FieryFurnace Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 2 in 1 thread but they are both related so I thought it ok to make on thread First are some pictures of a fireplace screen. (my first) Unfortunately this is not the screen I designed and started on over in "members projects." That is a "when-I-have-spare-time" piece and spare time comes but sparingly! That one is under way still though, for those of you who thought I'd given up. This screen is 2 feet tall in the middle and 3 feet wide. The handles, feet, and accents are forged, the frame fabricated, and it is all held together by rivets. Now for the question! I want to make a fireplace tool set! I have been told to purchase broom heads and tap thread the end of a forged handle. However, I HATE screw on broom heads. I have one that is stripped out and even when they aren't they always seem to be coming unscrewed. (Sounds alot like my head! ) Anyway, are there other options? What about rivet broom heads? I LOVE rivets! Any help would be appreciated! (Just for fun, here are some picts of me forging with a friend....and no it's not my shop! ) They had a TIRE HAMMER! YEEEHAW! And we both like history so here we are colonial! (Hums the "British Grenadiers!"LOL ) Thanks in advance! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Why not make your own broom head? That way you could make it any way that you want to. If you can add your location, it may help in getting you what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 i really like the screen mr fiery furnace - in particular the top handles - they are lovely! thanks for showing us. the historic photo is wicked too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkunkler Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Here's a few ideas on broom heads. http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/jd_broom/top_index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtWerkz Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 You could use a small plate between the handle and the broom and drill the plate and put a couple of small lag bolts into the broom and then heat the heads, shape to desired rivet like shape and cool. Nice screen by the way. Check blacksmith's depot, they sell the fireplace brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi Dave, nice job with the guard. With regards to brush heads on handles. Not knowing what shape of head you are using, and having similar problems in the past, one way I found to evercome this was to use a metal shroud or cover to contain the body of the brush, this is just made to the same shape as the brush head so it nestles snuggly inside it, works for rectangular, round or other shapes where the brush is fixed on the end of the handle The shroud could be rivetted directly onto a tenon at the base of the handle (I would put a squat ball on and tenon from that to give a bit more support to the brush when in use,) Or split the end and open it out to 180 degrees and rivet it on to the shroud, (room for personal expression on shape of ends) or you could just use decorative screws to hold into the bodu of the brush without a shrod. The shroud is attached to the brush head by using screws, forged pins/nails or any other suitable method you like I have also use shrouds when using a handled hearth brush as the source for the brush head, cut off the handle and make as previously. Hope this helps, or triggers off other thoughts to investigate, sorry I have no pics suitable to download here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Make your handle and send it out to get a brush directly put on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You *could* use a store bought screw on broom head, drill crosswise and install a roll pin. I admit I would likely never build something like this, it does work nicely as a retrofit on a broom that is being difficult. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Nice job on the fireplace screen Dave. Well done! I like your friend! I don't know if you realize how rare and wonderful it is to find a lady who has a power hammer! You my friend must be living RIGHT! Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Nice job on the fireplace screen Dave. Well done! I like your friend! I don't know if you realize how rare and wonderful it is to find a lady who has a power hammer! You my friend must be living RIGHT! Frosty the Lucky. Thanks Frosty! Your right! She is a lady! With the help of Almighty God I live right! Thanks for all of the replies! I'm hoping to be able to figure out something. I don't think I can afford to purchase a broom head woven onto my handles. Though perhaps if I turn out a good set of tools with a stand I will go that route. I don't know! I love the look of the ones like those, (woven,) and I don't want to do second rate pieces if I can help it! It'll take some more research! Thanks! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Creek Blacksmith Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Google how to make brooms, and go to mother earth it has good instructions on how to sew your own brooms. nice fireplace screen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spears Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 This is a fireplace set I made when I first started forging. I thinned out a piece of 1/4" plate and curved it around to capture the stem of a broom I bought at an art show. It isn't the right kind of broom for use, but looks "ok" for ornamental. It was MIG welded to a 3/8" square handle and then cold pounded down onto the broom in the end. Hopefully you can make out this picture because with more experience this would make a nice looking connection. Good luck. Spears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 This is a fireplace set I made when I first started forging. I thinned out a piece of 1/4" plate and curved it around to capture the stem of a broom I bought at an art show. It isn't the right kind of broom for use, but looks "ok" for ornamental. It was MIG welded to a 3/8" square handle and then cold pounded down onto the broom in the end. Hopefully you can make out this picture because with more experience this would make a nice looking connection. Good luck. Spears. Hey thanks "Spears." That looks pretty good for holding the broom! Perhaps a couple of rivets to hold it on firm!? I don't like the idea of the brads like on anvil fire, but the socket hold for the broom handle would also be nice! The brads will come out too easily I think! This guy's stuff seems pretty nice. http://www.broomshop.com/ Perhaps I'll forge a whole set and the handle to the broom. If I am satisfied with the way the whole thing looks, then I can send it off and get this guy to put a broom on. If I don't think my piece is worthy of that large of an investment just on the broom, then I'll do something else! Got to go forge now! LOL Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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