Steve McCarthy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 This ring will go on a garden arbor that BAM is making to auction at this years conference. Both bird and split work branch are from Mark Aspery's 2nd book. I was pleased with the way it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Murray Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 This ring will go on a garden arbor that BAM is making to auction at this years conference. Both bird and split work branch are from Mark Aspery's 2nd book. I was pleased with the way it turned out. wow , that is awesome work, you should be proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Very, very nice job!! Mark's book is a great one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 really nice work Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It's a beautiful bird Steve!! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Willis Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebug Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 That is very nice work. That kind of workmanship is what we should all strive for. With time and practice it can be achieved. You are well on your way to mastering this craft we call blacksmithing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Great work on that Steve! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Really nicely done Steve - great execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Seelye Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks guys. Steve, It's awesome. Did you happen to get any pictures while you were building it? Or is this where I need to "buy the book". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tala9 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 That is the kind of stuff I dream of being able to making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Steve, It's awesome. Did you happen to get any pictures while you were building it? Or is this where I need to "buy the book". [/q I didn't take any pictures in progress. There is a pattern for the bird in Mark's book. It is cut out of 3/16 plate. I transfered the pattern to the plate and cut it out with a torch. Then traced out the bird again and filed to the lines. I cut lines in the wing and tale with a creaser I made from a ball peen hammer. I used about a 3/16 hand fuller to texture between the cut lines. A little bit of dishing to the body and head gives it some depth. The branch was made from 1/2 x 1. You split pieces off to create the smaller twigs. The backside of the foot is welded to the branch. The big end of the branch is riveted to the ring, and one of the small twigs is welded to the ring on the other side.I don't get to spend much time at the forge. I started this project 3 weeks ago, but only have about 5 hours in it. I work pretty slow. A plasma cutter would have saved about an hour and a half, but I used what I have. Makr Aspery's books are a great resorce. They are easy to understand, very detailed, and well worth the asking price. Thanks again to everyone for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacock Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Really nice work Steve. Look forward to seeing you and seeing it up close at BAM this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spears Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I don't get to spend much time at the forge. I started this project 3 weeks ago, but only have about 5 hours in it. I work pretty slow. A plasma cutter would have saved about an hour and a half, but I used what I have. Thanks again to everyone for the comments. I don't get much time at the forge either. I work fast and do have a plasma cutter and still I feel like it takes me forever. Have no worries about the "time it took" thing. I just tell people "you can't rush art". And that my friend IS a fine art piece. Thank you for the picture. Spears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 That looks magic! keep it up. Thanks for sharing! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason @ MacTalis Ironworks Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 This project has inspired me. Though I am thinking more in line of a hammer and anvil motif instead of a bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Really nice work Steve. Look forward to seeing you and seeing it up close at BAM this year. Thanks Phil. Did I hear Ken say you were going to be one of the demonstrators? I'm looking forward to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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