Senft Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Attached (Hopefully) are some pics of a steel gargoyle I'm building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Very nice work. Are you a member of any of the local guilds? Having lived in Baltimore for many years, I don't imagine that the picture of your Acorn table and shop, is a picture of the basement of a typical row house. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 The attic maybe? Very nice. What's the gage steel you're using? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Very nice work!! Looks like a very good shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Outstanding work! Keep us posted and please post pics of the piece finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 WHAT KIND OF SICK...TWISTED... oh wait, that's kinda cool!! send more pics when finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Love it! def would like to see finished shots - great to see this kind of thing! Also Lurve the table... who wouldnt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senft Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks! It's mostly 1/8" sheet, some 3/16", some forged 1-1/4 round etc. Brick layup forge and burners get reconfigured as needed. burners are installed on sliding rail, add as many as needed. It will actually be a light over a townhouse entry door- a floodlight will go inside the mouth, this being the reason for pitbull size head. It will sit on a sort of art nouveau looking forged pedestal. This is already mostly done, picture attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great conception! Like it more and more. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Y Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 WOW! That is cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 is that spider web on the pedestal? looks brill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 that's awesome great job Chad J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCristo Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 The Gargoyle looks pretty cool. I am intrigued by the pedestal too. How did you get the pattern on the long bars? I don't know how to describe it, but it reminds me of alligator scales. Did you make it octagonal or hexagonal in sections or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 The pedestal is very attractive in a kind of creepy way. The closer I look the more disturbing the leaves (I HOPE they're leaves!) look. The textured elements look like some sort of living or maybe just not quite dead thing and the tight reverse scrolls look like coiled tentacles just waiting to grab someone. . . ME! You are going to fit right in around here. Looking forward to more pictures with great anticipation. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senft Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Pattern on the bars is just power hammer texturing- started as round, forged to square, then put facets on the edges. After going through that I think next time it should be more random and aggressive texture like natural vines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelson Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That creature got some very nice features, like the mouth and teeth. PLease post it once finished. Nelson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senft Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks Nelson, will do. Also enjoyed seeing the sculpture you posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I like the pattern on the bars, bark texture is everywhere something bold and regular is a refreshing change. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senft Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks Frosty, I really didn't start out with any clear plan- just made up as I went along. First time I've tried anything like this (the pedestal/ wall bracket part). Am learning a few things in the process that I hope I remember next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 That is awesome!! Gives me some inspiration to pursue an idea I have had back in the cobwebs of my mind's file cabinet sort of a dino/dragon/gargoyle-ish beast LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 A first go at something like this eh? Well, that's good testimony for learning how to blacksmith before taking on complicated projects. Your skill and mastery of the processes is evident in the quality of the product. Without the skills set it would take forever and not be so nearly balanced and attractive. Well done, thanks for sharing. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senft Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Here's a few more of recent progress, the other picture is part of a railing I've been doing for a friend's house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 WOW Nice Job! That Is Dang NICE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therepairman1557 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 very nice! Very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Awesome! I'm loving that railing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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