one of those cannons. Awesome guy and awesome shop

  • @jontheroofer1968
    @jontheroofer1968 6 років тому +2

    I'd just about give my left arm to come hang out with you guys! God bless you and your families both :)

  • @jameshoyt5273
    @jameshoyt5273 6 років тому +1

    What a cool old dude!

  • @lenblacksmith8559
    @lenblacksmith8559 6 років тому +1

    thanks for that, love seeing cy's shop, boy, some of those tools they don't make them like that now. What about that tap and die set, extraordinary.

  • @ghost2coast296
    @ghost2coast296 6 років тому +1

    The story telling on this channel is phenomenal, like Cy is that character that doesn't necessarily fit into the main plot but you're really excited when he appears in a new episode.

  • @bobvanarkel7583
    @bobvanarkel7583 6 років тому +2

    Just like the newer country song
    "Give me just 5 more minutes"
    Thanks for the tour Cy

  • @glenngoodale1709
    @glenngoodale1709 5 років тому

    Always happy when you guys post a new video. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @construction-productscemen4935
    @construction-productscemen4935 6 років тому +11

    This is awesome.

  • @Mucram-17
    @Mucram-17 6 років тому +1

    What a great guy,and so much knowledge..your a blessed man to be friends with him.Thanks for the tour Sir.

  • @thethe5475
    @thethe5475 3 роки тому

    This is my first time finding this channel and seeing Cy, wow what a treat this was to find, and what a man Cy is, 80 years old and still going strong still full of life, would love to spend some time apprenticed with him, only problem is I live in the emerald isle 😁 ain't many smiths here unfortunately, I wish the smithing and blade smithing culture was bigger here, I think there's the appetite but I'm not going to be the one to ignite it I don't think.. anyways, I'm going to binge my brains out watching these Man's men doing their thing and god damn I'm going to enjoy it 😁

  • @wesmoore05
    @wesmoore05 6 років тому +8

    The Monarch was manufactured 20 minutes from my home. The original company is still there today, quite smaller than they used to be.

  • @ORflycaster
    @ORflycaster 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tour. Cy's shop has that well used look, and only slightly more clutter than I personally consider perfect.

  • @silvergrizzly316
    @silvergrizzly316 6 років тому +1

    Cy, you are the real deal my friend!!! I Love to listen to you talk, and I bet you have some stories to tell... Take care and God Bless.

  • @adventurewagen
    @adventurewagen 6 років тому +1

    Super interesting guy, thanks for the tour. Always look forward to Cy's stories.

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori 6 років тому +1

    Nice shop. I sure would like to hang out there and learn some things. It is hard to learn a trade from books.
    Frank

  • @1962vid
    @1962vid 3 роки тому

    Great even the 2nd time I've watched Cy and his shop..What a shop!

  • @allenb8066
    @allenb8066 3 роки тому

    Cy what are all bowling balls used for ? What a great collection of tools. What an example of a motivated accomplished man.
    This is what is meant when we refer to the greatest generation of our time and thank you for sharing and keep up the good work Essential craftsman’s. Thank you for the great content Scott and Nate.

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean 6 років тому +1

    Great video, seems like the kind of guy that has a lot of good friends and is himself a good friend to have.

  • @scottfoster224
    @scottfoster224 6 років тому +2

    Thank you Cy for the tour of your world. AWESOME!!!!

    • @kevinwilley1785
      @kevinwilley1785 6 років тому

      Nice tour what is the casting # on the spring box on that Barbour Stockwell hammer ?

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 6 років тому +1

    Wonderfully interesting video. I'll bet he knows where EVERYTHING is in that shop, it looks like it's laid out for his convenience.
    Thanks for this.

  • @eduardodedios8213
    @eduardodedios8213 6 років тому +9

    I don’t care what Cy video is about, I liked it, I hope he lives up to 500 years old

  • @MegaBreyergirl
    @MegaBreyergirl 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for sharing, love all your content! We are wondering what he does with the bowling balls?

  • @mattvarney8613
    @mattvarney8613 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this intimate look into Cy’s shop and part of his life. I think he’s such and interesting fellow, and I enjoy listening to the stories and history of his life. What a national treasure this man, and men like him are.
    #forgelife
    #hammeriron
    #workwithyourhands
    #passiton

  • @laggmonkei
    @laggmonkei 6 років тому +18

    That looks like some Abom sized taps! :)

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog 6 років тому +1

    When they made Cy Swan they broke the mold, quite the Renaissance man.

  • @victorcastle1840
    @victorcastle1840 6 років тому

    Thanks so much for sharing Cy, with us.
    I'm 6 yrs younger than Cy and didn't go to the San Fernando Valley until after H.S. in 1962 and it had changed a bunch by then. Lived in Receda and Van Nuys. But nothing like now.
    It was the first time I had ever bite into a tree ripened Peach, at a farmers stand, just inside the valley. It was like biting into a water balloon and juice just burst out of it.
    Can't imagine what it was like in the early '50's . Spent weekends at the beach and loved swimming in the ocean and body surfing.
    Would love to hear Cy, talk more about growing up there and his father. Cy is not only very smart, but has to have a hell of a memory.

  • @ramosel
    @ramosel 6 років тому

    I like that the "essential craftsman" brings in other old pros.... true American Treasures!!

  • @spukduk5632
    @spukduk5632 5 років тому +1

    6:00 man those hands have seen some work

  • @1ouder
    @1ouder 6 років тому

    There will never by a person to replace the knowledge and know how that CY has. Learn as much as you can from this man , he is a treasure. I have had the pleasure of learning from a man of such knowledge and you can’t get this knowledge anywhere. Learn while it is still available.

  • @jonr2329
    @jonr2329 6 років тому +2

    Wow....Quite the shop!! Thank you sir.

  • @MBroam
    @MBroam 6 років тому +1

    That is amazing, reminds me much of my Dad's worshop, though his was slightly less well equipped ;)

  • @mikesteele849
    @mikesteele849 6 років тому

    Such an honest and humble man. I do believe that Cy could do anything!

  • @johnhunter273
    @johnhunter273 6 років тому +1

    Cy is awesome! What stories he must have. Shame the youth don't get it!

  • @Aviatr23
    @Aviatr23 6 років тому

    Always great to see Cy talking about the old days and how he built what he has. Would love to see more anytime. We need this kind of thing you know.

  • @JohnSmith-ud9ex
    @JohnSmith-ud9ex 6 років тому +19

    Only one complaint guys. That I wasn't there...

    • @forget-me-notlawncare9821
      @forget-me-notlawncare9821 6 років тому +8

      John Smith I was sitting in my kitchen watching this thinking the same thing. I wish I had a year to just hang out with Cy and Scott... Then I'm sure I'd want 5 more, lol! 😂😂

  • @packerbacker9109
    @packerbacker9109 3 роки тому

    Cys a national treasure!

  • @GrussimoGarage
    @GrussimoGarage 6 років тому

    It is by forging that one becomes a blacksmith. French Proverb
    You are privileged to know and learn from a great man such as Cy, and we are just as privileged to watch. Thanks for sharing EC.

  • @SeanKroner
    @SeanKroner 6 років тому +2

    Love seeing Cy's shop! Excellent content, EC is one of my favorite UA-cam channels. Keep up the great work Scott!

  • @thomream1888
    @thomream1888 4 роки тому

    Haha! When I saw all those bowling balls at the end - the first word that popped into my head was: "Ammo!"

  • @jeffmoss26
    @jeffmoss26 6 років тому

    Cy is so cool!! Thanks for sharing Scott.

  • @bat116
    @bat116 6 років тому

    Wow, loved the tour. Great guy.

  • @jamesgarrison6859
    @jamesgarrison6859 6 років тому

    Thank you for another video with Cy.

  • @dirkg7062
    @dirkg7062 5 років тому

    THANKS FOR SHARING! You and Cy are great!

  • @hatcherknives2579
    @hatcherknives2579 6 років тому

    Always love seeing a new Cy video. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy5199 6 років тому +2

    love the shop

  • @eaglerico
    @eaglerico 6 років тому

    Your vids of the old timers' shops are some of your best videos. Please do more of these.

  • @rjtumble
    @rjtumble 6 років тому +11

    Be awesome to hang out with Cy and build something.

  • @mtmchenry
    @mtmchenry 6 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @Inlandprowash1
    @Inlandprowash1 6 років тому

    Thank you for sharing. He is an amazing man. Awesome you have spent so much time with him!

  • @smobro
    @smobro 6 років тому

    This type of video is so enthralling. Love shop talk.

  • @lakebum6211
    @lakebum6211 6 років тому +4

    I wonder if that hammer came out of the old McDonnell Douglas plant in Tulsa that closed in "94"? I worked at that plant for 18 years until it closed.

  • @joeturbo64
    @joeturbo64 6 років тому

    Beautiful shop i would never leave 👍👍👍

  • @handytipz2751
    @handytipz2751 4 роки тому

    Now that's a real shop tour.

  • @irwinmccook7942
    @irwinmccook7942 5 років тому

    One seriously cool shop!!!

  • @slobben
    @slobben 6 років тому

    Thankyou for sharing this!

  • @jacobbayer1581
    @jacobbayer1581 6 років тому

    Priceless knowledge and experience from that old man. Great stories! Great video!