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Stainless forging - grades / weatherproofing
Quang0 replied to Astro_Al's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
G'day Al, I have had to learn a lot about stainless in the past few months, particularly 316. The optimal hot working temperatures should be in the range 1150-1260 -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
We're not going to knock them back, they'll fit right in on the tree for sure. The best way to finish the stainless is anneal it, and just leave the forge scale on unless you have access to pickles and passivators. Thanks for taking the time to contribute to the project. Paul -
You'll have to post some more pics of it with a coat of paint and that gravity defying tool rest!
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Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
G'day Mark, You may have missed the boat with Jim, but we're still more than happy to receive some leaves from you. The best thing to do would be post them directly to me. My details can be found on our website here: The Tree Project: Postage Details Cheers, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
While a leather apron isn't generally considered office attire, it's nice to be able to combine the two for a change. The event on Monday at the CFA HQ certainly was a nice note for us to end the public demonstration phase of the project on, and I am very pleased to hear that the CFA benefitted from us being there too. For us to be able to give a little back to those tireless CFA volunteers and staffers who served so many so well is just fantastic and I am very happy to have been invited. While the CFA demo may have been our last public event, the project is far from over. We have received over 1250 leaves to date and are still awaiting the UK and USA shipments, and we still have a lot of sponsored leaves to knock out yet. Stay tuned to the The Tree Project website for updates on how the tree is growing. Coming soon will be a new blacksmith leaf gallery with pics from all over, so I'll keep you posted. Cheers, Paul -
It's coming along well Cliff, how goes the hunt for a suitable piece of 6mm plate"
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Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
The latest news from the tree project is up, showing a few famiilar and not so familiar faces from the Upper Yarra demo last weekend. Check it out here: The Tree Project: News Happy hammering! Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
I just thought I'd let you all know that I will be arranging for the leaves from Cali & London to be shipped by Qantas freight in the next week or so, so hurry up and get your leaves in! Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Thanks Jeremy, I cannot say how proud I am to be involved in this project. The support that we here in Aus. have received from the international brotherhood of blacksmiths has been simply amazing. The support from the people in the fire affected areas has been astounding to say the least, and as has been said in this thread more than once before (and will be more than one again) the thanks from all those affect to all of those involved is truly inspiring. So from them to all of you, I sincerely thank you. Cheers, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
G'day Gaylan, We haven't seen them yet, but if it was over 2 weeks ago, they can't be far off now! I'll be sure to let you know when they land. Looking forward to seeing them all. Thanks, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Insurance? Well surety at least. We'll take care of that bit, so thanks for your contribution. It's really going to be a surprise when I get to open the parcel that Jim and Shawn will be sending us. I can't wait to see them all, it'll be great, just like Christmas al over again. Cheers, Paul -
Nice one Cliff! Great size for carrying around to demos for sure. Plus looks like it's in great shape too, considering its age and the potential for mayhem and misfortune with the little ones. Don't worry about the kiddies hammer, it was built to use but not to abuse, the right tool for the right job. Small anvil, small hammer, small material. Large anvil, large hammer, large material. Pretty simple really. Enjoy. Paul
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Would this Vacuum/Blower make a good forge blower?
Quang0 replied to GAJoe's topic in Chimneys, Hoods, and Stacks
That's pretty serious blower. Like Sloscheider says the air volume is pretty high, it's something you may have to try out. I do like the speed controller though. The specs say its voltage capacity is 250VDC, I assume that it will run 250VAC. I've got to find some of those here in Aus, they look perfect for speed controllers. -
The most you can expect to get for any anvil is "market price", which is determined by the number of people interested, how much $$$ they have, the condition it's in, and the number of anvils on the market in your area. It could go for as little as $50 or as much as $1000, but if you're just looking to get rid of it, please seek out a local blacksmith or blacksmith group and offer it to them for the same price as your local scrappy would pay for 220 lbs of scrap. The smile on their face will be worth the extra effort.
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Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
G'day PL, I recently received an email from Philippe Mil -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
G'day Andrew, As you would imagine, the making of the leaves is only part of the project, the fabrication and welding of all the components is going to be our next big challenge and we'd be very happy to have your help. If you can send me an email it would help me to keep track of things. My email address is: treeproject@abavic.org.au Cheers, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Hi to all of you who are still busy making leaves for The Tree Project. If you are in the USA, Canada or the UK and are sending or planning to send your leaves to the California or Surrey leaf collection points it'd be great if you could snap a photo of your leaves first and post it here on IFI so I know what I'll be receiving. I hate surprises!, plus it's good to show off your stuff. Cheers, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Gee you guys like making my life hard! We have tried to keep all of the leaves either SS or Cu for ease of fabrication and aesthetics, but for you, we will make an exception and would be happy to have some brass gum leaves all the way from from Alaska. I look forward to seeing them and thank you in advance for your contribution. Cheers, Paul -
Now that just about brings a tear to my eye. It doesn't even loot like it's seen a hammer, let alone hot steel!
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Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Thanks so much to all of you who have been making and sending leaves. I wish you could see the smiles on the faces of the people affected by the Black Saturday fires when we tell them about the leaves being made and sent from all over the world. It is truly inspiring to be part of this project. Cheers, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
Let's see what comes then! Any of the 300 series stainless is fine, some are just easier to forge than others. 304 is what's most commonly sold over the counter here in Aus, if you want something else you generally have to be specific when asking. -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
We've just done a weekend of forging leaves, yesterday up at Lake Mountain near Marysville and today at Hurstbridge and will be touring around a bit more yet. Check out The Tree Project: News page for updates on where we'll be and where we've been. Thanks, Paul -
Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
That's great Beth, They'll look fantastic intermixed with all the other leaves one the every increasing tree. Much appreciated, Paul -
Thanks guys, Once I stop making gum leaves, I'll give it a go.
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Aussie Brush Fires Leaf Memorial, make and send leaves.
Quang0 replied to salty's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
OK, for those of you who would like to participate in a leaf forging demo and sponsorship drive, we'll be at Lake Mountain this Saturday 2 May as part of the Marysville to Lake Mountain Fire Relief Ride and then we'll be at the Hurstbridge Farmers' market on Sunday 3 May. So come on down and introduce yourself and help us forge a leaf for the tree. Cheers, Paul