Bentiron1946 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Tall Grass, Really nice grill you have made there. I see cast iron parts like that broken up at the iron pour every year and try to save a few. Good on you for saving them. Scrapatoz, Great looking Swagman! You have an uncanny use of parts to impart a life like look to scrap steel and iron. Wonderful stufff!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hey Scrapartoz,Glad to have you back! The Swagman is really cool. Every time I look at your sculptures it's like a treasure hunt to find new cool items I didn't see before. For example here is something I found on the first sheep that I kind of wish you didn't use. I would love to rummage through your scrap piles. I can only imagine the great stuff!!Also thanks for having us Google your web site. That search led me to Sculpture.net. It’s a really neat forum and a ton of really talented sculptures and info. JGRAFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks Bentiron And JGraff. Me not being a blacksmith didnt know the hammer head was anything unusual. What is it used for in your trade? cheers andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks Bentiron And JGraff. Me not being a blacksmith didnt know the hammer head was anything unusual. What is it used for in your trade? cheers andrew It's just a small cross-peen hammer head. Nothing really special, I don't think. The round side is for rounding or flattening but if you hit with the blade side it is for spreading the metal out and away from the blade. Or it can be used for detail work (like the veins in a forged leaf). I drew a picture for you (the red lines represent the forces on the hot metal) kind of hard to explain. I’m just an old tool buff and beginner hammer collector. I also see a lot of old adjustable wrenches and open ended wrenches (which are a dime a dozen) but I’m just poking fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thank you JGraff for that explanation and drawing. i guess if i knew the real value and use of each and all items i would be reluctant to use them. one of my greatest joys is watching the public look at my sculptures and argue about the use of an item or tell each other stories from their long past that relate to a particular item. For many of the more 'older folk' the items can be a spark that ignites a long forgotten memory in their childhood or time with their father. cheers andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thank you JGraff for that explanation and drawing. i guess if i knew the real value and use of each and all items i would be reluctant to use them. one of my greatest joys is watching the public look at my sculptures and argue about the use of an item or tell each other stories from their long past that relate to a particular item. For many of the more 'older folk' the items can be a spark that ignites a long forgotten memory in their childhood or time with their father. cheers andrew This far outweighs any monetary value a collector would put on the old items used here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 This far outweighs any monetary value a collector would put on the old items used here. Totally agree fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thank you RSmith and JGraff .im pleased to see that you guys understand wot its all about. I have posted a few 'smalls' I made before Christmas. Given the size of the dog I am going to build and the size of the parts i will use you will note a loss of accurate detai and the appearance that these are more 'chunky' . I dont want to use small components as these would take forever with very little financial return, although "chunky' (even a bit abstract???) I love the small ones i made. my favourites arev the piglet and the dancer made from 2 pairs of boltcutters. also note the kangaroos pouch is part of a forge fan gearbox. cheers andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 wonderful! im sure no one minds your use of blacksmithing parts. they are not scrap melted down, they are art! if you didnt get them, china would have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have to say that the Dancer is just beautiful. Excellent use of scrap. My favorite is still the eagle and rabbit (sorry I don’t remember its official name) but the Dancer is a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 favourite is wedgie and hare, followed by dragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 i am so out of date with this thread....!!!!!! but scrapartoz, your work is such a joy to see, your expression increases with each piece, the shearer man is SO wonderfully done, they all are, you HAVE your language right there and it is natural and fluentand expressive, it all puts a massive smile on my face! blinkin marvellous!!!!!! also , the other guys on the last page, some of whom were putting their wpork down (cant get the names without losing the post ) but they were all, also, expressive, individual, and speak loud and clear about the joy the maker has taken in the making . i love it ALL! makes my day, all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 ps scrap - your floor and general environment look like a total heaven, very exciting stimulating workplace - i bet you are a happy man when your in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 ps scrap - your floor and general environment look like a total heaven, very exciting stimulating workplace - i bet you are a happy man when your in there! Thanks Beth , Yes the workshop is a special place. Creation is very personal , fills a hidden void in us all and is very rewarding.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I would really enjoy seeing you let loose in an heavy industrial yard Scrapartoz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 It would be a wonder to see what would happen with some really BIG scrap!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden H Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thats fricken awesome.... I'm gonna have to find a welder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.85 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 That old man sculpture is my favorite! I would LOVE to have that in my shop, coolest thing ever. I don't think I could say anything more than anyone else has already, your stuff is as inspiring as art can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 thanks: DanielC85 , Hayden H. Bentiron and Michael. Im trying to find the funiest caption to go in the speech bubble. can you folk think of a better caption for this photo situation below? thanks andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chichi Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Like all of the other comments, you are a creative genius. I also think there should be public acclaim for what you do. Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Like all of the other comments, you are a creative genius. I also think there should be public acclaim for what you do. Fantastic! thank you CHICHI much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What do you think of this caption Scrap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 thats a good one JGraff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I wish I was your welding supply dealer. I love the rue, awesom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 can you folk think of a caption for this photo; iam ill, i need some antioxidants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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