John NC Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) OK, thanks to your suggestions I made a footed bowl and riveted the legs on rather than welding. It took a while, but my riveting skills are improving. I tried pre-making one head of the rivet, but it turned out to be quicker and easier to form them both in place. Err, maybe the words 'quicker' and 'easier' are stretching it a little bit. It was tricky. Comments and suggestions are welcome! Edited June 23, 2009 by mod07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgott Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Very nice, the copper rivets really add to the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 The rivets really make the piece-nice contrast-nice work. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Using the hand-formed rivets really compliments the organic look of the bowl, the whole thing is pleasing to the eye. You might want to put a slight curve to the legs on the next one to reflect the shape of the bowl. Well done bloke. And I bet those rivets would be even tastier with a little ketchup and salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John NC Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks guys, your compliments are appreciated. Next step: refining rivet heads and adding more shapelyness(is that a word?) to the legs. Refined ankles, tapered calves and real looking heels are on the agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob JS Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Nice one. I really like the rivets, especially being in copper - nice contrast. Personally, I would say there is no need to refine the rivets for this particular piece - the hammered look works well with the texture and edge on the bowl. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
territorialmillworks Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 This piece really appeals to me. the rivets make set it apart. As soon as my shop is completed, this will be the first project I try. Could you give some idea as to the diameter & depth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Very Nice John- The rivets DO add so much!!! Looking forward to the next version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John NC Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 Keith, the disc was cut 7 1/2" across, after forming it's now 6 1/2" diameter. With legs it's 2 1/2" high. Glad y'all like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John NC Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 I just noticed this post got moved to "Cold Worked Metal". For the record, the only cold work was the riveting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Nice improvement John. As said the copper and iron really go together. Well done. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly iron Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Well done, the copper rivets really add to the piece,And make it stand out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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