Stormcrow Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 This large copper basin I'm working on for a baptismal font is my second attempt at it. Details are in the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 That's a big basin, how's it coming? Nice set of hammers and that looks like a good stump but it looks like you could use a hand with that big piece of copper. You either need a striker or a holder while you strike. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 yeah that looks like a bit of a job, awkward size to keep turning... how deep do you need it to be? nice commision tho :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 As of now, it sits almost like it is at the end of the video. I did a bit of test hammering with the help of the guy who was filming, him holding and rotating while I hammered. It made a world of difference. Another fellow is supposed to help me with it when he can. I'll be raising for the next step, using the other hammer you can see in the last shot. Beth - It'll end up being around 6.5-7" deep and 2.5' across. Nice commission, but I way underbid it. My fault. Live and learn. Ah well, it's for a church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've seen video of forming shapes like that on both an english wheel and by using a plastic or leather faced mallet striking the metal against a bag of sand ... nothing with that diameter though ... great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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