Dillon Sculpture

Thanks, its getting there, couple more weeks. Yep, my design, meeting today to see what direction it should go in, mild or wild.

In progress, !6' wide, 10' tall Forged 2x3, 1x2, 3/4x2, 2, 1 1/4, 3/4x1

Found some drawings, I guess this is much more involved that your setup Grant. By the way I like your avatars new look, did you cut your hair? DImg.tiff DImg-2.tiff

Glen, Don't you have one about that size?

Can someone draw a picture of the process used here?

Thanks for the book resource John, ask a question here and you get an answer, wow! Let me know if you here anything about the CD.

Dillon Forge, LMC and the craftsman from France (don't know his name) all did iron for the same client. A five year, 20 million dollar build out not including some of the rarest museum quality antiques I have ever seen. I think you could find that there are plenty of examples of craftsmen catering to the affluent on the west coast. Look for record sales of homes, who built them and who worked on them, might lead you to some business. If not I guess we can look towards Dubai?

My clients have deep pockets and lawyers line up for a feeding frenzy, if they wanted to I could get sued for toe stubbage. The rail is mainly to support ones weight with their hand while walking down the stairs and to keep things from falling off a balcony. I always wondered where they found that kid with a 4" head and why they let it play on stairs anyway? I don't have the book, do you have the name?

Ahh... just like working on an old truck motor shoved in a VW. I'm surprised it was running at all, I replaced same kind of belt bits on mine, also had a large crag of rust in the compression cylinder.

I'm not sure where it is pictured the same? Maybe you should say what you feel is more “acceptable” I do struggle with what I am asked to do and what I feel is my full potential as a metalworker but in the end I will make it creatively fulfilling. I am always increasing the amount of work I do that originates from my vision but it has always been difficult. My family and the people who work for me do appreciate my ability to work at the level shown, even if it represents a historic reference. I wonder how many of the exceptional craftsmen in the past designed, built and sold their work? Interesting to know if whoever drafted the Louis XV picture actually worked metal.

I feel lucky to show my work side by side with the craftsmen on the job, I did 14 4' balconies and three larger ones. Door #5 is surrounded by LMC beautiful work, I do feel I hold my own. The client spared no expense to render this condo into a perfect chalet of French inspiration, hand painted and gilt to the T. The true friends that I made wile pursuing my craft I do usually try to make them something small and personal. Don’t like boats. I think the Yellin rail to be worth well over a million for what looks to be about 150 linear feet of rail.

About 90% of what I build is of my design and I take great pride in having a unique and individual style. In this case I was asked to build a design picked by the architect and client. If they would have asked me to design it I'm sure it would have been extraordinary instead of just a copy.

Yea, I was pretty surprised when it went down myself (my hart stopped) After installing 200' foot of rail it was way past an easy fix. I think they really didn't know what to do with the project because of its size, dollar value and the person building it. You know that inspector got the same $20,000 a year if he passed it or not. I believe somebody on the job just pissed him off. Personally I would charge double. I'm sure LMC would. I was up against LMC and a frenchman for a 100' of rail for those kinds of numbers, lost it to a frenchman, he got almost double. We did the outdoor work and the client said they wished they would have pick us instead, oh well.

I was wondering if the wood stair also comes with it? I did a job outside of Atlanta that was nabbed for the "Ladder effect" they proceeded to dress it with chicken wire for the inspector visit, it was passed and the wire was taken off. It always gives me a chuckle to think about a $250,000.00 dollar chicken fence in that $40 million dollar house. I just wish I would have got some pictures with the wire. http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/23/la-reve-estate-of-the-day/

Bellwether 2010: Art Walk Bellevue Call for sculptures and installations proposals – entries due February 26, 2010 The Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition is growing! For its tenth biennial exhibition, the Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition, Bellevue Washington, is expanding to include outdoor visual arts installations as well as indoor and outdoor sculpture. Themes include Sustainability and our vision for a future Art Walk. All entries, whether they address our themes or not, are welcome. Opportunities for as many as 27 outdoor sculptures, 5 installations and 18 indoor sculptures. Sites include Bellevue’s Downtown Park, City Hall, and several locations along a ¾ mile route connecting the two. No entry fees. Participating artists receive honoraria, shipping and mileage re-imbursement, insurance and free installation. Entry information and forms: www.bellevuewa.gov/bellwether2010.htm/ ; email mpbyrne@bellevuewa.gov ; or call 425-452-4105. Entries and proposals due received Friday, February 26, 2010, 5:00 p.m. Mary Pat Mary Pat Byrne Arts Specialist City of Bellevue | 450 - 110th Ave. NE | Bellevue, WA 98004 | 425-452-4105 The contents of this message do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of Bellevue or its elected officials.

Rail for sale! Get your rails here! Rail for sale! Yellinn Rail.pdf

On average how much one die cost? What would be your starter package and price break. Just curious...

I got one you can borrow, half of its on a trailer. don't think you can put it on wheels though.

Nice David, I have the same hammer, replaced that steel base with wood. We had a taper race with 1 1/4" square at my old shop during a Alex Bealer meeting. SM-50 vrs. 250 Murray vrs. 750 Niles, all at the same time, I figure you can guess who won. Show us the dies.

Got the piston Monday, four bolts, jib craned it off into the back of my truck went to lunch. Picked up the main frame today, went to lunch. One more piece to go maybe during lunch?

A couple swings we made to support a 200+ year oak. Three 5/8" round bar twisted with an old hand held electric pipe threader. 1/4" plate textured to look like wood for the seats.

Glen, Read through the feedback and support, there is a bunch of stuff about how, its not hard. Trying to find the pics of you the first time round forging the Seattle project.

Hey Jesse you gonna tag that thing down? Your floor may be thick crete but your gonna tear your house down if you don't isolate that anvil. I had 4 feet of timbers under my 750# plus the two foot thick foundation.

Hey Glenn, Come to join the fun, show us some work or tools, I know you don't have any... It will thump again, next time it will be serious... no more goofing around... no video posted... yet...

So, what the heck did these guys do? More stuff?