Making an awl

In this video I show how I make an awl. A simple tool but it requires some work still. You can of course go about this project in a much simpler way if you like, but this was fun!
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[@Heseblesens]

I needed an awl before I saw this video, but I have never wanted an awl as much as I do after the video was over! Just fab work sir!

[@Istbar]

I hope your grandchildren appreciate how fine a craftsman you are when they're teaching their children how to use your tools. Beautiful as always.

[@gurisandhu9827]

You are right

[@michaelmullinax6344]

As always a great presentation. It makes me remember that the smith was a welder, machinist, fitter, rigger tin,brass,steel,wood- worker and very needed. More so in the past but you can’t buy a better tool even today, than one hand crafted. Thanks

[@Pseud0rand0m]

I love how you pay attention to the smallest details and know pretty much exactly what the metal is going to do. Something to strive for, indeed.

[@telescopereplicator]

Just when I think I've seen it awl, he comes up with another masterpiece !! Thank you, Torbjörn !!

[@mileslemon]

So beautiful! Much better than the $10 awl I got off amazon.

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

As always, more a relaxing pleasure to watch you at work. It inspires me to do better. Thank you.

[@esa062]

Every bit of that tool is well thought. It always pleases me to see a simple tool that is really well made. One could argue, that there's no point in putting that much work into it, when you can buy one for pennies, but that's a tool that lasts easily 200 years.

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

U got amazing skills. So satisfying to watch you working.👍👍👍

[@Omnihil777]

Awl-inspiring. Awl-some. Awl-in-one! Seriously, one of the most beautiful awls I've ever seen. Awl clear. Sorry, I can't contain myself... :)

[@xsbiggy6349]

Such a simple thing and yet again for only a few minutes I get to watch a craftsman ply his trade without undue "music" or other flashy bits of editing. Another beautiful piece. Cheers from The States.

[@mitchelperkins6723]

Very nice. No better combo than wood and steel! Turning on a wood lathe is such a pleasurable thing, with good quality sharp tools what can be made is amazing.

[@eatenkate]

The awl is such an underrated tool, beautiful work!

[@kennethdodds2323]

Beautiful, functional. I particularly enjoyed the forming of the ferrule.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Yes, I have had that process in mind for a while. Works pretty good.

[@scottleft3672]

@@torbjornahman "Munch crunch"...hey presto.

[@abderrahimelkhalfi5490]

@@torbjornahman Bon ...travail , mon ami continue....

[@HolgerBarske]

So much love and effort for such a tiny tool. I am blown away as usual from your work 👏👏👏.

[@vonbullfrog6658]

I've always loved blacksmithing and after being hooked on your videos for about a week, I've decided to build a shop for myself thank you for the inspiration

[@torbjornahman]

That's great! Good luck!

[@tonybirdwell2917]

That is a beautiful tool!

[@SylverProductions]

Makes me wish I had a forge of my own.. Casting doesn't have the same feel to it. Beautiful work!

[@jide7765]

The forging was very minimal in that one. That awl would have be done very differently with only a forge.

[@user-in6gf3zt8o]

Good evening, an artist playing the most beautiful melody for your wonderful tools. Thank you for this beautiful, creative art. Egyptian loves every beautiful work. Every person works seriously without deception. Thank you.

[@6minutemedia543]

One of these beautifully crafted items you just know will feel great in the hand.

[@richardsolomon8076]

She's another beautiful tool, nicely done Thunder Bear :) love your craftsmanship, and really like the subtitle type bits that explain like the anneiling? Annealing?? Softening of work hardened zones :-) thanks again for the effort you put into quality.

[@stevedingman474]

Another perfect tool !

[@nathanhawkes6885]

As an organ builder we mostly made our own tools for very specific tasks. This video brought me back to those days. Thank you I loved every minute of it!

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! Thanks!

[@Al-Fiallos]

Every detail speaks of craftsmanship. I loved the making of the ferrule. I learned something.

[@psidvicious]

Awl in awl, of awl the videos I’ve seen today, this one beats them awl! Not surprising at awl though when it’s Torbjörn! Awl-ways a pleasure to watch a true craftsman. ⚒

[@torbjornahman]

ha ha ha, thanks!!

[@scottleft3672]

Aws a wise awld Awl once said...Who's who who?

[@Whisperblade]

I don't think a comment could have gotten any punnier. well done!

[@tommypetraglia4688]

First of all, sir, you are a polymath, with wide varying interests talents and skills and knowledge required to employ them. You took us from the hot iron forge of dark heavy metal to so finely turn wood and polished hammered brass. The only thing we have yet to see is you dig your own coal. 😄 The woodshop looks non pariel, all brite and airy, remembering the rundown hovel. A perfect compact comfortable space to work those vintage tools. Your attention to detail and delicacy is oddly satisfying as if you take us there in your own head Which leads me to your video production... perfection in execution, par excellence. Thank you for allowing us to live vicariously in your world if only for 15 mins, though rest assured those 15 will be multiplied manyfold for me, as is with much of your work. As a matter of fact, after I hit SEND, I'm taking another turn through, just to be certain I saw what I just saw and once again revel in your beautiful work. TaP

[@torbjornahman]

Lovely, thank you so much Tommy!

[@tedmerrick935]

You stated that more eloquently than I ever could. But wanted to say the same thing.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@@tedmerrick935 Thank you Ted, it was kind of you to say, I'm glad you found my thoughts in such a way However it's really not much an effort, not to brag, but I just let the voices in my head dictate my hand often later wondering 'is that really my thoughts in words?" That's all well and good but the real reason we're here is the man TA. He truly sets out in such a calm and peaceful way to work us into his story the way he works the metal.. yes, each new object and the working thereof is a story into itself with a begining middle and each unfolding like acts in a play/chapters in a book, with the man in the center the forever eternal protagonist, us spurring him on from behind our screens erupting silently at the end with an... Oh, that's good.

[@berlinetta350]

@@tommypetraglia4688 Tommy Petraglia Your initial comment was a little pretentious, but tolerable. The subsequent response was extremely douchey and shows how much of an insufferable, self aggrandizing human being you are.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

@@berlinetta350 What a sad dim and dismal unenlightened life yours must be. Unable to see, unable to dream, unable to express yourself in words. Dare I say you even lack a soul Generally... it must really suck to be you. I feel bad for those around who must daily deal with such a shitheel

[@jgclark45]

craftsmanship at it's finest! gorgeous tool

[@alexsan377]

Thanks. Your video bring a feeling of warmth and comfort, as usual.

[@balaclavabob001]

That is a beautiful thing .

[@kevinbyrd6482]

Awl thats cute.

[@pemtax557]

Beautiful work, the awl came out perfect! Creating tools like this is an art and you have mastered the art. Cheers my friend ...

[@ggattsr]

Pride of workmanship is such a beautiful thing. Keep up the great work.

[@Deadshar]

Вроде мелочь, но насколько красиво сделано! Постоянно тебя смотрю, ты супер мужик!

[@KnGhd1080]

нахуй она нужна то я не понимяу?

[@chrishandy1090]

5:00 I feel like that is exactly how This Old Tony would cut the metal, too.

[@jackwitty255]

Top tier craftsmanship. Thanks for all that you do!

[@rottiejakeluke]

You did an amazing job. I wish I had all your equipment and especially your shills as a blacksmith/machinist. Fantastic result!!!!

[@OrionsAnvil]

Great details on the lathe. I see everyone has the "Awl" puns covered lol so awl i can say is another top shelf video..sorry couldnt help myself ;)

[@Katniss218]

Awesome work, as always!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@phill903]

And another beautiful tool you have created, what an artist and a craftsman.

[@robertlassiter5808]

I would think of myself among all men to be most fortunate to own such an awl. That was a true pleasure to watch. Thank you Thunder Bear!

[@MirandaAntonelli]

I've been watching too much old Clickspring. When he went to mount the brass on the lathe, I was surprised when he didn't reach for a superglue arbor.

[@paolodecorato651]

Ciao carissimo, è un piacere vederti lavorare. Un forte abbraccio!

[@kevinhill6530]

Awesome video as usual. I love watching everything you make. The precision and skill is absolutely phenomenal!!! Looking forward to the next one!!!!

[@frick566]

Glad to see you back!!

[@abdel-hadikaddourn2bricola725]

C'est un travail précieux . Chef-d'oeuvre ...........chapaux

[@ammouna3479]

ا،، دار السلام. في الوقت الحالي 7

[@Rimsabe]

c'est pourquoi cette outil ?

[@timothyreese]

There's really something to your hand-eye precision when working with tools. It's very, very good.

[@Tad-G]

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[@carpenteire]

Beautiful work, an heirloom tool that will have a lasting legacy

[@douglasfathers4848]

Watching you working at the anvil is very enjoyable ,But to see you working on your lathe is amazing, thank you Sir for inspiring me . now I just got to buy a lathe.

[@kittonsmitton]

"Thats Awl Folks!" Nice work.

[@2HHB]

I dont know even know what he just made but this guys got skills

[@markdraeger4721]

Awesome work!!! I wish tools were made with this kind of craftsmanship!!? Love your work!

[@desertmulehunter]

Your skills and know how never cease to amaze me! Thanks for another great video.

[@LifesHarlequin]

I have searched all my local tool stores and home project stores for an awl... all the attendants look at me like I'm speaking a foreign language when I ask them where they might be... glad someone else uses them

[@torbjornahman]

Strange! They are pretty simple to make though. Doesn't need much more than a power drill, a bolt or screw, sandpaper and a piece of wood.

[@zettle2345]

You'd think a leather shop would have them, in stock...

[@tobealostwanderer]

Or a fabric store. alas,bmy search has been in vain as well

[@ogi22]

@@torbjornahman Depends on who you ask... Leatherworkers know this tool, carpenters often use it for marking, sailors and rope makers know it as a marlin spike (marszpikiel in polish language). David Canterbury forged marlin spike too, very nice youtube clip there with a bit of history... Gardeners use a bigger spike for planting ;) Other people generally think it's a simple murder weapon or something similar ☺ I knew this tool because i am fortunate that my dad loves to have a well stacked workshop. BTW, thanks for the inspiration! Yesterday i hardened a hatchet for the first time and it worked well. I'm lacking a forge for now, so i just put it into our heating stove when coals were bright red and quenched it in my kitchen. It was fun and i really need to make myself a forge this spring.

[@northcountryfisher2121]

Lots of them on eBay

[@Syncubus]

Sand a flat in one side of the handle, and you won't be chasing it rolling off of your workbench. Lovely work!

[@scottleft3672]

That explains the shape of the old one I own...tah.

[@TalRohan]

As always excellent work, particularly like the attention to detail with the Ferrule, not many people would round one out like that.. Nice job with the oval skew chisel too

[@williampeppers812]

Master craftsmanship at it's best. Good job sir.

[@Roman_37rus]

Приветствую! Отличный инструмент и традиционно красивый процесс создания! Очень жду видео о создании большого ножа)))

[@artyseibert]

I don’t know why, but I think this might be one of the coolest things you’ve made yet. Nice work!

[@Brian18741]

Stunning! And that ferrule is a thing of beauty!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

we were so entertained with the making of this program. in our opinion that is the finest example of an awl and the skills and craftsmanship anywhere on this world . thank you ; ]

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@jimc4731]

Tip: when you want something long and slender start with a large enough blank and go to the finish diameter and make the part in one cut. You can not make second cut. With practice you will find the tool geometry and parameters of this procedure. I thoroughly enjoy your program it makes me relive what I used to be able to do! JIM

[@N-A674]

Seems that I need to create a special playlist - "First Aid for Perfectionists Who Were Harmed by the Cruel World" and add there this video, indeed.

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha! Good idea! :)

[@JustinTopp]

Add his whole channel haha

[@formula__1]

Максим Огородников, ваш комментарий один из лучших, что мне пришлось прочитать под этим видео!))))

[@Anonymouthful]

More like Crude World.

[@N-A674]

@@formula__1 Спасибо ))

[@Rsama60]

Making an everyday tool beautiful and perfect.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I like your design, especially the end that goes in the handle. A nice elegant touch.

[@rogeliomartinez5090]

Genio Mago me encanta verte trabajar, eres completo madera, acero, hierro, excelente, Rogelio Martinez de Argentina, ciudad de Lanus.Oeste, Provincia de Buenos Aires,

[@sergiocaceres8283]

te faltó agg el número del DNI capo

[@albertolambach5395]

Yo tenía un hermoso taller metalúrgico. en el año 1994 Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera y sus secuaces me lo fundieron. Ahora no tengo ni un martillo!!! Cosas que pasaron en el viejo Uruguay. Ahijuna!!!.

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

Mis sinceras condolencias

[@vicpatton5286]

Excellent design: functional, looks kind to the hand, and beautiful. I especially like the beautiful transition from the steel to the handle. Doubt anything like thoughtful that would ever grace a commercial awl!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Vic!

[@alibronx2112]

Very well engineered and crafted. Thank you for sharing!

[@joaquinpaezsanchez9357]

No me canso de repetirlo. Eres un GRAN MAESTRO

[@joaquinpaezsanchez9357]

@@samuelcv4 Andalucía , málaga

[@joaquinpaezsanchez9357]

@@samuelcv4 la verdad que si

[@Madlintelf]

That's awl folks, had to say it but that was a nice little build, it looks gorgeous and I love how you just make what you need to make other things, that's fantastic!

[@paullammens3323]

Again an lovely build. Nice scew turning skils.

[@63256325N]

What a beautiful piece. Excellent work. Thanks for the video.

[@heathbarnhart1092]

"I had a slinky, but I straightened it"

[@Painless61]

Your Videos count to the best Videos on YT ... No stupid Music ... no Talking ... only craftmanship, ... i love it ... can‘t wait to see the next one... thx for sharing

[@iordachej]

This tool is going to last forever. Well done, congrats

[@bronovlek]

Great video Torbjörn. True craftsman!

[@BlackBearForge]

You have convinced my I need to spend more time with my lathe

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, great!! It's great fun when everything works.... but that skew chisel can be temperamental :)

[@spongeorpete7289]

@@torbjornahman you have hopefully convinced my mom to get me a lathe

[@torbjornahman]

@@spongeorpete7289 Cool! Good luck with it!

[@RovingPunster]

4:57 Wow, precision brass tube biting. I clearly missed my calling in life. 😁

[@garylavorgna5976]

A true craftsman. That will last a lifetime. Thanks.

[@JerrySwatsell]

Very nice. Three awl was beautifully done. Making your own tools is very satisfying.

[@jordanthompson6639]

5:00 Wow he really - bit the bullet - on that one! I’ll see myself out now...

[@bucyrus5000]

That joke was awl-right...I'll be outside in the bins, where I belong.

[@joaquinpaezsanchez9357]

IMPRESIONANTE, MAGNÍFICO

[@renatoferreira7850]

how good it is to appreciate the work done, perfect, hugs from Brazil

[@tilow4845]

Nice work. I especially like the processing of the brass!

[@mikedippel4986]

I've been diagnosed with uninspired and the only cure is THUNDER BEAR

[@torbjornahman]

You must have a wonderful doctor! :)

[@user-zj5cu1xe8h]

@@torbjornahman - blacksmith?

[@justynuhl8606]

@@user-zj5cu1xe8h I believe you misunderstood. A doctor diagnoses people. A blacksmith creates from various metal stock and/or scrap.

[@philipclayberg4928]

"It's awl Greek to me."

[@petercowell2051]

That is class. I must learn to slow down and make something not only functional but beautiful as well.

[@adrianonunziata4272]

You just make whatever you want! Amazing skills.

[@Redasurc]

4:57 welp I haven’t seen this yet lol

[@haneu11]

good

[@CEZAMPOL]

Nice job! This video is pretty good! In addition, no break for adds , no back music ( those boring electronic ones)..no asks for like & share...anyway...excelent video! Congrats!!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@user23659]

Respect from France !!! Good work !

[@vj.sherifftaytis5081]

His tool is $ 5. energy spent + workmanship + material + time 50 dollars.

[@iyadmassarani9542]

You’ve forgot the stamp of your brand ..🛠🗡

[@torbjornahman]

Nowhere to stamp... I need a branding iron..

[@markjenney8808]

@@torbjornahman maybe next project ?

[@markjenney8808]

@@torbjornahman Maybe next time ?

[@ogi22]

I think he could heat his stamp and burn it into the handle. It would look really nice with such branding.

[@torbjornahman]

That would ruin the temper on the tool I'm afraid... need another one!

[@HellJester07]

Love your craftsmanship as always!

[@MrMamaMaya]

Masha-Allah........ You made a simple tool but your craftsmanship reflects in the making of this tool......... God bless you. Love and respect from Pakistan

[@bay4west]

Love the way you made the brass piece. Awesome project!

[@28yogy4todd]

Very nice work again indeed. Thank you for another awesome video!

[@thijs3514]

Oh man.. it is almost too perfect! Really nice job.

[@garymccraw1466]

Torbjorn you done a amazing Job