The scrolls of life

[squire]

Im in the process of making a gate based on a 19 century design.
The scrolls are from 1" x 1/2" formed on edge.
This is my first attempt at blacksmithing since I worked as a fitter welder some 15 years ago.

[Mills]

Nice looking scrolls. Please show the gate as you make it, it should be lovely.

[zxc]

Great work there.
I bet that hefty looking bar took some persuading to scroll.

[civilwarblacksmith]

Nice Scroll work.

Can't wait to see the rest of the gate.

[squire]

Here is the finished gate in good old West of Ireland summer rain.
As per usual I didnt take any photos prior to hanging.
Materials used were 1 1/2 x 3/8 flat for the main frame,3/4 solid for the uprights and 1 x 3/8 for the braces and scrolls.
Total weight is 420 lbs.
Oh and the scrolls took 10 hours in total.
Overall it took 4 week of evenings

[Justin Caradoc]

nice work squire.

[larrynjr]

that's a great looking gate, pretty good for 15 years between smithing projects!

[rthibeau]

very nicely done.........good lines that flow just right..........and practical too

[civilwarblacksmith]

That is a really nice gate. Great work.

[Finnr]

That's a beautiful bit of work!!! I would love to see more!
Finnr