beth Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 how strange why are your backs all itching??? im hoping i get round to making some pretty hooks and a toasting fork with a heart on, but its anyones guess if i actually will.... Jk - youre a natural organiser;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Glenn, as for Christmas gifts (there is no X in Christmas!), I am making RR spike split crosses mounted on chunks of granite for the parents/inlaws, key hanging racks, candle holders, little 3/8ths round rod snakes, key chains, curtain tie-backs, and maybe some bottle openers. paul Europeans in the 16th century started using X in place of Christ's name as shorthand for writing Christ. the Christian monks and scolars were knowledgeable of the the greek letter X,-Chi or khi- whicj is the first letter in the Greek word "Christos" or "Kristos" (Greek:CristoV) The Greek and Hebrew word "Christos" comes out "Messiah" and mean the same thing: "The anointed One." for many years the X was understood by Christian clergy and as time passed,many Christians, educated and not, were not aware of the meaning. Over time the meaning became lost and was later perceived as a sign of disrespect. Edited December 2, 2009 by jimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 well done jimbob, you beat me to it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) The X is also called the the southern cross its on the flag of Scotland it was also on the battle flag of the south in the civil war ...all for the same reason People also made their mark with and X ...swearing before God that they would do as agreed to. Edited December 2, 2009 by jimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Here's some old pics of the things I make for Christmas. All easy and fun to make.http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachments/f11/11941d1236042019-quick-weathering-sany0016.jpghttp://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachments/f14/10050d1229396975-cheap-projects-sany0002.jpg Edited December 4, 2009 by jayco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf's Den Armoury Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 The X is also called the the southern cross its on the flag of Scotland it was also on the battle flag of the south in the civil war ...all for the same reason People also made their mark with and X ...swearing before God that they would do as agreed to. Actually, Jimbob, the cross on the flag of Scotland is known as the St. Andrew's Cross. Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at Patras (Patrae) in Achaea. Though early texts, such as the Acts of Andrew known to Gregory of Tours, describe Andrew bound, not nailed, to a Latin cross of the kind on which Christ was crucified, a tradition grew up that Andrew had been crucified on a cross of the form called Crux decussata (X-shaped cross) and commonly known as "Saint Andrew's Cross"; this was performed at his own request, as he deemed himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross on which Christ was crucified. About the middle of the tenth century, Andrew became the patron saint of Scotland. Several legends state that the relics of Andrew were brought under supernatural guidance from Constantinople to the place where the modern town of St Andrews stands today Hope this clears things up. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I believe your right thanks for clearing that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf's Den Armoury Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 not a problem. My wife tends to refer to me as "a veritable warehouse of worthless information" :p That, and I have an almost perverse obsession with history and facts. lol D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 David, what your wife said cracks me up. Leave it to a wife to tell it like it is! You might advise your wife that some of us out here don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hey Dave, my friend calls me Cliff Claven (from the TV show Cheers) because I know a bunch of trivial trivia, and other information. I wear it as a badge of honor. Personally I gave up on Christmas, and the other holidays years ago. I am not a religious person, and I also suffer from perpetual bachelorhood. The holiday season can be a particularly depressing time of year for me. What I do now is if I see something I would like to give as a gift, I get, or make it, and give it. I found out the hard way that sometimes we do not get to do things later, because the person the gift was intended for is gone forever by the holiday/birthday/etc.. I would rather let that person know what they mean to me now than possibly risk them never knowing because I waited for the "appropriate day". My Dad was my smithing partner, as well as my partner in a lot of other endeavors. I am sure he knew how much he meant to me, but I feel remorse for not telling him more than I did. I lost a lot of family history because of I'll do it later. Mom passed away on Christmas morning 03, again I have a lot of shoulda, coulda, wholudas with her as well. I think that we need to live more in the present, because the past is gone, and we do not know what the future will bring us. This is the only time period that we have some control over. I apologize for the lengthy vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Bravo Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I made these...a tiny Christmas tree and an over-sized hanging ornament... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 BIGGUNDOCTOR, I have enjoyed what you have to say and I can sure relate to what you have said. I have beaten my self up many times wondering if I should have or could have done more for my parents. But I believe in the long run that you (like my self) are only human and have had to learn a lot of life’s valuable lessons as most of us eventually do. But all is not lost because you are sharing some good thought provoking information that may hit home with someone else. Thanks for the good advice! --------------- Rio Bravo Very nice work!! Ted Throckmorton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Decided to spoil myself so i built a powerhammer that ive been threatening to do for a while but never seemed to get around to. For gifts ill probably try corkscrews like mr hofi makes , bottleopeners, candleholders, potplant hangers and maybe a letter opener or two Andre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Gents, Christmas 09. Upon request we forged-fabricated a 40 inch outdoor fire pit poker for an old camp. .5 in square shank, .375 basket twist handle, .625 in hole for hanging. The business end has a chisel pointed dog and it pulls as well as pushes. Oil finished for outdoor use. Included is a period hook. The piece balanced well in the hand and the client liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgtwister Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 i made this big twisted cross for dad for christmass as he doesn't have any thing i have made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Good job. I'll bet that he's glad to have it. I have made a few things for my folks and they at least seem greatful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmig33 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 My son and I forge the hammer together I posted it " one proud dad". Well I finally finished the door knocker that the hammer was made for. The door knocker is for my boss for Christmas. I forged the tongs and the small fuller and cut out the anvil on are torch mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 That is a cool door knocker. I don't think that I have ever seen one like it before. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmig33 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks its a little big but it sure knocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 tazmig33, Yup!!! Ha Ha Ha That is one genuine door knocker alright. I love it when someone jumps out of the box of the usual and customary, and then creates something fun and unique. I think you may have set a new design standard for door knockers! Very cool. :cool: I plan on stealing at least half of the idea of your creation! Thanks for keeping this place interesting and fun! Ted Throckmorton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmig33 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi Ted I'm glad you like it. be sure to but a picture of yours when finish. Would like to see what you come up with. I'm going to give the knocker to my boss tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thats a stylish knocker Mark! I'm sure he'll never be guilty of not hearing someone at the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawtiron Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Great work!! I like it very much. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Here's a few items i made for christmas gifts. Some roses for the ladies, two letter openers forge welded from cable, a candlestick with a twist, and a money clip.http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20180&stc=1&d=1261619892http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20181&stc=1&d=1261619892http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20182&stc=1&d=1261619892 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Oh and the third picture is a center piece with aluminum candle cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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