Blacksmithing - Forging a shoehorn

[@marshall1265]

I love your videos, I have watched you now for more than a year and I just love the simplicity, no loud annoying commentary, just making things and you show every step you take when forging and crafting. Not sure if your familiar with Primitive Technology you tube channel but you are the modern equivalent. Thank you for your time and effort you put into these videos.

[@jgclark45]

letting the work speak for itself! very enjoyable!

[@torbjornahman]

Yes I know the PT channel :) Thanks!!

[@LamiiBunny]

these are like therapy videos for me. The sounds are just the work he does, there's a simple beauty to witnessing it in its pure form like that. It's comforting and relaxing to listen to and watch.

[@mikazukivalentine9262]

Cool comment

[@janmorse2162]

Marshall has said exactly what I am not articulate enough to type! Your videos are both extremely informative and relaxing to watch......Like that Aussie guy on PT!! Excellent craftsmanship and craftsman's ethic.

[@horatiohornblower868]

Is there anything you cannot make in iron? You are more than a blacksmith, Thorbjörn, you are an artist!

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

I find it funny that I made a shoehorn for my dad for Father's day last weekend, using nothing but a paint-can propane forge, an anvil and a hammer.... And of course one of my favorite and inspirational blacksmiths comes out with a video showing me how a professional would do it.... Did I mention I made mine out of an old piece of rebar that a friend found in a yard? Detroit doesn't have much money....

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! Keep it up!

[@angrydrummergirl2648]

Any time you are having a stressful day, just come watch Torbjorn's blacksmithing videos and you'll find peace :)

[@seanbailey6004]

Does anyone else find this calming and relaxing? Wish I could watch you create your work in person. So proud to be a subscriber.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@sca24580]

I often watch before bed. I do find it relaxing.

[@brianfalls5894]

Torbjorn, I love watching you craft your projects. And the fact that you make it look so easy just tells me that you are a true professional and artist. Well done sir!!! Well done!

[@jamesmcmillen4828]

VERY clean forging! Great idea for next Father's Day. RIP, Grinder....you have served well.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!!

[@northernnorm65]

Beautiful shoe horn and a wonderful reminder to us all take the time to stop and smell the roses

[@Istbar]

hands down, the best Blacksmith-Gardener on KZbin. it's all looking fantastic, sir.

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, thank you :)

[@TomCraigCanvasHost]

What I particularly like about your videos, is that you don't waffle a lot of self important crap; you just get on with it, and do, to my eyes, a damned brilliant job! You are a true craftsman. Thank you again for making these videos. If I had more money, I would support you on Patreon. One day.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@bryanchurch3914]

I am constantly amazed at your ability to not only create such incredible works, but to make the tools and dies required as well, and you make it look easy. I really want to hate you for being so talented, but i can't. I just hope it is the result of many years of hard work and you are not one of those people who can just do anything, then i would have to hate you,LOL

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks

[@peterhemds254]

Du är bäst Torbjörn. Du har fått mej inspirerad till metalslöjd.

[@torbjornahman]

Vad trevligt, tack!

[@lennonwoodturning6059]

I think I have watched all of your videos. Awesome skill and excellent camera work . My 7 year old daughter loves to watch your videos with me at the end of the night. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@torbjornahman]

How cool. Thank you!

[@robertmcanany6397]

It takes a lot of talent to make something as simple as a shoehorn look that good. Very nicely done, sir.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@josephiodice5934]

I am AMAZED at how well this was filmed and edited. But I am FAR MORE amazed at what I've learned. I'd like to say hello from Melbourne Australia. Thank you 😊

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you, and hello!

[@simtomas-t6t]

lovely being a king of your passion , so envious especially if you have tools in this COVID period

[@killerkane1957]

Perhaps the best ever Torbjörn! Yesterday was Fathers Day and my 61st birthday. I was given THREE pairs of shoes! Since I always make what you make, the timing is spooky perfect! Great work bro!!

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, that is great! Happy belated birthday!

[@thatoldbob7956]

Nice work in a small well equipped home shop. I grew up in an old steel fabricating shop of my grandfather's, we had master forgers working in the shop, no electrical equipment, the planishing hammer was another man, sometimes two of them. I never went really into it, rather worked my teen years on the old big lathe we had. There was a guy who controlled his smoking by lighting his cigarette by cold-forging a 12 mm round into a square long "needle" until the very end of it became red hot. It is extremely difficult to forge a round into a perfect square keeping it from turning into a romboid, especially by cold-forging. I thought you might interested to hear that. You are doing very good well thought out and we'll planned jobs. Congratulation. Old Bob

[@torbjornahman]

Interesting!. Yes, I have seen the cold forging trick! Quite amazing. Thanks!

[@TalkinBen]

I absolutely love how crisp and clean all your forged pieces are! it is extremely satisfying to watch! thank you for sharing your work with us

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@kennethwhite1883]

I know I’ll never own one of your works as they are one of a kind, simply amazing, smiths are the tradesmen that took us from the copper age to now, plastic & whatever. Keep on Trucking!

[@ollecool004]

Hade varit super om du säljer dessa på din hemsida! Perfekta presenten till någon som "har allt"!

[@torbjornahman]

Förstår vad du menar... blir nog för dyra är jag rädd.

[@ollecool004]

Torbjörn Åhman synd, fundera gärna på om du kan förenkla designen så kan iaf jag tänka mig att köpa ett par stycken om de inte blir allt för dyra. Vad är ca pris på det i videon?

[@thomasarussellsr]

I didn't know anyone still knew what a shoe horn is. Thanks for sharing this project, and the formula for sizing your parent stock for the intended outcome of the finished diameter and length. I love it when I see math used in the real world. This could be helpful for a math class example. Thanks.

[@atelier8584]

I love this channel for so many reasons... And instead of preparing to an exam I'm watching Torbjörn...

[@torbjornahman]

Ouch... Exam first, watch youtube second!

[@draggngmac386]

I wanna know who would give this a thumbs down???? That’s a beautiful piece of metalwork :)))))

[@garymccraw1466]

Wow Torbjorn you did a Awesome Job on that ShoeHorn. You are a Amazing Blacksmith.

[@steelpennyforge5152]

Very nice! Would make a great fathers day gift

[@pjhalchemy]

A fine functional and elegant shoe horn, Torbjorn. Always learn something new in technique or tool forming or just the relaxation and perspective from your videos, plus the quality of videos gets better all the time. Thank You!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@gsernar6491]

You are an artist, a blacksmith genius!

[@AlessGonzalez]

Now is the time to forge shoes ♥

[@moet1114]

LOL

[@Redtailedhawk99]

Don’t think we could wear them.

[@petter5721]

He can probably make Swedish "Trä skor"!

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

Move over wood clogs..

[@jonathanjensen189]

to reach the water temple?

[@ronaldlapointe1219]

Cher Ami, j’apprécie grandement tes vidéos, il y’a une grande sérénité qui entoure ta façon de faire...bravo encore!

[@Lu-KN]

There is an old joke... I love the work. I am able to watch it looong hours. :) But that is literally it about your videos, Torbjörn, they are simple, extremely educating, and addictive to watch. Thanks.

[@Scarletxrosex]

The single solitary "aww" after the grinder died is so easy to relate with.

[@koltoncrane3099]

Ya dewalt grinders seem to last me longer. It does suck when they smoke like that. You can try to have them repaired, but they can’t always be repaired.

[@hippopole9657]

Accuracy , Patience . Ideas above all experience .

[@joselrodriguez5999]

For the first five minutes I was trying to figure out how you were going to make a shoehorn out of those two big blocks of steel :) Great job! I learn a lot from your videos.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!

[@moet1114]

When ever I feel sad or lonely I binge watch ur videos and cuddle my dog 🐶 she’s a cavoodle and her name is Moët (pronounced mo-ee)

[@torbjornahman]

Cool. Thanks!

[@stuartschuetze3774]

Unbelievable. Beautiful design. You sir are an artist

[@Tailss1]

Your greenhouse looks lovely, nice the ice and snow are finally gone.

[@gianlucabassgnani]

Wow, I am always impressed watching your videos. Incredible quality in every aspect. Never stop doing this please

[@kevinkult]

Beautiful work as always Torbjorn! The shoehorn that I made was...shall we say, much more utilitarian. Your's is a work of art! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!

[@wjf0ne]

I hope it is a very very long time before you ever need a long handled shoe horn. Thank you Sir, and keep the videos coming.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks

[@clydebalcom8252]

You have the most amazing greenhouse. I've been interested in vertical gardening for a while, but I live in an apartment.

[@anthonykent7983]

You truly are an artist! Your items are always items I'd be proud to own! Thank you for your time and effort with the video. Thank you bro Anthony Kent

[@andrewmcconnell4220]

I love the garden shots.

[@rasnac]

Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@Marcywm42]

Totally impressed. So many techniques. A work of art.

[@tjofmaine1]

Nice job on the shoe horn. Simple objects can still be made with an artistic eye, Thanks

[@nissearkevid1995]

Fantastiskt fint gjort. Jag gillar det enkla i dina videos samtidigt som du är tydlig och visar större delar av processen. Tummen upp!

[@torbjornahman]

Tack!

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

Great work as always, Torbjörn! And a pleasure to see you work.😊

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

I gave it a thumbs up just looking at your beading jig! But this is absolutely top notch! Beautiful craftsmanship. Fantastic attention to detail. I hope to someday have half your skill.

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@tobiassonne3442]

A fantastic result as always, I really like your style. You are very talented, keep up the good work.

[@TheDistur]

Always take time to smell the roses. Your blacksmith helper with the dies is really nice! Also looks like you could make carving gouges about like this. Very interesting.

[@torbjornahman]

Always! :) Yes more or less the same process.

[@winter-survivor]

This video was specially surprising to me at the end because I didn't knew what that "shoehorn" word meant (English is not my native language) hahaha. High quality stuff, thanks for share your creativity!

[@jamietimon9899]

Your videos have such a soothing and calming effect on me. Love seeing the notification that another one has been posted!

[@torbjornahman]

Great!

[@TheRonald6524]

This guy does beautiful work!! I Love watching his videos. Always learn something!👍

[@TheRunereaper]

Beautiful work. I think the regularity of the block barrelling tool marks really underlines your skill. Thanks for posting.

[@pheonixmann1114]

I live in Oklahoma and it's 3:30 in the morning here and the one time im up this late you come out with a video. Yay me

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@bruceabe3139]

as always, perfect! the simplicity of design makes it.

[@Rottinrock]

very nice, as usual. beautiful roses, just hate it when all the smoke escapes from a grinder

[@SirScapa]

Wow vad fin den blev, fint med ljuset på kvällen när det lyser genom gluggen och ingången.

[@fouledanchorforge5223]

Oh no you let out the MAGIC smoke. Love the video.

[@quincyhayes7192]

lovely work as always, torbjörn! love watching your videos, they're so nice and relaxing. somehow, the sound of metal on metal helps me sleep. keep up the great work!

[@robertforrester578]

Just plain old good work Brother. Thanks. Bob from Philly

[@BlackBearForge]

wonderful video, love the swage dies and the shoehorn.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you John!

[@lennyfelix98]

Incredible craftsmanship

[@giorgospapafotiou7311]

Nice work!!!!! Greetings from Athens,Greece!

[@reallifeistoflat]

neat method. Garden is looking excellent also.

[@outbackladas]

That’s a great idea having such a long handle on it, the only shoehorns I’ve seen in the past have been quite short, that long handle would be a great advantage. Now that I’m getting on a bit in years I sometimes could use a shoehorn like that to get my work boots on, might be my next project. Top job, yours looks great, Regards from down under.

[@whome6764]

I made one outta PVC once but never thought about using metal. Of course yours looks way better. Heirloom quality 👍

[@alansloas777]

Wow! Great work! Your videos always inspire me to do better work, take more care, and strive for excellence. Thank you! It also makes me want to make more tools!

[@torbjornahman]

Great!! Thanks

[@glennwiebe5128]

Well done! I have forged quite a few shoe horns and some with family names stamped on the stem since they will be passed down. The first couple I made (for myself and family) I made the spoon (the part that goes into the shoe) too thin and it would bend if someone was other than gentle with it. I also made them left and right handed and custom lengths. Again, great work!

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thank you!

[@edmundszudrawski5327]

What a great video, as all of your posts are. I am in awe of the precision with which you work.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@IvyCreek-76]

Amazing craftsmanship as always! Thank You for sharing

[@user-zx6jv3zy9r]

Absolutely love the beadmaker rig!

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

"Oh Oh" then "Awww" when the grinder died... LOL! Amazing craftsmanship! well done! : )

[@thebmac]

Beautiful!!!, I wish I had it!. I have been using the same store bought metal shoe horn for 20 years. I would never spend money on a plastic one again

[@jgclark45]

Beautiful shoe horn! Another angle grinder bites the dust ;-) I love your yellow roses, they are my favorites!

[@jeff-lindawells7760]

Great project as always. You will come need that as time rolls on.

[@dutchcourage7312]

Tnx for demonstrating the tool, as for the longest time i wondered on which side you were actually going to blow to call the shoe ;) And yes, that might be me joking at this point in time, but surely there be people that never heard or seen a thing like this, especially the younger generations.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Ha ha... Thanks!

[@chondele]

This is so soothing to watch.

[@Cremantus]

VERY nice... that shoehorn is at least be worth the pay if you sell it or woth the efford if it is for you own use. And I know... electric drives die always in the fire/at work. It simply has reached the point of no return. Thumbs up, man!

[@Timmy2Jpolev]

7:47 ant dragging a french fry bottom left

[@hippopole9657]

Blacksmith is wonderful job . Super video .

[@dragon24pl]

I see worm in the lower left corner 7:48 - 8:02 Great Movie. Thanks :-) Greetings from Poland

[@yanisazizov]

Ja det är förvirrande! när verktyget bryts i ett oupphörligt ögonblick18:20😊 verktyg för skor!!19:31👍👍👍Tack så mycket! Du har gyllene händer👍Billets från Damaskus...1:47

[@hendrikvanderstraeten7262]

Great video as always, i already watch out for the next. Thank you for shearing it with the otters. Great job!

[@jerrieyum]

Man watching you work is amazing. You do different stuff that’s really fascinating it’s wonderful sir !!👍🏾

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@construction-productscemen4935]

I like your way of doing it, it's great.

[@adamhorner3950]

Wonderful video as always:) I really appreciate that you put the stock calculations in as well, that's incredibly helpful and interesting too. Wish more Blacksmiths did that lol

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Adam! It is always nice to set a goal. In this case the length is not that important but it could be! It's hard to judge by eye and almost strange that 8,75 cm of 20mm round can stretch to 35 cm in 10 diameter. :)

[@goranmarinic2923]

I love your scandinavian accent. Great video.

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, thanks!

[@jennyzosangafanai6123]

You are great..i learn many things from you...i still want to learn more and more.

[@JesusGonzalez-pr3wy]

i love the shape :) and the shiny finish, amazing piece of art !!!

[@BB_46]

You let the magic smoke escape from your angle grinder. Great job on the shoe horn. 👍

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

Haha I always call it the factory smoke lmfao.. they put it in there in the factory where it powers the tool until you let it out.. So yeah.. It's a bad thing when you "let out the factory smoke"

[@oneshotme]

That is something you would have never thought a Blacksmith would have made and I'm sure it's the only one on KZbin!! LOL

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@pokefan213]

7:49 anyone else notice near the bottom-left corner, that bug just dragging a piece of something away? XD guess somebody's learning on the job there!!

[@jonanderson5137]

Uploaded just in time to watch before work!

[@edsonmedeiros5630]

د کار په اړه مبارکۍ، دا د حیرانتیا کار ډیر ښه او پیسیسیسیا دی.

[@khalidtarawneh2289]

i really enjoyed that, great blacksmithing

[@mariogarcia4814]

Amanzing work Torbjörn! Never miss your videos , excellente creativity. Greetings!!

[@DanielSMatthews]

It is good to see such a skilled blacksmith who is making useful tools rather than weapons that are only useful for killing people.

[@robertomarchi4394]

Un vero capolavoro....congratulazioni !