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Blacksmithing - Forging a stainless steel lifting bracket

Torbjörn Åhman

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Today I'm taking on a project for the Proofmakers. I was asked to forge a part for their boat project. They are restoring an old Riva Super Florida 211. A very ambitious project considering the state of the boat! I'm making this stainless steel lifting bracket for them.
Proofmakers - @proofmakers

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20 Comments

@ericgarrett7875 6 years ago Pinned

Looks very nice... I didn't see your makers mark!

@stephanegauthier4580 6 years ago

We're so proud that we asked Torbjörn to make this piece ! It's better than the original. Thank you so much! Our Riva is going to be beautiful with this level of detail and perfection.
Stéphane, Proofmakers

@ElvenHorses 6 years ago

What I like most about your videos are how quiet they are and that you really show the entire process, from your thinking to mistakes and how you correct them. There's a peacefulness about your videos that I always enjoy and admire. Thank you for sharing your experiences. :)

@adroaldoribeiro4529 6 years ago

Ah, finally. That fine moment when Törbjorn updates and we slow down to watch a wonderful piece to emerge from his hands

@thehipmyster 6 years ago

If y'all like this type of editing go to this old Tony he is a funny fabricator

@glencrandall7051 6 years ago

I am not a smith, I am a woodworker. I am impressed by your work. Thanks for sharing.

@blacksmithBart 4 years ago

Beautiful piece. Shaping stainless that size is an ambitious project by itself. Thanks for sharing.

@gettinwithit9275 6 years ago

0:59 The power of a TRUE blacksmith!

@A-Goose- 6 years ago

I didn't know that you can forge stain-less steel without losing its properties
Thank you for the insight!

@kennethwhite1883 6 years ago

Anything to put a Old or New wood boat on the water is worthwhile , been around for thousands of year, and talk to the heart with handcrafted beauty.

@SnaykeByte 5 years ago

If I had half this guy's skill, I'd be building space shuttles.

@rjg3876 6 years ago

Trying to figure out what You’re doing and why is half the fun.

@ElizabethGreene 6 years ago

The video thumbnail doesn't really convey how huge this thing is.

@earlemorgan5068 5 years ago

It's so pleasurable to watch a true craftman. He gets every detail.

@risfutile 6 years ago (edited)

All that packaging at the end must be to protect the postal car from the bracket 😁

@jaredlariscey713 6 years ago

Nice job ! Anyone who has ever tried to forge stainless steel knows how incredibly tough and difficult it is to work. Hope to see it lift the boat!

@drain_001 6 years ago

I was really confused why you were swaging it like that until I realized the scale of this thing. That's a big tie down!

@JustJimWillDo 6 years ago (edited)

There can't be many jobs where you measure a part with vernier calipers and then whack the bejebus out of it with a 25 pound hammer!

@veteranironoutdoors8320 6 years ago

That is one VERY solidly mounted post vise.

@DanielPirone68 6 years ago

This Old Torbjorn ... well done!