Making a rosette iron

[@J-B876]

Dude 3D printed, then casted, then cooked and used the casting to make his kid some pastries. That might be the most badass thing I’ve ever seen a father do. That was awesome.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!!

[@أحبُكأللهي]

@@torbjornahman 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💔😘

[@faniecoetzee7551]

@@torbjornahman 0

[@TheAsianVillain]

I'd be the child that starved to death from waiting throughout the whole process. lmaoooo!

[@alibober2008]

Ü

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Oh my gosh, so many skills identified and utilized in this build for such a simple outcome, amazing. Truly appreciate you and your skills as well as your obvious commitment to family. So inspiring! Keep doing what you’re doing, every day. Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@nachtdiertje1972]

A man of all trades, blacksmith, woodworker, cook and a good father. Great to see them all work together 👍👌😁

[@oleg_konovalov]

That's for sure!

[@redeemerpc]

You forgot CAD designer

[@nachtdiertje1972]

@@redeemerpc and gardner and a lot more considering all the video's

[@meendiz]

Also farmer :)

[@redeemerpc]

Jack of all trades.... And master of all? 🤔 🤣

[@isaaccook8175]

It's nice to see a family man including his kids in his hobbies. They will grow up to love those moments, as I'm sure you already know. Thank you for taking the time to upload these videos.

[@mikehunt42069]

Was confused at first how the tool would cook those treats, thanks for showing how it was used!

[@excitedbox5705]

Me too. I thought you would dump the batter into a pan and put/stick the tool into it like a waffle iron but this I did not expect.

[@ussxrequin]

I've seen one of these as a kid and wondered what it was for. Thank you for showing me!

[@torbjornahman]

Good! Thanks

[@scottvercuski8993]

Wow that was awesome ! Greensand casting can be a real pain at times, but it came out beautiful !! and great to have your two helpers cooking with you for a tasty treat !!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks 👍

[@iteerrex8166]

Yes, these loving moments well stay with the kids for all their lifes. Lol He only showed us 2 tries. I wonder how many it actually took.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Only twice!

[@iteerrex8166]

Ok ok :)

[@EmperorAst]

Actually this one is much easier as it is petrobond casting and not greensand casting. Instead of water (green) the sand is using oil (petro) to bind (along with some other ingredients). It's easier to cast but needs more venting.

[@K0S3K]

Best cooking show ever

[@lynnbryant9866]

The guy who taught me how to single-point thread ALWAYS threaded toward the chuck. The very first threading job I did was in blanks of Nitronic 50 steel. The raw blanks cost $250 each. The machinist set it up, ran the first part, and scared me half to death. The rpm was cranked UP, so the feed rate was HIDEOUSLY fast. He lathered it up generously with cutting oil, engaged the feed, and FIRE shot out the end of the part and the back end of the head stock through the hole in the spindle. All this was accompanied by a huge cloud of smoke. He completed the coarse, heavy threads in only four fiery passes. The threads looked like mirrors and were perfectly sized. The material needed deep cuts and high speeds to get a perfect finish and to prevent chattering, but I was a nervous wreck by the time the job was finished. I did scrap two parts, though. No problem. The boss bought five extra blanks "just in case" so we had three extra parts as spares for the next order...which somebody else got to run, I'm happy to report. :)

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, that could make anyone nervous, even the experienced machinist.

[@lynnbryant9866]

@@torbjornahman He actually loved it! An excellent machinist but a total psycho, too. His motto for threading: If you’re not shooting fire and smoke outta both ends, your feeds and speeds are too low! He did it that way EVERY time. 🤪😜

[@lynnbryant9866]

@Andrew Grengs (Student) Absolutely!

[@CKOD]

Does Nitronic 50 work harden like normal stainless? I know its somewhat related to stainless. If it is, that certainly explains the need to be aggressive when working it. But just because something is logical, doesnt mean it flipping the lever is any less sketchy feeling.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@CKOD Yes it does! Have a look at this short thread: www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/cnc-machining/nitronic-50-a-171559/

[@petruzzovichi]

I've said it before that you are a genius with your blacksmithing but I am now convinced you are a genius with everything you do! Torb, you are amazing and a treat to behold. How can I sufficiently express my gratitude? Many, many thanks. You are WONDERFUL.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thank you so much Peter! It warms my heart.

[@gregiep]

A few things: 1 Another student of the This Old Tony school of material cutting. 2 I’ve never heard of these tasty treats before, and now I’m keen to try them myself. Any chance you would share your CAD file? 3 impressive casting. The part came out VERY clean for being so complex.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! I may share it on my patreon page!

[@randomsandwichian]

Funnily enough, this was a traditional Chinese dessert/snack as well. If you know love letters, a light crispy folded or rolled pancake (usually baked over charcoal), we do the same thing here (frying) with the same batter. And also using the same mould, usually bronze and in a lotus shape.

[@critical-thought]

My grandmother’s rosette irons disappeared when she passed away. You have inspired me to solve that, and to revive the tradition for my family.

[@torbjornahman]

Great!!

[@willemkossen]

wow. we used to eat exactly this at home, usually at the last day of the year. I still have that set, but haven't used it in years. great memories here. I have made these for the kids when they were younger. i really need to find the set to do it again. we had a few other shapes as well, one was a butterfly shape. nice. thank you for bringing that memory back!

[@cutdurk4504]

It's a pleasure to see how you cook with your daughter, it was very interesting, thank you very much for your efforts.

[@joshschneider9766]

When doing intricate molds like this I hold either an electric shaved or an orbital sander against the mold box as well as traditional tapping. Great work on a super detailed casting. Love the use of butcher paper to keep things tidy definitely gonna do that next time I cast

[@RyanBarnes]

Thanks for doing this. My mother used to make rosettes when I was younger. I miss them and I miss her.

[@adventurewagen]

We do rosettes every year for Christmas, family tradition.

[@TheChilKat]

I grew up with them filled with cherries and topped with whipped cream. Krumkake always also. Sweet memories.

[@StainlessHelena]

A wide range of skills and tools used to make something really cool. Your kids are lucky to have you as a father!

[@Zbyhonj]

Until last minute I had no idea how the thing is gonna be used as a cooking utensil, and when I finaly realized, my mind was blown. Extremely cool idea. Props to you for making and sharing it, but also to the galaxy brain individual who invented it in the first place.

[@samcoote9653]

omg the end.... they look so super light and fluffy ugh yumm

[@samcoote9653]

Excellent work Torbjorn, great dadding as always! :D

[@gnamp]

I can only imagine how immensely satisfying that must be for you. On a purely vicarious level, it really was for me.

[@Acampestre]

In everything you do, you are meticulous, dedicated and persevering. Be it blacksmithing, gardening, cooking or being a good father to your kids (in no particular order...) you always strive for the most beautiful outcome. Thanks for sharing and the good work and inspirations.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@RayFromTheHayclan]

I got to move to Sweden! You people know how to enjoy life.

[@DanteYewToob]

I bet those were the most delicious and satisfying snacks ever because of the effort and care put into them!

[@johnmosier6899]

I didn't realize how hungry I was until I got to the end of the video.... Great work as usual!

[@loverliveforget]

It bring back memories me helping my late grandmother to bake rosette cookies using this type rosette iron..such a wonderfull old days

[@torbjornahman]

Wonderful

[@ilyxa0592]

Прям как в моем детстве!!! Прям как в советском наборе для хвороста! Спасибо за ностальгию!))

[@mattyal9347]

Theres so much I like about this! When your children are grown and asked about their childhood. Then can say it was an adventure!

[@rodneydelaney9227]

Just outstanding craftmanship and altogether lovely to watch 🧇🧇🧇🧇

[@MCBRUCE76]

@Torbjörn Åhman, you make products that will last for generations to come. I really appreciate your skills and your love for your family. You are an all-rounder, from a great cook to an awesome blacksmith, to an AMAZING DAD. All blessings be upon you and your family.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@paulwomack5866]

Very nicely done. Might I point out that adding a LOT of draft to the pattern would not only make the sand-mould making go easier, but would also assist waffle removal from the final item!

[@NSResponder]

It can also make the dough fall off in the oil before you want it to.

[@sdsmtmsee]

I remember my mother making rosettes at Christmas, what a treat. What a treat watching this process of making the iron to enjoying with your family

[@batte4727]

I love watching your videos because I have absolutely no idea about what's going on, so seeing it all come together and realizing why you do what you do is really satisfying

[@davidmajersky1969]

Awesome video and you got both your kids involved you are by far the best dad kudos to you sir.

[@daethalion1725]

I can't even imagine how stressful it must have been to make a die mold with that kind of detail. Well done, sir!

[@nicons6713]

The videos were you make tools for cooking or making things for your kids are the best!

[@kurthanson4106]

I like your desk cat... every office should have one.

[@thomasschafer7268]

Shurely Not!

[@davidgillies620]

I've seen so many people on KZbin make a complete pig's ear of sand casting. Naturally the omnicompetent Mr T. produces something that looks like it came out of a professional foundry. If I had only seen the finished product and not the video I would have assumed it had been made on a CNC machine. And then he makes delicious fried pastries! Truly is there no end to this man's talents?

[@torbjornahman]

:) :) Thank you David!

[@gbcremont]

Аж слюнки потекли в конце. Супер!

[@rlhanks]

Your kids are extremely lucky to be growing up in an environment where they are included in the daily activities. Chores around the house pays off with fun time in the kitchen, the snow igloo last year, gardining in the greenhouse, etc. Work hard and play often, great traditions being handed down. I look forward to all the videos you send out. Thanks

[@torbjornahman]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Omgbroccoli]

I envy your kids having such a dad.

[@ognjenradojevic]

Envy doesn't do any good to people. The others should provide us an example, of how people can be committed to family and their loved ones, as well as how one must earnestly put effort in something in order to achieve something. TL;DR don't mind me I'm just paraphrasing random quotes I read in some book.

[@timmoore9592]

I don't have the talent, tools , nor materials to make anything half as good as this. Very well done. So thank you for sharing.

[@CKOD]

You got some real nice detail on the casting, I was surprised to see the layer lines and other print artifacts come out as clearly and finely detailed as they did on the casting.

[@craigiedema1707]

I love it that the casting is so good you can see the 3D printer pattern in it.

[@w38]

Very cool, nice project and a great moment with the kids :)

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Beautiful memories with your family. That is priceless. Awesome project too

[@dmen89]

I always love it when other makers join in with Tony's tricks in parting materials.

[@Santos-oc2no]

awesome video, love the feeling and the way you live with your projects and family. Thanks for sharing

[@120Livi]

21 mins of thinking this was a branding iron for leather and wood. (and being confused why a branding iron would have a bent handle 😂)

[@Hansengineering]

AND be aluminum!

[@120Livi]

@@Hansengineering 🤣🤣🤣 oh yeah, missed that too

[@welshsteve2009]

I wondered exactly the same and was pleasantly surprised at the end when I watched the family making the batter mix. Great video 😀

[@kristinesautter3529]

We had irons at home. This brings back memories of Christmas time. We would make these for school to take to our class when we were young. Seeing this makes me want to make them again. It's been years.

[@torbjornahman]

Nice!

[@andreasachtner652]

Hey Torbjörn, nice work you have done. Great idea and fun for the Kids too. God bless your Family, best regards from Bavaria

[@jeffsuper1025]

I remember my grandmother making these, we called them crispy's!! With upto 14 people at the supper table in the summer during haying season she was a busy gal but about twice a year we had crispy's after the evening meal.

[@reina4969]

You used paraffin instead of linseed? You're not Torbjom... where are you hiding him?!

[@torbjornahman]

He he.... Well Juniper wood smells so nice, so I wanted something neutral.

[@marcusmlinsky546]

@@torbjornahman ich verwende immer Bienenwachs

[@shadetreeforge]

Linseed oil is not food safe! what if handle accidently fell in the hot oil?

[@maniette-kdlt]

@@torbjornahman I believe Juniper is so clean and dense that it might be used without any protection, then you enjoy even better the marvelous smell. By the way I saw once in a remote place in Spain, a few years ago, people using Juniper wood burnt in the oven, in winter. They seem to have no clue about the value of that wood. (I seem to have read Uniper somewhere in your video, sorry if I mistook or if you corrected already). Congratulations anyway, as usual.

[@reina4969]

@@shadetreeforge Raw linseed oil is food safe; boiled is not. And even if he boiled the handle there is 1) only an infinitesimally small amount on the handle, 2) an even smaller amount would come off the handle, 3) an even smaller amount would get on the food from the oil. TLDR ITS FINE.

[@DBKING04020]

Watching you create something from raw materials is truly food for my soul. First turning an old shed into a smithing shop, then adding that power hammer. Later on cooking, with fresh delicious fruits and vegetables grown in the greenhouse you built. Now I realize we may also get the joy of watching your children growing up. I hope I get to meet you and your family someday Mr Åhman something tells me you are wonderful people. Thank you for taking the time and showing us a little piece of your world.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you! Looking forward to that!

[@mtx_by_ovimoto]

This episode was an absolute delight :)

[@lukaskraus9367]

My biggest dream would be to stand in your workshop with you every day during a cold and snowy winter and make cool things. I could learn so much from you and I think you're a very nice person. Greetings from Germany.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks. Leave out the cold please :)

[@nofunclub]

i can still remember the smell of frying rosettes

[@robertoswalt319]

It was wonderful watching your children help in the kitchen. Your videos are so calming and incredible to watch

[@cvoisineaddis]

The most important tool: a desk cat.

[@torbjornahman]

Yep!

[@killmimes]

What kind of program does the cat run on?

[@cvoisineaddis]

@@killmimes PawvaScript.

[@torbjornahman]

@@cvoisineaddis Currently Purr v.1.4

[@if66was99]

We had a kitty that looked just like him. K.C. (kitty cat) He liked to head butt. Still miss him.

[@Дарія-и8м]

Всегда приятно смотреть ваши видео. Медленно, спокойно... И главное - ничего лишнего. Спасибо.

[@avenuex3731]

TÅ, your aesthetic is surpassed only by the enormous number of toys you have. Or is it the other way? Whichever, you pulled that pattern like a hero!

[@ognjenradojevic]

Nope, it's definitely the other way. I don't think anything can exceed his aesthetics, precision and thoroughness at work.

[@lacruzadadeunpadre.]

Cada vez quedo más impresionado con sus trabajos, es usted un PROFESIONAL todos sus trabajos son Dignos de ver. Muchas Gracias por compartirlos. Un Fuerte Abrazo desde España.

[@volvok7749]

What a phenomenal result, I had doubts about the aluminium filling that complex shape evenly but it turned out great!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Yes I was skeptical at first too and surprised it went so well. Beginners luck I guess.... :)

[@nicynodle2]

woodworking, wood truning, casting, metal turning and then baking? how can one guy be this good.

[@torbjornahman]

Just do it! :)

[@JohanLind]

Classic Swedish "Struvor"! Usually cooked in coconut fat, but this looked a lot easier cooking them in regular vegetable oil!

[@1873Winchester]

I was gonna say they looked familiar, saw them in a cookbook where they where called "svenska struvor", struvor here in Finland are like funnel cakes instead

[@siggyincr7447]

Seems a bit odd that a "classic" Swedish food would usually be cooked in coconut fat. Not exactly something that would have been a common ingredient in the past.

[@1873Winchester]

@@siggyincr7447 I dunno, coffee made itself a part of local culture back in the 19th century

[@JohanLind]

@@siggyincr7447 It's probably not that old a custom. For two x-mas "classics" they are actually essential. "Struvor" (as seen in this video) and "Ischoklad" (ice-chocolate), which is small chocolate candies in which the coconut fat is blended in while the chocolate is melted to make it smooth and soft. Not all like them though..

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Great project and as always it was nice seeing the kids joining in at the end of the project. As a child a family friend made these rosette cookies and I would go nuts over them. I never saw how she made them and marveled at the shape and the taste. Of course anything covered in sugar can't be beat.

[@MalWave]

came for the build, stayed for the wholesome pastries :)

[@jotoole6170]

Torbjorn excellent video you sir are a true renissanse man you haver a wonderful collection of skills and we are happy you share them with us. What a great way for the family to get to enjoy time at home together wishing you and your family health and happiness in this new year.

[@BeachsideHank]

The children are now actually helpful instead of "pretend" helpful, so great to see their growth.

[@ognjenradojevic]

I haven't seen children being unhelpful in any video. They always helped Torbjörn regardless of what he did.

[@BeachsideHank]

@@ognjenradojevic Pretend helpful means mimicry without knowledge, the children now know what they are doing.

[@andrejohnson6731]

Mind blowing as always. Your attention to detail and perfectionism. Just wow 🤩

[@Nairod2]

o_o on mexico those are a branded product named "binbuñuelos" never imagined those could be hand made or that they originated on europe.

[@xxxxxponchin]

Si son "bimboñuelos" por la marca pero también se conocen por "buñuelos" en casa se solían hacer (soy de México)

[@Nairod2]

@@xxxxxponchin Los buñuelos mexicanos son tortillas de harina* extra delgadas fritas en manteca con canela y azucar... nada que ver con la version europea.

[@Nairod2]

@@xxxxxponchin por cierto si no sabes de cocina, la harina cuando se amaza produce gluten en esa mezcla la harina se bate asi que no se genera la misma cantidad de pronetina por lo tanto los buñuelos seran siempre mas duros por el metodo de elaborazion (culinary arts/hospitality degree)

[@xxxxxponchin]

@@Nairod2 tienes razón, no se de cosina, lo que si se es que en casa por tradición se hacían buñuelos iguales a los bimboñuelos y siempre le llamaban buñuelos, pero también conosco los de arina que dices, que tengas buen día.

[@Nairod2]

@@xxxxxponchin haz de venir de familia con raices europeas, en mi casa se cosinaba paella eso no la hace mexicana.

[@sennest]

Art, technology and food. A usual day at the Åhman household! Thank you so very much! Every time a work of beauty and inspiration!🙏🙏😎

[@uggebugge1]

Alltid lika roligt att se dig arbeta: mästerligt tycker jag!

[@torbjornahman]

Tack!

[@kaiser98berlin]

wow this is some great project! Chinese have similar tool too and they call them honeycomb biscuits and makes them during Chinese New Year.

[@eliavery7438]

It feels like someone has been watching "this old tony" lol... I'm going to have to dig out the set of cheap irons I got on amazon ages ago and never got around to using to try your recipe.

[@petercowell2051]

Nice work. Love your magic, saves so much time. Boy those youngsters are growing up.

[@Joe___R]

When casting intricate shapes like that I use graphite powder instead of talcum powder as the release agent, you might want to try it next time.

[@torbjornahman]

ok, cool!

[@Tailss1]

Good idea but be warned it's messy.

[@nottelling6598]

The two biggest tips I can give for making molds, _which you are much more skilled than me at,_ are that a clearcoat before the talc can make removing 3d prints from the mold sand much easier, and that military surplus surgical equipment is amazing for doing very detailed work on a very small scale.

[@TheHailacopter]

That sure is a good helper you have at your computer.

[@kentowakai1234]

Cat and mouse

[@zzanzak]

It is refreshing and inspirational to see someone that is better then me

[@pflasterstrips7254]

Plastic - positive Sand - negative Metal - Positive Dough - negative sugar - positive you could just 3d printed the sugar and then add the dough

[@karenshort3880]

You did a great job and your children did a great job making the cookies

[@dhondut3225]

In indonesia they called it "kembang goyang" cause the shape it like flower "kembang" and you must shake "goyang" the pan to let of the dough

[@freedom_aint_free]

South East Asia is full of tasty treats !

[@dhondut3225]

@@freedom_aint_free yes.. And the salty taste more famouse than the sweet taste

[@larrynowicki1104]

Great Job. The process is a great tutorial and the end result is fantastic. Way to give what you know to your kids. Thanks for sharing.

[@PilotTed]

those cookies look like funnel cakes, seems like the same constancy, fluffiness, and texture of a funnel cake at least. Pretty great video though that's for sure, and I hope I can do with one day, that would be pretty sick.

[@TestinDaCable]

Not sure what I enjoyed more, the blacksmithing or the cooking! Well done!

[@AvengerDK]

5 seconds in and you already know you are in for a treat. (pun intended?)

[@mirokokos3617]

The form for snow flak looks very nice with wooden handle and food tasty! Your videos worth it to wait for.

[@theoneandonlyowl3764]

Torbjörn, your kids are too well behaved, lol. But I guess staying quiet to wait for the rosettes/waffles (?) are worth being good for whilst you film. Lovely job, as always, and a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship and video skills.

[@Smallathe]

That is a very cool project!! Wood, steel, cast aluminum - and it started with 3d printing. Wonderful!

[@JavierSalcedoC]

"dont sink it completely or you wont be able to take it out later". Good memories, we call them "ponderaciones" back home, served with dulce de leche (warmed up a little bit), icecream and berries. 11/10

[@torbjornahman]

Yummy!

[@Veoduendes]

Thank you for sharing, not only how the process of melting the aluminum and making the mold is done, but also, such a formidable sweet recipe. How curious, in my land we also make a very similar sweet.

[@fusilly__]

Ah, the classic perstorpsplatta work desk.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Indestructible!

[@jamesconyers7394]

Rosettes have always been a special Christmas treat in my family. I might have to learn to make one of these! Thanks!!

[@kentowakai1234]

Who thumbs downed? Get yer butts over here, you need a talkin' to.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I know! Maybe they thought he'd forge an iron version! 😁 Yummy results!

[@dfrmex]

People on diet?

[@redwarf8118]

(48 to 5.7k) Thats not even 1% - Totally normal don´t worry about unimportant random people.

[@TFCollectorByRattrap]

Muito legal todo o processo. Mas o mais legal do vídeo é ver os seus filhos ajudando na cozinha a fazer os doces. Parabéns!!!

[@markcutshaw2535]

This makes me think of Christmas with my Grandmother. Next you should make a Krumkake :)

[@TheWhiteDragon3]

In Lao cooking, we have something similar we call Kanom DokBua, or Lotus Flower Cookies. Instead of milk, we use coconut milk or coconut cream, and we mix black sesame seeds into the batter. Our "irons" are I think made of strips of sheet brass that have been bent and soldered together.

[@ДенисПетрович-з8ч]

"Мать у них был - Новосельцев!" (c) )))

[@egorvasilev4575]

🤣

[@АлександрПрожжёный]

Ну это шутка для русских)

[@oleg_konovalov]

@@АлександрПрожжёный Да уж, не поймут... Они ж не смотрели "Служебный роман"... 😉

[@GregorShapiro]

@@oleg_konovalov Correct, I don't understand!

[@craigmoore7521]

New world meets old world. I love it!! Please keep making more!!!