myloh67

On ‎1‎/‎1‎/‎2019 at 6:26 PM, Al Stephens said:

6"x3/4" sq. Punched 7/8' hole in center. Drew ends out approximately 18" for total length of 36+". The rest was done with torch and scrolling tongs. Happy New Year to all! Al

 

Can't get video to load. It shows the piece hanging from a string and rotating. Here's a couple of stills. Al

That's a good one. You can enter it into the exhibition if you wish by forwarding an image to #herefordanvils via instagram and then post it over to England for the exhibition before March  

On ‎1‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 1:32 AM, VainEnd84 said:

Does the original 6"x3/4" stock have to remain in one piece? Or can it be cut?

You can cut it

The rules are that starting stock are as mentioned. I drew the 20mm sq to 320mm of 25 x 8 ish and took it from there. Instagram #herefordanvils or #150mmchallenge. Ambrose Burne has an interview on the blacksmither podcast, its his idea and he talks about it.

Hello, long time no see.. Maybe you know of the 150mm global challenge to forge something from 6 inches of 3/4 square, or in metric 150mm of 20mm square.

I think its a fun way to realise the craft, apologies if yere already aware somebody might shift this post into the appropriate category if so, ive more info if you need it.

Cheers

Very nice fullering looks great..

Do as Jeremy suggested with the addition of a top tool thats the same profile as the inside of cresent. The top tool is shafted or has welded handle attached, it will keep forged material in place when struck with hammer. Keep the majority of heat to the centre of stock initially.  

Nice to see it out off the lane and into the work shop, hammering all the way thru to the new year ?

Congrats

Michael

Thanks to you both,,, George ,, yes its copper on steel, the twins are 85 euro and the single 40.
Cheers
M

Making a bunch of these for christmas fairs.

Green was used as a colour on the whole for industrial machinery because out of all the spectrum it's properties help reduce fatigue enabling higher productivity.

To let you know whats going on here in Ireland in the world of blacksmithing currently. The Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association have been invited to exhibit 50 works in the gallery of The Titanic Museum. Titanic Inspirations started in Russborough Wicklow and looks really good. With a minimum of 1700 people per day walking through the exhibition offers brilliant exposure for the craft..

Here are some examples of what I've done with the crane:

Frosty, to see more images take a look here at the Irish Artist Blacksmith Assoc webpage http://irishblacksmiths.com/about.html. There is no more work to view re the Titanic exhibit but there is good number of images of members work.
Cheers
Michael

The telescope was for exhibition organised by the Irish Artist Blacksmith Association of which I am a board member. The aim was to have members exercise creativity, the idea was to have a competition with professional and amateur categories, and to tie it all in we created a theme, the Titanic. The results were diverse and exciting. All work on display had a paralell, all work was not known about until delivery and set up of exhibit. I hosted the forge-in and exhibition called "Titanic Inspirations" and made the skeleton of a life boat 4ft in length. This I prepared in advance. The smiths that came had to complete the boat over the course of the weekend. The work will travel for an 8 week exhibition to Titanic museum Belfast at the begining of November this year. This year is the centenary of the demise of the vessel and the musuem has a footfall of 4,000 people per day. The museum has a huge exhibition space and has asked the association to place as much forge work into the space as we wish. It's a great opportunity and we are well pleased..
Please find images of some members work from Titanic and a link to our facebook page for a taste of what we are about.
Cheers
Michael
http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.438803752836498.120111.112222472161296&type=1

Cheers all of you..
The telescope was for exhibition organised by the Irish Artist Blacksmith Association of which I am a board member. The aim was to have members exercise creativity, the idea was to have a competition with professional and amateur categories, and to tie it all in we created a theme, the Titanic. The results were diverse and exciting. All work on display had a paralell, all work was not known about until delivery and set up of exhibit. I hosted the forge-in and exhibition called "Titanic Inspirations" and made the skeleton of a life boat 4ft in length. This I prepared in advance. The smiths that came had to complete the boat over the course of the weekend. The work will travel for a 8 week exhibition to Titanic museum Belfast at the begining of November. This year is the centenary of the demise of the vessel. I will replicate this post in a different category with links to our facebook page and throw some images up as I know you all love pics.. quite partial myself.
Best
M

Attempt number two, hello to you..

Some recent works. Large images

smaller images in post #2

Very nice indeed,

I stumbled upon this site and thought i would share.
http://www.newenglandblacksmiths.org/power_hammer_info.htm

Rambler .. I like your suggestion Herd Bull and might have to adopt!
Cheers
M

Great work RoryMay
Tone and Tobbe have roughly 350 roses to date and wish to have in total 500. Their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/IronRoseForNorway

Beth .... out out quickly quickly!!!
I think the threads done a while back anymore... right doors closed

woah. you really did do that!! i thought maybe you cast that bit- b. nora, a labour of love. well, yes i have to agree, i never plan a sculpture with a drawing either, becasue i would feel that its not worth doing if you already know the ending! i absolutely agree. its more a case of having a few feelings and imagineings to begin with maybe, or some aims of a loose nature! lots of variables. hard to put into words. i find this medium difficult (impossible at present!?) to sculpt in which is why i tend to try to do decorative stuff. i am not proificcient enough with the methods to be as expressive as i would want to, yet , like you Clearly are. i think your work is inspiring and imagery provoking :)!! a good friend of mine once told me to Chill out and stop fretting, that this was not my only means of expression as an artist, and i had to expect/accept it to take some real time to become fluent in the language of the metal. i think this was great advice and has enabled me to relax and really enjoy the process of learning what the metal will do. you have got some really clear expressive language going on with this piece and the ox too, i hope your v pleased with the work?

oh i love that!! bet its fabulous to handle... why is it hinged myloh? (scuse my ignorance of plow design..) love how youve got it supported, im just really enjoying this piece! adore the long scythe like handle shape.. its beautiful :) thanks for sharing the work :)

its like something, that i cant put my finger on, maybe like weighing scales and nutcrackers and a claw like sickel, its very cool. how did you make the wheel?

Ian, It's a lovely piece you have made there.

Some other angles, thanks for the comments
All the best
M