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Mrs. A-W

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    So Central KY
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    Developing more knowledge of/about working with metal (general interest, not a profession)
  1. Mrs. A-W

    WOW 'n GREAT!
    Thanks, now how about some links, some guidance - instruction how to age metal to help it look 50 years old?
    As long as I don't have to paint - powder coat to protect from - STOP rust, I'll be happy if the 'hitching rings' LOOK hand worked/made.
    Again, THANKS! Be WELL 'n be SAFE!
    Mrs. R A-W

  2. Mrs. A-W
    Well, it looks like another apology - explanation is in order. I used the term horse hitching rings for explanation-description, not intended use sorry if I wasn't clear. We've moved into a New home that incorporates 8" X 8" (living space, 12" X 8" in the basement) cedar post and beam design/construction. The 'hitching rings' will be mounted to/on the cedar posts. No we don't plan to have any well behaved NOR 'rank' horses inside. We have steel plates joining - securing post joints (no sufficiently LARGE cedars could be found long enough to have 22' post (12 X 8 bottom and 8 X 8 top) and the posts-beams. So, if thinking of the 'hitching rings' as decorations - ornaments helps GREAT, otherwise suffice to say they don't have to hold a wild horse, just wild guests. LOL Be WELL and be SAFE! Mrs. R A-W
  3. RLD

    Mrs AW
    Look up the ABANA chapter in your area and see iwhen there next hammer in is. Take some 1/2" round mild steel rod with you. Ask them if they could help you out.Doughnuts will help break the ice

  4. Larry H

    Hi, what you want is child's play, I even possess the 1/2" wrought iron , although I have to check on the amt. I can also age steel to look 100 yrs old. And I'm a retired farrier.
    E-mail me At larry@nyblacksmith.com.

  5. Bad Creek Blacksmith

    Please fill in your profile so we know where your located. This helps to find some one in your area if and when you need help. Thank you

  6. Mrs. A-W
    HAPPY New Year 2010!, Clarification comment, please see-read below. Good intentions pave the road to ______, so this New Year I have to make the rings with strap hangers I've planned to make, tried to purchase, but couldn't afford those I did-could find. The best description I can offer is a hitching ring about 3" - 4" diameter about 3/6" - 5/8" thick loosely hung from a 3/4" - 1 1/4" wide strap maybe 3/16" thick with at least 1 prefer 2 1/4" mounting holes? Technically they will be decorative, but at minimum they should be able to work as tie out rings in a horse stall / barn. I'd like them to look as close to wrought iron as practical if there's a way to use mild steel and give it the finish - appearance of wrought iron. To save time, effort, and heat, I'm willing to purchase machine welded rings, if available. They do not have to be forge welded closed (unless someone LOL is offering 6 - 10 at 'fire sale' pricing). Any suggestions - advice on how best to create a wrought iron - forged look without the 'real thing' since they will not have to be historically accurate, will be GREATLY appreciated! One and ALL, be WELL 'n be SAFE! Mrs. R A-W I apologize if my inquiry above sounded as if I was requesting - seeking bids / quotes to make the rings and hangers. My purse is thin so I was (am) seeking information about how to create the appearance of hand worked/forged - wrought iron without the expense. I can order 3" - 4" ID 1/2" stock rings for around $5.00 each, I have or can easily purchase 1" X ? 3/16"? flat stock which I can form around the rings as hangers and drill the mounting holes. I do not have a forge, but can heat (fire / Oxy-acetylene) and hammer etc. Sorry if I mislead anyone. I can/will gladly offer - share info / instruction / suggestions / advice, but chances are I can't afford to pay someone else for the LABOR and material. Be WELL and be SAFE! Mrs. R A-W
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