Blacksmithing - Forging a shoehorn

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Torbjörn Åhman

Torbjörn Åhman

6 жыл бұрын

I show the process of forging a shoehorn, including some tooling.
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@marshall1265
@marshall1265 6 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, I have watched you now for more than a year and I just love the simplicity, no loud annoying commentary, just making things and you show every step you take when forging and crafting. Not sure if your familiar with Primitive Technology you tube channel but you are the modern equivalent. Thank you for your time and effort you put into these videos.
@jgclark45
@jgclark45 6 жыл бұрын
letting the work speak for itself! very enjoyable!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Yes I know the PT channel :) Thanks!!
@LamiiBunny
@LamiiBunny 6 жыл бұрын
these are like therapy videos for me. The sounds are just the work he does, there's a simple beauty to witnessing it in its pure form like that. It's comforting and relaxing to listen to and watch.
@mikazukivalentine9262
@mikazukivalentine9262 6 жыл бұрын
Cool comment
@janmorse2162
@janmorse2162 6 жыл бұрын
Marshall has said exactly what I am not articulate enough to type! Your videos are both extremely informative and relaxing to watch......Like that Aussie guy on PT!! Excellent craftsmanship and craftsman's ethic.
@seanbailey6004
@seanbailey6004 6 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else find this calming and relaxing? Wish I could watch you create your work in person. So proud to be a subscriber.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sca24580
@sca24580 6 жыл бұрын
I often watch before bed. I do find it relaxing.
@Scarletxrosex
@Scarletxrosex 6 жыл бұрын
The single solitary "aww" after the grinder died is so easy to relate with.
@koltoncrane3099
@koltoncrane3099 3 жыл бұрын
Ya dewalt grinders seem to last me longer. It does suck when they smoke like that. You can try to have them repaired, but they can’t always be repaired.
@horatiohornblower868
@horatiohornblower868 6 жыл бұрын
Is there anything you cannot make in iron? You are more than a blacksmith, Thorbjörn, you are an artist!
@AlessGonzalez
@AlessGonzalez 6 жыл бұрын
Now is the time to forge shoes ♥
@moet1114
@moet1114 5 жыл бұрын
LOL
@Redtailedhawk99
@Redtailedhawk99 5 жыл бұрын
Don’t think we could wear them.
@petter5721
@petter5721 5 жыл бұрын
He can probably make Swedish "Trä skor"!
@reforgedcriterion1471
@reforgedcriterion1471 5 жыл бұрын
Move over wood clogs..
@jonathanjensen189
@jonathanjensen189 4 жыл бұрын
to reach the water temple?
@peterhemds254
@peterhemds254 2 жыл бұрын
Du är bäst Torbjörn. Du har fått mej inspirerad till metalslöjd.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын
Vad trevligt, tack!
@bryanchurch3914
@bryanchurch3914 5 жыл бұрын
I am constantly amazed at your ability to not only create such incredible works, but to make the tools and dies required as well, and you make it look easy. I really want to hate you for being so talented, but i can't. I just hope it is the result of many years of hard work and you are not one of those people who can just do anything, then i would have to hate you,LOL
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 5 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks
@brianfalls5894
@brianfalls5894 2 жыл бұрын
Torbjorn, I love watching you craft your projects. And the fact that you make it look so easy just tells me that you are a true professional and artist. Well done sir!!! Well done!
@anthonykent7983
@anthonykent7983 6 жыл бұрын
You truly are an artist! Your items are always items I'd be proud to own! Thank you for your time and effort with the video. Thank you bro Anthony Kent
@MichaelBerthelsen
@MichaelBerthelsen 6 жыл бұрын
Great work as always, Torbjörn! And a pleasure to see you work.😊
@hippopole9657
@hippopole9657 2 жыл бұрын
Accuracy , Patience . Ideas above all experience .
@angrydrummergirl2648
@angrydrummergirl2648 6 жыл бұрын
Any time you are having a stressful day, just come watch Torbjorn's blacksmithing videos and you'll find peace :)
@josephiodice5934
@josephiodice5934 3 жыл бұрын
I am AMAZED at how well this was filmed and edited. But I am FAR MORE amazed at what I've learned. I'd like to say hello from Melbourne Australia. Thank you 😊
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you, and hello!
@Timmy2Jpolev
@Timmy2Jpolev 6 жыл бұрын
7:47 ant dragging a french fry bottom left
@Lu-KN
@Lu-KN 5 жыл бұрын
There is an old joke... I love the work. I am able to watch it looong hours. :) But that is literally it about your videos, Torbjörn, they are simple, extremely educating, and addictive to watch. Thanks.
@anselmarizona7953
@anselmarizona7953 3 жыл бұрын
lovely being a king of your passion , so envious especially if you have tools in this COVID period
@kennethwhite1883
@kennethwhite1883 4 жыл бұрын
I know I’ll never own one of your works as they are one of a kind, simply amazing, smiths are the tradesmen that took us from the copper age to now, plastic & whatever. Keep on Trucking!
@gianlucabassgnani
@gianlucabassgnani 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, I am always impressed watching your videos. Incredible quality in every aspect. Never stop doing this please
@garymccraw1466
@garymccraw1466 5 жыл бұрын
Wow Torbjorn you did a Awesome Job on that ShoeHorn. You are a Amazing Blacksmith.
@jgclark45
@jgclark45 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shoe horn! Another angle grinder bites the dust ;-) I love your yellow roses, they are my favorites!
@HelenaOfDetroit
@HelenaOfDetroit 6 жыл бұрын
I find it funny that I made a shoehorn for my dad for Father's day last weekend, using nothing but a paint-can propane forge, an anvil and a hammer.... And of course one of my favorite and inspirational blacksmiths comes out with a video showing me how a professional would do it.... Did I mention I made mine out of an old piece of rebar that a friend found in a yard? Detroit doesn't have much money....
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Cool! Keep it up!
@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1
@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1 3 жыл бұрын
"Oh Oh" then "Awww" when the grinder died... LOL! Amazing craftsmanship! well done! : )
@gsernar6491
@gsernar6491 5 жыл бұрын
You are an artist, a blacksmith genius!
@northernnorm65
@northernnorm65 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shoe horn and a wonderful reminder to us all take the time to stop and smell the roses
@Istbar
@Istbar 6 жыл бұрын
hands down, the best Blacksmith-Gardener on KZfaq. it's all looking fantastic, sir.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Oh, thank you :)
@quincyhayes7192
@quincyhayes7192 6 жыл бұрын
lovely work as always, torbjörn! love watching your videos, they're so nice and relaxing. somehow, the sound of metal on metal helps me sleep. keep up the great work!
@TalkinBen
@TalkinBen 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how crisp and clean all your forged pieces are! it is extremely satisfying to watch! thank you for sharing your work with us
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bruceabe3139
@bruceabe3139 6 жыл бұрын
as always, perfect! the simplicity of design makes it.
@draggngmac386
@draggngmac386 6 жыл бұрын
I wanna know who would give this a thumbs down???? That’s a beautiful piece of metalwork :)))))
@gateway8833
@gateway8833 6 жыл бұрын
A simple tool, fashioned into a piece of Artwork.
@jamesmcmillen4828
@jamesmcmillen4828 6 жыл бұрын
VERY clean forging! Great idea for next Father's Day. RIP, Grinder....you have served well.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks!!
@construction-productscemen4935
@construction-productscemen4935 6 жыл бұрын
I like your way of doing it, it's great.
@Tailss1
@Tailss1 6 жыл бұрын
Your greenhouse looks lovely, nice the ice and snow are finally gone.
@Marcywm42
@Marcywm42 6 жыл бұрын
Totally impressed. So many techniques. A work of art.
@moet1114
@moet1114 5 жыл бұрын
When ever I feel sad or lonely I binge watch ur videos and cuddle my dog 🐶 she’s a cavoodle and her name is Moët (pronounced mo-ee)
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 5 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks!
@pheonixmann1114
@pheonixmann1114 6 жыл бұрын
I live in Oklahoma and it's 3:30 in the morning here and the one time im up this late you come out with a video. Yay me
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
:)
@TomCraigCanvasHost
@TomCraigCanvasHost 5 жыл бұрын
What I particularly like about your videos, is that you don't waffle a lot of self important crap; you just get on with it, and do, to my eyes, a damned brilliant job! You are a true craftsman. Thank you again for making these videos. If I had more money, I would support you on Patreon. One day.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@ronaldlapointe1219
@ronaldlapointe1219 5 жыл бұрын
Cher Ami, j’apprécie grandement tes vidéos, il y’a une grande sérénité qui entoure ta façon de faire...bravo encore!
@atelier8584
@atelier8584 6 жыл бұрын
I love this channel for so many reasons... And instead of preparing to an exam I'm watching Torbjörn...
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Ouch... Exam first, watch youtube second!
@tobiassonne3442
@tobiassonne3442 6 жыл бұрын
A fantastic result as always, I really like your style. You are very talented, keep up the good work.
@lennonwoodturning6059
@lennonwoodturning6059 6 жыл бұрын
I think I have watched all of your videos. Awesome skill and excellent camera work . My 7 year old daughter loves to watch your videos with me at the end of the night. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
How cool. Thank you!
@TheRonald6524
@TheRonald6524 3 жыл бұрын
This guy does beautiful work!! I Love watching his videos. Always learn something!👍
@robertmcanany6397
@robertmcanany6397 6 жыл бұрын
It takes a lot of talent to make something as simple as a shoehorn look that good. Very nicely done, sir.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@hendersonhandmadeironwoodc8881
@hendersonhandmadeironwoodc8881 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing craftsmanship as always! Thank You for sharing
@pokefan213
@pokefan213 6 жыл бұрын
7:49 anyone else notice near the bottom-left corner, that bug just dragging a piece of something away? XD guess somebody's learning on the job there!!
@stuartschuetze3774
@stuartschuetze3774 6 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable. Beautiful design. You sir are an artist
@tjofmaine1
@tjofmaine1 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the shoe horn. Simple objects can still be made with an artistic eye, Thanks
@Mikhandmaker
@Mikhandmaker 6 жыл бұрын
The way of working is amazing!! Thanks for sharing ;-)
@BB_46
@BB_46 6 жыл бұрын
You let the magic smoke escape from your angle grinder. Great job on the shoe horn. 👍
@reforgedcriterion1471
@reforgedcriterion1471 5 жыл бұрын
Haha I always call it the factory smoke lmfao.. they put it in there in the factory where it powers the tool until you let it out.. So yeah.. It's a bad thing when you "let out the factory smoke"
@andrewmcconnell4220
@andrewmcconnell4220 6 жыл бұрын
I love the garden shots.
@stevec.4387
@stevec.4387 6 жыл бұрын
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!! JUST PERFECT!!!!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lenblacksmith8559
@lenblacksmith8559 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely job as always mate.
@EverythingIsPhysics
@EverythingIsPhysics 6 жыл бұрын
Nice! I hadn't noticed the slight back angle of the horn before, but looking at my own heel, it makes a lot of sense.
@killerkane1957
@killerkane1957 6 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the best ever Torbjörn! Yesterday was Fathers Day and my 61st birthday. I was given THREE pairs of shoes! Since I always make what you make, the timing is spooky perfect! Great work bro!!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is great! Happy belated birthday!
@TheRunereaper
@TheRunereaper 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. I think the regularity of the block barrelling tool marks really underlines your skill. Thanks for posting.
@steelpennyforge5152
@steelpennyforge5152 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Would make a great fathers day gift
@fouledanchorforge5223
@fouledanchorforge5223 4 жыл бұрын
Oh no you let out the MAGIC smoke. Love the video.
@wjf0ne
@wjf0ne 5 жыл бұрын
I hope it is a very very long time before you ever need a long handled shoe horn. Thank you Sir, and keep the videos coming.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 5 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks
@hippopole9657
@hippopole9657 2 жыл бұрын
Blacksmith is wonderful job . Super video .
@jerrieyum
@jerrieyum 6 жыл бұрын
Man watching you work is amazing. You do different stuff that’s really fascinating it’s wonderful sir !!👍🏾
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rasnac
@rasnac 6 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch you work.
@thatoldbob7956
@thatoldbob7956 6 жыл бұрын
Nice work in a small well equipped home shop. I grew up in an old steel fabricating shop of my grandfather's, we had master forgers working in the shop, no electrical equipment, the planishing hammer was another man, sometimes two of them. I never went really into it, rather worked my teen years on the old big lathe we had. There was a guy who controlled his smoking by lighting his cigarette by cold-forging a 12 mm round into a square long "needle" until the very end of it became red hot. It is extremely difficult to forge a round into a perfect square keeping it from turning into a romboid, especially by cold-forging. I thought you might interested to hear that. You are doing very good well thought out and we'll planned jobs. Congratulation. Old Bob
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Interesting!. Yes, I have seen the cold forging trick! Quite amazing. Thanks!
@mkivy
@mkivy 4 жыл бұрын
That’s gr8. Now we know who can help us when we get our snow boots on and off! Lol 😂 love ur work sir...
@ollecool004
@ollecool004 6 жыл бұрын
Hade varit super om du säljer dessa på din hemsida! Perfekta presenten till någon som "har allt"!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Förstår vad du menar... blir nog för dyra är jag rädd.
@ollecool004
@ollecool004 6 жыл бұрын
Torbjörn Åhman synd, fundera gärna på om du kan förenkla designen så kan iaf jag tänka mig att köpa ett par stycken om de inte blir allt för dyra. Vad är ca pris på det i videon?
@pjhalchemy
@pjhalchemy 6 жыл бұрын
A fine functional and elegant shoe horn, Torbjorn. Always learn something new in technique or tool forming or just the relaxation and perspective from your videos, plus the quality of videos gets better all the time. Thank You!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@reylebaker7761
@reylebaker7761 6 жыл бұрын
I feel comfortable with these videos, is like the "asmr" of the forje(?) jajaja Great work!!
@reallifeistoflat
@reallifeistoflat 6 жыл бұрын
neat method. Garden is looking excellent also.
@JesusGonzalez-pr3wy
@JesusGonzalez-pr3wy 6 жыл бұрын
i love the shape :) and the shiny finish, amazing piece of art !!!
@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456
@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome work and video!!
@giorgospapafotiou7311
@giorgospapafotiou7311 6 жыл бұрын
Nice work!!!!! Greetings from Athens,Greece!
@thomasarussellsr
@thomasarussellsr 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know anyone still knew what a shoe horn is. Thanks for sharing this project, and the formula for sizing your parent stock for the intended outcome of the finished diameter and length. I love it when I see math used in the real world. This could be helpful for a math class example. Thanks.
@danno3372
@danno3372 6 жыл бұрын
Great project and well done...again. Your videos never get old and there is always something to learn. Condolences about your grinder by the way.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! RIP, I will recycle it with a small prayer :)
@edmundszudrawski5327
@edmundszudrawski5327 6 жыл бұрын
What a great video, as all of your posts are. I am in awe of the precision with which you work.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@nissearkevid1995
@nissearkevid1995 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastiskt fint gjort. Jag gillar det enkla i dina videos samtidigt som du är tydlig och visar större delar av processen. Tummen upp!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Tack!
@jamietimon9899
@jamietimon9899 6 жыл бұрын
Your videos have such a soothing and calming effect on me. Love seeing the notification that another one has been posted!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Great!
@daveanderson2316
@daveanderson2316 6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up from this guy.
@ChristCenteredIronworks
@ChristCenteredIronworks 6 жыл бұрын
Great work! Thank you for the video
@tanfo8
@tanfo8 6 жыл бұрын
That will last generations
@kevinkult
@kevinkult 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work as always Torbjorn! The shoehorn that I made was...shall we say, much more utilitarian. Your's is a work of art! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks!
@oneshotme
@oneshotme 6 жыл бұрын
That is something you would have never thought a Blacksmith would have made and I'm sure it's the only one on KZfaq!! LOL
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
:)
@donoday8101
@donoday8101 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial I has clarified some things for me. Great camera work.
@Rottinrock
@Rottinrock 6 жыл бұрын
very nice, as usual. beautiful roses, just hate it when all the smoke escapes from a grinder
@Aquila556
@Aquila556 6 жыл бұрын
Your work is amazing!!!
@hendrikvanderstraeten7262
@hendrikvanderstraeten7262 6 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, i already watch out for the next. Thank you for shearing it with the otters. Great job!
@clydebalcom8252
@clydebalcom8252 4 жыл бұрын
You have the most amazing greenhouse. I've been interested in vertical gardening for a while, but I live in an apartment.
@jeff-lindawells7760
@jeff-lindawells7760 6 жыл бұрын
Great project as always. You will come need that as time rolls on.
@robertforrester578
@robertforrester578 4 жыл бұрын
Just plain old good work Brother. Thanks. Bob from Philly
@jonanderson5137
@jonanderson5137 6 жыл бұрын
Uploaded just in time to watch before work!
@kostasstamatakos1230
@kostasstamatakos1230 2 жыл бұрын
this one was better than usually... :)
@lennyfelix98
@lennyfelix98 6 жыл бұрын
Incredible craftsmanship
@outbackladas
@outbackladas 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea having such a long handle on it, the only shoehorns I’ve seen in the past have been quite short, that long handle would be a great advantage. Now that I’m getting on a bit in years I sometimes could use a shoehorn like that to get my work boots on, might be my next project. Top job, yours looks great, Regards from down under.
@user-zx6jv3zy9r
@user-zx6jv3zy9r 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the beadmaker rig!
@ezp721
@ezp721 6 жыл бұрын
This video was specially surprising to me at the end because I didn't knew what that "shoehorn" word meant (English is not my native language) hahaha. High quality stuff, thanks for share your creativity!
@alansloas777
@alansloas777 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great work! Your videos always inspire me to do better work, take more care, and strive for excellence. Thank you! It also makes me want to make more tools!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Great!! Thanks
@Rmillerb1
@Rmillerb1 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as always, TA.
@adamhorner3950
@adamhorner3950 6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always:) I really appreciate that you put the stock calculations in as well, that's incredibly helpful and interesting too. Wish more Blacksmiths did that lol
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam! It is always nice to set a goal. In this case the length is not that important but it could be! It's hard to judge by eye and almost strange that 8,75 cm of 20mm round can stretch to 35 cm in 10 diameter. :)
@khalidtarawneh2289
@khalidtarawneh2289 4 жыл бұрын
i really enjoyed that, great blacksmithing
@chondele
@chondele 6 жыл бұрын
This is so soothing to watch.
@georgeraffield4466
@georgeraffield4466 2 жыл бұрын
I never thought of making one of those good idea. Because when you get over 55 years old you need one. Lol,,,, 👏👍👊🤣
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын
:)
@dgedi78
@dgedi78 6 жыл бұрын
You're good with wood but I prefer fire and steel. Great work Tobjorn.
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