Old South Creations

what a beautiful machete!

nice job. I was thinking about doing something very similar...hope you don't mind if I "borrow" some ideas :)

I've seen spikes with similar markings...don't know what they mean though. The HC spikes have a higher carbon content than those unmarked but they are (generally) on the LOW end of "high"...at best. If the carbon content is important to you, it's best to do a "spark test" to try and determine if it's high enough for your needs.

If it were me I would have 5 coat hooks already made 'just in case'. Still make 5 in front of them (if that was your originally plan) but have the other ones in case something goes wrong, takes too long, etc. That way no one will be left out. I don't know about these kids but I know when I was a junior or senior I would have loved to have seen some knives!

looks good! what brand blower is that? I have an old buffalo blower on a stand that looks just like that one

I found a youtube video of someone making a rose from copper (sorry I didn't save the link) and made it from steel instead. For the petals I cut 3 3" discs from 20 gauge sheet, divided them into 5 sections each (cutting to within 1/4" from my center hole) and cut a small "V" notch between each petal. I then hammered them to give them texture and a more "organic" look. Then it was as simple as putting them together and bending the "petals" until it looked like a rose. I "cheated" and used a small torch to heat the petals so I could isolate the heat. (I could have bent them cold but I didn't want to take an unnecessary chance of the steel splitting). The stem was heated and textured, drawn down on the end to accomodate the petals, and then hammered flat (like a rivet) once the petals were on (of course, this done BEFORE the petals were shaped). This was my first time and I thought it was a lot of fun...plus my mom and wife loved them!

I thought since it was mother's day I would try my hand at making an iron rose. I ended up making several giving both my wife & mom one for Mother's day.

Awesome! Congrats on the public exhibition and all of the work that has and will follow!

I'm glad AppreticeMan asked that question. I was unsure myself exactly what a flint striker was...thanks for the explanation!

cool idea!

Neat...I like your design

whoa, those are some great looking nails!

Nice...thanks for sharing. Now, if I can only find the time to try it!

I would love to see some pics of your bracelets

I like it. It's about time for some similar flowers in my yard! Maybe that will help me justify my "art supply" pile :)

I know there is a registration fee for classes but is there an addmission fee? In other words, if I just want to visit the vendors/tailgating area, is there an addmission fee for that?

great job...looks very nice!

I can't help you with the id, but rubbing the surface with shaving cream will help bring out the markings. Someone on here shared that with me when I was trying to ID an anvil and it helped me to see things that weren't there before. Nice to see an old family anvil end up with someone who will use it!

To quote my 4 year old, "creeeeeeepy" but VERY cool! :)

what a great site! true craftsmen

Very cool! I love the way the tail flows

It's my 6th wedding anniversary and to my surprise, #6 is iron! I made this jewelry tree for my wife. It is made from 1/2" round, spilt to form the top branches and roots and then the middle branches are mig welded. I intentionaly left the welds a little messy because it added a more realistic texture. It is mounted on a rustic piece of "barn wood".

You lucky dog! Looks like it's in great shape!