Making a simple fireplace screen

[@angrydrummergirl2648]

I think the reason why I love watching Torbjorn above all other youtube blacksmiths/crafters is just how intelligent but simple his methods are--from rubbing chalk onto the back of the fireplace tracing, to the strip of metal he bent to shape instead of forging an entirely new strip to the same arc. Such a pleasure to watch, and I learn something new every video. :) Thank you, Torbjorn!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool. Thank you!

[@jojomama4787]

angrydrummergirl ...do you do any smithing yourself?

[@horatiohornblower868]

What I appreciatie the most about your videos is your silence. You let the work speak for itself. And that work is always of a superb quality, be it iron, wood or whatever material you work with.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much!!

[@ryPish]

I really like the idea of using your anvil as a chalkboard on which to draw your blueprint!

[@vmarc4682]

That anvil is worth more than my car.

[@northernwoodsman]

same.

[@alaaabd1616]

بحبك

[@crystalsoulslayer]

That's so perfectly sized that it looks like part of the original fireplace. There's something to be said for simple, functional designs like that. Love it. :)

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@jamietimon9899]

This looks amazing! And I always appreciate the scenes of nature that you add in. Makes for such a calming video.

[@joserubiogonzalez2526]

Grande ¡máster! repasando sus videos. Aquí ya entrando el otoño 2023. Saludos 👏👏👏.desde el fin del mundo Chile🇨🇱

[@thijs3514]

Just brilliant. ...one day I have to visit Sweden, it looks so beautiful.

[@jaylark6528]

You make your projects look easy! Excellent job and clean work. Really enjoy your work.

[@FatPasta]

A peaceful man living a peaceful life. Very few people achieve this in life, congrats my friend

[@pjhalchemy]

Spot on build...simple, elegant! Loved the interlude as always....serene and beautiful...jealous! ;-P Thanks Torbjorn!

[@23truro]

I never tire of these posts - just mesmerising

[@seagulcheese]

So simple in design but executed so well. It looks amazing. I was going through withdrawal symptoms until this video came up. Keep them coming!

[@sunnymoody2424]

You're an inspiration. Your craftsmanship makes even something this simple beautiful.

[@YuraKvadrat132]

Scrupulousness and accuracy in every movement. I admire you.

[@Cremantus]

Congratulations. Really a nice finish. Making the backsided bow is as simple as effective. That is straight handcraft. Thumbs up!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@rickgreen9936]

The black frame of the screen I think makes the fireplace look better, nice work.

[@robertbennett8421]

Very professional work,good job.

[@forkboy3309]

I learn something useful with each and every one of your videos. Thank you, Torbjörn

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@airforce9872]

I honestly love watching you work, doesn't matter what it is you are making it is awesome! Everything is so meticulously crafted and precisely designed, and on top of that, your video editing is perfect for a relaxing viewing experience :) please do more cooking, carpentry, whatever you feel like! and of course blacksmithing !

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@donstephenson9474]

Torbjörn, I immensely enjoy your craftsmanship.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@johndilsaver8409]

It's wonderful to watch you work, I learn a lot from seeing this.

[@henaken08]

What a nice piece, thanks for sharing your work! And I appreciate the detail of protecting the mesh while welding, it already spared me a mesh replacement

[@ladedk]

Man, that looks awesome! Including those long bright summer nights!

[@scoobshagg]

Very nice, I've been wanting to make a fire place screen myself. Your approach to this project was very insightful as to how to approach that project.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Great looking fire screen! Simple but effective is some times the best way to go :-) God bless thanks for the video

[@torbjornahman]

Sometimes it is! Thanks. Sure if you allow more time spent, you could rivet or add small detail.

[@bruceabe3139]

beautiful...simple....i love your work. Inspiring. Love your content and the way it is filmed. keep up the fine craftsmanship

[@Rubbernecker]

I never knew that I needed a smithy until I started watching your videos!!

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@shimshoncook8951]

for someone so sophisticated, you've got MAD skills with a rattle can!

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha

[@rayking3009]

Great job. Amazing workmanship.

[@mircoguaita]

Como siempre un placer ver tus trabajos! Saludos desde Valencia.

[@Barfotadan]

I am, as always, so impressed by your craftsmanship and video production :). It's a pleasure to watch!

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, thank you!!

[@manazari1]

I envy you. You’re my favorite artist. Take care.

[@omarsedano4301]

I love your videos. Straight to the point

[@FatChanceTheCouchDog]

Awesome! I liked this build, very practical and reproducable. I never thought to use chalk in this manner, I will definitely remember this one. In some areas of the U.S., this could be a very easy way to make money.

[@Yandrax94]

Yay! Finally! It's always nice to watch your videos after a good nap hehehe :)

[@killerkane1957]

How satisfying was that?! Many fireplaces in your part of the world. I can see the neon sign: Fireplaces by Torbjörn. Sounds nice! Great job!

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, thanks!!

[@jpallen719]

Great job! Pleasure to watch!

[@johnniewalker39]

WOW! I love the attention to details. Great video, as always!

[@yelmizhatk9320]

Ellerine sağlık kardeşim. Allah yardımcın olsun. Ellerin dert görmesin.

[@hazlotumismoazucarillo3.0]

Un obra de arte

[@mikeboone4425]

Simple elegant and functional as always, thanks for sharing looking forward to next time . Happy Trails

[@BurtonsAttic]

Nice clean design, fits the fireplace. Like the template transfer technique.

[@กิตติแช่ตัน-ซ2ภ]

สวยอีกชิ้นนะคับ 😊 แถมมีวิวสวยๆให้ชมอีก . Thailand 😊👍

[@aarongreenway222]

that looks so sweet man, love the scenic shots also

[@lastresort576]

Really nicely made. more or less exactly how I was thinking to make my own. Thank you.

[@brainfornothing]

Beautiful work, as always. Thanks for sharing !

[@denniswhite166]

Very nice job. Well Done.

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

Outstanding work. What a treasure.

[@manuelyabut1784]

It’s a nice clean job. And accurate.

[@ZacBurton]

Brilliant as always! Your are an inspiration mate.

[@bobbrawdy3106]

Well done. One of your best videos.

[@torbjornahman]

Cool. Thanks!

[@BeachsideHank]

Your introduction scene reminds me of the old Coronet films they used to show us in U.S. schools decades ago; supposed to educate us about other countries, etc. It would go something like: “Today we visit Sweden, and here we have the village blacksmith stopping at a customers home to build a fireplace screen, Sven the smithy is greeted by Lars and is shown the project.” 2 years later same scene, same actors, and just a tweak of the dialog: “Today we visit Norway, and here we have the village blacksmith stopping at a customers home to build a fireplace screen, Ragnar the smithy is greeted by Olav and is shown the project.” And that’s why you folks across the pond must sometimes forgive us our ignorance, with everything painted by the same brush, it really got confusing to us kids. ☺

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, I can totally relate to the same kind of old films here... Thanks for the laugh.

[@MrGeneralissimus]

Stop teasing us by showing the lake and build Viking boat already! You have brand new wood shop for that !

[@kevinosteen8898]

Damn that is Pimp. Great work, as always. Love the "Drilled hole, Puddle sandwich" method, that's really clean. Learn new shit from you every time!

[@gunterschone8402]

Nice video, Torbjörn. The protection looks great, because you could see the art of blacksmithing. :-) I'll see if there's a blacksmith near me. :-)

[@Gun5hip]

It really completes the look.

[@jlibb099]

That has to be the best looking fireplace screens on the planet.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@simonepusceddu44]

Beautiful work👍🏻

[@saartal4524]

Very well made. Thanks for sharing.

[@stevec.4387]

What a talent!

[@dasstackenblochen9250]

Neat idea with the "spot welding". With paints and organic solvents ... if you do it more often, consider getting an A2 rated filter for your mask(s); it really works wonders.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@outbackladas]

Beautiful countryside where you live, very tranquil and pleasant. Nice screen, is the mesh stainless? We don’t have many fireplaces in this country, mostly too hot where I live. Enjoyed the video as usual, all the best from down under.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. No the mesh is just galvanized

[@marcusmlinsky546]

schlichte einfache und saubere Arbeit Arbeit 👍 den Trick mit dem abpausen werde ich mir merken allerdings hätte ich eine Verschraubung vorgezogen um bei Beschädigungen das Gitter / Netz austauschen zu können Grüße aus Süddeutschland

[@tropifiori]

Very nice. It will be safer for the small children in the house also.

[@kalango198]

🇧🇷 Uau 😮 que Trabalho perfeito 👍 lindo 👏👏

[@jaysontwombly8261]

Sooooo beautiful!

[@ZENMASTERME1]

@11:41 Another Beautifully Epic Piece Of Functional Art!

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Hi Torbjörn! This is a nice fireplace screen!Nice work man! good job! 👍 👍 👍 😉

[@radder76]

Шикарно, как всегда. Браво!!!

[@MarcelTeugels]

Simple and elegant. Loved it.

[@i_am_grantness5972]

Love your videos! Great work :)

[@paolodecorato651]

Bravo Torbjörn quello si che serve. Un forte abbraccio

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Paolo.

[@blessed1sj]

First time viewer, when you made the template I told my wife "this guy is good". I was right, you just gained a subscriber.

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thanks!!

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

What?? No forge welds no punch n drifted holes no hot rivits? 😂🤣😂🤣 Lord he's going to hit me w a hammer again!! Very NICE and neatly done sir Sir. Great work and learning experience . Thank you for sharing. 🙏 Be blessed now y'all Crawford out ⚒️

[@torbjornahman]

:) Not this time! Thanks

[@farrier53]

Nice job! I would have added some nice big copper rivets to hold the frame together, simple & decorative...maybe give the legs a touch of bend downwards too.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, there are endless possibilities, but almost always a limited budget :)

[@farrier53]

@@torbjornahman Agreed!!👍that's the fun too...

[@вадимгорбатенко-ъ7ъ]

Вы как всегда на высоте!!! Спасибо вам !

[@rickysdiecastmodels3067]

Nice video. very nice work

[@alexeyp9945]

Очень приятно смотреть на вашу работу.

[@FullerAbyss]

Hello from North Carolina.

[@torbjornahman]

Hello! :)

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Beautiful!

[@sergiobortolotti8870]

como siempre un lujo

[@luisarroyoelena3857]

Muy bueno para la proxima que sea puerta con cristales un saludo desde españa

[@merbesfield]

Did you give any thought to replacing the screen in the future. More work for sure but was just thinking.

[@abmaellopes6898]

Very well! I like this more!

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Cool piece, and awesome to see you work as always! Were you doing a commissioned work, or were you just helping out a neighbour or friend?😊

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Should we say both? :)

[@JnIII16]

Thanks for the video!

[@piessevauxmathias3495]

How are you taking it off though? Just a glove and you’re fine ? A handle could have been great I think but that’s just me! Awesome build thank you man ! Keep it up, Mathias

[@torbjornahman]

Was thinking about a handle, but it was hard to come up with something that didn't ruin "esthetics" :) I was surprised it didn't seem to heat up that much. It's of course cooled by the air sucked into the fireplace but still. A small glove will do it for sure.

[@piessevauxmathias3495]

Torbjörn Åhman thanks for the answer, you’re right I’m not sure how I would have put a handle on that one either. Small question : do you feel like arc welding is more resistant than mig welding? Or is no longer the case?

[@torbjornahman]

Arc welding or stick welding is far better when it comes to construction and welding thicker stuff. To mig weld large pieces you need a very powerful machine, like 300-400 amps.

[@piessevauxmathias3495]

Torbjörn Åhman alright thanks a lot!

[@timberdish]

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@frisbeephil]

Very classy.

[@fullmetalfunk]

If I've learned only one thing from this video it's you that can never have enough locking pliers.

[@gregsmith3289]

Great work.

[@johnwaw6363]

You must live in a wonderful country if they sell vice grips in a 10 pack!😁

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, sorry they don't :)

[@johnwaw6363]

Torbjörn Åhman we’ll keep the dream alive together🤣

[@petermoto409]

@@torbjornahman Tekton does. :)

[@PauloMonti]

Nice work ! :)

[@msblades5382]

Mr. Ahman. What kind of screen was used for this build? Was it stainless steel? The simplicity of this build was all good. It had a ton of heart breathed into it. It was perfect and very functional as well great job my friend. M&S Blades

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. It was galvanized or zinc coated steel. Very thin stuff.

[@hansschwarz2325]

With such a fireplace screen I would have spent the night.

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@yanisazizov]

Cool !! Man, du har gyllene händer! Jag tittar på din mästerklass !! Tack! Jag väntar på mer utan tålamod för nya videor ... Jag tittar på dig från Ukraina) Du är super! Jag är också förtjust i Blacksmithing! Jag vill lära mig hur man gör knivar från Damaskus ... Jag tittar på dina videoklipp, jag lär mig från dig !!

[@torbjornahman]

:) :) Tack!!

[@KiesandNoob]

How hard would to be to make some latches and mount them onto either side of the fireplace itself, in order to prevent something like a piece of falling wood from pushing the screen out of the way?

[@torbjornahman]

Probably not that hard, but I wouldn't like to attach things to the old fireplace permanently.

[@gilturner7464]

real nice transfer Idea. have to use that sometime.

[@robarcher3892]

Thanks for another great video. I love all of them. How can I order one of your T shirts with your logo on the back? All I saw were logos on the front. Thanks

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!! I decided to change the design.

[@jeff-lindawells7760]

Very nice.