people actually thumbs down this movie??? No video you've ever created deserves a thumbs down! This is probably the 3rd time I've watched this - it definitely has more replay value than many films out of Hollywood LOL - Cheers
Dear Torbjörn, I came across your version of Hold-down after looking at all the alternatives. I am regularly impressed by your seemingly effortless skills in producing 10/10 product. The immaculate square corner, the comical cat’s paw, the perfectly circular anchoring shaft and the beautiful smooth finish. If I can emulate what you do with ease then I will be very happy. Thanks for sharing.
Actually said Wow out loud after you formed the right angle! Impressive Sir, and a great tool to have in the shop!! Thanks very much for sharing you're great builds with us Torbjorn! ~PJ
I wish I had one of your creations so someday I could pass it down to my kids and tell them "take very special care of this... it's a Torbjorn Ahman." Seriously, awesome craftsmanship!
Guess I watched this when you first posted it but just now watched it again,kind of funny that I don't recall finishing the "pad" with the "oaw" there,anyway I'm getting ready to forge one for my woodworker friend and decided to use the square corner type.The one I use at the anvil is just a bent piece of round stock with a flattened pad on the end and it works fine but figured I'd go ahead and make a fancier hold down for my friend who does such fancy woodwork.Thanks for leading me to much cleaner forgings,I not only get inspiration but also attention to details I wouldn't ordinarily look at from your work!
I had zero idea on what you were trying to make until the last minute of the video. Brilliant! I know what a clamp is, but no idea what a holdfast is. Learn something new everyday from the mighty internet again. Great work again!
I'm so happy to have found your site. I am truly in awe of your creative capabilities as well as your strength and grace in handling such heavy tools. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow ! I like this cool gadget you have made...I didn't know something like this existed in the carpentry world..and you do such important day to day useful items, thank you very much for sharing
Thanks for the video. The power hammer took away some of the excitement but sped up the work. You managed to expand the grabbing end without cooling the part away from it! It looks great too.
Another little trick , For weldors , electrician even painters . It was so subtle not sure how many people even saw or understood it , when he touched the metal he used the back of his fingers , very important , they are far more sensitive than the underside and when you grab something hot ( metal or electrical ) the muscles contract closing your hand around that object which in the case of electricity could kill you . I said painters because sometimes you need to check if the surface is tack free
Hi Torbjörn, my name a is Francisco Rääts I'm am Estonian descendent living um Brazil, your hold fast is the best I've ever seen, I'm a woodworker living in a coffee farm I only works with exotic woods nas I'm trying make some metal work to John with my woods, congratulations for your work. Í have good Friends in Sweden, a long time ago I have worked to SWEDEN HANDELSBANKEN in Brazil. Big hugs from Brazil
This is music to the ears of us! And it is not even disturbed by a single spoken word. Work like this, shared in this way makes me humbly smile. Thank you Mr. Åhman.
This tool is also used in the blacksmith shop for the same purpose. Usually it is used in the hardy hole. I like the cats paw work, gives this tool a little character.
Wonderful job and great video. I thought it would be great if you finished that as a cat's paw and then you subtext popped up saying just that. Well done and you gave it an artistic touch.
I've found hold-downs to be very useful, in pairs usually, very quick to hold and release, and have a tremendous holding force for irregular shaped timber.
That,s some beautiful work.i,m just amazed at the beauty of it.i have a smal forge but I will never get close to the quality of your work,but at least I can sit here and enjoy your efforts.thanks for the video.
Your videos are very satisfying and relaxing to watch, and your work is very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to record and edit these videos.
Its cool to see how something that seems so simple is made and all the work and steps to get it there. Before seeing this video I wouldve thought it was forged starting from round steel stock then once angle was created the head was made square. Idk why but in my mind that seemed easier way vs making square stock round
I like the idea that perhaps some time in the past a blacksmith added a small piece of artistry to attract the customer in competition with other equally skilled smiths. It might be a nonsense, but I like the thought and result anyway.
By hammer and hand, do all crafts stand. The blacksmith is the King of Craftsmen. "THE story is told that many years ago the King of England had all the the Guild Masters of the various guilds to dinner at the palace. "DURING dinner, a violent argument broke out concerning which craft was most important, and which craftsman should be known as "King of Craftsmen". The King ordered silence and once all were quiet, he said, "'There can be only ONE King, and I am he! But I will decide which is the most important craft, and permit the leader of the guild hall for that craft to be seated at my table with me and he shall be known as King of Craftsmen.' "HE ordered all of the guild masters to stand on one side of the banquet hall. Calling them to the throne one at a time, he questioned each, then sent them to the opposite side of the hall from those who had not yet been questioned. He ordered his Sgt. at Arms to immediately strike off the head of any who spoke except in answer to a question from the King. "THE FIRST craftsman that he spoke with was a carpenter. The King asked what he made. The carpenter told the King that he made all things of wood. House, wagons, wheels, looms an so on. The King asked where he got the wood. The carpenter said that he went to the forest, and cut down trees with his ax, then brought the logs to his shop where he used other tools to cut the wood down to size and shape it. The King then asked where he got his tools, and the carpenter answered that he got them from the blacksmith. "THE SECOND craftsman was a weaver. The King asked the same questions that he had asked the carpenter, and got similar answers. When the King asked the weaver where he got his tools, the weaver said that he got them from the blacksmith. "THE THIRD craftsman was a potter. When the King questioned him, he admitted that he too got his tools from the blacksmith. "BY this time, the King had noticed the trend. So he questioned all of the craftsmen EXCEPT for the blacksmith. Each answered that yes, he got his tools from the blacksmith. "FINALLY, the King called the blacksmith to the throne. When he asked the blacksmith where he got His tools, the blacksmith answered that he made them himself, for no one else could make tools for the working of iron. "AT that point, the King called all of the Guild Masters back to the throne. "HE announced that he had made his decision. Since the blacksmith was the only craftsman who did not have to obtain his tools from some one else, but made them for himself, that henceforth and forever more, the Blacksmith would be known as the King of Craftsmen and would be the ONLY craftsman permitted to wear a fringe upon his work apron. "'FOR BY HAMMER AND HAND, DO ALL CRAFTS STAND'" -- Anvilfire.com
@InfiniteMushroom what would be the blacksmith without these other smiths? Again, there is no need to higher one above others. Everyone put all their efforts in what they are doing and are horizontaly equal. Let's agree on that?
I really like the cats paw, a fun and artistic touch that would make any craftsman smile when he/she used this.
people actually thumbs down this movie??? No video you've ever created deserves a thumbs down! This is probably the 3rd time I've watched this - it definitely has more replay value than many films out of Hollywood LOL
- Cheers
:) Thank you!
I never cease to be amazed at the transformation between the starting material and the end product. I love the car’s paw.
I knew it was a cat's paw the moment you started filing the 3 lines. Functional AND adorable!
Very nice blacksmithing work. It's so nice to see someone keeping the craft alive.
Dear Torbjörn, I came across your version of Hold-down after looking at all the alternatives. I am regularly impressed by your seemingly effortless skills in producing 10/10 product. The immaculate square corner, the comical cat’s paw, the perfectly circular anchoring shaft and the beautiful smooth finish. If I can emulate what you do with ease then I will be very happy. Thanks for sharing.
Actually said Wow out loud after you formed the right angle! Impressive Sir, and a great tool to have in the shop!! Thanks very much for sharing you're great builds with us Torbjorn! ~PJ
Thanks!!!
Another beautiful tool
I wish I had one of your creations so someday I could pass it down to my kids and tell them "take very special care of this... it's a Torbjorn Ahman."
Seriously, awesome craftsmanship!
Wow, thanks!
Guess I watched this when you first posted it but just now watched it again,kind of funny that I don't recall finishing the "pad" with the "oaw" there,anyway I'm getting ready to forge one for my woodworker friend and decided to use the square corner type.The one I use at the anvil is just a bent piece of round stock with a flattened pad on the end and it works fine but figured I'd go ahead and make a fancier hold down for my friend who does such fancy woodwork.Thanks for leading me to much cleaner forgings,I not only get inspiration but also attention to details I wouldn't ordinarily look at from your work!
That is great! Thanks and good luck!
THAT IS THE CUTEST CAT PAW.
good job!!
:) Thanks
I had zero idea on what you were trying to make until the last minute of the video. Brilliant! I know what a clamp is, but no idea what a holdfast is. Learn something new everyday from the mighty internet again. Great work again!
Thanks
You demonstrate how with great smithing skills there is no need for final grinding. Love your perfection.
Thanks
You are a very talented Blacksmith and I like the holdfast tool.
The black metal for strength, durability and utility.
The cat's paw for whimsy!
The world is made better by this creation!!
Great video. I'm a woodworker, myself, so it's lovely to see the tools of the trade being made.
Cool! Thanks!
Thank you, keep up the good work
I love this. Watching you forge and upset that right angle was FUN.
For a woodworker and a blacksmiths perspective its really done well thanks.
Thanks!!
The subtlety of the cats paw is amazing.
I'm so happy to have found your site. I am truly in awe of your creative capabilities as well as your strength and grace in handling such heavy tools. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow ! I like this cool gadget you have made...I didn't know something like this existed in the carpentry world..and you do such important day to day useful items, thank you very much for sharing
Thank you for showing what it is used for. Very nice workmanship.
Masterful work. Thanks for showing not only the forging, but also the grinding, filing, and finishing.
Thank you!
just got my forge up and running o play with been waiting for this moment. must say this man is an artist really great
Beautiful video! So releasing to only listening/looking to your skilled craftwork. Thank you/Antonio,Thailand
I just watched while listening to Gregorian Chant. Great experience!
Brilliant!!! I need this hold fast for my shop. This was really fun to watch.
Thanks for the video.
The power hammer took away some of the excitement but sped up the work.
You managed to expand the grabbing end without cooling the part away from it!
It looks great too.
Turned out great. Love the cat's paw.
Another little trick ,
For weldors , electrician even painters . It was so subtle not sure how many people even saw or understood it , when he touched the metal he used the back of his fingers , very important , they are far more sensitive than the underside and when you grab something hot ( metal or electrical ) the muscles contract closing your hand around that object which in the case of electricity could kill you .
I said painters because sometimes you need to check if the surface is tack free
Oh damn you forged that shaft perfectly round!That deserves my subscription!
Ha ha, thanks!!
Wow! I never knew such a tool existed! Very beautiful in it's simplicity and craftsmanship!
Thanks!
Hi Torbjörn, my name a is Francisco Rääts I'm am Estonian descendent living um Brazil, your hold fast is the best I've ever seen, I'm a woodworker living in a coffee farm I only works with exotic woods nas I'm trying make some metal work to John with my woods, congratulations for your work. Í have good Friends in Sweden, a long time ago I have worked to SWEDEN HANDELSBANKEN in Brazil. Big hugs from Brazil
Cool! Thanks
Absolutely the cat's meow. Thank You!
:) Thanks!
thank you for not inserting garbage background music
Joshua Herron amen brother
:)
I agree Completely. I prefer the sounds of the workshop over music.
Torbjörn Åhman another nice project, I like the cat paw detail.
Agreed. Good to hear the hammer's ring.
This is music to the ears of us! And it is not even disturbed by a single spoken word.
Work like this, shared in this way makes me humbly smile. Thank you Mr. Åhman.
You're my favorite Blacksmith to watch on RUclips
Cool! Thanks
This tool is also used in the blacksmith shop for the same purpose. Usually it is used in the hardy hole. I like the cats paw work, gives this tool a little character.
The finish your work has is incredible. Gorgeous
It’s beautiful.
YOU MAKE ART WORK
That is a very strong kitty paw!
miaoooo 😂 very great person! My hour spent watching you are the best. Thank you.
For the longest time I couldn't grasp the point of this tool, but when I saw it in use at the end, it seemed quite genius.
Wonderful job and great video. I thought it would be great if you finished that as a cat's paw and then you subtext popped up saying just that. Well done and you gave it an artistic touch.
Torbjorn!!!! Mad appreciation for your work. You show dedication to detail and quality. By the way the cat paw was a great touch! Great work!
Thank you!
ive been working with timber for years and have never seen one of these. I need to get hold of one. Nice work BTW!
Thanks!
La gracia es hacerlo uno mismo...
Love getting the notification for your videos. Your skill astounds me.
:) Thanks!!
Every shop should have a cat.
My cat gives you two paws way up 😻
A very useful tool and very nicely made. Thanks Mr. T
That power hammer made short work of that round shank, pretty awesome.
Superb craftsman! Really love your videos sir, I always learn a lot!
Once again a beautiful tool.
Your work is immaculate.
Как приятно смотреть, как человек работает руками! Спасибо за ваш труд!
Great cat's paw, great holdfast. Very stylish finish, thanks!
Bruce McNally dog
That tool is genius, I kinda feel like I need one now
A work of Art...as usual
I could have used one of these a few weeks ago while building shelves in my garage. Nicely done, Torbjorn!
Thanks!
Хорошая идея! Струбцина - зачёт.
😮. I wish I was half as talented as you. You do awesome work.
Wohooo, äntligen!
Ser ut som ett riktigt användbart verktyg det där. Snyggt!
:)
I've found hold-downs to be very useful, in pairs usually, very quick to hold and release, and have a tremendous holding force for irregular shaped timber.
What a great tool to add flexibility to a workbench. Great job. I'm now off to find one for my bench.
Cool. Thanks!
دائما أشاهد صناعاتك ... أنت ماهر جدا وأستمتع بما ترينا.
That,s some beautiful work.i,m just amazed at the beauty of it.i have a smal forge but I will never get close to the quality of your work,but at least I can sit here and enjoy your efforts.thanks for the video.
Thank you!! Keep hammering!
Another great video. I always look forward to your work. When I see a video posted, I can't wait to see what gets made next.
Ha ha, great! Thanks.
Wow that's a looking Tool you made. Awesome Job
As a woodworker I would be proud to use that
Sweet! Thanks
Your videos are very satisfying and relaxing to watch, and your work is very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to record and edit these videos.
Thanks!!
Watching the 3rd time in 2 years. Still getting amazed.
Great work, I love to have one if not two, your maker gave you a great pair hands
I could have liked it before even watching. great work as usual
Outstanding work .
yep, you do good work. Always enjoy watching.
Thanks
So cute! Adding personal touches like this makes blacksmithing super fun. Also, besides blacksmithing, you work with wood as well? Cool!
Thanks. I probably would but I don't have a suitable shop (heated) for that. Maybe some day....
Torbjörn Åhman I see.. I enjoy your content as it is now, anyway. Cheers!
Amazing craftmanship! Looks alot of fun blacksmithing
Thanks, it is!
Vilken snygg yta du fick till på den! Häftigt verktyg.
Tack!
Stunning!!! Makes me want to work with wood. Lovely tool!!
Thanks N! I would love a proper wood shop...
As a carpenter, I must say that's really something. :)
Cool. Thanks!
So enjoyable watching u work ur craft! Thank u sir...
Great sir...u r a musician
It totally looks like a cat’s paw. Beautiful!;)
🎬 Beautiful 🎥 Video 📹 ! _ 👍 Congratulations! 👍 🇧🇷
really nice piece watching you is incredibally relaxing
Its cool to see how something that seems so simple is made and all the work and steps to get it there. Before seeing this video I wouldve thought it was forged starting from round steel stock then once angle was created the head was made square. Idk why but in my mind that seemed easier way vs making square stock round
I like the idea that perhaps some time in the past a blacksmith added a small piece of artistry to attract the customer in competition with other equally skilled smiths. It might be a nonsense, but I like the thought and result anyway.
Awesome job! And as always such a clean forging
Thank you!
Nice touch with the cat paw look. I like that idea.
Parabéns... um belo trabalho artístico muito profissional. Obrigado por compartilhar. (Brasil)
So fast and useful... i love it.
I like the subtle shout-out to Jake Faram, well done.
:)
I would love a Faram center punch! Beautiful bit of tooling
Beautiful work. Well done
That is therapeutic , cheers
You do a great job on all your tools!
Thanks!
Tanks..to lot.
Good creation..
Terimakasih.
Beautiful craftsmanship.
Thanks!
A woodworking blacksmith, now I've seen everything! :)
:)
Beautiful Really Just Beautifully Done!!
Thanks!
Now I do woodworking and I defo want, great build again Dude. TFS, G :)
I always wonder why there are always a few 'thumbs down' for a great vid like this...
anyway: very neat job!
That's a good question! Thanks!
By hammer and hand, do all crafts stand. The blacksmith is the King of Craftsmen.
"THE story is told that many years ago the King of England had all the
the Guild Masters of the various guilds to dinner at the palace.
"DURING dinner, a violent argument broke out concerning which craft was
most important, and which craftsman should be known as "King of
Craftsmen". The King ordered silence and once all were quiet, he said,
"'There can be only ONE King, and I am he! But I will decide which is
the most important craft, and permit the leader of the guild hall for
that craft to be seated at my table with me and he shall be known as
King of Craftsmen.'
"HE ordered all of the guild masters to stand on one side of the banquet
hall. Calling them to the throne one at a time, he questioned each,
then sent them to the opposite side of the hall from those who had not
yet been questioned. He ordered his Sgt. at Arms to immediately strike
off the head of any who spoke except in answer to a question from the
King.
"THE FIRST craftsman that he spoke with was a carpenter. The King asked
what he made. The carpenter told the King that he made all things of
wood. House, wagons, wheels, looms an so on. The King asked where he
got the wood. The carpenter said that he went to the forest, and cut
down trees with his ax, then brought the logs to his shop where he used
other tools to cut the wood down to size and shape it. The King then
asked where he got his tools, and the carpenter answered that he got
them from the blacksmith.
"THE SECOND craftsman was a weaver. The King asked the same questions
that he had asked the carpenter, and got similar answers. When the King
asked the weaver where he got his tools, the weaver said that he got
them from the blacksmith.
"THE THIRD craftsman was a potter. When the King questioned him, he
admitted that he too got his tools from the blacksmith.
"BY this time, the King had noticed the trend. So he questioned all of
the craftsmen EXCEPT for the blacksmith. Each answered that yes, he got
his tools from the blacksmith.
"FINALLY, the King called the blacksmith to the throne. When he asked
the blacksmith where he got His tools, the blacksmith answered that he
made them himself, for no one else could make tools for the working of
iron.
"AT that point, the King called all of the Guild Masters back to the
throne.
"HE announced that he had made his decision. Since the blacksmith was
the only craftsman who did not have to obtain his tools from some one
else, but made them for himself, that henceforth and forever more, the
Blacksmith would be known as the King of Craftsmen and would be the ONLY
craftsman permitted to wear a fringe upon his work apron.
"'FOR BY HAMMER AND HAND, DO ALL CRAFTS STAND'" -- Anvilfire.com
He collected and make the iron himself?
@InfiniteMushroom why don't consider all parts horizontaly equal?
@InfiniteMushroom what would be the blacksmith without these other smiths? Again, there is no need to higher one above others. Everyone put all their efforts in what they are doing and are horizontaly equal. Let's agree on that?
standing under a chestnut tree
Sounds like a pretty evil king to me if he wanted to chop off their head