Blacksmith Jim Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Hey all, I just finished a fire poker for my Dad's b-day. It's probably the 3rd or 4th project I've done. It's not super nice or anything, but I thought I'd post it so you guys could see where I'm at with stuff. Plus in a year or so I'm sure I'll get a kick out of looking back at the pics. They're just taken from a cell phone too, so they ain't that sharp. I'll need to start using a real camera soon I guess :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Jim Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Heh, I've still got a lot to learn. But it sure is fun! I already learned that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Regional, Pretty nice for a 3rd or 4th project!! I like the addition of the "wave" between the poker and the handle, makes it look more natural than a straight length of stock. And don't feel bad about not having a "real" camera, I'm still taking pictures (like real 35mm pictures) and running them through a pre-owned scanner ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Jim Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Here's the project before last. This was the first thing that I thought came out looking pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmaster1766 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 doing some nice work there, i like the curve in the handle too, keep it up Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 your father will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankw Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hi, Well done i like the nice even twist keep up the forge work. What type of finish will you put on it? Cheers Frankw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Jim Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 I gave it to him without a finish, and warned him that it might want one. Honestly I just haven't done any kind of finish yet. This weekend I was reading about different types of finishes in one of the metal books I picked up. I think I'll end up getting used to using some sort of wax based finish. What do you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankw Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Sometimes i heat to a a red heat then i wire brush with water and then i spray it with a clear lacquer to stop things from rusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Have you had any problems with it seeming to rust under the laquer? I have had a couple of times that I've sprayed something down only to have rust spots show up the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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