clinton Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I finished work on a fire place set for my boss, it is a very simple design nothing too fancy. the tools were forged out of 1/2 inch round, I ran it though the power hammer under flat dies so it looks forged, then draw out the end and form a simple loop. The poker was drawn to a point then folded back and forge welded and drawn out to the point. The other tools are pretty much self explanatory. The base was a round cut out from the scrap yard, approx 8 inch diameter x 1 inch thick turned on the lathe, per customers request Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks good Clinton ! I really like the "bell" you made for the transition between the broom and the handle. And you used rivets everywhere, I love rivets ! Nice job !! Naz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob S Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Looks like you had fun with that set Clinton. Good work. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks guys for the kind remarks, Naz the "bell" for the broom is just a piece of sch 40 pipe 1 inch diameter necked down in a guillotine tool, the dies have a half moon like shape to them And yes it was fun Bob, although it did get frustrating at times, only working for a few hours at a time it can be difficult to keep the parts consistent, and trying to do too many things at one time when you turn to look at the forge and it looks like the 4th of July (oops too hot) My boss was real happy with it so that is rewarding, he told me again this morning and said it looks good by the fire place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I made my first fireplace set recently as well, still leaves a lot to be desired on the broom tying, but really had fun doing it and the clients were really happy! They only gave me 3 weeks to get it done before Christmas, and with my schedule, that was really really pushing it, but it was a first for me, and details I normally would have not been happy about, were all ok'd by the client, so what the heck, it paid well, and I learned a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 I will go with the "leaves a lot to be desired" as well that looks like it will tip over at any moment, I hope it is not in a windy area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I will refrain from commenting further on any of your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I will go with the "leaves a lot to be desired" as well. that looks like it will tip over at any moment, I hope it is not in a windy area "leaves a lot to be desired" does not help improve the project or his work. What would YOU suggest to improve the project? I would suggest that the base should extend out as far as any of the tools, or be as heavy as the rest of the project combined (plus a little) or both.Make the split for the fork down the middle then draw out the two tines to match in size (not length). Cut them to the same length. For the wooden handles, I would suggest peining the metal ends down to match into the wood, much like a rivet. This can be done cold, then file to remove any sharp spots and blend into the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyard smith Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have to agree with Glenn...I have made some horrible stuff over the years, things that went straight in the scrap been! The only way anyone gets better is practice and constructive criticism. TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r smith Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 In my experience one of the best ways to improve at anything is constructive criticism by peers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Constructive criticism when done correctly is very helpful, and sometimes intent not meant is conveyed, other times, it is very clear, that's why I suggest everyone read their posts a few times before hitting send. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I was told early on to be proud of the first items you make even if they do not look the best. We all start somewhere. I always keep my first attempts to show people. Then show them what I can do now and tell them the only difference between the two is more practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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