Blacksmithing - Making a garden trowel

Today I make a garden trowel. I forge the blade and turn a wooden handle.
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[@BlackBearForge]

That little guide tool you use while forging the rib is a very good idea.

[@torbjornahman]

Yes, that works pretty well! Thanks John

[@ZakRoks487]

love these videos so much, especially that theres no music, or voice over. just blacksmithing sounds

[@iTeerRex]

Its "hammer-time" lol. It has a beat of its own.

[@alexanderrodi5374]

They call that "metal on metal" action 😂

[@fern6114]

Zak Payne exact just forging in that beautiful country and his best blacksmith I think....😎

[@twerpantine]

Me too !!

[@athelonus]

I was the 100th person to like this comment. No one cares but still.

[@mikescandiffio9112]

I think these are the best smithing videos on the Tube. No elevator music, just the sweet sound of the anvil. I do like the brief interludes of nature in between. That really ties the subject matter to the Earth and simple living. Well thought out subject matter Mr. Ahman, just a blacksmith at his craft. Skol

[@markphillips8019]

Watching this at first I thought "why not just buy one?" But then I remembered the joy of using something you made yourself. For me it's electronics tools for my bench. It might look crap but my frequency counter is my most prized tool. I get it now. Good job Tobjorn!! Keep it up.

[@torbjornahman]

That's it! Thanks

[@FireOfJagz]

Steel rod + piece of firewood = a tool that will last generations Great work!

[@LazyMansWorkshop]

I dont think any amount of yoga or nature program will ever be as relaxing and zen as these videos

[@torbjornahman]

:) Zzzzzz

[@joefox50]

Why do some people dislike the videos, I find them therapeutic to watch and can appreciate his skill and craftsmanship. Oh well you can't please everyone.

[@jackrosiere9920]

I love that you make things other than knives, axes, or decorative art pieces. I think it's good for people to see that blacksmiths make much more - tools, cookware, etc.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@techronmattic5876]

I see some weeds in the garden, "think i need to stop by the hardware store and get a garden trowel" Torbjorn says to himself "I fancy doing a bit of gardening, time to light the forge" nice Work as always

[@Katzztar]

I love watching you create useful tools. It's one thing to just forge something, but so often you forge tools that you then use.

[@malcolmporter4771]

You never cease to amaze me on your quality and dedication to the work you do. Thanks for the great vids!

[@frisbeephil]

I love that you make "Heirloom" pieces. Not only are you using old world methods but you are making items that will last generations to come. A pleasure as always when I see your new videos. Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@eitaksnave4272]

I find these videos not only incredibly interesting and satisfying but somehow very soothing as well. Love it.

[@waterbox4202]

I'm an archaeology student, you just inspired me to make my own trowels, since it is mild steel i can skip the tempering. Nice video, quality content, cheers

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! My mother is a retired archaeologist!

[@SouthFLFarrierShorts]

You’re accuracy and precision under the power hammer is nothing short of amazing. Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@Alebrewer99]

Please don’t ever stop posting. Your videos are very enjoyable, informative and inspirational. 🇨🇦

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@bobbertbobby3975]

I have so much admiration and respect for men like this. They embody the principle that used to be much more common, the idea of you need a tool? then you go make a tool! I wish that i was able to do this sort of thing, but I dont have the tools and equipment..and frankly the talent and ability to do it. But I do enjoy watching these videos so i say to you Mr. Ahman..thank you for the videos.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much!!

[@outbackladas]

The joy of creating something so simple and yet so beautiful ,how wonderful! A pleasure watching your videos, thank you so much.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you !

[@leemuhr8117]

@@torbjornahman do you sell the garden trowel?

[@rinklestiltskin]

Just another item of sheer beauty. What a pleasure to use such a tool.

[@matthbva]

I love how clean your work is, and the simple, natural finishes you use. I can almost smell the linseed oil and turps. :) A pleasure as always.

[@GaryT1952]

Certainly would be proud of that trowel....beautifully done👍......Funky looking squirrels!

[@psidvicious]

Right! The fur on the ears. Much different than the gray squirrels here in the southern US.

[@rehoboth_farm]

Aren't all squirrels funny looking?

[@daniel_charms]

Taking the old adage "Need a tool - make a tool" to another level :)

[@rickerose541]

Your handles are just as nice as the tools you build. Very nice.

[@Basca112]

Great workmanship and the into made me so mutch happier that spring is around the corner.

[@jimsmith9044]

You are the consummate artisan! Your work is inspirational, instructive and entertaining!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Jim!

[@Cadwaladr]

Great work, and I'm envious of your spring weather. I got like a week of nice weather, and now I got another 6 inches of snow.

[@torbjornahman]

Brrrr... Thanks

[@TheDistur]

Really interesting to see it made from round stock. Probably the nicest garden trowel I'll ever see!

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Any gardener would be proud to own that. That power hammer really does help.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. It does! Spreading the material by hand is hard work!!

[@stevedingman474]

Last year I bought my wife a real expensive diamond 💍 for Christmas! And she asked her blacksmith hubby if I was too lazy too make her something? Lol but I have always made her Christmas gifts ... something I’ve seen she needs thru out the year ! So a set of gardening tools are what she will get this year ! She loves her flowers and I do the veggies! And this trowel right here gave me the 💡!!! Something that’ll out last me ! When she’s planting flowers I’ll be right there in her hands!

[@torbjornahman]

:) Perfect!

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Torbjörn, I have been turning handles for my collection of files and chisels that are in need of same and a couple of things I have done may be useful. To make a more fitting hole in the handle, I destroyed an old file by cutting teeth on one side using a thin bladed angle grinder. The teeth face backwards and therefore will cut on a pull stroke. I cut down the other side so that I end up with a thin broaching tool for squaring the holes. I made a couple of them, one thin for small blades and another thicker for bigger tangs like on large files. To get the best fit, I mounted the handle in a vice with a jig that grabbed them firmly, heated the tang to red hot and banged them in to the hilt whilst smoking and hissing. I then drench the handle in water to stop fire progression and voila - a well fitting tang. Cheers.

[@ВасилийКузнецов-щ6я]

All works I look from the beginning to the end, the master of my business and in general the master on all hands. A good manual adds a lot of knowledge. hi from Russia!!!

[@fireforcecreative]

I am absolutely stunned by this craftsmanship. This is a beautiful trowell, made with such pride and love. I would love to think that I could do something like this, thank you for showing us how.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

I like your skill, I like the tools you make I even like your squirrels but I absolutely love that jacket. Best band ever. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@pjhalchemy]

Your camera work on this one was superb and getting better all the time! Never ceases to amaze what masterpieces you are able to create by your deft hands....and that handle looked the perfect shape! Thanks for the blue flowers and great build Torbjorn! Hat Tip!

[@torbjornahman]

As always, thank you so much PJ!

[@connermichaux4792]

I love the sound of your power hammer, for some reason its quite satisfying. And your anvil is gorgeous....

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome trowel Sir an it was a joy to watch you make it.

[@arunfgs9560]

Very good wark and God bless you

[@phill903]

Thats a beautiful Garden Trowel should last a life time...

[@BrassLock]

I bet that transmission shaft had absolutely no idea after dutifully driving passengers around for 450,000 kilometres it was going to become a garden trowel in its next life.

[@theterribleanimator1793]

Well, the iron molecules in that drive shaft came from the core of a dying star a couble billions of years (citation needed) ago. So its preety boring to be honest.

[@michaelquinn1821]

dav snow qaq

[@robertsimmons1264]

Um... It was mild steel, so...

[@BrassLock]

@@robertsimmons1264 🙄

[@BrassLock]

@@michaelquinn1821 Its a gag.

[@MooseyJuice]

Love seeing you using stuff from previous episodes 😁

[@davesalzer3220]

I would proudly plant bulbs with that little dibbler. Beautiful as always. Happy spring time to you and yours.

[@selvarajabraham9608]

Wished lived near by could have filled my house with such garden tools from you, but now only for eyes. Pleasure full to watch. Great.

[@rrketc2]

Incredible craftsmanship.

[@JustJimWillDo]

Talk about beating swords into ploughshares! You had a pretty fearsome spearhead going there for the first 9 minutes. And even so, I still wouldn't want to get rapped over the knuckles with this trowel. Lovely job and beautiful video.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Great work sir always love your methodical approach! Thanks for the upload

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@killerkane1957]

You snuck up on me with the fence/gate for the hammer. Great idea that I have never seen! I’ve made many garden tools, but I must make a version of the power hammer fence before I copy your little shovel! The squirrels have enormous ears. Tasty, I bet. The squirrels not the ears.

[@torbjornahman]

:) :) I made that one when making the scythe blade. Works pretty well. Tasty? I think I'll pass... They say we eat too much meat, you know :)

[@mike-vg6hl]

Love your craftsmanship. You are such an artist.

[@stefanmierke4801]

That is a wonderful trowel, you've made. I really like the videos. You learn a lot from them. Also the little pauses with nature, animals or just the weather. It reminds me, whatever you do, enjoy the time and make a pause. To relax and to soak in every experience so far. Thank you very much for this channel and your videos.

[@torbjornahman]

Very kind, thanks Stefan!

[@monkeytoes90]

Fantastic work yet again, making something so common which is used by scientists, agriculturists, hobbyists, professionals, and something that we have all probably handled at least once in our life. Its normally left for mass production and always feels so cheap in the hands. This is one of the kinds of tools that people care about and are always sought after because if you enjoy working with it good tools lead to good work, and this is a damn fine tool with quality that is hard to come by nowadays.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@TomCraigCanvasHost]

Dude.. That is some excellent craftsmanship! Love the attention to detail!

[@abdulkadir_yıldırım]

Man I love and respect your work and find your dedication, attention to details and giving as much effort as needed to get best quality results inspiring. Thanks for these great contents.

[@henrygardiner7740]

Very nice skew work, TA! Total craftsman, total artist! Thanks for the video.

[@roadweary5252]

Dude, you have more talent in your big toe than I have in my entire body. Another great video!

[@torbjornahman]

Na... but thanks!

[@telescopereplicator]

Here is another tool that will last a life time......... and more ! Thank you for sharing this great experience, Torbjörn !!!!

[@ursushorribilis1092]

I really enjoy your videos, but what I do appreciate it the occasional break with different content such as squirrels running around outside. This is a nice touch to your videos so thank you for such diversity. You're also a very fine craftsman as well. Being English and trained as a machinist I appreciate a lot of what you do.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewmichaels5890]

@@torbjornahman I absolutely agree with Ursus. It's been a treat over the past year watching your work. Above and beyond the craftsmanship....your calmness..and humor are so very much the right tone for me to just be able to just sit and take a few minutes of my day and relax. Thank you Torbjorn. I hope this message finds you and all you care for healthy and well. Greetings from Philadelphia. :)

[@barrymartin7085]

Really impressive work. Next level.

[@ShahinZebarjad]

You are a wonderful brother to me, many thanks for everything that I learned from you.

[@torbjornahman]

That's great! Thanks

[@ShapingSilver]

Nice to see that you are well again. Very nice work on the trowel and love the shop squirrels. :-)

[@torbjornahman]

:) :) Thanks!! Still coughing a bit though...

[@ShapingSilver]

@@torbjornahman you cover the coughing well with the hammering. :-)

[@BobCaseyAerial]

Good to see you back in action......I happened to be @ my pc and your notification came up.....I'm here and eagerly watching... It is garden time...I'm actually looking forward to this garden season... I live in a rural/country area and i do the same thing..Take time to watch the wild life around me As we say in the states your a jack of all trades...Nice work... Thanks & GOD BLESS

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Bob!!

[@timberdish]

Thanks Torbjörn! Another beautifully made tool and a beautifully made video. Awesome stuff :)

[@dennisbosworth3665]

beautiful ... just simply beautiful

[@wesleytownsend8214]

A simple tool yet so fantastically beautiful. I am envious. I’d trade my new 2-cycle cultivator for that. Once again thank you for this content.

[@Sassenhaim]

Those matches ,I still have a match box for every time I went to Scandinavia. Mostly Sweden, but had Norway and Finland (lapland). Met saami there ,even they had those matches 🤣 And swore by them ,as do I from that moment on 🥰 I even have the long stove matches ,they ignite like a rocket 🚀

[@William_Borgeson]

I love seeing a hunk of steel turned into a useful tool, I'd love to have a workshop filled with tools that I made, you're living the dream. Thanks for the fantastic videos I can spend hours just relaxing and watching them.

[@gsardokla]

Really like the close-up shots. And, nice lathe work; especially the skew.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@rise-fromashes]

I’m a beginner at blacksmithing and these videos help me out thank you!!!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@ValhallaIronworks]

It's always such a joy to watch you work, Torbjörn

[@ratroddiesels1981]

the best made trowel ive ever seen.

[@Abrikosmanden]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@Soulsmithing]

Nice work! Your spring comes early with all those flowers! I still have a 30cm of snow on my lawn...

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, brrrrr... Thanks

[@andreaswerner925]

Som vanligt,lugn och skön video som är riktigt bra redigerad.Balsam för själen! Tack så mycket Torbjörn!

[@torbjornahman]

Tack Andreas!

[@seanm1690]

Perfect timing for spring garden season. 👍

[@troytreeguy]

Beautiful work, Be Well

[@kentcostello8099]

That's not tool that's work of art good job and video.

[@charminghollowforge1109]

Always enjoy your videos been a fan for some time. Really glad to see you popping into Tim’s live-streams as well lately. Keep up all the great work and thank you Torbjorn.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Those live streams are quite cozy.

[@gregsullivan8956]

So much skill. Thanks for sharing.

[@planbuilduse5994]

You sir, are an amazing craftsman!

[@candace3676]

Dixonville, Oregon, salutes you! Well done from Essential Craftsman's 'hood.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thank you!

[@tropifiori]

Another great project .

[@petermiles8651]

Tool making to perfection as usual. Really good vision of the bits you need to able to see: and I love the squirrels 🙂

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Peter!

[@laurelhill3505]

Rockin the Abba jacket!

[@dankuspanku4650]

Jag tillverkade en planteringsspade likt denna till att ge min mamma på mors dag idag. Hon blev mycket nöjd. Tack för videon :)

[@torbjornahman]

Kul!

[@ChrisUhlik]

quite a nice finish. Perfect for a garden trowel. The handle is very nice too.

[@jeremylanger2176]

Might be one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen you make.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thanks!!

[@jansoderman8550]

Looking att your videos is like reading a book and cant stop reading. .👍

[@mohammedazmath9820]

very useful things you made

[@m2hmghb]

Great work! I especially liked how you did the turning of the handle, when I learned how to do woodworking on a lathe we weren't allowed to use sandpaper - the instructor wanted us to learn how to get a good finish by reading the grain and proper use of the tool.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. Yes, sand paper is often not necessary if you use the tools right. I cheated this time :)

[@Brian18741]

Excellent as always!

[@ArifKamaruzaman]

Amazing trowel. and your wood turning is nice. smooth. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@hwdllc]

True craftsman love watching your work.

[@taab7]

Very impressive. So glad you did not use epoxy to glue the tang into the handle.

[@random40s]

Fantastic work, and a classy looking tool! 👍

[@evrodsamuel9582]

my garden needs this

[@Noble909]

thank you for enhancing my weekend

[@edo20072]

no dejas de sorprenderme....cada detalle, cada operación está hecha con la calidad y sabiduría de un verdadero amante de su trabajo. Saludos desde Chile.

[@lk5550]

I have a similar technique of making a hole in the handle. A beautiful job. Greetings from Poland.

[@torbjornahman]

Cool. Many burn their tang into the handle... but I think that makes the handle not grip so well.

[@MrBodeci]

And another one (great video) always great to see the tool you make get used

[@Igor68...]

Good shoulder blade!👍 Hello from Russia!

[@aliendorian9057]

Perfect craftsmanship and pure skill. If i did something like that i would treat it like a trophy :)

[@ded_Bidon237]

Эх,красота!Смотрю с утра за завтраком,на весь день настроение поднимается! (Ah,beauty!I look in the morning at Breakfast,all day mood rises!)