The Worlds First Blow Torch 

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amazing Job !

very good, thanks!

I would really be surprised to see a homemade microscope.

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.

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

Great old technology.

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

Great video!

I love how relaxing this is :)

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.

Awesome build!

how do you make the nozzle hole/copper tube?

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.

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

Cheers from your newest subscriber from California 😊

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

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

Nice

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

"Hysterical methods"! Canadian?

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.

nice

ALL hands are clumsy until well practiced 😁

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Be interesting to see what temperatures are achieved using spirits

My - cross - co - pea 😊

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

OR doesn’t make ER

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.

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