hammerkid Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hey y'all, Recently my Great Grandpa passed away. I wanted to do something special for his grave because he always liked for me to show him what I was making at the time. So I decied I would forge a shepards hook out of 1/2" sq. The Hook is bent on the dimond. It has a few reverse twists in it. The end that goes in to the ground has 2 pieces of angle iron on opposite sides to keep the wind from blowing it over. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I like it a lot chris. Great memorial piece for your grandpa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ameling Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice work. Yes, bending on the -- diamond -- is rarely seen, and hard to do and keep true. (Well, unless you have V groove dies/rollers in a bender.) But it is one of those little ... details ... that tends to catch the eye a little more. And I always have liked the look of two tight reversed twists. You get a lot a style and transitions (changes in visual planes) with two quick twists. One note about cemeteries: Be sure to check with the manager/groundskeeper about any rules or guidelines for placing things around a grave. Some have rules, some do not. It becomes more important when they have to mow the lawns around the headstones. Most allow a hanger or pedestal mount for flower pots as long as it is placed right next to the headstone - touching it. Again, nice work. Mikey - that grumpy ol' German blacksmith out in the Hinterlands - trying to remember the last time I bent square stock on the diamond - too long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 Mike, have checked with the Groundskeepers and they say its alright. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice job Chris. Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Great work Chris. It's good to see a young 'un who honors those that have gone before him. I know he's proud of you. Don (who still thinks the world of both his grandfathers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Chris, that's nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 That's very nice, especially on the diamond. You've come a long ways since you started posting so little time ago. You're grandpa would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice work, and very thoughtful. Your Grandpa must have been quite a gentleman, would have enjoyed knowing him. Sorry for your loss. TDean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nice work. I really like the reverse twists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Great work Chris! I'm sure your Great Grandpa is proud of you. You certainly do real nice work. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Super job Chris. It is a fitting memorial for anyone , and even more so for someone who you loved a lot. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Very attractive Chris I think your Great Grandfather's smiling down on you right now. It's a subtle demonstration of skill scrolling and bending on the diamond. Well done. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Very nice. Ditto on the twists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Willis Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Very nice,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good work Hammerkid. Most don't think of bending square the hard way. With a bending fork, it really isn't that hard if the stock is HOT (same heat you would use for the twist). You have some nice work there. Someday you will be the grandpa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Chris, How do you keep the squirrels and other critters out of the feeder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ten Hammers, I didnt have a bending fork till yesterday , I did that on the horn and keep it centered:o. Pat Roy, Its a Humming bird feeder , has a liquid stuff in it other stuff cant get it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill in Oregon Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 A very nice piece, obviously executed with skill ... and love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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