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[Steeltoe762]

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[ZIG]

Pretty cool, I like the way that looks like a old timey forge

[Lenaghan]

Looks sweet! I see crushed beer cans...

[Steeltoe762]

Thanks. This is my first attempt at masonry work, and if I have my way I will never handle brick and mortar again. "Make one out of brick, can't be too hard" I said to myself, I had no idea what I was gettin in to. Almost done though, so I'll soon be back to working steel and enjoyin the results of all that frustrating filthy brickwork.

[Steeltoe762]

Finally, after 7 months, I'm almost done.

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[Phil Krankowski]

Pleasing to the eye, straight mortar lines...Nice job. Got fire yet?
Phil

[Steeltoe762]

pkrankow, on 08 March 2010 - 10:54 PM, said:

Pleasing to the eye, straight mortar lines...Nice job. Got fire yet?
Phil

Thanks for the kind words. Just fired it up for the first time two hours ago. Still needs a tabletop and some minor adjustments, but it draws well so far.

[IanR]

Looks great! I always think there is more skill in laying bricks than welding steel,it takes you back to the time when all forges were built that way.

Cheers

Ian

[ironstein]

Thats sharp! Thats what i want then i get a new shop! Nicely done.

[Steeltoe762]

Just need to attach the lip around the edge of the table and its done!

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[Wind Chapman]

Done? Never say that! I just stuccoed the out side of mine, with a scratch coat and am pondering what color to put on the final coat. I may go with teracota or a buff. I am also thinking about making a mosaic over the hearth or just an abstract pattern. I did find a really nice 10X10 inc tile today with a Scandinavian winter scene on it. If I can find one for each season, I may even use those.