The Worlds First Blow Torch

[@decvoid261]

I used a French blow pipe as a goldsmith and would have been quite at home with this. If you use 'circular' breathing, as on a didgeridoo, you can blow continuously. I never tried it, the original illumination was the flame of a candle, or oil lamp, focussed by a spherical jar of water into a small bright spot of light on the work peg.

[@fraserbuilds]

its so interesting to see the ways this technique has persisted! were really not so different than those that came before us, though they certainly had more practice with the circular breathing than ive had. its a tricky technique but its fascinating to think about makers using their tools so similarly to the way musicians use theirs and even practicing some of the same skills. really a reminder that even sciences are an art form deep down.

[@1islam1]

​@@fraserbuilds⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 ) 🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 ) 🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 ) 🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 ) 🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 ) ⚠️ Quran

[@1islam1]

​@@fraserbuilds⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 ) 🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 ) 🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 ) 🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 ) 🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 ) ⚠️ Quran

[@awvankats7550]

Watched these blow lamp videos in reverse order because of course I did... that's how I found them. Very glad I found them, because it addressed that area of the history of glass working that I have had the most difficulty finding, which would be a practical demonstration and depiction of the historical equipment and techniques that most books I have collected do not address because they concentrate solely on the product, not the production, which I find more fascinating. I am very impressed, and I strongly encourage you to continue in this endeavour, and please continue to include the 'blooper reels', as they are also educational as well, if only in the 'Don't Do This' way of experience, which is also valid. For instance, it occurred to me while I was watching that if you had built the stand first and molded the lamp to fit the stand that it would sit more firmly in place, and then I realised how silly that was because the experience of reinventing the process would logically lead to that insight rather than precede it. (Please tell me you have some proper kidskin gloves to wear for manipulating work in progress, and a few fire extinguishers handy...? The other thing I keep hearing about are the catastrophic results of flames gone awry in workshops which lead to such things as the practicality of the glass workers of Venice practically being exiled to the island of Murano to practise their trade. It would be a shame to hear that you had come to grief because of an accident... so don't do that, please?) Thank you!

[@fraserbuilds]

Thank you! It is suprising how little information has been spread on these techniques, if it werent for the phenomenal work by the corning museum I'd have had practically nothing to go off of! I am continuing to work on the blow lamp, and have built a couple more that I'll hopefully have videos on soon. And yes! gloves, fire extinguishers, and a fire blanket all on hand! I'll make sure to include a note on fire safety in my next video on the lamps.

[@LegendaryStory]

Same lol

[@snubig1698]

This is probably the most professional looking small channel I have ever seen. Meant in only the most possitive way.

[@fraserbuilds]

Thanks! that means alot to me

[@hootiebubbabuddhabelly]

There are probably only certain types of people who will appreciate your videos. Namely, explorers. Most of the population just want "instructions" - a means to an end - but your vids are perfect as they are, from this old explorer's perspective. Interesting and wrought with possibilities for further exploration - not to mention, utility. Thank you for sharing.

[@platibyte]

It's mind blowing to me, that it's almost impossible to get any information on these tools on the internet. I didn't find a single picture of a similar design. Only the run-off-the-mill blow torches common today.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

Exactly. Everyone says the internet is a good archive, and it can be, but just searching through that archive is very difficult and counter intuitive. How can you search for something that you doesn't know exists? How can you find something that you're not looking for? Everything on Google results is advertisements meant to sell you something and the real results might never even be visible

[@c0d3r1f1c]

I was actually thinking about books myself…it would be very cool to have a new reference for historical fabrication tools/techniques, especially with easy-to-follow plans.

[@timothybowman5038]

​@Based_transition_ClockerPLEASE do, that sounds like mind-boggling resource!!

[@luzanard]

The vibe of your videos is amazing The music, the voice in the back ground, the camera shots Please don't give up It's a real pleasure to watch

[@fraserbuilds]

thanks so much! i really appreciate the encouragement :)

[@celiahirschman]

I'm a novice silversmith and would love to see how soldering silver would look with your blowpipe. Selfish I know, lol! Beautiful design and production!

[@EGCblackknight]

The Silversmith of Williamsburg has a fair bit of footage with blow lamp use

[@fraserbuilds]

Id absolutley love to try soldering silver with it! hopefully ill be able to demonstrate that at some point :)

[@jackpreston8762]

One of the best films I have watched. History described and in action, hand tools and a variety of skills on display. I am really impressed. I am going to make one of these lamps. Sorry for going on but I am an old codger!

[@Awesomo49]

This was one of the most impressive videos I’ve ever seen!! I love the peaceful music and your positive tone throughout

[@fraserbuilds]

thank you! i appreciate that :)

[@miszcz310]

Just discovered your channel, and I'm amazed. This is so brilliant idea and execution. Thank you for publishing this. Not a stab at you or anything but that saw got a bit too close to your hand in my book. I got hibijibies like when watching these Russian climbers on very high buildings without any safety gear.

[@canesvenatici9588]

I've been thinking about harvesting prickly pear without using a modern blowtorch. Glad that I found your channel. So much interesting information here. I am subscribing and lurking around your videos some more.

[@watchdogkennels5242]

What a FANTASTIC Idea, To Recreate This!!! Thank You, So Much.

[@edvard-swift3645]

I'm so glad I found your channel, your videos are so interesting that binge watching long videos goes by quick

[@davecgriffith]

Fascinating video! Love the combination of seeing the artisanship with the thoughtful, researched script. Great pacing too. Just subbed and am looking forward to watching all your other videos!

[@glimmerti]

Thank you for your work and for sharing it with us all.

[@jjbailey01]

I highly suggest using a hardwood mallet or maul for striking metal wedges such as your hatchet when splitting wood. Your body, ears, and tools will thank you. It is safer as it eliminates possible slivers of hardened tool steel from chipping off and being launched at high speed in various directions beyond your control.

[@benwhite3227]

All of your videos that I’ve seen are very high quality! Your workmanship is great, too!

[@fraserbuilds]

Thank you! :)

[@benwhite3227]

@@fraserbuilds You’re welcome.

[@starchildo240]

Cool. I was just reading ‘the home mechanic’ published at the end of the 19th century. It goes into some detail about the process of making snd using these blowpipes. Good video

[@fraserbuilds]

thanks! sounds like one I'll have to check out!

[@jackp492]

That was lovely, cool tech, nice narration, your a gem

[@hootiebubbabuddhabelly]

And when it comes to being "underappreciated", when it comes to explorer's, that's not possible. If I was a betting lady, I'd bet you're far more appreciated by these other explorers than you'd ever be by even a million regular social media subscribers.

[@fraserbuilds]

thank you! I really appreciate sentiments like this. im eager to continue exploring! I have really been amazed by the positivity of the response my work has gotten. that people appreciate what I share here is a deep compliment to me regardless of how many people that may be

[@abcstardust]

Awesome video! I had no idea blow torches had beginnings in the distant past!!

[@abpccpba]

Fraser; I love to watch your work and narration. One part that is very hard for some of your audience is to understand your speech with background music. Hard to separate you from the music. Thanks

[@sacriptex5870]

Amazing Job !

[@atlas4733]

I love how relaxing this is :)

[@sidjoosin6549]

very good, thanks!

[@williamgierhart241]

Awesome build!

[@fraserbuilds]

Thanks!

[@zaxmaxlax]

how do you make the nozzle hole/copper tube?

[@averyanderson8402]

Most slips for clay was apllied simplly by dipping the peice being coated. Then let it dry. Im going to be playing around with clay soon hopefully. Thank you for the insperation keep up the good work.

[@fraserbuilds]

Thanks! best of luck!

[@kbr8ck]

Great idea to use a printer nozzle. I am amused by the comment about people just wanting instructables to memorize. Then I realize, that is what I would love. Well, at least hoping to gather some starting suggestions for diameters and information on how to attach the small diameter to the large one or how to create the mouth piece. If anyone has starting suggestions or other sources beside's Faraday's notes, that would be apprecited. Thanks for the great video.

[@johnweaver4421]

Great video!

[@TRyan3]

"Hysterical methods"! Canadian?

[@feraltweed]

Ok. I was wondering why the blow tube was made with the tip set back from the end of the tube at a right angle. When you said it was so you don’t spit through the end. I got my answer. How cool is that. Thanks

[@nilo70]

Cheers from your newest subscriber from California 😊

[@murakamiito2009]

Great old technology.

[@glasslinesmadhes]

Informative vodeo 🎉

[@hcomun]

I would really be surprised to see a homemade microscope.

[@A3Kr0n]

That was in every chemistry set. You would flame test chemicals on a charcoal stick with that torch. The trick is being able to breathe and not stop blowing. I'm pretty good at it IMO. You'll find it in the Golden Book of Chemistry online somewhere.

[@Dr_Wrong]

I'd recommend checking out some Japanese dovetailing techniques for your wood work. They're simple, strong, and self-locking.

[@loganstewart9578]

I kept thinking he was gonna cut himself with his axe and saw in the beginning, he kept cutting towards his own body

[@anasqai]

Not completed maybe? The hole below? It can be a Jet? Is it Wood as Fire?

[@anasqai]

Like very saving because Same Amt of Fire Made Stronger. Means if use Zippo Oil, Butane, Still Save Alot adding Force Only. Means if ask me how to make this Better would be pressing(at leg to create wind at Pipe).

[@randellsmith7651]

You can light magnesium with a scotch glass and water. Pick a better medium to burn.

[@matoushoral6082]

Do you think the pipes could be done with ceramic? Something like your blowtorch was probably used to make "glass gombiks" in the 10th century in Great Moravia.

[@matoushoral6082]

www.arub.cz/prehled-vydanych-cisel/pv_60_2_krupickova_et_al.f.pdf page 64 www.arub.cz/wp-content/uploads/Great_Moravia_and_the_Beginnings_of_Christianity_kompr.pdf page 70 contains a picture of what might be "your lamp" :)

[@ThePenatron]

OR doesn’t make ER

[@Dr_Wrong]

ALL hands are clumsy until well practiced 😁

[@thotparnassus2617]

Nice

[@jasonford6607]

What area of the country are you from? You have an interesting accent.

[@davidhunt7819]

Be interesting to see what temperatures are achieved using spirits

[@ladheesvashahroomi1452]

👍

[@TechTed1]

nice

[@nilo70]

My - cross - co - pea 😊

[@AarcTube]

What an incredible channel... I found you from your automaton video and am sad to say it took another video for me to sub but genuinely impressed. Subbed hope to see more.

[@watchdogkennels5242]

These Techniques Will Be CRUCIAL, For Rebuilding, In The Days To Come🫥