Making the hackle (Growing 1 m² of FLAX part 4)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I conclude the process of refining flax fibers. The hackling (or heckling) is the last step before spinning, to "comb" it and remove tangled short fibers. You also lose the last pieces of the cellulose core and other impurities.
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I've just been loving this series so much, and love seeing the whole process. The only "complaint" I have is that I always want more such videos, because they're such a pleasure. Thank you sir!
Thanks Kerry!!
I love all his videos.
There's an old Aussie saying: Too much is never enough!
Same
I'm loving this series *because* of its "slowness." To see how much work goes into turning flax into linen, how much tooling needs to be made, and how long that takes even with the raw materials and modern machines easily at hand; and then to imagine myself back into the Middle Ages and think of how the methodology, production, and technology must have evolved by experiment and by hand over centuries...it's humbling, educational, and simply delightful that you've taken this project on and are sharing the experience with us.
Thanks!
This process was carried out in exactly this manner in the mid- 1700's in Scotland, therefore everywhere I would think.
Robert Burns, the national poet was employed as a heckler and it is this that led to his chest collapse, the suspended particles in the air causing severe lung damage...
@@howler6490 I still have some tools from my grand parents here in Italy. Hemp was the biggest form of production where i live until the IIWW
I have watched the flax videos 3 (or has it been 4?) times now. I hope there will be a part 5. More as needed for some end products to be produced. Thank you for the inspiring videos.
Not gonna lie, you totally nailed this one.
Just fascinating seeing all the steps for growing & refining flax and and all the uses, plus making tools to make parts for other tools. I love the look of the refined "wool" and do hope you will treat us with the spinning and making flax fabric...or where ever you are taking this 1m² production run. Thanks for this series Torbjorn, I've learned lots and so enjoy your videography!! ~PJ
Thank you, I'm not sure yet, but spinning would be cool to try.
Can't wait to see what you come up with for spinning and weaving next.
Another pleasant video
Thank you John!
You have me hooked, I can’t wait to see what you’re going to make with that flax in the end. That’s a great looking “hackle “, created with your usual finesse and skill 👍. Top video too, loved that “winking “ face at the end, very creative. Regards from Down Under. ( The bleak looking sky through your window chills my bones, Winter must be on the way in Sweden)
Yes it's getting colder, but so far it has been a really warm oktober/november. No frost except for one night I think.
Nytt avsnitt i serien! Nu blir femåringen glad. Vi har kollat nästan alla dina videor tillsammans (ibland som alternativ till att läsa saga på kvällen). Du är hans favorit på TH-cam och denna serie har fascinerat oss båda oerhört!
Wow, vad härligt! Hälsa honom!
This may sound terrible, but watching you detangle the flax reminded me of the many times we would have to detangle our daughters hair when they were little. I am so glad that they are grown now
Ouch...
Great work. Love the old mixed with the new.
I bet you wish you had spring for a CNC router instead of the laser when you got done drilling all those holes. It was neat to see you incorporate new tech in your old tech project though. Can’t wait for the next one.
You've carved yourself a unique niche with your combination of skill, versatility, aesthetics and sense of humor. I have yet to come across one of your video's that I didn't like.
Great to hear that! Thanks
This is quickly becoming my favorite series! Well done as always sir, and I can't wait for more!!!
If by the end of this serie I don't see you wearing this as a wig, I'm gonna be mad! 😂
It looks so much like hairs!!! I love it!
This man's filing is so quick and clean.
I never understood just how acurate the phrase 'Flaxen haired ' was until i watched these vids .
Remember Tor, this process resembles combing hair. In order to avoid snagging as much, start from the ends!
Yes, I think I learned that after a while.
I've not combed my hair since 1994...
@@Farlig69 similar time for me, too.
Going bald isn't as bad as some people make it.
hey, lucky refresh! Loved this series so far, can't imagine this video will be any different 👍
Utmärkt kontant som alltid. Tack från Ungern
О! Я так ждал продолжение!
Great job!! Greetings from Marche, Italy!
Now I know where the phrase "flaxen-haired" comes from! Very cool.
I've gotten so hooked on these lately but I think thats far from a bad thing! Theyre so calming to watch and I love seeing the incredible transformation of the metal! Much love from Canada!
Very nice = D
I wish for a continuation of this series where you make some final object with it, being rope of piece of cloth.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
in the 60s I started my work experience in a rope factory.
the first machines were the spreaders, then the drawers, then the finishers. ready for twisting
the interesting thing is all of these machines had faller bars, with hekkel pins in. they were extremely brittle and hard, you could snap a 13mm dia pln with a hammer and vice.
we used to use them as centrepunches.
all gone now. Great vid ty
High-tech in the service of low tech-love it! I am surprised how low the yield seems to be. There seems to be very little usable fiber in flax. Can you imagine doing acres of this at a time?
Yes, at least half is removed in this step, but it's not waste, but used for coarser yarn/tread and other applications
Beautiful work as always. I especially enjoyed the blend of technologies in this one Mr. Åhman!
Det finns kardningsmaskiner för Lin, det återstår att göra ett spinnhjul och snurra lingarn. Nästa i rad, tror jag, är tillverkningen av en vävstol. Det blir mer intressant! 😉👍
10:36 I know that feeling. I made an art piece with thousands of match sticks pushed into (slightly too small) drilled holes. It was an unexpectedly tedious project. All for a poof of smoke and mildly terrifying column of flame at the end =D
At least your effort will have a lasting (and reusable) result!
Ha ha, sounds like fun though!
I really like your content, presentation, humor and the end results themselves.👍😍
Torbjörn Hammerhand driving those nails in. 😂 All jokes aside, these builds are fascinating, and I can't wait to see more!
i enjoyed this program , your laser is very precise . thank you for sharing skal
Everything is fine. Good luck!!!
Artisanal bed of nails. This is quite an interesting project. Maybe you will grow more next year?
Now it makes sense where the sayings "flaxen hair" and "get your hackles up" come from.
The "ending" absolutely killed me. Always feels like christmas came early when I see one of your vids pop up. Tack så mycket! Jag älskar dina videor!
:) Tack!
Did he need to make it as nice as he did? Strictly speaking, no, he didn't. But then it just wouldn't be a Torbjörn Åhman project if he didn't, now would it?
Fantastic work, as always. Looking forward to where this series goes.
really cool use of laser cutter, i heard the sound of a 3d printer and had to do a double take because of the channel i was on lol
also if its anything like combing horse hair, start at one end and work toward the other or you will create snarls!
I see, you made this whole series to experience the feeling of combing and brushing a luxurious mane of hair. I'm sure that flax is gonna make for a wonderfull hairpiece.
Really enjoyable Video:) always a joy to watch you work:)
I finally understand the cliche, "flaxen hair". Very cool.
Thanks!
@@rosstapson ... and "tow-head"
How does one cultivate patience to this level? Sheesh.
I wonder that too..... :)
Your work is lovely
Jättekul som alltid. That's a scary-looking bit of gear to have around, but then again you're accustomed to being around grinders, power hammers, fire and so on, so I'm sure a bed of nails or two is not about to worry you.
Apparently you'll be able to make your own linseed oil, when your (apparently bottomless) bottle is finally finished :)
You, my man, are doing what I wanted to do for a long time!! I'm so glad I now have an awesome example. :-D All the things I'll be needing... A blacksmith vise, an anvil, the works. The misses is going to be pleased!! ;-)
:)
Ok now I still want the first shirt you make out of it 😉
Looking great!! Your project is coming right along. What is the end product you're planning to do with this project??
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
:) Not sure I have a real plan... making a usable thread would be nice.
10:44 Obi-Wan picks up a blaster.
We now know from whence came the description "flaxen-haired Swedish beauty"!
It seems like a long time between your uploads, and I am always glad to watch.
This episode has me wanting to ask a few questions:
1. What is the fibre that the hackle is removing? Is it useful for another purpose, or is it discarded?
2. The word 'hackle' - the only usage of that word I have heard is in reference to the ridge of hair along a dog's spine that is raised when the animal is angry; applied to humans as "get one's hackles up" meaning to become angry. Do you know if the hair and the nail-board are from the same language? Was the nailboard named after the hairs of an angry animal? Just idle curiosity :)
Anyway, I am looking forward to the next installment of the flaxen series.
Peace~
1. Shorter fibers, they are used for spinning coarser thread or in other type of products.
2. I assume the hair thing comes from the name of this tool, not the way around. I really don't know.
Thanks!
A hackle is also the term for a short plume of feathers attached to the headdress of soldiers.
@@torbjornahman The name for the tool you made in english isn't hackle but hatchel. As always a great video!
@@dicksargent3582 Apparently, "hackle" is also valid, according to Merriam-Webster.
a lot of work but a beautiful product in the end, now I need a king size bed of nails mine is getting lumpy🤣
*Awesome video and so precise too. Can you please do a part 5 to show us what you do with the actual product now... like what is is used for/on etc etc. Cheers.*
I deleted my previous post to remove the spammer that replied back to me... and now reposted it back up.
Thanks, I will try to make some thread at a later stage.
"Aahhh, I see your kung-fu skills are improving. Always remember ,Smithy-san, hammer fist good, hammer head better, regular hammer best." (Texted in kung-fu voice) and was that a picture of Mona Lisa's sister, Lona Lisa? Good stuff my friend!👍
:)
Kind of reminds me of brushing my hair after not brushing it for like a month
Just binged all four parts. Absolutely mesmerizing. Both the craftsmanship and this very niche and unique process. What a fascinating endeavor and so very well executed. Can't believe how it turned out. Looks like you scalped a witch. Thanks for sharing with us all! Your work ethic and attention to detail is truly admirable. Wishing you well for what it's worth!
Thanks Josh!
Haha! This man... Is magnificent!
Curious about what this will become. Look forward to finding out.
Next a spinning wheel or at least a drop spindle with a nice forged flywheel. Then a loom... (with hundreds of minute forged heddles, to say nothing of the drawn wire for the reeds)
Ultimately a square meter of flax becomes a few square centimeters of linen.
Endless fascination watching the video and trying to guess what is coming next and why this? Love your videos Torbjoern
It's so fun to see this process unfold and look at how much time and effort went into getting a material. Really makes me appreciate our modern conveniences more.
Beautiful work!!! Could you give some details about the laser? Is it DIY? Or where can you buy it? Or maybe do a bespoke video about it...? 😁
Check the link in the description!
damn, that laser is really 'antique craft meets 21st century! thats impressive!
Yes, it's pretty cool.
Like the hand tools for carding wool
Another video where I click like before watching:)
Torbjorn Dude! Want one, What is it 🤣🤣 Stay safe n well...TFS, GB :)
You might want to try soaking the linen fibers in warm water for a bit before you start carding it. This should help reduce the amount of fibers you break while trying to untangle and clean it. It is much easier to untangle long hair if you wet it first.
Never heard about that...
Can't wait to see where this journey is going! As well as the tools, the final product should be good to see 👍👍👍👍👍
You could also use that in your Iron Maiden 😉
Loving this series. So cool to see the whole process!
Another great video. Thank you. I'm curious to learn what the "waste" fibres that are combed out, were traditionally used for. Too valuable to discard. Perhaps used for stuffing cushions?
Thanks! That's certainly one option, but it was probably mostly used for coarser yarn or thread.
@Andrew Russell-Boulton the tow can be re-hackled and used to create coarser linen. The final waste product was used as fire-starting tinder.
Absolutely lovely. But also, can't believe there's a cnc laser involved but not a cnc drill or router, haha. That's some patience drilling all of those holes on centre. Thank you for sharing
:)
محترف ، يرتدى نظرات حماية العين و كمامة حماية الرئة و حماية لي الصوت المزعج ، كل هاده المشاكل الصحية تحدث و تخلف أتر بعد سنين طويلة ، يمكن تفاديها بي إرتداء هادا المعدات الفردية ،الذهبية و الله المستعان ، شكرا جزيلا لي صاحب المقطع
As I see it, you’ve got to make a distaff and a spindle. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, you could make a spinning wheel.
After that you’ve got to make a loom.
And then make pins, needles, and a pair of scissors, right?
Ha ha, not feeling particularly ambitious at the moment, but I will think about it! :)
End of video 😁😁
First 10 minutes 2 doubts
After 8 minutes 2 doubts clear in video
What I thought
1 ) why he didnt metal casting it's easy process that shape
2 ) print Mark's in paper and drill holes (after use instead of lap Design I realised first drill hole Mark's are testing purpose 👍 )
Softer metals that I can cast will not hold up. Casting steel is quite tricky. Yes, printing a template will work fine, but I wanted to try this.
you should make a playlist of the FLAX series...
I probably should!
I can see that laser will work out well if you ever decide to make a cribbage board.
Indeed!
Is there anything this man cannot do with perfection?
Looks great! 🤠❤🔥⚒
I now know where the term "flaxxen hair" comes from.
It's a cool hairbrush but Iwouldn't use it ...
Hell! My name is Florian and I work for a Swedish company that sells furniture. I know that in Swedish culture the Dala Horse is an important landmark. Can you make one out of metal? I have been following your videos for a very long time. You have a lot of likes from me! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I guess it's a good idea to make one for metal!
Thanks for all your contents,!!!
Best regards from Romania 🇷🇴 😍 ❤ 👌!
Thanks for the suggestion! However, that shape is not very well suited for forging... but maybe there is a way?....
When i was a kid, i used one of these (tho i remember the teeth being just ever so slightly bigger at the bottom) to make "hair" for traditional masks. Cool project!
Blacksmiths make frightening grooming implements. I want to echo all the people who have loved this series so, so much. It’s been fascinating and visually beautiful. I’d be extremely interested to know approximately how much textile can be produced per square metre of growing space. Do you have enough to process into something viable to weave?
I'm not sure, we will see. I guess it's hard to estimate beforehand.. there are so many factors involved. Mainly how it grows, and the retting.
Every time you release a new video I feel compelled to go back and binge-watch a bunch of your old ones again!
This series has been amazing! I can't wait to see if you are continuing it!
Also, I'm crossing my fingers in expectation of your next cooking video, those are always fantastic!!! Cheers!
I bet you have a lot of respect for someone who makes beds of nails😜👍.
:)
Wow. Lot's of work... But a wonderful tool! Just be sure to oil the nails ..:)
Your videos are always a treat. I love the quiet humour amongst the skilled work too :)
Looks more and more like hair with every step
I was just thinking how much it looked like hair when Mona Lisa popped up and winked her agreement 😆
:)
Excellent support for agricultural products re processes for better economy and services to humanity. ❤
Now I understand Debussy's peice The girl with the flaxen hair!(also one of my favorites:)
I'm patiently waiting for you to finally spin the linen into yarn, then weave it on the loom, turn it into fabric, and finally sew it into a dress. 😁
Dress? I was aiming for some underwear!? :) :)
@@torbjornahman 😅😂
My heart sunk a little when I read "conclude". This has been an interesting series!
For now at least... I will try to spin it later.
@@torbjornahman First you get to forge the metal parts of the spinning wheel. :) I've never tried spinning, but I suspect that it takes some skill to spin thread from fibers. If you can't afford the time to spin. weave, & sew something from your flax, perhaps you could find someone local with those skills? ;)
@@torbjornahman Don't forget weaving the yarn into a fabric (for which you should naturally build a loom) and then bleaching the resulting piece of linen :)
@@bobvines00 I have spun sheep’s wool into yarn… The process of getting the raw wool to the point where you can actually start spinning is amazingly similar to this. It is difficult to maintain a consistent texture, twist, radius etc. but like anything else, practice makes perfect.
@@daniel_charms Glimakra makes a beautiful loom. Even @Torbjörn Åhman might not be able to improve on their design 😉
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Набор молодых йогов . A set of young yogis .
We call that form of the flax "bride's hair" (gelin saçı in Turkish).
Now I understand why the saying is "maid with the flaxen hair". It looks better than mine honestly 😂
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At first I thought you were a Faquir making a pillow for your bed of nails.😉
Keep those videos coming my Brother!!!! Amazing!
What's next on your project list? A loom to weave your own linen fabric?
I'm starting to understand why hair used tl be compared to flax
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