Naz

Slick, original and well executed !

Thanks for answering guys, I went with the plumber's torch.
Lit the forge twice today (with the plumber's torch).
I lit the torch, aimed the fire in the forge and opened the forge valve.
A smooth "swoosh" was heard and I was ready to go !

Thanks again !
Naz

What are you using to light up your gas forge ?
I use a welding flint lighter and sometimes have a hard time lighting up especially when the forge is cold.
I crack open the gas valve and chick,ckick,chick, chick, whooooooosh !!!!
Give or take a few chicks, It can be quite scary at times .
I used to light the forge with a long BBQ lighter and had the same problem.
Anyone have a solution for this ?

Very nice indeed, anxious to see the progress !

Nice, clean details.
I like it !

That's the best looking donkey I've ever seen !
Really like the over-all look of the knocker.

All very nice and a lot of originality.
The attention to details makes a big difference, congrats !!!

Rich,
You will find a lot of different ratios out there.
A good place to start for standard inside ironwork is 1/3 beeswax, 1/3 boiled linseed oil and 1/3 varsol (or mineral spirits).
I make it in small batches as it tends to dry up over time and is more difficult to work with.
I also recommend you keep it in a closed container. This is to retain the formula's humidity longer.

Good luck !
Naz

Thanks guys, I used wire brushes, sandpaper, etc... and cleaned the best I could.
Then I gave it the traditional beeswax/oil finish making sure it went in every hard to reach places.
I think it will be OK for a long while.

Naz

Just finished this large standing coat rack, mig welds have been hidden with 1/4" round wraps.
This makes for a lot of hard to reach places and I don't have a sandblaster.
My usual treatment for ironwork is the traditional beeswax/oil, etc... mix but since the coat rack will be subject to occasional wet coats I thaught satin acrylic crystal clear spray would be stronger for this kind of treatment.
I am not done with the cleaning up/sanding but I don't see how I will be able to reach those isolated details.

Finally here's my question :
Will the acrylic clear spray be able to dry and protect on those unreachable places with heat colors/oxidation or should I go with my beeswax/oil mix
If you have other solutions, please send them my way !
Thanks !
Naz

Thanks Randy !
Some of my work was inspired by your DVD "A BLACKSMITHING PRIMER" when I was starting out.
I absolutely loved it, a great basic blacksmithing course explained in a way even I could understand.
I appreciate your comment on my work !
Naz

Thanks guys !
Good luck with the show Mark.
Dave, I do quite well with inside shows. This year I will have a digital picture frame showing the process and techniques used.
I know there's nothing like seeing and smelling it live and that is what we love to do but I find this way I'm more available to answer potential buyer's questions and they don't feel like they're interrupting my work etc...
Thanks for your replies and encouragements !

Naz

Been doing inside craft shows for a few years and thaught doing one outside would be fun.
Everything was going great, people strolling by, chatting about my favorite topic (blacksmithing of course).
Then the wind picked up, the sky turned black and one of the worst rain storms I've ever seen started to pour.
Gazebos flying everywhere, displays falling, glass and ceramic art shattering on the asphalt, etc...
After the winds fell enough to pick this mess up, we had the pleasure of loading everything in the truck in the pouring rain.
Most of my stuff is treated for "inside ironwork" so I had to go through each forged item I had to rag dry, then used a hair dryer to reach the cracks and hard to reach spots.
My beautiful wife and 10 year old daughter were there as usual to help me get through this mess, I am truly blessed to have them.

Naz

Notice the date at the bottom of the photo --- 05-19-2012 ---
That anvil is creeping me out !

I'm assuming the variable bending fork works by moving the tines laterally and tightening the jaws when at the required distance?
In the first pic they're not ready for use no?

Yup !!! That's the way to use yhem greenbeast.

BTW : I'm not the genius behind the adjustable bending forks.
I saw and made a pair and posted them here, glad you guys like the idea also !

Naz

Nice picture !
Your hand seems to be on fire, must be the end of the day.

I also use the 2 burner model and am very pleased with it. Can't compare as I've never used another one.
Denis (the owner) was a great guy to do buisness with before,during, and after the sale.

Naz

Hey Naz. Type in "padlocks" at the top right hand side of the page. I did and a bunch of threads came up. I tried to post the link, but it died on me.

Don't I look silly, I admit on not making a big effort before posting.

Thanks George !

Naz

I would like to try making a simple lock, it has to be functional but the safety side is not that important for now.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks !
Naz

I read about this technique somewhere and thaught it made a lot of sense, then I forgot all about it !
Thanks for bringing it up, I'll try to remember it this time.
(Sounds a bit tricky though,did he re-place the work on the anvil between the blows or did the hammer hit the work in mid-air on it's way down, bringing it to the anvil?)

Thanks !
Naz

Hey Guys,

this is my Anvil stand!
Greetings from Germany.

Florian, I really like the simplicity and functional side of your stand, what are the straps that hold the anvil down tied to ?
Naz

Just a thaught, how would a coat of clear acrylic react on stainless and copper ?

Thanks Fe-wood,I found Johnson's paste wax for floor / polish. Is that the right one ?
Should I mix it with anything?
Many thanks !
Naz

The craft shows being at our doorsteps, I decided to give jewelry a try.
I would like to keep the "look" and colors as they are and i'm not sure if I should heat and use my usual beeswax, boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mix.
Copper tends to change color fast when heated.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks !
Naz

I went with a little of everything, the only place I can hear a ring is at both extremities of the anvil.
-Rubber mat
-Sand
-Chain (tied down)


I have resized to photos to about 100k each