As a professional glass blower and a hobbyist knifemaker who has contemplated making jacks for years this video is absolutely heaven sent. I have seen jacks made by other blacksmiths before and they usually approach it like they were making blacksmithing tools. Much more crude and meant to be operated by force. Jacks are a delicate precision tool and you made just that. Cudos!
Being a helper in local glassblowing workshops, I knew the end form of your creation. Watching you get to that end form was a joy to watch. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are inspiring. Then, seeing the jacks being used was a delight. Thank you for sharing!
Hats off to that! As a glassblower myself, I have always admired the tool makers of the craft. The jacks you made look as good as any of the ones i have seen. The comment that glassblower made about how smooth your jacks are was a really good compliment. There was an Italian tool maker named Carlo Dona who made some of the most beautiful glass jacks and he polished the blades to a mirror finish. In doing that, the wax wouldn't stay on the blades and would often scratch the glass. Maybe you did your research or maybe you just lucked out, but leaving some texture on the blades is important. Make some diamond shears next : ) Very impressive work!
Super weird comment. Carlo Dona still makes tools, though Roberto is the man running the show now. If you ask them, they tell you to season your jacks and to take the shine off before use so that they hold wax and don't scratch the glass.
Another example of Torbjorne’s genius. I have a forge and move metal but nothing like this. Here is an example of his fine blacksmithing and engineering skills very few have. JC🌵
Torbjörn, you surely made lifetime-friends there, probable next step, you might receive orders for some more tools from the people at Bergdalahyttan, well done, mate.
I've got jacks made in England Germany Italy Canada America and Mexico. Would definitely make a nice addition to the collection. And these are clearly made to last a lifetime.
Got the jig made and now word will spread across the glass blowing community. Like it or not, you're the go to guy for glass making tools they can't find anymore. 👍
Greetings from New Zealand! It was a true pleasure to see such a beautiful tool being created, then used and appreciated by masters of another craft, too!
I blow glass (albeit as a flameworker instead of hotshop work like these guys) and have always wanted to forge my own jacks. These are stunning and it's nice to see the process done. I'm sure it was a one-off but if word gets out that you start producing these you'd have some very happy customers.
Människor som kan göra många användbara saker med sina händer förtjänar mycket respekt. Tack för intressant video, Torbjörn! Jag önskar dig och din familj hälsa och framgång i allt!
I love this channel so much. The peaceful beautiful life of farming, growing, and forging is such a fullfilling and creative life and i can only dream of one day living like this
It is actually because of Torbjörn that i want to become a hobby blacksmith. He actually managed to make me interested in it. I know there's many other good blacksmiths out there, but in my humble opinion, Torbjörn is one of the best ones out there, as he inspired me to become a blacksmith within the foreseeable future. I know i'm one day late in commenting, but still
That was a true Thorbjörn work of art. Creating something which requires some jig or tool to be made beforehand. And in doing that you have again put in quite some thought. Maybe you just were at it while I was wondering what you are up to while being on the northern shore of your lake. Thanks for all your inspiration.
@@torbjornahman I was tempted. But not knowing, how your stance on surprise visitors is, I rather respected your privacy. But next time, I would ask in advance and see what you would say.
Thank you so much for making this instructional! I've been aiming to get into making glass blowing tools and it's insane how little information there is. You're a legend!
Amazing, both the making of the blowing jacks and the blowing of the glass. I visited a glass blowing factory in the Lebanon once. Inside it was very hot and the air took your breath away.
As a finn, my Puukko senses started tickling when you put that 80CrV2 blade steel on the anvil. I also challenge you to make your own Puukko knife, I'd love to see your interpretation of Puukko.
21:56 is such beautiful teamwork and execution. Done without instruction or speaking at all, both men know their role and have muscle memory in the process. Lovely to watch your tool be put to use.
Maybe one day one of your "simple" projects will just be simple and boring, but s of now, has not been the case, always interesting. Looks like it works as intended, guys seem very happy with it, glad you included the "test run", those guys make what they do look so simple and easy and we all know that's not the case - real craftsmanship from both you and them.
Very cool project! I made a set of jacks for my sister who does glass blowing as a Christmas present, but forged from a single piece, and probably a lot heavier than what you would want.
Torbjörn do not get rid of your jig Your friend Spider Legs is going to want more glass blowing jacks for his crew 🤣🤣Winter is coming, the job will keep you warm in the forge 🤣Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself 🇨🇦
Another 24 minutes of therapy! As ever with your creations the journey is the most enjoyable aspect - the tools you create to manufacture the final product and the ingenuity that entails.
*Wow... that was so great to see the new tool being made.... and then even greater to seeing it being used.... Glass blowing is fascinating to watch... to see what they make in the end. 🙂.*
Wow, very nice work, Torbjörn. Makes me miss my own days of doing glassblowing... though I was never so lucky to have a pair of jacks custom made for me. I guess it makes me miss blacksmithing, too, though I've never done as much of that... anyway, very very cool. I hope they'll appreciate those jacks for many years!
I love the evolution on your channel, from the early days of smithing tools for smithing, to now smithing tools for other crafts (and of course cooking implements periodically!) - and every video a joy to watch ❤
I missed your glassblowing vid, and just went back to watch it too. what a wonderful experience that must have been - such a humble bunch of gents y'all are - it's lovely to see. It is also apparent why you might want to make a gift for the shop as a smål thank you gift to them. Lovely work, Torbjörn!
Seeing you make tools for other artisans, and then putting them to use right away is fantastic, I can only imagine how satisfying that is for you. Thanks for sharing!
I've made several pair myself as I have been blowing glass for 15 years. My personal pair is a full meteorite clad strap with meteorite Damascus blades. The first of its kind im sure as I forged it about 3 years ago.
Fascinating in many ways. Your workmanship is impeccable, as always, and showing the way the tool is used was delightful. Thank you for sharing this with this excellent video.
Fantastic!! Thanks for a great video and for a good laugh. The darts in the door were pure class! 🤣😂🤣 You’re easily my favourite blacksmith on the tube!
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You're an absolute madman for that powerhammer jig! You really make some of the cleanest work around
He he, thanks!!
Bom dia, Sr, quero saber sua nacionalidade,estado e cidade;posso?.
Paz e Bem!.
@@joaoandradedacruz6877 Torbjörn is from Sweden.
@@torbjornahman❤8
I love when he dances. Also the contraption he made.
I can only imagine how satisfying it must be to create tools for people this talented.
Glassblowing, especially done by guys like that, is like magic to watch.
I’m glad you went back to the glass shop to show your tool in action it was the perfect ending.
Thanks!
As a professional glass blower and a hobbyist knifemaker who has contemplated making jacks for years this video is absolutely heaven sent. I have seen jacks made by other blacksmiths before and they usually approach it like they were making blacksmithing tools. Much more crude and meant to be operated by force. Jacks are a delicate precision tool and you made just that. Cudos!
Thanks!!
*This is amazing idea* 😆🎉🎉
Being a helper in local glassblowing workshops, I knew the end form of your creation. Watching you get to that end form was a joy to watch. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are inspiring. Then, seeing the jacks being used was a delight. Thank you for sharing!
Great! Thank you!
Oh man, I want. Beautiful as always
Thank you Bobby! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I need a collab from Bobby and Torbjorn. Let's make it happen !!! I would love to see Torbjorn make something, and then Bobby put design on it.
Hats off to that! As a glassblower myself, I have always admired the tool makers of the craft. The jacks you made look as good as any of the ones i have seen. The comment that glassblower made about how smooth your jacks are was a really good compliment. There was an Italian tool maker named Carlo Dona who made some of the most beautiful glass jacks and he polished the blades to a mirror finish. In doing that, the wax wouldn't stay on the blades and would often scratch the glass. Maybe you did your research or maybe you just lucked out, but leaving some texture on the blades is important. Make some diamond shears next : ) Very impressive work!
Thank you very much!!
Super weird comment. Carlo Dona still makes tools, though Roberto is the man running the show now. If you ask them, they tell you to season your jacks and to take the shine off before use so that they hold wax and don't scratch the glass.
The addition of the clamp for deadening the sound was my favourite part. Great work Thor bear
Another example of Torbjorne’s genius. I have a forge and move metal but nothing like this. Here is an example of his fine blacksmithing and engineering skills very few have. JC🌵
Torbjörn, you surely made lifetime-friends there, probable next step, you might receive orders for some more tools from the people at Bergdalahyttan, well done, mate.
I can already guarantee an order for a pair from me.
I've got jacks made in England Germany Italy Canada America and Mexico. Would definitely make a nice addition to the collection. And these are clearly made to last a lifetime.
It really is cool to watch such tool be so well crafted and then put to its use immediately.
I am fascinated by the various unique jigs you make as required for the current project!
Yes, that's part of the fun to figure out a path or method to make something.
Got the jig made and now word will spread across the glass blowing community. Like it or not, you're the go to guy for glass making tools they can't find anymore. 👍
Thanks! Believe it or not but there are still a few toolmakers out there making these!
Nothing like interaction with other art's and that is what you are. Thanks for bringing us along. Happy trails
Greetings from New Zealand! It was a true pleasure to see such a beautiful tool being created, then used and appreciated by masters of another craft, too!
Hello, and thanks!
This was a great one. Start to finish. All the setup /tooling and seeing the other craftsman using it was awesome. Such skill from all of you!!!!!❤
Thanks!!
I blow glass (albeit as a flameworker instead of hotshop work like these guys) and have always wanted to forge my own jacks. These are stunning and it's nice to see the process done. I'm sure it was a one-off but if word gets out that you start producing these you'd have some very happy customers.
My grandfather was a boilermaker and part of that was making his own tools. It seems it is still very much part of the steelworkers craft.
I believe it's the soul of blacksmithing! Not that every blacksmith needs to do it but still!
Människor som kan göra många användbara saker med sina händer förtjänar mycket respekt. Tack för intressant video, Torbjörn! Jag önskar dig och din familj hälsa och framgång i allt!
I love this channel so much. The peaceful beautiful life of farming, growing, and forging is such a fullfilling and creative life and i can only dream of one day living like this
It is nice to see your projects doing what they were meant to do.
Wow! So nice they agreed to do a demo!
Nicest guys!
It is actually because of Torbjörn that i want to become a hobby blacksmith. He actually managed to make me interested in it. I know there's many other good blacksmiths out there, but in my humble opinion, Torbjörn is one of the best ones out there, as he inspired me to become a blacksmith within the foreseeable future. I know i'm one day late in commenting, but still
Wow, thank you! It's never too late for anything. Good luck!
Такая же история! Спасибо!
That was a true Thorbjörn work of art. Creating something which requires some jig or tool to be made beforehand. And in doing that you have again put in quite some thought. Maybe you just were at it while I was wondering what you are up to while being on the northern shore of your lake. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Thanks! You should have made a visit!
@@torbjornahman I was tempted. But not knowing, how your stance on surprise visitors is, I rather respected your privacy. But next time, I would ask in advance and see what you would say.
Now I'm gonna start watching glass blowing videos too...
Nice clean work as usual Thunderbear. Thank you.
Hello, a wonderful trip to two workshops with artists. Thank you for sharing your videos. Greetings
Amazing and interesting - as always ❤
Thank you for that, cheers from Poland 🍻
Glad you enjoyed it!
It was nice to see such precise work done by you again. A feast for the eyes. Thank you. Warm greetings from Berlin.
Thank you so much for making this instructional! I've been aiming to get into making glass blowing tools and it's insane how little information there is. You're a legend!
Thanks, and good luck!
the skill used is amazing!!!!
A master craftsman makes a tool for another master craftsman ! This makes my heart sing.
Always a real pleasure to see Thunder Bear at work. Fantastic work and great fixture work. Seeing it put to use was frosting on the cake.
Amazing, both the making of the blowing jacks and the blowing of the glass. I visited a glass blowing factory in the Lebanon once. Inside it was very hot and the air took your breath away.
True craftsmen appreciating each others work!
I don't know why but your planning and measuring process is always so satisfying plus very great craftsmanship
Beautiful work, Torbjorn, I could watch those folks at the glassworks all day
Me too!
That trick you have done with the little clamp to avoid resonance is so smart !
As a finn, my Puukko senses started tickling when you put that 80CrV2 blade steel on the anvil.
I also challenge you to make your own Puukko knife, I'd love to see your interpretation of Puukko.
Well, this is really something big. Beautiful work.❤
21:56 is such beautiful teamwork and execution. Done without instruction or speaking at all, both men know their role and have muscle memory in the process. Lovely to watch your tool be put to use.
It really is! Thanks
its one of these videos i like best. you make a tool and then show, how its used.
Wow, three old world craftsmen for the price of one. Amazing shills all around.
Excellent work and video! God bless you and yours. Praying for you.
Always satisfying to see a professional use a tool you created for them.
A wonderful artisan spectacle on the limit of perfection. Greetings from Barcelona, Spain
I thought I knew what this would become. I didn't. Took me to the 18th minute when I suddenly was able to see what it was. Terrific.
:) Thanks!
Great master, by far one of the best blacksmiths I have ever seen, you are my inspiration, thanks friend for sharing. Greetings from Chile.
Wow, thank you!
Maybe one day one of your "simple" projects will just be simple and boring, but s of now, has not been the case, always interesting. Looks like it works as intended, guys seem very happy with it, glad you included the "test run", those guys make what they do look so simple and easy and we all know that's not the case - real craftsmanship from both you and them.
Very cool project! I made a set of jacks for my sister who does glass blowing as a Christmas present, but forged from a single piece, and probably a lot heavier than what you would want.
Cool! Yes I have seen one piece forged ones as well, but old ones!
Click, like, watch. In that order. This man has earned that. 🏴
I just visited here today! Amazing place and such friendly people! So glad my friends brought me out here. Much love from canada!
You went to Bergdala today? Sweet. Yes, they are amazing. If you're in the neighborhood, I'm not that far away :)
@@torbjornahman I'm currently on vacation in Smaland, Sweden. Would it be possible to visit your workshop?
Absolutely. Send a DM on FB, IG!
@@torbjornahman Awesome!! I sent a dm!
Torbjörn do not get rid of your jig Your friend Spider Legs is going to want more glass blowing jacks for his crew 🤣🤣Winter is coming, the job will keep you warm in the forge 🤣Excellent work 👍👍👍 . Thank you for sharing. Take care of yourself 🇨🇦
Ha ha, thanks!
Beautiful work, both by you and the glass blowers. That must be a very satisfying feeling to see something you've made put to such good use.
Absolute best blacksmith of sweden, great job and great glasblower, thanks cheers from Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Craftsman making tools for craftsmen. Bravo my friend, excellent work!
Love seeing tools made for others... This is brilliant.
Well done! Your choice of material for the application is always thoughtful. Mighty fine work sir!
Thank you!
What a lovely story from start to finish from raw metal to finished glass 😊
absolutely fabulous ! twice ! the blacksmithing and glass blowing . bravo
Здравствуйте! Приятно смотреть на людей, которые умеют делать вещи своими руками. Таких осталось очень мало, и их надо беречь
Another 24 minutes of therapy! As ever with your creations the journey is the most enjoyable aspect - the tools you create to manufacture the final product and the ingenuity that entails.
Great, thanks!
Absolute artistry, as always! Thank you for sharing!
What kind of king do you guy. Thank you. congratulations.
I would be so proud to even use those let alone own them. I’d love to see you make some Diamond shears or a soffietta
Sos el mejor, amigo... Saludos desde Rosario, Santa fe, Argentina.
I don’t understand the language but you can tell how much they love it! Not afraid to put such a wonderful tool right to work!
There's subtitles if you just turn on captions
Oops!
turn on the subs. well worth it!
What a great video. Not only do you give us your skills you also give us the skills of the glass blowers. Thank you.
Thanks!
As always, top-notch craftmanship. Nice to see the tool in use 👍
It’s a wonderfull tool. Glad to see that the glassmakers like it too. 👍
Altes Handwerk trifft auf altes Handwerk - immer wieder spannend wie die einzelnen Gewerke früher zusammen gearbeitet haben 😃😎👍💥
*Wow... that was so great to see the new tool being made.... and then even greater to seeing it being used.... Glass blowing is fascinating to watch... to see what they make in the end. 🙂.*
Wow, very nice work, Torbjörn. Makes me miss my own days of doing glassblowing... though I was never so lucky to have a pair of jacks custom made for me. I guess it makes me miss blacksmithing, too, though I've never done as much of that... anyway, very very cool. I hope they'll appreciate those jacks for many years!
Thanks a lot!
Brilliant video and great to see the cross-over between metalworking, blacksmithing and glass blowing. Proper crafts😁👍
I love the evolution on your channel, from the early days of smithing tools for smithing, to now smithing tools for other crafts (and of course cooking implements periodically!) - and every video a joy to watch ❤
Thanks! Well it's not really a planned direction. It might go anywhere :)
Before long you will have a storage barn full of jigs. Nice work.
So much thought and craftsmanship for such a "simple" tool. The mutual appreciation you have with the glass artisans is good to see.
I missed your glassblowing vid, and just went back to watch it too. what a wonderful experience that must have been - such a humble bunch of gents y'all are - it's lovely to see. It is also apparent why you might want to make a gift for the shop as a smål thank you gift to them. Lovely work, Torbjörn!
It was, thanks!
Seeing you make tools for other artisans, and then putting them to use right away is fantastic, I can only imagine how satisfying that is for you. Thanks for sharing!
Really nice precision forging and crafting.
Good job Sir
I've made several pair myself as I have been blowing glass for 15 years. My personal pair is a full meteorite clad strap with meteorite Damascus blades. The first of its kind im sure as I forged it about 3 years ago.
Cool!
That was amazing. You are amazing. Sheer skill is its own artform.
Thanks!
Wow, perfect work and a simple tool comes out as a piece of art.
Fantastic craftsmanship ! I’m blown away by the glass blowing tool you made!
Thank you! Cheers!
Fantastic work 👍🏻
Thanks a lot 😊
This was a very cool video to watch. Great to see the finished piece being used in it's intended environment.
Thanks!
Fantastiskt hantverk att beskåda från samtliga herrar!
Tackarrrr
Fascinating in many ways. Your workmanship is impeccable, as always, and showing the way the tool is used was delightful. Thank you for sharing this with this excellent video.
great video loved the end product where they used what you made, keep up the work!
Another fantastic video. The skills used at 21:55 is just insane.
A fine working relationship between you and the Glassworks company, well done to the both of you. Spider legs is quite the fitting nickname for him!🤣👍
Thanks! Ha ha... yes, and funny.
Another excellent video my friend, you made an incredible tool
Thank you for including English captions
Saludos Cordiales
К завершению этого видео, пришло понимание что каждый пиксель и каждый байт пропитан душой людей, которые любят свою работу, благодарю.
Blacksmithing and glass-blowing? What a great video!
Yes! Thank you!
Very beautiful and wonderful clip
Keep going, creative man
@19:08 I love that the phrase “du duuhh” is universal.
Fantastic!! Thanks for a great video and for a good laugh. The darts in the door were pure class! 🤣😂🤣
You’re easily my favourite blacksmith on the tube!
Oh thank you!
Always a joy to watch your amazing videos!