I have done leather work for four years. I have done a lot of holsters, knife sheaths, purses, wallets, etc. I wish I had a set of stitching punches that well made and pleasing to look at. You amaze me. I've watched you for about the entire time you've been on. I'm 65 years old and still get goosebumps watching your work. I wish everyone was as dedicated to exacting standards as you are. I have an FAA certification in Airframe and Powerplant mechanics and was a Union millwright for thirty years. I've seldom seen anyone better than you at your work. Keep it up, you are an inspiration. Old Man Andy @ Crimson Elephant Forge Knives and Leatherwork.
I loved the way you used the lathe to mill the slots. Creativity is the difference from a really good machinist to a normal machinist. Also amazing technique to temper the part on the red hot part. That worked out very well and ended up beeing super accurate.
My Mechanics! Wow you watch this channel too!? This is the best Saturday I’ve had in a while! You two should do a collaborative video, it would be an amazing historical event please! Gods Speed to Both of you masters!!
@@paulmartinez9908, I second your initiative, watching these two proffesionals doing something together is something out of this world. Hope it happens
I would have put it deeper into the jaws.Always have.Won't anymore. Grand stuff as always. It's a brave man who films his end product under a magnifying lens.
The lathe milling machine improvisation is great! A friend recently told me this: “ In Brazil they say if you don’t have a Dog you hunt with your Cat.” I believe this is a perfect example. Thank you for another great video Torbjorn!
@@torbjornahman Your welcome! Thanks to Hector, my 89 year old fly fishing friend, from Mexico, l met camping at Taylor Park Colorado this summer. Thanks Hector! You’re wisdom lives on.
Oh I think my favorite part was watching the temper move through the steel. That process always amazes me to watch the steel change color as you are changing the structure and able to watch it real time as you said.
What soooooo many YT creaters seem to not understand when filming their work is that you need close up photography. Sometimes really close up shots when needed. You have "got it". Very professional. Close up when needed and multiple angles. Thank you for your trouble. It's a pleasure to watch your skill /work.
I love to what you forge. I learn something every time. Using the flat bar for heat treatment is an technique. You inspire me with each and every one of your videos. Thank you.
The time and patience you spare to make your tools is one thing but the time you take for yourself in between usually makes me go for a walk or tend my garden. These aren’t just tools in my eyes but works of art. Your makers mark will truly live on.
After 3 years as Hobby BlackSmith and lots of RUclips watching my first viewing of something I built before you inspiring me to do. I am no master but I used lawnmower blades for steel and of course you are still the Master but mine does well enough but not beautiful crafted. Thanks and I will watch hard to help me improve. " Thanks Master "
I guess what we don't see, is the amount of thought and peparation that goes into your work. What we do see is the dedication and the meticulous way in which you realize your projects.And if that wasn't enough you present that in such a perfect way. Very well done. I take a bow and thank you for making the effort and taking the time to share it with us.
Words are currently failing me, this is, quite literally, *Art.* The amount of care and precision you've shown is astonishing. Utterly beautiful and you should be proud of what you've brought (or rather wrought) into being. Absolutely marvellous.
You say that machine isnt meant to be used like that, but I've seen crazier setups!!!! But I think I would trust yours 100 times more than my own! good thinking!
Я подписчик со времён нескольких десятков тысяч, и каждый ролик я смотрю с огромным удовольствием. Даже смотреть на все это приносит удовольствие эстетическое. А то что вы мастер это давно понятный факт) Спасибо за контент!
You actually printed out my motto!!!! This machine is not meant to be used like this... I have spoken that phrase so many times while developing my products. One must think outside of the box. Part of why I'm so drawn to your skills and methods, because you're keeping alive so much that is traditional while adding your new spin to it. Much respect, for years.
OK! That trick using the clamp to take the vibration out of the iron while filing is a revelation for me! oh man I hate that when Im making a part! That lake is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you for showing us all yet another awesome project !!
Tobjorn. You never fail to capture each and everyone of our (your subscriber's) absolute attention's with your immaculate skill's and ability to perform then inject fine detail in'to each and every task your undertake. A spring given new purpose and life by a Master craftsman and reborn to be of great value and a tool which shall serve it's purpose well and last forever. Truly amazing. Peace and Love to you and your's Sir.
Not only àre you a amazing blacksmith you are a amazing craftsmen too, your attention to detail is outstanding. I love your videos, the touch of humor your add is great. Looking forward to you next project.
I enjoy watching the leather work as much as the forging and farming. I think you need to use those punches to make a nice leather storage pouch for them.
Excellent craftsmanship indeed!! Mr. Ahman, you deserve our deepest appreciation & applause. Tons of love from Pakistan. I believe you are a qualified Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineer; as the intricacies of your work indicate. Blessings ahead.
4:17 "... like that mountain lake. It was so clear, Jenny, it looked like there were two skies one on top of the other." - Forrest Gump. Serenity. ❤ Also, I am completely in awe of this build and your attention to the shape of the tynes. 😲
I absolutely love watching the temper colours creep over a part, especially making them all blue for that clickspring effect, but the idea with the steel being used instead of over flame was great! Thanks as always Torbjörn!
You could have went on the internet and bought a mass produced item that would have worn out or rusted in a few years, but instead you take your time and skill to create a masterwork tool that will not only serve you for your lifetime but may be passed down and used for generations to come ! Bravo, Wonderful and Incredible as always ! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Lo dije antes y lo repito, eres un maestro que no pierde precisión ni detalle en cada obra que realizas, muchas gracias por compartir. Un saludo desde Monterrey, NL, México...
U r a master! Hello from Surfside Beach SC. I live a mile from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. So hey from the beach…I have been following you for a good while and you never cease to amaze. Your work and skill are fabulous…thank you sir for the videos/demo… take care and be safe.
I just took a old fork, bent the handle over and sharpened the tines. You took the easy way out lol! As always fantastic work and a pleasure to watch. A study in patience for sure. The mighty file wins again.
Oh my..YOU SIR ARE KING!! I was wondering and hoping so badly to see these after I saw your half moon, and awl..this is amazing and are worth more way more than anything Sinabroks/Blanchard/Roke could ever put out there..amazing thank you so much for this
Very good Sir! I have been a Saddlemaker for nearly fifty years, starting professionally in 1973 , in Brisbane, Australia. I would like to say a few things from the benefit of those years. The irons have always been called "Pricking Irons", in the UK and Australia, and possibly elsewhere. I have irons from 4 to 16 stitches per inch, but there are others as well. Mostly I use 6 to 10's The design of the teeth on your irons is quite modern to me, as they are rather parallel in depth. Your irons remind me of a thonging chisel, used with leather lace . The old irons were hand filed, most with a tapered tooth, and therein lies its' worth. To me, the iron was never meant to drive through, but to lay the stitch mark on the top of leather only. Of course with thin leather it will drive through anyway, but when one is into heavy leather, it is only the mark needed. A tapered tooth will allow the iron to clear somewhat easily from leather, as a nicely tapered leather punch will do, as well. When I say mark the leather, it would be to drive the iron in perhaps one millimetre , slightly more or less. As the old name suggests, it is used to "prick" the leather only. Teeth need to pull out easily, as a workman needs to work quickly without fighting with an iron to clear. Think of me at the trade making a "Gross"(144pair)of stirrup leathers. 288 straps with a double row of stitches, and a half length of stitches between. The iron needs to be sweet to use. Most of my irons are about 1 1/2", and if one needs less marks on a job, the iron can be tilted back and hit gently . Not all old irons are necessarily good, sometimes it takes a while to acquire some "good to use" ones. If I was making my own irons to use, I would try and bring the teeth to a shape similar to the tip of the awl blade, a type with self centering points. Also, I would like to try an iron with just fine points, (similar to a strap pricker) as I feel it would be easier to stitch with in a way. (They were available once) A fine pricking iron and a sharp awl, are a joy to work with! Just some thoughts from an old hand. Hope it may help someone. Many thanks for your wonderful vids over the years. Regards....
Interesting! I asked around a bit before I made these and it seems there are definitely two distinct types nowadays. The pricking irons and the irons meant to punch through. Thanks for your input!
You never cease to amaze me with your craftsmanship, everything you do is well thought out and executed. I learn so many little tricks and tips every time that I watch one of your video's. Thank you!
Nice video, Torbjörn. Your leather holes look great. This is an advantage if you can forge. Then you can make these or other tools yourself. All that's missing now is a leather plane and a leather knife. -The leather plane, with it you can prepare the leather edges and / or the seam. -The leather knife, with it you flatten the leather at the edges. For example, if you also want to glue something or if you want to sew 2 pieces of leather together so that it is not too thick. As with shoes. I smirked while sewing, pig bristles used to be used for this.
This is your best video to date. It is poetry in motion. Very well done. Greatly exceeded expectations. I have been doing blacksmithing since 1975 but you are the master. It is a great pleasure to watch your creations. I will watch many more times for pleasure and knowledge.
I have done leather work for four years. I have done a lot of holsters, knife sheaths, purses, wallets, etc. I wish I had a set of stitching punches that well made and pleasing to look at. You amaze me. I've watched you for about the entire time you've been on. I'm 65 years old and still get goosebumps watching your work. I wish everyone was as dedicated to exacting standards as you are. I have an FAA certification in Airframe and Powerplant mechanics and was a Union millwright for thirty years. I've seldom seen anyone better than you at your work. Keep it up, you are an inspiration. Old Man Andy @ Crimson Elephant Forge Knives and Leatherwork.
Wow, thank you James! That's so nice of you.
I mean every word. O.M.A.
That is what is said here in Serbia - Crazy pedantry.
I hope Google translated well.
Well said. Watching this man make what most people have to buy is inspiring. 👏
@@torbjornahman You should make one for him :), and make a video about it. (or maybe not depending on situation).
I loved the way you used the lathe to mill the slots. Creativity is the difference from a really good machinist to a normal machinist.
Also amazing technique to temper the part on the red hot part. That worked out very well and ended up beeing super accurate.
My Mechanics! Wow you watch this channel too!? This is the best Saturday I’ve had in a while! You two should do a collaborative video, it would be an amazing historical event please! Gods Speed to Both of you masters!!
@@paulmartinez9908, I second your initiative, watching these two proffesionals doing something together is something out of this world. Hope it happens
collaboration, collaboration, collaboration !!!!!!! 💪💪💪💪💪
Thank you very much!
@@paulmartinez9908 this is my ASMR 😉👍
awesome !!! love the little tip on how to get rid of the high pitched squealing from filing !!
Great! Thank you!
I would have put it deeper into the jaws.Always have.Won't anymore.
Grand stuff as always.
It's a brave man who films his end product under a magnifying lens.
@@torbjornahman That’s such an easy solution. Thank you!
Call me slow but after going back twice I still fail to identify what you refer to as a "tip" to reduce filing vibration.
@@deconteesawyer5758 At the 6 minute mark he put a small plastic clamp on the piece. It stopped the squeal.
The lathe milling machine improvisation is great!
A friend recently told me this: “ In Brazil they say if you don’t have a Dog you hunt with your Cat.”
I believe this is a perfect example. Thank you for another great video Torbjorn!
Ha ha, that's a great saying! Thanks
@@torbjornahman
Your welcome!
Thanks to Hector, my 89 year old fly fishing friend, from Mexico, l met camping at Taylor Park Colorado this summer.
Thanks Hector! You’re wisdom lives on.
Oh I think my favorite part was watching the temper move through the steel. That process always amazes me to watch the steel change color as you are changing the structure and able to watch it real time as you said.
That last tempering trick was the icing on the cake, thanks for this! Subbed.
Thank you very much Ben!
What soooooo many YT creaters seem to not understand when filming their work is that you need close up photography. Sometimes really close up shots when needed. You have "got it". Very professional. Close up when needed and multiple angles.
Thank you for your trouble. It's a pleasure to watch your skill /work.
Thanks!
This is blacksmithing lifted to a degree few people will ever reach. Simply awe-inspiring!
Thanks!
The Magick is good too.
I love to what you forge. I learn something every time. Using the flat bar for heat treatment is an technique. You inspire me with each and every one of your videos. Thank you.
Great to hear that! Thanks
10 of 10 for attention to detail, and level of care.
I am always fascinated when I watch someone of your caliber of craftsmanship.
The time and patience you spare to make your tools is one thing but the time you take for yourself in between usually makes me go for a walk or tend my garden. These aren’t just tools in my eyes but works of art. Your makers mark will truly live on.
As a quarter Swede I must say it is absolutely beautiful there! I wish to go there at some point in my life!
You should! :)
I love the Thunder Bear magic excerpt.
You have a beautiful country. I'm happily stunned.
After 3 years as Hobby BlackSmith and lots of RUclips watching my first viewing of something I built before you inspiring me to do.
I am no master but I used lawnmower blades for steel and of course you are still the Master but mine does well enough but not beautiful crafted.
Thanks and I will watch hard to help me improve.
" Thanks Master "
I guess what we don't see, is the amount of thought and peparation that goes into your work. What we do see is the dedication and the meticulous way in which you realize your projects.And if that wasn't enough you present that in such a perfect way. Very well done. I take a bow and thank you for making the effort and taking the time to share it with us.
Thanks! Yes, it took a couple of days of experimentation to get the teeth right...
Non mi stanco mai di guardare i suoi video. Perché mi piace la capacità e la professionalità che ha per realizzare gli oggetti
It's the spring that keeps on giving!
BRAVO! " Lunga vita e prosperità".
Words are currently failing me, this is, quite literally, *Art.* The amount of care and precision you've shown is astonishing.
Utterly beautiful and you should be proud of what you've brought (or rather wrought) into being.
Absolutely marvellous.
Thank you!!
You say that machine isnt meant to be used like that, but I've seen crazier setups!!!! But I think I would trust yours 100 times more than my own! good thinking!
The geometry on the tines is next level, it's like an optical illusion!!👊😳🤯
Thank you for letting us watch you think and work.
*- So very nicely done.*
*- The intelligence and music within you shows . . . and the machines and metal like to work with you.*
Я подписчик со времён нескольких десятков тысяч, и каждый ролик я смотрю с огромным удовольствием. Даже смотреть на все это приносит удовольствие эстетическое. А то что вы мастер это давно понятный факт)
Спасибо за контент!
You actually printed out my motto!!!! This machine is not meant to be used like this... I have spoken that phrase so many times while developing my products. One must think outside of the box. Part of why I'm so drawn to your skills and methods, because you're keeping alive so much that is traditional while adding your new spin to it. Much respect, for years.
That's great! Thank you!!!
Wow, clever use of a lathe!
Excited to see how these new tools will be used in the future.
I didn't think the shape of these teeth was so complex . Very nice work !
No not really, it look mor complex than it is. The taper of the tool makes you think there are angled cuts.
OK! That trick using the clamp to take the vibration out of the iron while filing is a revelation for me! oh man I hate that when Im making a part! That lake is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you for showing us all yet another awesome project !!
Thanks!!
Those temper colors on the large stitching punch were simply perfect. All to top off an already beautifully made tool.
Thanks!!
That trick with the spring clamp blew my mind! Definitely going to file that one away for the future.
Tobjorn. You never fail to capture each and everyone of our (your subscriber's) absolute attention's with your immaculate skill's and ability to perform then inject fine detail in'to each and every task your undertake. A spring given new purpose and life by a Master craftsman and reborn to be of great value and a tool which shall serve it's purpose well and last forever. Truly amazing. Peace and Love to you and your's Sir.
In the bed now, watching the video. Life is gooood. :)
Your magic filming never Ceases to amaze me.
In days gone by we called these tools 'pricking irons' and if used correctly make for very neat and easy hand stitching. From an Aussie saddle maker.
Not only àre you a amazing blacksmith you are a amazing craftsmen too, your attention to detail is outstanding. I love your videos, the touch of humor your add is great. Looking forward to you next project.
Thanks Scott!
This precision and beauty of things kills me.
I enjoy watching the leather work as much as the forging and farming. I think you need to use those punches to make a nice leather storage pouch for them.
Those are a work of art! I've never seen punches so perfect in the 45 years of doing leather work!
Wow, thank you!
Великолепная работа инструментов кожевенного дела 👍👍👍,молодец Торбьён!
I clicked to watch the headlines.. Ended up watching the whole video with every bit of concentration I have !!
You are still raising the bar..
Thanks!
Excellent craftsmanship indeed!! Mr. Ahman, you deserve our deepest appreciation & applause. Tons of love from Pakistan.
I believe you are a qualified Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineer; as the intricacies of your work indicate. Blessings ahead.
4:17 "... like that mountain lake. It was so clear, Jenny, it looked like there were two skies one on top of the other." - Forrest Gump.
Serenity. ❤
Also, I am completely in awe of this build and your attention to the shape of the tynes. 😲
Flawless and crisp, as always! You and John Rigoni are my example. Anyone can beat the crap out of steel, but few are able to perform magic.🔥
I always love your videos. Great craftmanship. But that clamp trick to stop the vibration when fileing. Genius. Thanks Thunder bear🤟🍺
I love the spring clamp to dampen the vibrations when filing!
You always work with such foresight, planning, and meticulous attention to detail. It's inspiring to an amateur like me.
My gosh, every kind of tool you create is absolutely perfect. I could stay here for hours to look each single step of your jobs!
Oh, thank you!
I absolutely love watching the temper colours creep over a part, especially making them all blue for that clickspring effect, but the idea with the steel being used instead of over flame was great! Thanks as always Torbjörn!
Yes, it's pretty satisfying! You need to be alert, as it goes very fast on small parts like this.
@@torbjornahman blink and youll miss it! ahha
You could have went on the internet and bought a mass produced item that would have worn out or rusted in a few years, but instead you take your time and skill to create a masterwork tool that will not only serve you for your lifetime but may be passed down and used for generations to come ! Bravo, Wonderful and Incredible as always ! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Lo dije antes y lo repito, eres un maestro que no pierde precisión ni detalle en cada obra que realizas, muchas gracias por compartir. Un saludo desde Monterrey, NL, México...
I like you make stuff actually, and each stuff is, somehow, better than the last. Thanks and may you always be successful.
WOW!!! no wonder they are so expensive that is your reason right there - what craftsmanship!
Thanks!
I found this channel thanks to Un Poco de Todo, and it is a gem! absolutely incredible!
Thank you!
Perfectionism is definitely about you!
Very cool!👏
I have to say, the level of precision you show with that power hammer is amazing! The result of a LOT of practice. Great job!
Thanks!
That is absolute artistry! This video for the win!
Thanks
U r a master! Hello from Surfside Beach SC. I live a mile from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. So hey from the beach…I have been following you for a good while and you never cease to amaze. Your work and skill are fabulous…thank you sir for the videos/demo… take care and be safe.
Thanks Mike!!
This is the only kind of spork that is at all useful. Beautiful work.
Your smaller hammer machine sounds like an angry sewing machine and I love it!
you're turning into a better blacksmith AND magician every video you post!
the care with the finishing of the piece is very good.
I just took a old fork, bent the handle over and sharpened the tines. You took the easy way out lol! As always fantastic work and a pleasure to watch. A study in patience for sure. The mighty file wins again.
:) Whatever works! Figuring out a way to make the teeth triggered me to make these!
This is probably one of the best videos I have ever seen. Fantastic work
Wow, thank you!
Do you ever step back and say, maybe I made this too perfect? just incredible
:) Not really, but these came out unexpectedly well.
this is a real work of art.
Wonderful job. Such a small object that requires a lot of work. Respect!
Я с большим удавольствием смотрю Ваши ролики, Вы молодец, лайк!!!
3:36 Again, thank you so much for the beautiful impressions of your wonderful country!
This was a great explanation of a very tricky process, with a beautiful result! And the walk to the lake during annealing was wonderful! Thank you!
That was genius using the lathe and tool rest for a precise little mill. 👏👍✌🙏
Another awesome project my friend. You are certainly a artist and fine family man. Russ Pennsylvania USA
Loved the way you used the rotary-tool and the lathe together.
Oh my..YOU SIR ARE KING!! I was wondering and hoping so badly to see these after I saw your half moon, and awl..this is amazing and are worth more way more than anything Sinabroks/Blanchard/Roke could ever put out there..amazing thank you so much for this
Wow, thanks!
The tea was perfect...like your art.
Wow! It's the first time i saw you smile! It's a thing that colud change the universe!!!!
Haha!
It is good to see both your craftsmanship and magic skills improving!
I always finds it so funny with the random material you start with, like a coil spring. Epic coffee break as well.
Thankyou Tjoborn. I was wat i wanted to no more about, Regards,.It simply was poetry in motion. Greetings!
Very good Sir! I have been a Saddlemaker for nearly fifty years, starting professionally in 1973 , in Brisbane, Australia. I would like to say a few things from the benefit of those years. The irons have always been called "Pricking Irons", in the UK and Australia, and possibly elsewhere. I have irons from 4 to 16 stitches per inch, but there are others as well. Mostly I use 6 to 10's The design of the teeth on your irons is quite modern to me, as they are rather parallel in depth. Your irons remind me of a thonging chisel, used with leather lace . The old irons were hand filed, most with a tapered tooth, and therein lies its' worth. To me, the iron was never meant to drive through, but to lay the stitch mark on the top of leather only. Of course with thin leather it will drive through anyway, but when one is into heavy leather, it is only the mark needed. A tapered tooth will allow the iron to clear somewhat easily from leather, as a nicely tapered leather punch will do, as well. When I say mark the leather, it would be to drive the iron in perhaps one millimetre , slightly more or less. As the old name suggests, it is used to "prick" the leather only. Teeth need to pull out easily, as a workman needs to work quickly without fighting with an iron to clear. Think of me at the trade making a "Gross"(144pair)of stirrup leathers. 288 straps with a double row of stitches, and a half length of stitches between. The iron needs to be sweet to use. Most of my irons are about 1 1/2", and if one needs less marks on a job, the iron can be tilted back and hit gently . Not all old irons are necessarily good, sometimes it takes a while to acquire some "good to use" ones. If I was making my own irons to use, I would try and bring the teeth to a shape similar to the tip of the awl blade, a type with self centering points. Also, I would like to try an iron with just fine points, (similar to a strap pricker) as I feel it would be easier to stitch with in a way. (They were available once) A fine pricking iron and a sharp awl, are a joy to work with! Just some thoughts from an old hand. Hope it may help someone. Many thanks for your wonderful vids over the years. Regards....
Interesting! I asked around a bit before I made these and it seems there are definitely two distinct types nowadays. The pricking irons and the irons meant to punch through. Thanks for your input!
Much more appealing than a straight stitch. Beautiful process and efficient work flow. You file like Click Spring.✌
Whatever you charge, triple it. This is one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen.
Thanks :) I don't make any for sale!
You never cease to amaze me with your craftsmanship, everything you do is well thought out and executed. I learn so many little tricks and tips every time that I watch one of your video's.
Thank you!
Hell of a job .. that's excellent craftsmanship , hats off to ya
Metal work at its finest!
Absolutely a Master of this art/skill set..!
Thank you! Professor ....!
As a leathercrafter, these are glorious
These are incredible! I've been doing leatherwork for about 2 years now, and I would kill for a set of these amazing stitching irons!
I loved working with the iron lathe
good job
Nice video, Torbjörn.
Your leather holes look great.
This is an advantage if you can forge. Then you can make these or other tools yourself.
All that's missing now is a leather plane and a leather knife.
-The leather plane, with it you can prepare the leather edges and / or the seam.
-The leather knife, with it you flatten the leather at the edges. For example, if you also want to glue something or if you want to sew 2 pieces of leather together so that it is not too thick. As with shoes.
I smirked while sewing, pig bristles used to be used for this.
Always a pleasure to watch you work. And didn't even break that tiny end mill. Wow.
This is your best video to date. It is poetry in motion. Very well done. Greatly exceeded expectations. I have been doing blacksmithing since 1975 but you are the master. It is a great pleasure to watch your creations. I will watch many more times for pleasure and knowledge.
Wow, thanks Charles!
Wow! new apron! Congratulations!)))
Wow!!! That was a lot of work, especially the intricate work. Those tools are perfect!!! Impressive!!!
BTW, your magician skills are awesome!!
Beautiful work Torbjorn! Very nice 👌
Thanks Josh!!
Awesome. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. Keep making. God bless.
Finest workmanship n skill.
Using a clamp to stop the workpiece screaming when filing is a brilliant idea.
A fork for eating French fries and a fork for eating potato wedges. Excellent work.
I was looking how to make those things for so long and I've just saw your video by accident 😍
:) Cool