brianbrazealblacksmith Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 We have a tractor show to do this weekend, and there were some guys wondering what to make to sale. This is one of the first joints I figured out when I was on my own. I had never seen it before. It is really simple and quick. You can just drill the holes and counter sink them, but I always punch them. This is just about the only time that I use a flat bottom punch because I want a counter sunk hole. The counter sink is what makes this joint work, and if you do not put the counter sink towards the outside, it will not work. This cross can be forged within 15 minutes, and you can decorate it all kinds of ways. I also use this joint for frame work. Notice that the piece that will form the rivet inside the counter sinks is barely longer than the two pieces stacked together. All you do is hammer the 2 pieces down to the same plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Very nice work, I like the use of the tenon joint on it, and the decoration, as you said the possibilities are endless for decorating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Real nice Brian! At the rate your putting out these project ideas I'll never catch up. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I haven't been able to work hot iron for a while so I will try one out of silver. Will be a tiny little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Really nice work, Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I've done both silver and copper but usually not in front of the customer because they are quicker to make and I can charge alot more because of the shiny metal. People are like crows. I found my drawing of this technique, so I'll post it to give you all some more ideas to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Another keeper. Thanks Brian. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Brian, mucho appreciado!! into the file it goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Nice work Brian! I hope you are saving all this for future teaching possibilities. You have lots to share... Look forward to seeing you in Plaserville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Nice one Brian, Good to see the use of a square shanked rivet, many don't know how useful these are, and will replace the need to use two round rivets when holding something that otherwise could swivel. Last time I used one was to hold a trivet together, 3 legs and a handle joined at the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 People are like Crows? I am deeply offended...for the crows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 More like Pack Rats actually, if its shinny and bright into the nest it goes!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbalist Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Very nice work, thanks for sharing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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