Blacksmithing - Forging a bench seat

This is how I make a forged bench seat for my grandparents grave. Forging the main pieces is not the most efficient way to do this. Cutting away material is much easier, but I wanted to try this anyway :)
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[@baa-austria]

No "another sword, knife or similar killing instrument" all the time combined with "visit my sponsors". This is why i love Torbjörns channel. Every piece is unique, peaceful, useful, a "daily thing" This is forging at its best. Torbjörn is one of the best handcraftsmen i have ever seen.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much!

[@brianfalls5894]

I think that was a beautiful thing you did for your Grandparents Torbjorn. I could see just by the way you built up that bench that you put in a whole lot of love into it. A beautiful and long lasting tribute to ones long lost.

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

It is a moving thought that your own adult grandchildren will sit on that bench, visiting the graves of their great-great-grandparents, knowing that you crafted it. It is what is right about the world. I thank you for that.

[@lordskorpius1971]

My friend, your grandparents would be proud of you. May your ancestors smile upon you.

[@royothebuzz]

Hey Bear, it just struck me how important it is that you pass these skills on to the next generation, it must not end with you. These skills must never vanish.

[@RhysMorganpewpew]

Nice to know the bench will be around for a long, long, long time. Good work.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@theprouddandelion3635]

​@@torbjornahman Quick question from a total beginner : what time of welding machine do you use / would recommend? Thanks for all your videos and hard work, it's always a great source of inspiration!

[@dankuspanku4650]

@@theprouddandelion3635 I would recommend a mig/mag welder, a stick welder might be a bit difficult to master.

[@jamesspinks716]

DankuSpanku master a stick welder first then all other welding is easy.

[@user-md2pd8zz8g]

Story I read msny years ago-traveller in Iceland asked-"why you still build houses from wild stone? It is hard to work on, it takes years to build a house... bricks are cheap and quick to build"....the reply from local was pretty short-"the brick house lasts ONLY 800 years" 😉

[@outbackladas]

The hammered effect on the surface of the seat added that special touch to the finished project. Quite a nice way of showing respect to those that have gone before us, well done! Regards from your friend in Australia.

[@edkovac8978]

There is only one way how to make something the right way. You have the gift to find the right way to make things. It is so satisfying to watch the precision of your work. I think you are showing us every now and then your family just to remind us that you are still a human. You are a craftsman of the highest level, Torbjörn. I wish you all the happiness and success. Thank you for your videos.

[@danandreinicoara1872]

Well done,all two,work and show respect and admireison,All the best!!!!

[@Balyrion]

The cleanliness of your forging is unbelievable and extremely impressive. Every time I watch one of your videos I am awed by your work!

[@malc380]

This somewhat different project was so worth waiting for, it is truly a thing of beauty! Thank you for sharing.

[@torbjornahman]

Glad you liked it!

[@ronnieahman6958]

What a wonderful tribute to your grandparents to give them a new bench top. Respect. It will last for decades.

[@hangtight71]

No shortcuts. No easy route to the finished article. No fancy grinding equipment. Skill, experience and the chance that it could all go wrong. Thank you for reminding me what it means to be a craftsman. I was in danger of forgetting what that meant.

[@mitchelperkins6723]

Beautiful work. I'm sure your Grandparents are looking down proud that you took the time to create such a nice bench for family visits. Well done Sir!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Absolutely beautiful! A fitting memorial to your grandparents!

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

Agreed. Dedication to generation long gone, but also, to the generations growing up . The Halloween jack o'lantern with your daughter is equally important for us all to remember. Thank you and continue your work and blessings to all of us for your videos.

[@sageparent8357]

Wow!.....Congratulations on who you are as a craftsman. You are truly blessed!

[@brucek6563]

What a beautiful way to memorialize your grandparents! You made a beautiful bench using your talents to make something that will last for generations!!! Awesome!!! 👍👍👍

[@giorgos424]

What an amazing tribute to your grandparents! Great and precise work as always! Thank you for sharing!

[@JefesGarden]

Beautiful work! The stones under it will crumble long before the bench itself. May your grandparents rest in peace.

[@konavader]

Second time on this video, it showed up so I turned it on. I can only imagine the sense of pride you must have creating such a beautiful place to sit and enjoy life for maybe thousands of people from all over the world, not to mention it will continue to provide said comfort for a hundred years or more. Thanks again for the opportunity to see your process. Aloha

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@malcolmporter4771]

Have to say this was a very inspiring video. Never would have guessed that bench top was to be used in the manner it was. Another great example of your fine work!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Malcolm!

[@FordFracture]

that was beautiful ! you know they never really leave us because they instill a little bit of them selves in us . whenever we think of them and you get that tugging feeling in your chest that's them telling you it's okay

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Absolutely beautiful work !! You're Grandparents are proud. That's a beautiful graveyard as well.

[@SharkyMoto]

i love the cleanliness (if thats the correct word) of your work, usually blacksmithing work looks so rough and kinda unfinished, yours always has that smooth look and shine

[@psidvicious]

I think you mean ‘clean lines’. 😄 ‘Cleanliness’ means ~ not dirty. I think everyone knows what you meant though. 🤜🤛

[@SharkyMoto]

@@psidvicious no i actually mean, the work looks clean. my idea was that maybe the coal fire gives a different finish than from the people that are using propane to heat the work?

[@clydebalcom8252]

I know your grandparents are pleased with your efforts.

[@marty01957]

Read the title, then started the video without reading the description, I thought man this bench is gonna be so heavy you won't be able to move it. Awesome job, Torbjörn !!! Then find out it's for your grandparents, Heart Warming! Great video!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Martin!

[@mojo6524]

I was almost screaming at the bolts.......then out came the hot set rivets and all was right with the world.

[@benwarren2559]

I was thinking the same

[@sopalen]

Bolts ARE rivets ;) if it has threads it is a screw :).

[@joelegrand5903]

I have seen many of his Videos, I knew better.

[@sran9492]

@@sopalenfor me- bolt had narrow threads with two flat ends and on one end comes nut. Screw has much wider threads, tip has a point and usually goes in wood

[@sageparent8357]

Ha!....I did the same thing.....i dont know whybi doubted....This guy is a true craftsman.

[@petegalvs]

I'm always amazed at your precision, how your measurements and the alignment of your work is exact and perfect, even for simple projects. I don't always read the description under videos, so I had assumed this was going to end up in a public place, like a park. When I realized its final resting place was to be your grandparents' graves, I felt a true joy that such a meticulously crafted work would honor a site like that. You're an inspiring craftsman, Torbjorn.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Pete!

[@fadetounforgiven]

As a son, nephew and grandson of blacksmiths, this brings me good memories. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful work.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@janwijbrand]

I cannot think of a better and more beautiful way to pay respects.

[@luukderksen8810]

I have much respect to you, your skill to the craft, your tools, your workshop, the way you make and create and as a human being.

[@jerryglen986]

Much respect for our grandfathers and grandmothers who sacrificed much during the 20th century.

[@Madlintelf]

Forging that bench was the only way to do it properly, it's beautiful and a tribute to your grandparents! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnanthony639]

A great peice of work...again! And an enduring legacy to your Grandparents memorial. Well done.

[@liomio4980]

Perfect finish and a piece that will last generations.

[@BruceBoschek]

What a surprising and satisfying way to make a bench seat. Thank you.

[@paulbadger6336]

When ever I want to to describe what an artist looks like creating something, approach, care of tools,shop, attention to detail, I lead them to your work. Thank you 🙏

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thanks Paul!

[@stevedingman474]

Oh my brother that’s so beautiful! And so heart felt !!! I’m gonna blame the smoke from the forge for the tear !

[@cukka99]

I totally understand choosing something other than the most efficient way to make a bench honoring one's ancestors. In Turkey, there is a phrase people use to express the labor of love: you've put your forehead sweat into this bench.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

That is a fantastic bench. The style is so simple yet elegant. And I loved the pumpkin with your daughter, love those family moments. Those memories last a lifetime.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Dan!

[@johnjude2685]

Just wanted to relearn, I need a shelf for the corner of my porch.We often eat breakfast before the heat of our summer days. With the shelf we sat a few plates or drinks down walk down our winding steps and grab or food after we get on the bottom near our table. I still believe you're the number one Blacksmith when it comes to all the skills. Thanks you again Sir

[@wolfparty4234]

❤️ that bench will last 1000 years!!!

[@beezeepee6960]

What a pleasure! Such attention to detail (technical and photographic). Thank you so much for sharing your incredible skills with us.

[@kezmantun]

This is true passion, that bench could be made in a factory within minutes but of course wont be valuable like this.

[@wen1746]

I watched the video without reading the description, and when I realized you'd made this to sit at the cemetary, it made me really emotional. Just a lot of love - for the work, the future, those who have gone. Cheers man.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Wendy!

[@wen1746]

@@torbjornahman to you!

[@Cowboy_Ash]

It’s good to know that there are some folks who still sweat the small details. 👍🏻

[@frozo12]

When you used the fasteners for tightening the assembly I held my breath and in my mind kept saying “No No No!” 😱 Then when I realized it’s temporary, I was like “phew...”😅 Very nice work ! 👍🏻

[@Thorkell85]

Now that is a beautiful and perfect way to honor your Elders. Thank you Torbjörn!

[@iteerrex8166]

The effortless workmanship and artistry shows a rare level of mastery and discipline. Quite pleasant to watch. Thank you Torbjorn Ahman.

[@thomasmckelvey8961]

Much love & respect. A beautiful gesture, Torbjörn. My Maternal Great, Great Grandparents may be there among your family members...

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Lovely

[@CsKR]

Another masterpiece! When beauty meets professionalism. Actually I was dissapointed a bit when I saw those bolts and nuts but later realized they were just temporalily fixes.

[@Trigene1004]

one of the greatest blacksmitch of our time and a lovely dad as well...nice dude =)

[@BensWorkshop]

Nice looking job. I was hoping you'd rivet it together and you did! I made benches out of cherry stumps and oak slabs for the school my children went to. It's nice to look at things you have contributed to that will last.

[@N-A674]

Oh, what a satisfying moment, when you're placing some piece (like this seat, or a bookshelf, or arrange boxes, etc.) and it perfectly _matches_!

[@torbjornahman]

:) Yes!

[@lenblacksmith8559]

What a lovely seat mate, your workmanship is just stunning. If I could do a quarter as good as you i'd be very happy, great job mate.

[@tumblinjack]

Torbjorn, I tried to think of a reason for building such a robust bench of steel? It was a wonderful surprise to see where it will reside for decades I am sure. I told you once before and will say it again. you are very good man. I wish you all the best.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Joe!

[@pauldowding8185]

Loved the way the paint brought out the dimples, looks great. Your grandparents would be proud.

[@hermanswartbooi1850]

Another piece of artwork i enjoy it,all i wish is was i the labour to learn the fine details 👍👍👍👍👍keep up i learn from namibia.

[@mikemichelizzi2023]

I love that design: simple yet beautiful. Great work!

[@nurqe12]

This is what a country can be proud of . What an awesome peace of work

[@Rustinox]

Nice commemoration. All that work is absolutely worth it.

[@smlcritic]

That's awesome to see the use of the rivets in the bench project, thanks for sharing the great video :)

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

Such a great display of respect and love. Well done.

[@TheRunereaper]

Nice touch at 14:06 Torbjorn. That planishing/dimpling made all the difference. Thanks for posting.

[@foggy7595]

I've watched so many of your videos, and thought the tool-making was my favourite; I think this video has taken their place.

[@Martyr217]

I preferred the bench as just barebones but seeing how it's outside in all weathers this makes sense. It looks amazing BTW.

[@user-ek9qm7qo3n]

Отличная работа. Все прекрасно...и процесс и результат. С Уважением Петр.

[@ggattsr]

Beautiful. Thanks to you, many folks will have a nice place to sit and reflect........

[@raypoole2394]

My Grandfather was a Blacksmith. I watch you make many beautiful things and remember him. Thank you. :)

[@jeffreycarigon642]

omg every time I see your hammer rack it blows my mind.

[@kennethwhite1883]

RIP, When the time is right we all will be together again.

[@Generic_Username_0331]

Absolutely beautiful bench, made better by its location. Perfect for honoring your ancestors.

[@BlackBearForge]

Wonderful project and a great memorial for your grandparents. I think thats the fastest power hammer work I have ever seen 😉

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks you John! Fast and furious... a bit frustrating to work with this size stock. In your mind a thing seems pretty simple until you start and realize how heavy and awkward it is to handle. The center piece was pretty straight forward, but the one sided set down was a lot of work to get right.

[@ianlowe4666]

I like it a lot, lovely piece for such a setting.

[@mastheadmike]

The way you say, “but I wanted to try this anyway” leads me to understand you’ve never done a bench or project quite like this before? Incredible. It is masterfully done and each step looks very well planned out. Do you mind telling us how many hours it took for completion?

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Never forged stock this size before and no benches either :) I didn't count the hours, but probably around 3 days forging/metal working and another day for cleanup and painting, with 24h between coatings.

[@ncm55449]

What a wonderful thing to do for them.....I should think they would be looking down with pride and appreciation for your gift of yourself...We all need to remember the old ones, and pay them the respect they deserve..... SKOL... and God Bless You!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Neal!

[@LutfiO]

Wow, what a passionate way of expressing love and gratitude to your beloved ones... Congratulations Sir.

[@michaelpatterson9874]

I wish I had a steel supply that nice around me

[@LogicIndustries]

I'm gonna guess that in Finland, if you want to be able to even FIND the steel six or so months out of the year, it has to be inside. Otherwise, no steel until spring/early summer when the ice and snow finally melt. Around here everything sits outside, and if it snows real bad, you just can't find anything in the steel yard for a week or two. You can tell that in Finland a lot of stuff revolves around dealing with the harsh winters. I about fell out of my chair watching him insulate his wood shop, but then it sank in that he's in such a different climate than I am, and they're just used to dealing with it. My shop has got one (1) layer of foam faced bubble wrap as insulation. It's about 1/4" thick. lol Works remarkably well, though probably not well enough to weather weeks or months of sub-zero degrees Fahrenheit cold. But then, that never happens here. If we see even two days of sub-zero weather in a year, it's a real big deal. I think it's neat to get to see how folks from different climates do things. Every thing is just a little different in deference to the weather.

[@Kakihara1979]

@@LogicIndustries Sweden is a LOOOONG country. Here in the north the winters are pretty bad. And im living by the Coast in the inland where im from it can be brutal. Still by the Coast its not unheard of to get cold temps in the low 30s. Celcius that is. The climate change alot if u travel true Sweden and the mindset of the pepole 😂

[@Kakihara1979]

@Daniel Leca And thinner with less bears and more cod 😂

[@martinedelius]

@@LogicIndustries Unless I'm completely mistaken, Torbjörn is in Sweden, not Finland. Not to say that we don't have harsh winters, as Johan points out it's a long country, but Finland is on the whole a bit "worse" off.

[@LogicIndustries]

@@Kakihara1979 Yeah, I get that, but it's not dissimilar to how the US is here in the middle where I live (US state of Missouri). The length of Sweden N to S is ~975, which is like the distance from the Arkasas/Louisiana line up to the middle of Minnesota. The latitudes are lower here though, so the temp swing from south to north is a bit more extreme. They are still getting 90°F days down along the Gulf coast, but they're near 0°F and covered in snow up in Minnesota right now. It's merely rainy and unpleasantly chilly here right now (though it's supposed to get down to the mid-20°s F here tonight). Minnesota has harsh winters, but they're not "inside the Arctic Circle" harsh.

[@Onlyliveonce]

Как всегда.Красиво и с душой👍

[@mikebrown9718]

What a beautiful bench seat! Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us through KZbin. I’ve always been amazed with blacksmith work, taking a piece of metal and making something awesome.

[@cnutopia]

Your superb craftsmanship, Sweden is almost as bright as the sky, making people feel that this is really a country where the immortals live (this is a saying in China)

[@Roman_37rus]

Отличная работа и видео,с удовольствием посмотрел! Очень жду изготовления леуку-большого лесного ножа))))

[@nor_iys5686]

Отличная идея и исполнение, а цель бесспорно заслуживает уважения!

[@johnjude2685]

Also I hope you had a chance to have loved your grandparents (I was partially raised by mine spending most of my childhood summer in the old family farmhouse. Back when people stayed in a home made by the great Grandpa's hands and back. Thanks for showing Sir you are a great master.

[@jawediqbal9475]

Thanks for sharing it was very hard to me to stop my tears , because it was our family profession my father was a master in blacksmith & wood working . I have know how about it very well and been done many projects in my life now I am 55 and paralyzed ,now watching your videos on youtube ..Thank you for great work & uploading many thumbs up .

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!!!

[@usermediabox2590]

this will certainly cure any wife from a compulsion to re-arrange furniture

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha... both heavy and rooted to the ground....

[@RovingPunster]

LOL ... true. Not just difficult by design, but also the setting itself (graveyard) is a decent deterrant.

[@user-ks9ny1oy5z]

Привет,очень внимательно смотрел на вашу работу,она выше всяких похвал и достойна уважения,молодец!

[@mayanksharma1843]

You have done this work by your heart not by your mind.....good job👌👌👌👍👍

[@hiphopanonymous9703]

as always, beautiful craftsmanship. very few take the time to create with pride and do it well. you provided that plot with a beautiful bench.

[@kvnmnn]

5:00 this would give a nice Monster-file ;) Awsome work man!

[@Kyurnmakes]

So pumped for a new video! (Couldn’t wait to watch before commenting)

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

your grandparents would be proud sir,great job on the bench

[@markb.1259]

A+ A+ A+!!! You Sir, do excellent work! That'll last 100+ years!!!

[@rajendraambavane3126]

Top class. Masterpiece.

[@eulerp4260]

14:08 thats realy funny, I was wundering how you are going to introduce the second simmilar part. You could also put it under a photocopy machine and walk out of the office with 2 parts in your hands ;) good video !

[@lewerim]

Man, I forgot how much work wrought iron furniture is. Well done.

[@Zogg1281]

That is a really beutiful bench. It fits into the cemetery like it's been there 100 years already. Nicely done 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OnkelJann]

That is so beautiful! 😍

[@Gkuljian]

I just started watching this when out of my mouth I heard "Wow, that's an anvil!".

[@unholyprognosis2636]

Well yeah. Any blacksmith worth any salt will have an anvil. I hope atleast lol.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

I kno, along with the rest of his well used smooth vintage tools, I was left a comment something like - Wow, what a seriously sweet anvil, what's the story behind that?... (figgering it would be a tale since he did a 4 part video on that awesome power hammer) And all he said was 'Meh, I think it came out of some saw mill where they used it to flatten blades before grinding and resetting them.' Well what do we expect from a guy as cool as the other side of the pillow. But that has to be the nicest anvil of all the forging makers _I've_ seen on You Tube. And believe you me, I watch a lot of forging and machining

[@CA10Z]

A beautiful piece of art and function. A great tribute to your Grandparents. I especially like the textured surface on the planks.

[@bruceabe3139]

your work is more than functional , it is art and a beautiful tribute to your Grandparents...well done