Making the hackle (Growing 1 m² of FLAX part 4)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2022
  • In this video I conclude the process of refining flax fibers. The hackling (or heckling) is the last step before spinning, to "comb" it and remove tangled short fibers. You also lose the last pieces of the cellulose core and other impurities.
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Комментарии • 426

  • @KerryBenton
    @KerryBenton Год назад +225

    I've just been loving this series so much, and love seeing the whole process. The only "complaint" I have is that I always want more such videos, because they're such a pleasure. Thank you sir!

  • @timheffernan8887
    @timheffernan8887 Год назад +88

    I'm loving this series *because* of its "slowness." To see how much work goes into turning flax into linen, how much tooling needs to be made, and how long that takes even with the raw materials and modern machines easily at hand; and then to imagine myself back into the Middle Ages and think of how the methodology, production, and technology must have evolved by experiment and by hand over centuries...it's humbling, educational, and simply delightful that you've taken this project on and are sharing the experience with us.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +6

      Thanks!

    • @howler6490
      @howler6490 Год назад +5

      This process was carried out in exactly this manner in the mid- 1700's in Scotland, therefore everywhere I would think.
      Robert Burns, the national poet was employed as a heckler and it is this that led to his chest collapse, the suspended particles in the air causing severe lung damage...

    • @mrsnezbit2219
      @mrsnezbit2219 Год назад +3

      @@howler6490 I still have some tools from my grand parents here in Italy. Hemp was the biggest form of production where i live until the IIWW

  • @marcusaurelius9736
    @marcusaurelius9736 9 месяцев назад +13

    I have watched the flax videos 3 (or has it been 4?) times now. I hope there will be a part 5. More as needed for some end products to be produced. Thank you for the inspiring videos.

  • @Argosh
    @Argosh Год назад +3

    Not gonna lie, you totally nailed this one.

  • @thainarv
    @thainarv Год назад +9

    If by the end of this serie I don't see you wearing this as a wig, I'm gonna be mad! 😂
    It looks so much like hairs!!! I love it!

  • @c0ldc0ne
    @c0ldc0ne Год назад +13

    You've carved yourself a unique niche with your combination of skill, versatility, aesthetics and sense of humor. I have yet to come across one of your video's that I didn't like.

  • @BlackBearForge
    @BlackBearForge Год назад +9

    Another pleasant video

  • @baphoreart7573
    @baphoreart7573 Год назад +16

    Remember Tor, this process resembles combing hair. In order to avoid snagging as much, start from the ends!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +10

      Yes, I think I learned that after a while.

    • @Farlig69
      @Farlig69 Год назад +1

      I've not combed my hair since 1994...

    • @mattsadventureswithart5764
      @mattsadventureswithart5764 Год назад +1

      @@Farlig69 similar time for me, too.
      Going bald isn't as bad as some people make it.

  • @aserta
    @aserta Год назад +1

    When i was a kid, i used one of these (tho i remember the teeth being just ever so slightly bigger at the bottom) to make "hair" for traditional masks. Cool project!

  • @PlanckBanck1
    @PlanckBanck1 Год назад +6

    The "ending" absolutely killed me. Always feels like christmas came early when I see one of your vids pop up. Tack så mycket! Jag älskar dina videor!

  • @barthanes1
    @barthanes1 Год назад +5

    Now it makes sense where the sayings "flaxen hair" and "get your hackles up" come from.

  • @martinblouin3639
    @martinblouin3639 Год назад +3

    damn, that laser is really 'antique craft meets 21st century! thats impressive!

  • @julianmathis3771
    @julianmathis3771 Год назад +1

    The mighty fist of Thor returns! Thanks for another great video.😀😀

  • @jsammelin
    @jsammelin Год назад +36

    Nytt avsnitt i serien! Nu blir femåringen glad. Vi har kollat nästan alla dina videor tillsammans (ibland som alternativ till att läsa saga på kvällen). Du är hans favorit på RUclips och denna serie har fascinerat oss båda oerhört!

  • @Clawhammer_
    @Clawhammer_ Год назад +3

    Can't wait to see what you come up with for spinning and weaving next.

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 Год назад +2

    Can't wait to see where this journey is going! As well as the tools, the final product should be good to see 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @JBLewis
    @JBLewis Год назад +6

    My heart sunk a little when I read "conclude". This has been an interesting series!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +5

      For now at least... I will try to spin it later.

    • @bobvines00
      @bobvines00 Год назад +1

      @@torbjornahman First you get to forge the metal parts of the spinning wheel. :) I've never tried spinning, but I suspect that it takes some skill to spin thread from fibers. If you can't afford the time to spin. weave, & sew something from your flax, perhaps you could find someone local with those skills? ;)

    • @daniel_charms
      @daniel_charms Год назад +1

      @@torbjornahman Don't forget weaving the yarn into a fabric (for which you should naturally build a loom) and then bleaching the resulting piece of linen :)

    • @DBKING04020
      @DBKING04020 Год назад +1

      @@bobvines00 I have spun sheep’s wool into yarn… The process of getting the raw wool to the point where you can actually start spinning is amazingly similar to this. It is difficult to maintain a consistent texture, twist, radius etc. but like anything else, practice makes perfect.

    • @DBKING04020
      @DBKING04020 Год назад

      @@daniel_charms Glimakra makes a beautiful loom. Even @Torbjörn Åhman might not be able to improve on their design 😉

  • @McFunnyBone
    @McFunnyBone Год назад +4

    Just binged all four parts. Absolutely mesmerizing. Both the craftsmanship and this very niche and unique process. What a fascinating endeavor and so very well executed. Can't believe how it turned out. Looks like you scalped a witch. Thanks for sharing with us all! Your work ethic and attention to detail is truly admirable. Wishing you well for what it's worth!

  • @dergroebiertrinkendebar562
    @dergroebiertrinkendebar562 Год назад +30

    I see, you made this whole series to experience the feeling of combing and brushing a luxurious mane of hair. I'm sure that flax is gonna make for a wonderfull hairpiece.
    Really enjoyable Video:) always a joy to watch you work:)

    • @rosstapson
      @rosstapson Год назад +14

      I finally understand the cliche, "flaxen hair". Very cool.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +6

      Thanks!

    • @PeterWMeek
      @PeterWMeek Год назад +3

      @@rosstapson ... and "tow-head"

  • @Thrillrider10
    @Thrillrider10 Год назад +3

    Did he need to make it as nice as he did? Strictly speaking, no, he didn't. But then it just wouldn't be a Torbjörn Åhman project if he didn't, now would it?
    Fantastic work, as always. Looking forward to where this series goes.

  • @pjhalchemy
    @pjhalchemy Год назад +6

    Just fascinating seeing all the steps for growing & refining flax and and all the uses, plus making tools to make parts for other tools. I love the look of the refined "wool" and do hope you will treat us with the spinning and making flax fabric...or where ever you are taking this 1m² production run. Thanks for this series Torbjorn, I've learned lots and so enjoy your videography!! ~PJ

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +7

      Thank you, I'm not sure yet, but spinning would be cool to try.

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas Год назад +10

    You have me hooked, I can’t wait to see what you’re going to make with that flax in the end. That’s a great looking “hackle “, created with your usual finesse and skill 👍. Top video too, loved that “winking “ face at the end, very creative. Regards from Down Under. ( The bleak looking sky through your window chills my bones, Winter must be on the way in Sweden)

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +6

      Yes it's getting colder, but so far it has been a really warm oktober/november. No frost except for one night I think.

  • @Tonz_of_Fun
    @Tonz_of_Fun Год назад +4

    It's so fun to see this process unfold and look at how much time and effort went into getting a material. Really makes me appreciate our modern conveniences more.

  • @ssmith7074
    @ssmith7074 Год назад +2

    All I'm going to say is that your son looks old enough to start helping in the shop and drilling 100 holes and dressing 100 nails seems like a great way for him to build character.

    • @PeterWMeek
      @PeterWMeek Год назад

      Filing perfect 1 inch (25mm) cubes really builds character. I was set to that task at age 10 by my grandfather.

  • @forsakengeti
    @forsakengeti Год назад +2

    Absolutely lovely. But also, can't believe there's a cnc laser involved but not a cnc drill or router, haha. That's some patience drilling all of those holes on centre. Thank you for sharing

  • @finn2360
    @finn2360 Год назад +21

    I've gotten so hooked on these lately but I think thats far from a bad thing! Theyre so calming to watch and I love seeing the incredible transformation of the metal! Much love from Canada!

  • @oleg_konovalov
    @oleg_konovalov Год назад +4

    Det finns kardningsmaskiner för Lin, det återstår att göra ett spinnhjul och snurra lingarn. Nästa i rad, tror jag, är tillverkningen av en vävstol. Det blir mer intressant! 😉👍

  • @evanherk
    @evanherk Год назад +2

    Endless fascination watching the video and trying to guess what is coming next and why this? Love your videos Torbjoern

  • @thomasgeorge815
    @thomasgeorge815 2 месяца назад +1

    Great work. Love the old mixed with the new.

  • @Khether0001
    @Khether0001 Год назад +2

    Every time you release a new video I feel compelled to go back and binge-watch a bunch of your old ones again!
    This series has been amazing! I can't wait to see if you are continuing it!
    Also, I'm crossing my fingers in expectation of your next cooking video, those are always fantastic!!! Cheers!

  • @EuNaQuinta
    @EuNaQuinta Год назад +1

    nice touch with the mona lisa, that was great

  • @NBZW
    @NBZW Год назад +2

    Is there anything this man cannot do with perfection?

  • @andreasheij
    @andreasheij Год назад +8

    You, my man, are doing what I wanted to do for a long time!! I'm so glad I now have an awesome example. :-D All the things I'll be needing... A blacksmith vise, an anvil, the works. The misses is going to be pleased!! ;-)

  • @mr.grizzly_builds6505
    @mr.grizzly_builds6505 Год назад +8

    Loving this series. So cool to see the whole process!

  • @EdNolan
    @EdNolan 10 месяцев назад +1

    enjoyed all 4 episodes of that

  • @robertoswalt319
    @robertoswalt319 Год назад +1

    This may sound terrible, but watching you detangle the flax reminded me of the many times we would have to detangle our daughters hair when they were little. I am so glad that they are grown now

  • @ivanlarin86
    @ivanlarin86 Год назад

    12:37 - Hand of Dao (Viking version)😁👍
    Thanks, Torbjörn! Your work is amazing!

  • @Johny_5
    @Johny_5 Год назад +3

    Your videos are always a treat. I love the quiet humour amongst the skilled work too :)

  • @jaygriffin383
    @jaygriffin383 Год назад +1

    This is quickly becoming my favorite series! Well done as always sir, and I can't wait for more!!!

  • @neilscole
    @neilscole Год назад +1

    This series has been a lot of enjoyment to watch.

  • @absurdides
    @absurdides Год назад +1

    Beautiful work as always. I especially enjoyed the blend of technologies in this one Mr. Åhman!

  • @petercowell2051
    @petercowell2051 Год назад +1

    I just loved this. I hope you never lose you sense of humour and your 'magic' .

  • @Jormunduur
    @Jormunduur Год назад +1

    As per usual only the highest quality of edits intermixed with some excellent comedy. Nice work on this set of tools.

  • @sailinglucydaye9930
    @sailinglucydaye9930 Год назад +1

    Lmao at the Mona Lisa at the very end. It’s the little things like that is why I love your channel Thunderbear.

  • @benabad9458
    @benabad9458 5 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent support for agricultural products re processes for better economy and services to humanity. ❤

  • @thealicemonster9217
    @thealicemonster9217 Год назад +1

    It's starting to look like pretty and smooth hair.

  • @petegalvs
    @petegalvs Год назад +1

    It really is astonishing how much that looks like hair

  • @quazillionaire
    @quazillionaire Год назад +1

    Awesome. Now I understand the phrase "flaxen hair"

  • @schoolForAnts
    @schoolForAnts Год назад +1

    I bet you wish you had spring for a CNC router instead of the laser when you got done drilling all those holes. It was neat to see you incorporate new tech in your old tech project though. Can’t wait for the next one.

  • @bjrntnnesen9207
    @bjrntnnesen9207 Год назад +3

    you should make a playlist of the FLAX series...

  • @gregsullivan8956
    @gregsullivan8956 Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your hard work. Simply amazing!

  • @Moostery
    @Moostery Год назад +1

    Awesome work as always. This is one of my favorite channels on youtube.

  • @Rsama60
    @Rsama60 Год назад +2

    Another nice eqisode in this series. Can‘t wait for the next one.

  • @nelvioprincipi7900
    @nelvioprincipi7900 Год назад +1

    Great job!! Greetings from Marche, Italy!

  • @FishyBoi1337
    @FishyBoi1337 Год назад +3

    hey, lucky refresh! Loved this series so far, can't imagine this video will be any different 👍

  • @oxoniumgirl
    @oxoniumgirl Год назад

    Your creations, your process, and your lively attitude and approach always make me smile. I enjoy these videos so very much. It is always a pleasure to watch you work!

  • @fxpestoperator5527
    @fxpestoperator5527 Год назад +1

    Keep those videos coming my Brother!!!! Amazing!

  • @BurntMushroomBlacksmithing
    @BurntMushroomBlacksmithing Год назад +2

    Very cool, very cool indeed. Keep the beautiful pieces coming!

  • @valeriprikladnoy10
    @valeriprikladnoy10 Год назад +1

    Everything is fine. Good luck!!!

  • @ratroddiesels1981
    @ratroddiesels1981 Год назад +1

    i enjoyed this program , your laser is very precise . thank you for sharing skal

  • @balaclavabob001
    @balaclavabob001 Год назад +2

    I never understood just how acurate the phrase 'Flaxen haired ' was until i watched these vids .

  • @araofmadisoncasey4247
    @araofmadisoncasey4247 Год назад +1

    a lot of cool tools you have

  • @ScrewsAndTools
    @ScrewsAndTools Год назад

    I really like your content, presentation, humor and the end results themselves.👍😍

  • @GiovanniGuida-ek9dv
    @GiovanniGuida-ek9dv Год назад +1

    Che maestria in ogni lavoro bravo bella lavorazione

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R Год назад +3

    You might want to try soaking the linen fibers in warm water for a bit before you start carding it. This should help reduce the amount of fibers you break while trying to untangle and clean it. It is much easier to untangle long hair if you wet it first.

  • @R2-D2663
    @R2-D2663 Год назад +1

    Your work is lovely

  • @jackwitty9776
    @jackwitty9776 Год назад

    This man's filing is so quick and clean.

  • @JohnChapman7
    @JohnChapman7 Год назад +1

    I love the 'making a tool to make a tool' videos.

  • @pjamestx
    @pjamestx Год назад +1

    Congrats on your new wig-making venture!

  • @DanielUhrinyi
    @DanielUhrinyi Год назад +2

    Utmärkt kontant som alltid. Tack från Ungern

  • @hrxy1
    @hrxy1 Год назад +1

    in the 60s I started my work experience in a rope factory.
    the first machines were the spreaders, then the drawers, then the finishers. ready for twisting
    the interesting thing is all of these machines had faller bars, with hekkel pins in. they were extremely brittle and hard, you could snap a 13mm dia pln with a hammer and vice.
    we used to use them as centrepunches.
    all gone now. Great vid ty

  • @mylittleparody2277
    @mylittleparody2277 Год назад +1

    Very nice = D
    I wish for a continuation of this series where you make some final object with it, being rope of piece of cloth.
    Thanks a lot for sharing!

  • @Ironivyforge
    @Ironivyforge Год назад

    As a spinner and a blacksmith… I LOVE THIS!

  • @LopsidedAdventures
    @LopsidedAdventures Год назад +1

    I love it! It looked like some sinister torture device from the medieval era.

  • @GeneSimonalle
    @GeneSimonalle Год назад +5

    Looks great! 🤠❤🔥⚒

  • @Mikey__Mike
    @Mikey__Mike Год назад +1

    Brilliant video. Really funny. Much love

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp Год назад +1

    Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself, be safe, and healthy 🇨🇦

  • @vonHannersdorf
    @vonHannersdorf Год назад +1

    Very beautiful metal comb! Always pleasure to watch. And Totally Åwesome! 💪🏻👍🏻

  • @toompyfloyd4074
    @toompyfloyd4074 Год назад +1

    Now I understand Debussy's peice The girl with the flaxen hair!(also one of my favorites:)

  • @dedluar
    @dedluar Год назад +3

    О! Я так ждал продолжение!

  • @pyroloup6838
    @pyroloup6838 Год назад +1

    i really like this type of vidéo with no one talk it's easier for someone like me a non english fluent speaker to understand, i think i gonna borrow the idea for making forging nails it's look more easier and fast comparativeli to handmade

  • @VeloLEV
    @VeloLEV Год назад

    Tack för denna serie med videor. Nöjd!

  • @crystalsoulslayer
    @crystalsoulslayer Год назад

    Now I know where the phrase "flaxen-haired" comes from! Very cool.

  • @boglurker2043
    @boglurker2043 Год назад

    can't wait to see what this all comes to

  • @geofffrancis6791
    @geofffrancis6791 Год назад

    Wonderful video, thank you.

  • @mboykin6047
    @mboykin6047 Год назад +1

    Really like the bucket of water under the belt sander. The sediment must be interesting.
    Looking forward to your building a loom to make linen.

    • @howler6490
      @howler6490 Год назад

      Should use that sediment to make wootz steel

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Год назад +1

    wow thats sharp.Forge on. God bless,

  • @fredschmidt6802
    @fredschmidt6802 Год назад +1

    Very nice looking hair 👍... Not sure exactly what the end result will be but it is nice to see something from nature turned into something!!! Nice job on the camera angles

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas Год назад +1

    With the chilly weather on the way maybe some Swedish “hot pot” cooking recipes could be the thing. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it !! 😂😂

  • @whatsadmrn
    @whatsadmrn Год назад +1

    this reminds me of when i made my own anti bird perching strips using some small pvc corner moulding and a whole lot of finishing nails. hours of drilling holes and tapping tiny nails through them

  • @semerhi
    @semerhi Год назад +1

    I need the ENTIRE video shot of you hammering in those nails :) So soothing to watch :)

  • @tonyfnd
    @tonyfnd Год назад +2

    Loving this entire series buddy. Great work.
    Although this one does look like a torture device from the dark ages. Lol
    Great video 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @apdj94
    @apdj94 Год назад +1

    Now I understand why the saying is "maid with the flaxen hair". It looks better than mine honestly 😂

  • @michelhv
    @michelhv Год назад +2

    There’s a new fakir in town.

  • @jeremiahjjager7027
    @jeremiahjjager7027 Год назад +1

    thank you

  • @rafaelpankiewicz
    @rafaelpankiewicz Год назад +1

    Grande trabalho parabéns do Brasil, santa catarina ! 👏🏻👍🏻

  • @graemebrumfitt6668
    @graemebrumfitt6668 Год назад +2

    Torbjorn Dude! Want one, What is it 🤣🤣 Stay safe n well...TFS, GB :)

  • @bradthayer6782
    @bradthayer6782 Год назад +1

    High-tech in the service of low tech-love it! I am surprised how low the yield seems to be. There seems to be very little usable fiber in flax. Can you imagine doing acres of this at a time?

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад +2

      Yes, at least half is removed in this step, but it's not waste, but used for coarser yarn/tread and other applications

  • @brissygirl4997
    @brissygirl4997 Год назад +1

    What's next on your project list? A loom to weave your own linen fabric?

  • @mikkosnellman
    @mikkosnellman Год назад

    Älskar denna serie! Säg int att du kommer att svarva spinnrock näst!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  Год назад

      Tack! Njaä, jag tror jag hoppar det... men lite kul iof.

    • @mikkosnellman
      @mikkosnellman Год назад

      @@torbjornahman En repslagare eller beting kunde man dock göra i järn...😉 Ta gärna kontakt om du behöver hjälp i planering.