Blacksmithing - Tealight candle holder experiment

[@johnanchor2415]

Haha, I laughed out loud by myself when I realized half your video is about making the tools for actually making the candle holder. Impressed as always Björn!

[@jimmilne19]

You are the wizard of working metal. Beautiful to watch. Wonderful.

[@brucek6563]

Outstanding work! I liked the fact that you had to make a tool that would be used to complete the project! Those are something my wife would use!!

[@slickironmarc9086]

Thank you , Great design Its good that you showed how you " tooled up " for the project you were making because alot of folks dont understand how much extra work goes into pieces .

[@torbjornahman]

Indeed, thanks!

[@traktorworks3200]

simple as this tealight candle holder is it has a beauty about it thats some how so different and appealing than most other tealight candle holders. added to that you have given it a refined quality a lot of iron work misses. maybe its just the magic of candle light but i kind of feel you have added some sort of magic to this job.

[@adamsloan9616]

Awesome! I really liked how you showed the development of the necessary tools as well!

[@mattstanzil3072]

I like how you show how to make the jigs as well for quick and uniform production.

[@girliedog]

What a sweet cancel holder, thank you for sharing your interesting process.

[@branbeggrify]

simple and still sophisticated, with a true rustic feel to the workmanship! Quite something to see you first create the specialized tools and then the product for which they were intended. Fantastiskt mysiga ljushållare!

[@torbjornahman]

+branbeggrify Thank you! Tack!

[@Ms.Nightshade]

Words cannot explain how well these videos are made! Greetings from Germany!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!!

[@SeraphimKnight]

Thanks for showing us the tool-making process! It was really interesting

[@johnnywray8797]

This guy is simply a genius. only wish I had a mind to be able to come up with ideas to create such beautiful pieces. thank you very much for sharing. I love black smithing and thoroughly enjoy watching someone who knows how to do it so well. God Bless

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@buckzillakiller]

Very nice, thank you for taking the time to make videos. The more I watch the more I learn

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@killerkane1957]

Torbjorn, my son just returned after 5 months hiking the length of New Zeland. We spent last Friday in my shop catching up. We made a few of your candle trays as well as a platoon of your Christmas Gnomes. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration! We had a wonderful time of it. Su Amigo!

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, that's a long hike! Great to hear that! Thanks.

[@drunkenmoose8063]

Just about to begin my journey into blacksmithing as a hobby. Welder by trade, and absolutely love anything metal. Your channel has so many fantastic videos that are truly an inspiration. Thanks for the work you put into the videos, and for sharing! Sub'd your channel and giving thumbs up to your vids as I watch!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@99pppo]

Nice man! I like that you also showed how you made the specialized tooling for that!!! :)

[@torbjornahman]

+Daniel Lea Thank you Daniel. Yes, I thought it would be interesting...

[@JDeWittDIY]

+Torbjörn Åhman 'Twas very interesting.

[@FlamerDumb]

Really professional i cant dare to talk about skill of you. Relaxing video. Thanks.

[@jimrobb6325]

A simple and beautiful design fashioned by a true craftsman. thank you for sharing.

[@torbjornahman]

+Jim Robb Thanks!

[@pjhalchemy]

Thank you Torbjorn!! Beautiful work and great music to cap it off. Couldn't tell the difference between the two! Love the tooling to make them with such deft hands! ~PJ

[@torbjornahman]

+pjsalchemy Thanks!

[@beammeupscotty1955]

God what a pleasure it is seeing someone who knows what they are doing, work. Another great video and a very attractive tealight holder. I love the simplicity of the tooling. I may try one of these myself.

[@torbjornahman]

+Scott Rich Thanks! Yes, go ahead, it's not that complicated and the final setdown is probably manageable by hand even.

[@SpencerBelanger207]

Love that you show making your die tools for the project.

[@trumpnut]

Those are fantastic,I might make some as gifts for my sister and wife. Thanks for the great instruction.

[@torbjornahman]

+trumpnut Thanks! Go ahead, it's a pretty easy project!

[@tooterr101oldgeezer4]

very nice tea light holders. takes a creative mind and patients. enjoyed the video. thanks for sharing

[@awiseseal7559]

You actually taught me things, you showed me the power of Blacksmithing! :D

[@torbjornahman]

+Noobie Doobie Thanks, good!

[@raserei777]

You make it look so beautiful and simple to do.

[@samurlaxiv4907]

You are a real artist ! Your creativity is truly unbelievable ! One day I will build my own forge and try it by myself

[@torbjornahman]

+Samuel C. (Samwise) Thanks! Perfect, good luck.

[@gunterschone8402]

Beautiful Video Torbjörn.The Candle holder are very beautiful.Graet Job, Thumbs up

[@torbjornahman]

+Günter Schöne Thank you!

[@حاتمالعطواني-خ3ي]

All the best to you, creative person....By the way, I am one of your biggest fans, so I wish you continued success, as is very clear in your videos. In general, always be well....

[@theacegamingdemon6983]

These are beautiful. You almost treat this kind of stuff as art rather than anything else.

[@coen8323]

TheAceGamingDemon it is called decorative blacksmithing

[@frankfomkin222]

I think the experiment was a success! Very nicely done.

[@corried5576]

I had a dumb moment there for a bit.I was like" that doesn't look like the picture" then I figured out you were making the tools to make the holder. Very nice.

[@torbjornahman]

+Ak Grizzly Man Thanks. :)

[@corried5576]

Keep putting out the great videos my friend.

[@torbjornahman]

+Ak Grizzly Man I'll try!

[@Azguella]

you are a man of candles

[@copperheadsevenpointthree8523]

That, brother, is inspirational. I love the tooling section as well, this will be very helpful. Thank you, again-

[@torbjornahman]

+Copper Head SevenPointThree Thank you!

[@waxnmoon8604]

Nice work. Simple designs always look great.

[@Rubbernecker]

Such beautiful and tasteful videos!!!

[@DraGma]

Started smiling after you punched the cavity for the candle with the power hammer. There you could actually see how hard the hammer hits. Couple smacks and there it is. There's no way that anyone could hit that hard even with a heavy..ish sledgehammer. Nice video once again Torbjörn!

[@torbjornahman]

+DraGma Thanks! This is only 5mm plate...you probably could manage by hand on this, but it's nice to be able to do it quick and without multiple heats.

[@kjellollig]

You never cease to amaze

[@russtuff]

You sir, are a real artisan.

[@Pablogogo]

outstanding work, lovely to see the whole process. four dislikes, some people.....

[@torbjornahman]

+Pablogogo Thanks!

[@Bobsutubes]

What a great idea. Looks great and Thanks.

[@klasjensgard2177]

Mycket snygga. Tack för inspirationen 😃

[@torbjornahman]

Tack!

[@tonoalvarado1436]

En definitiva, eres un genio de la herrería artística. Saludos desde Honduras.😉👍👏😎

[@fixedified]

That hardy tool at 6:16 is real nice.

[@sibco96]

Excellent work. Your videos are always informative and well made.

[@torbjornahman]

+sibco96 Thanks

[@RUSirius]

Thanks for sharing. You always do such beautiful work.

[@torbjornahman]

+Richard Cherry Thanks!

[@liveepically]

These look great. A little ring/adapter in the middle that would let you also use candlesticks with them would be awesome. Super beefy but a touch of class at the same time, my kind of decor. Now make a set of matching napkin rings so I can get the set!

[@torbjornahman]

+liveepically Thanks! Good idea with napkin rings, probably quite easy to pull off.

[@avaiboot]

Your videos are always so entertaining to watch, and the end results of your works are always surprisingly beautiful. I find it funny that from such brute force pieces of art like these are made, i guess that's the beauty of blacksmithing. Keep up the awesome work and happy christmas!

[@torbjornahman]

+avaiboot Thank you!

[@Skinwalker_skinny]

Beautiful as always!

[@Cephalon_Shade]

If the person doesn't like candles, tell them it's a very ornate muffin holder.

[@torbjornahman]

+PKKShadow :)

[@MrHickLiotto]

another nice piece, keep going this beautiful work. Here in brazil, I'm study to start work with metal too.

[@EmileTheart]

Stunning work! I reckon this experiment was a great success!

[@torbjornahman]

+Emile Theart :) Yes, it came out better than expected even.

[@ontimepaul]

Excellent work, as we have come to expect from you!

[@thuglincoln7699]

I love how during the power hammer scene, you can see the hammer just at the edge of the frame, pulsating. It really looks like it's eager to start smashing, like a dog looks when it's told to stay, but really wants to go after something.

[@torbjornahman]

He he, that's right!

[@cmoayves]

I had not seen this. Lovely. As always.

[@OrionsAnvil]

Great video and project as usual. Your power hammer is awesome.

[@Rmillerb1]

Fantastic once again. I've watched all your videos, I hope another is on the way. :)Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

+Ron Miller Thanks. Hopefully soon... have been very busy lately.

[@fhoertnagl2000]

i'm impressed by your amazing skills...

[@anthonystrazhnikov2741]

Holy cow that is amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing the video

[@torbjornahman]

+Anthony Strazhnikov Thanks, no problem!

[@jesussalvadorheredia3020]

God put in your hands such kind of talent,

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, thanks!

[@tylernewcomb4509]

Absolutely amazing. Love your videos.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@ozosborne9716]

First couple seconds i was thinkin whats he doing then realised he was makin the tooling that not only did he need for this job but will be dam handy for other stuff to

[@send2todd]

Torbjorn, thanks for your video! I am very impressed with the level of detail you put into your videos and I hope you can continue doing so. I'm very new to blacksmithing and from your video I was able to make a few (10 so far) of these for Christmas gifts. For those that wondered if you can do it by hand (I don't have a power hammer), the answer is yes. That said the first attempt it took several heats (I lost count after 5 or 6). So I made a guillotine that held the die and ring with a guide where to hold the plate so I was consistent (although it was slightly off). In any case with that I could do it in 2 heats. So not to bad, but no power hammer. :) Oh and I haven't torn one yet, but that'll probably change now that I said that. :)

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!! Great to hear that. Merry Christmas.

[@send2todd]

Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@tbrforge1]

You make it look so easy, but I've pounded a bit of steel in my time and I kow better. You have beautiful form!

[@jamesperkins9833]

What a nice project!

[@wam3d]

Excellent work.

[@michaelsanchez8519]

Beautiful pieces.

[@nicholaschandler-yates5471]

i like watching the old way of blacksmithing, where if you don't have the tool for the job... you just make it.

[@Cezaam69]

Very inspiring Torbjörn!

[@torbjornahman]

+Cezaam69 Thank you!

[@artesemmetal]

Muito bom amigo..um dia vou fazer uma forja pra fazer algo assim pro meu canal... moldando o ferro... Ganhou mais um inscrito...👊🏽😁

[@mukundloiwal334]

I tried this before. You make it look so damn easy

[@Titipapaya]

Interesting and generous. As usual. Thank you.

[@MrUltralove]

real art right here

[@lenblacksmith8559]

So good, love the tools you made too, when you did the last bit for the centre, with the power hammer, I had a giggle because it just came out so perfect. Now I gotta think how can I do this without all those tools.....hahah. Well done.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@olevaiti4302]

God Jul to Torbjörn and family and all swedes.

[@CommieHedgehog]

i ususally need to watch 5 or so vids before i sub to someone. i subbed to u after 2 vids. good job human

[@torbjornahman]

+Dark Fire Thanks!

[@killerkane1957]

Torbjorn! I was making my 8th candle holder and drove the tool completely through the plate! Surprised the shit out of me! My family loves the holders! The shit not so much.

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, yes you have to take it a bit easy... I have cracked one or two as well. I think it depends on how smooth you make the bottom ring, so the material can travel down without catching.

[@bentfork]

Excellent! Very well done.

[@D4rkyfirefly]

Great video, hope u make more of them :)

[@mortarsquad12]

HE'S ALIVE!!! :D

[@torbjornahman]

+adam anthoni :)

[@mstylh]

Great creativity.

[@roseworld8091]

So much beautiful!!

[@paolodecorato651]

una bella idea da regalare per Natale, molto grazioso il porta cero!

[@torbjornahman]

Yes, thanks!

[@20balas48]

MAESTRO!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@King4sshole89]

That's pretty rockin' man.

[@triune_blades]

Incredible work!

[@Kyurnmakes]

So cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@bmo8003]

So beautiful

[@McFingal]

Outstanding video form beginning to end, thank you.

[@peterjohnson18226]

Great job there.

[@jamesa7506]

Very nice my friend!

[@Raaampage]

Simple yet beautiful :)

[@jeredphillips8744]

nicely done sir!

[@RickRabjohn]

very cool - I like it! Thanks for sharing!

[@1000gecko]

Fantastiskt, önskar jag hade tillgång till en sådan smedja!

[@torbjornahman]

+1000gecko Tack... Det är bara att börja bygga och samla verktyg!

[@Castle6064]

Simply Elegant

[@touchnova]

Happy holidays!

[@bryanwatkins9235]

Thank you for your videos; great to watch, and I love the specific tools you make for a project. I was wondering about your process of design? From rough idea, all the way to knowing exactly what you are going to make, and more interestingly how. even down to choosing stock etc.

[@torbjornahman]

+bryan watkins Thank you! That's an interesting question. I'm not sure I can give a good answer to that. Often I get inspired by something I have seen elsewhere. Then from the idea I often check what stock I have and from there work out the steps I need to take to reach the goal. Experimentation with certain techniques can sometimes lead to unexpected design ideas. It's a mystery how our brains work really.

[@bryanwatkins9235]

+Torbjörn Åhman Hah, yeah I guess it's a pretty organic process, not something that can really be answered easily like that. There is no substitute for personal experience, getting a feel for what can be done before applying it to something you want to do. Still, thank you for your reply, some interesting insight

[@elliottlyle2745]

Nice work!

[@2dividedby3equals666]

Hppy holidays!!!

[@GhostCreeper]

Great video I enjoyed it.