ausfire Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 On 11/4/2015, 11:11:24, beammeupscotty said: Time to get ready for Xmas crafts fairs and when I am going to be selling at venues that I sold at last year, I like to have new stuff to offer. I came up with this bottle opener a couple days ago, based on a twist that "someone-in-the-rye" posted on the r/blacksmith. That is really cool! I have no idea how it's done, but it's very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 17 hours ago, ausfire said: I'll bet if you think about it for a bit you can figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 10 minutes ago, beammeupscotty said: I'll bet if you think about it for a bit you can figure it out. I'll take a stab. Chisel the tapers handle and then quench areas you don't want twisted. Twist heat repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 13 minutes ago, Michael Cochran said: I'll take a stab. Chisel the tapers handle and then quench areas you don't want twisted. Twist heat repeat. Yes, but you have missed the entire preparation stage. How do you think the impression of rounded tapered cylinders in the twist are produced? This twist is not, by the way, original in design. As I indicated in my initial post, I saw this twist on an unrelated item made by someone else. I did, however, very quickly figure out how it was done and replicated it in the piece shown here. A couple of day later, incorporating in to the handle of a bottle opener suddenly came to me. I think it is going to sell very well this Xmas and has quickly become one of my favorite openers among the ones I make and sell. I am not playing coy with how this twist is accomplished because I am trying to be a dick. I just thought it might be fun for some of the people newer to blacksmithing to stretch themselves a bit to try to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 To be honest I didnt even notice the edges were rounded. Now I'll have to think a little more about that. I'll wait before I say anythin because the first thing that popped in my head doesn't seem right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 39 minutes ago, Michael Cochran said: To be honest I didnt even notice the edges were rounded. Now I'll have to think a little more about that. I'll wait before I say anythin because the first thing that popped in my head doesn't seem right. After re-reading your post I have to say you are essentially there. After forging the taper you chisel the sides down the length. Making sure it is very straight, you then round the corners with a side grinder and flap wheel. I also hand sand the corners to a finer grit then do the twist with a torch. Using a torch is much easier than using a forge and quenching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cochran Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was a long ways off and I'm glad I didn't say what I was thinkin now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was going to guess that you forged the edges back round but grinding works too. did you grind instead of forge because it was easier for you, or was it to preserve the chiseling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 1 hour ago, Daswulf said: I was going to guess that you forged the edges back round but grinding works too. did you grind instead of forge because it was easier for you, or was it to preserve the chiseling? The latter. Forging the rounds in would tend to compress the v-grooves making the finished product less defined. Also it is easier to get a smoother finish if you grind and sand and this makes the final product more attractive, IMO and nicer to hold in your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 As a guy just starting out, those things are insane! They look awesome. Man I hope I can get there some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 1 hour ago, MrDarkNebulah said: As a guy just starting out, those things are insane! They look awesome. Man I hope I can get there some day. I've been doing it on and off for 24 years now and I am really still just a hobbyist. A fairly competent one, but just a hobbyist. Stick with it and you'll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Good Morning, Forge a round taper, tap down 2 sides (makes 4 sides), Hot cut down the center of the flats. twist half turn right, then quench to end/edge of the part twisted right and twist half turn left. Continue right, left, right, left, etc I call it a "Water Fall" Twist. It does wonders with the eye and light!! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Someone asked me about the snake opener, and it seems my picture has gone missing from that post. That'll teach me to trust uploading pics here instead of linking... I'll try it again. Anyway here's the last couple completed. The round one was a custom order for a very repeat customer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nice chisel work on that second one. What size was the chisel you used on the round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Blackfrog I might try and do the same thing but instead make it a wall hanging opener and then put my brothers fire house shield badge on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobb Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 One of my simple ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeupscotty Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 On 11/5/2015, 10:33:55, swedefiddle said: Good Morning, Forge a round taper, tap down 2 sides (makes 4 sides), Hot cut down the center of the flats. twist half turn right, then quench to end/edge of the part twisted right and twist half turn left. Continue right, left, right, left, etc I call it a "Water Fall" Twist. It does wonders with the eye and light!! Neil Is this the twist you are describing? I had my doubts about how it would look from your description but I think it is actually pretty nice. Thanks, I'll use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Good Morning, Scotty Well Done. Now put that into a 'Steak Turner' or a Flux-Spoon, or whatever your little heart desires. A good wire brushing with some cooking oil for a treatment. Maybe a light rub with a file, just to accent the high points. Doubles the price!! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Black Frog, Love the Bruins opener! Looks like the B was done by hand with chisel but was the shield part hand engraved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks! No engraver, it was all hand chisel work. Just using different types of chisels, and time. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Double post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Nicely done, I can appreciate the time and effort! I found getting the chisel tuned just right really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Very nice turtle!! Looks great! Here's another completed custom order: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Another awesome job Black Frog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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