Dillon Sculpture

I think its a cool little piece, having it support itself is a hugh bonus. I would like to see the transitions from small material to the large stock worked out a bit more. Just produce more work you'll get it out there, or like me you'll have a bunch of stuff in your yard :rolleyes:

Got me another! Will post more details about the project here and on my website soon :D http://www.duluthga.net/community/publicart/

Could you UPS that one? B)

Hey John, You are correct in the assumption that the treadle is connected to the throttle and yes the the control lever does operate the height. I didn't understand that your working with a 3-position spool valve that is different than the utility hammer valve? Keep on flailing your bound to hit something :D

John, I'm sure you have some way to adjust your valve, this information may help. Can't wait to see your progress, any photos? Chambersburg valve adj..pdf

Looks a bit different 3 years later compared to page 3 B) I really think you guys should come borrow some tools and make me some room :blink: Had local news WSB in yesterday to spotlight my work for the ACC show.

You really need very little equipment to do this work but what I didn't show was the the jig for the power hammer and the horizontal hydraulic press. This allowed me to produce a couple hundred feet in a half a day :P

Took a bit more force to put this one in, forged into a 1-1/2" thick 6"x6" it fit my hand quite nicely :)

Killer hammer! I think you'll get bored and have to build a 500 pounder :blink: You name er yet?

This one is about the size of a small child and for the record he still has use of his left hand :blink: One heat under the Bradley, two simple tools made in less than 20 min. I will have to cut up some 6" today and give it a go this weekend under the Niles... Dick got me thinking if it needs to do something they would make great pavers! Think I will have to try a footprint :D

Welcome! Be sure to serve up a few pics of "the" race if you get a chance :D

I'm not really sure why you want my sculptures to do something? Nobody uses paper anymore, how bout taking it to your computer! :huh: :P B)

Forged from a 2" thick chunk of 4" square iron.

Thanks all, you have been really helpful with your generous estimates, especially you Larry! People place far to much value on those little pieces of paper today, raw material should fetch more in scrap IMO. I agree at some point I have to let go of my emotional attachment "value" of the work and trade it away for something I feel is of equal worth, which is more difficult for some work. I built a couple small sculptures that are memorials to my parents not long ago and have no way to set a price on them as objects. I have also been in the business long enough to have a fleeting love affair for most of the work and am more excited about future projects. We'll see were it goes I suppose, I am really looking forward to feedback from the public, even if nothing sells.

Great work! Where is it going?

Thanks for your direct replies to the above pictured work, it is also helpful to hear your thoughts as to the variables that may come into play. Here is one you may be familiar with "Avian" Forged iron and bronze, 5'h 3'w 2'd, one horizontal wind or human powered movement. The work has been limitedly displayed and was produced by a somewhat known artist B) The venue will be The American Craft show with an expected crowd of over 7000 during the weekend. It is a juried show and there is admission price to view the work of a couple hundred artist. The work is not recent but speaks well of my current work. I also think there will be opportunity for galleries or designers that will want to see a retail price but I hope not to scare off interest in commissions from individuals?

Thanks for the responses! I hoped the leaves on the ground would give you the idea of scale of the leaf, about 20lbs. 16" long 1" thick. This work could be purchased in a gallery, ebay, craft show, kick start, etc. and would probably change the numbers a bit but I was hoping for more of a gut reaction. A high low is helpful as well, thanks again.

Not sure if it will fly but I could use some perspective on pricing items I have made. I am not trying to sell theses items here, I'm just looking for some feedback. I could tell you specifics about hours invested, material cost or "perceived value" but a prospective customer will most likely not have this information. Not trying to load Glen up with extra work either but I think a place where you could ask about tools, projects, material or services would be a great asset to the group. Thanks in advance for your monetary classification! Skull= Big darn leaf= Candle holders=

Grant pulled the numbers from somewhere, 50 cfm per 100. Steam hammers have more clearance than air so it really depends on the machine. When I got my Niles it had a hole the size of a dime in the control valve and the piston had 3/8"-1/2" slop, can you imagine the amount of steam they used to get it to run! Steam would definitely be an advantage if you have a loose fit. I rebuilt mine pretty tight and the 200 was always set up for air, I can hold the ram of the Niles up with less than 20 psi. I have the 200 set up with the treadle to control valve, so I just open the throttle to the desired position and I can get a single blow. I have no problem running the 200 off my 7-1/2 hp compressor but the Niles can only smack a couple good ones before you drain the 150 gal. air reserve I have. I have another 250 gal. reserve tanks I could hook up but when I use the Niles like it deserves I fire up the 400 cfm Atlas Copco. Once we cranked the psi up to 120 on the Niles, that day I had to consider changing my short :huh:

Great work, I can almost smell the bacon!

I took an introductry summer class at University of Washington in Seattle. Lucky me Brent Kingston assisted by Rick Smith taught the corse, unfortunately I didn't know who they were! I was young and very self absorbed... They had just installed a 300 self contained Chambersburg that needed a cleaning out :D After about a couple weeks of basic hand work they let me pop her off a bit and it was a done deal! I remember them telling me to go a bit slower on the throttle, some things I will never fully understand :huh:

http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/16959-iron-and-bronze/ I built this work years ago. Also I applied for the competition this year, we'll see. Thanks Jesse, hope to find something shinny in my mailbox soon ;)

Looking forward to your visit and your new 100 pounder steamer valve!

That truly is a little skull, I have trouble working the small stuff ^_^ Lately I have been fullering two together at the chin then cutting them apart, helps keep them short.

I also use the M42, they last until somebody cuts thin material knocks a tooth off. 3 teeth on the material at all times is the rule so use the 10/14 seems to cover a wider rage of what I cut. Thanks for the link Doc. I was kinda hoping this thread may cover "any way to cut 2" solid" I was going to suggest a hack under power hammer!