Blacksmithing - Making the candle snuffer

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I show how to forge and shape a simple candle snuffer from pieces of scrap. A fun project that you easily can redesign and make your own.
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@jamesa7506 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome example of finesse and gentleness in the rough and rigorous world of blacksmithing. Another fine job my friend 👏 👍

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

@soil-aint-dirt4903 2 жыл бұрын

You are a true renaissance man. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

@Jay-kk2rd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Torbjorn (sorry - don’t know how to get those special characters). Your videos are such a pleasure to watch. I’d like to see more. Your approach is so methodical and exact. And your videos are expertly produced. Your pride and attention to detail is evident.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay!

@user-te5er3mm2u 2 жыл бұрын

It's a masterpiece, like a musical letter thanks

@Acampestre 2 жыл бұрын

Jay, for Å you press the ALT key and type 0197 on the numberfield, for ö it is the ALT key and 0246. Usinf that might be considered a minute return in meticulousness for all the effort Torbjörn offers to us.

@JohnJohnson-bg2oo 2 жыл бұрын

You sir, can make ABSOLUTELY anything from metal! Very nice job!!

@theronhoward5413 Жыл бұрын

No matter how many of your videos that I watch you absolutely entertain and astonish me with your touch with the hammer and your talent. Be Safe Theron

@alicecarter9672 2 жыл бұрын

your detail work with the hammer is incredible

@1911wood 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, my Torbjorn fix. Nice work nicely done. Thank you.

@hosshoffer7579 2 жыл бұрын

Well done again. How you take such big tools and make such delicate things is beyond me.

@Ttamlin 2 жыл бұрын

You have filled your life with beautiful objects, and you continue to do so. Know that my jealousy comes from a place of love, and thank you for continuing to make these videos.

@NeilEngelbrechtMechSeal 2 жыл бұрын

The piano makes it even more beautiful... Superb work!

@JRBUISEXCAVATING 2 жыл бұрын

The amazing Thunder Bear, swinging his hammer like a little cub bear in this one. Beautiful as always sir!

@clutchkikn. 2 жыл бұрын

The return of the king of blacksmiths

@florezescobar 2 жыл бұрын

Torbjörn has taught me that discipline is the way to mastership

@alasdairmunro1953 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, elegant, functional. Awesome!

@Greekman72 2 жыл бұрын

It's not only the undoubtedly high level of skills and robotic precision..it's the way you manage to bring peace in my mind through all of your videos! Thank you so much!

@mingshey 2 жыл бұрын

The most elegant and useful work as always. Pleasure to watch.

@thealicemonster9217 2 жыл бұрын

Tobjörn I just love your work. Thank you for sharing this with us. You are not only a great blacksmith but also a very good videographer. The segments of your gardening is always so pleasant too.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@thealicemonster9217 2 жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman 😉❤

@Cowboy_Ash 2 жыл бұрын

Some people come into this world and make it more beautiful. Well done as always.

@vladimirFoto 2 жыл бұрын

.... a fabulous item for an old castle)))))

@demircidedem6608 2 жыл бұрын

Workmanship is awesome..⚒️⚒️

@gregwaters944 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent piece especially at the end with the wire wrap

@bawrytr 2 жыл бұрын

Great work as always - I've been forging for a few months, and the more I learn the better these videos get. The brazing with the brass strips was really cool.

@bawrytr 2 жыл бұрын

The wire wrap, too.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@rpatter7 2 жыл бұрын

Love the sticker cabinet door. I have a mini fridge full full of stickers

@milinkovujic9467 2 жыл бұрын

Great work, there are many details that you pay attention to. Continue like that

@lecompterc83 2 жыл бұрын

The wrap on the handle is a beautiful touch.

@JeffSearust 2 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking the wrapped wire collar is something new... I like that look.

@krzysztof9120 2 жыл бұрын

As always, subtle design and perfect workmanship.

@danandreinicoara1872 2 жыл бұрын

Da de fiecare dată aceeași calitate si indemânare ,adevarat maiestru multumesc mult ptr , ca ne face ti partași la spectacolul fiecarei creatii! Multa prosperitate !

@theseconddarrin3788 2 жыл бұрын

My all-time favorite KZfaq channel..👍👍👍

@pjhalchemy 2 жыл бұрын

The epitome of forging finesse and not so simple to achieve, elegance. Loved the forge brazing, wire wrap, making the rivets and the outstanding videography...truly inspiring Torbjorn!! Hat Tip, ~PJ

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you PJ! I get spoiled with your kind words :)

@schmiedepeter3881 2 жыл бұрын

Der Kerzenlöscher sieht ja sehr elegant aus. Wieder ein sehr gelungenes Video! Danke!!

@kentcostello5286 2 жыл бұрын

I got to say you don't make tools there ( WORK OF ART ) love watching you do your trade. You are gifted. Keep it up and going please 🙏

@jjbode1 2 жыл бұрын

Your plier-on-wire technique filmed @ ~12:40+ is way helpful. Thanks!

@yeagerxp 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

@DanelonNicolas 2 жыл бұрын

man I love your videos. such a nice work you've done! the candle snuffer looks fancy and seems it could survive a nuclear catastrophe

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you Nicolas!

@Rouverius 2 жыл бұрын

That cone and the proportions on the curled finial are perfect.

@genesmith2416 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a wire wrap collar demo video thank you very much, just not enough on KZfaq to learn from

@NicolaP269 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Torbjörn, from your hands even a humble object like a candle snuffer becomes a work of art.

@edwardbroyles9738 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back to posting. I always enjoy your clips!

@paulmachak9853 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video in all ways. Thank you.

@BlackBearForge 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video. I think I need to find some pine tar to experiment with as a finish.

@Carterironworks 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about it also, hasn't seen it used before.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, yes it's a nice finish, but quite messy to work with before it is "cured"

@patrickcarter1229 2 жыл бұрын

Torbjorn, the only man that could give Hephaestus a run for his money. 😊

@Brian18741 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's safe to say well watch you make anything at this stage 👍 amazing job as always!

@DamnItAnupaM 2 жыл бұрын

i was just wondering today when will you post new videos guess you heard me there ...Keep posting... cheers

@user-iw5ln8jl8k 2 жыл бұрын

You sir, a true artist as well as a great family man. God bless you and your family. Russ Pennsylvania USA

@phuzzygreene 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice of a "simple" candle snuffer to quickly illustrate many techniques. Nice video.

@mking3219 2 жыл бұрын

Well done,I like the wire wrap detail

@kevingesch477 2 жыл бұрын

Great work - simple and elegant.

@mounir101 2 жыл бұрын

Another nice tool you made bro, i like it. Thanks Torbjorn and God bless endlessly.

@billlee5307 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for letting us watch you make another wonderful piece!

@Rsama60 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful nice piece of craftsmanship.

@user-fayz-al-Saraj 2 жыл бұрын

My friend, you are always creative with all your beautiful works

@javedmir7989 2 жыл бұрын

It is very therapeutic watching you work !

@danbreyfogle8486 2 жыл бұрын

Very elegant, I especially like the wire wrap detail.

@clydebalcom3679 2 жыл бұрын

That is pure art. It is so elegant yet so simple. Outstanding job, Outstanding work.

@brysonalden5414 2 жыл бұрын

Another great illustration of how taking the time to do all the little details right produces a result which reflects the smith's skill. Thanks for the reminder!

@shortfuse43 2 жыл бұрын

Simple, decorative, functional...what more could one ask? Nice.

@jebowlin3879 2 жыл бұрын

I like this, everyone seems like they are doing knives and the like, this is what a blacksmith did as his bread and butter, make things for the locals, awesome to see

@scottnj2503 2 жыл бұрын

You made this look so easy, I could fool myself into thinking I could make one tomorrow and I've never forged so much as a sharp stick.

@engelbennet6178 2 жыл бұрын

Der Meister ist wieder zurück! Das ist wieder so perfekt! Vielen Dank :)

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@pascaljecker8348 2 жыл бұрын

It’s marvellous. You have Gold ni your hand. Bravo !!! Continue to amaze us.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@zsoltmolnar2029 2 жыл бұрын

Köszönöm ,hogy megnyitotta 2022. évet, ezzel a remek munkával. Ismét készített valami szépet, ami nem usb, nem wifi , hanem kézi munka! Mintha a nagyapám örökségéből került volna elő! Távol vagyunk egymástól, de a mühelyben érzem magam amikor dolgozik!

@dryroasted5599 2 жыл бұрын

I thought, "Maybe he will braze the seam on the cone," and then you did! Very eloquent design. Tak!

@imm311 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work God bless you and your family!

@BerserkerGang2019 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. Now my wife wants one. I will have to stay busy at the forge again this weekend;) stay safe. Awesome video!!;

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

:) Sorry I ruined your weekend in the sofa watching the winter olympics.

@atelier_nilsson 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@bwhip 2 жыл бұрын

I love the little hook you used to keep the wire "clamp" from riding up the cone when you twisted it tight (2:50). Another technique of yours that I've filed away.

@johnjude2685 2 жыл бұрын

Always preferred, Thanks Sir, for showing how to do things right.

@julianmathis3771 2 жыл бұрын

Hurrah!!! Another video. The way you managed to make it match up to the drawing on the anvil is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing the process.👍👍👍😊😊.

@elncalls 2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch you craft. Your work centers me.

@Kate_Fyria 2 жыл бұрын

In all my time working with brass and copper and using silver solder did it occur to me that you could use brass and copper as solder for things with even higher melting points. This is fantastic. Thank you for the unintentional lesson today!

@debeunhazen7632 2 жыл бұрын

Good to have you back! Great work!

@bradleytuckwell4854 2 жыл бұрын

I just love you attention to detail. Great job as always thanks for sharing

@NBZW 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always, you are a craftsman of the highest magnitude. Been watching for you daily,thank you.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

@NBZW 2 жыл бұрын

@@torbjornahman It is always fascinating to watch, the slightest hammer strikes, tying bailing wire like it’s twine. It’s me who needs to say WOW!! The good lord has blessed you my friend and you’re humbleness shows your respect .

@ButterflyMatt 2 жыл бұрын

Super smooth edits on the squaring of the rod, and the brazing was amazing. I don’t think I’ve seen forge brazing before.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !

@johnevans8553 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching for a couple of years and I believe you are one of the finest blacksmiths on KZfaq. Are you self taught or you go through an apprenticeship ... anyway your videos are awesome and very well done. Please keep them coming it's well received in this crazy world we find ourselves in now

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes I'm mostly self taught if you can call it that... with the information available today to everyone!?

@johnevans8553 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ...you sir have a great gift of being able to go from thought to drawing on paper or the anvil then creating in metal. I wish I had been exposed to smithing or woodworking when I was younger...it's beautiful, satisfying work...please keep the videos coming you have a worldwide following!!

@fredschmidt6802 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job . Pretty cool to see you pulling stuff out of the buckets . Black bear forge had a thing with scrap bits from a bucket ( his bucket was pretty bad as well ) nice to see the fine art work making in to useful things .

@stevenlarsen1691 2 жыл бұрын

Your artwork has no bounds. Thank you for sharing!

@vonHannersdorf 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and again - Totally Åwesome!

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

@howler6490 2 жыл бұрын

There is something very, very satifying about this job Torbjorn, I can't put my mind on why... I can't put words to it... But it almost brought tears to my eyes. Superb. Thank you.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@jlibb099 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. It sure beats blowing on the candle and having wax blow everywhere.

@forgingshop1552 2 жыл бұрын

sir i watch your videos with great interest. and there is always something new to learn

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@magnussimonsson8734 2 жыл бұрын

Du är bland det bästa youtube har att erbjuda. 👍👍👍 Tack Torbjörn

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Åh, tack Magnus!

@dRb33f 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Torbjörn.

@jakub.h4546 2 жыл бұрын

Torjbjorn could make a video telling us how you got into blacksmithing in the first place and how you started out?? Would be very interesting to hear that Love your work!

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Here is a short version - www.torbjornahman.se/about

@JohnChapman7 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine your grandchildren finding this strange hand made item decades in the future. They can find this video (and my comment) to see the care and craftsmanship that was put into the heirloom they hold. Very interesting!

@charleebunch6637 2 жыл бұрын

As always, beautiful work

@taironus 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful work, watching your attention to detail really drives me to continually improve my work! thanks!!

@Kleinschmiede 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video from you - I enjoyed watching you at work. Thank you for your time!

@user-qe2iy3zi4d 2 жыл бұрын

Све све,али занат је занат,нажалост изумире у многим земњама, гос.Тоrbjen се труди да небуде тако. поздрав из Србије.

@Letsall_lovelain1998 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man they made me feel relaxed after a stressed day

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks

@tonyfnd 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Great editing, great music. Love the build. Well done.

@vikingslayer34 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work my friend. Simply stunning.

@user-og1oj8tk8k 2 жыл бұрын

С уважением Вашему мастерству. Все Ваши видео смотрю на одном дыхании. Мастерство, изящество, чувство прекрасного. Все в одном. Удачи Вам. Делайте больше видео. Они нужны нам, Вашим зрителям.

@torbjornahman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!