FieryFurnace Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Here is my latest post on my blog covering the way I make a paper towel bar. Sorry I'm shy of time these days so I couldn't post it all directly over here! MY BLOG Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Roy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Nice job on your blog, Dave. Lots of great close up pictures. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Cool Dave. Thanks for the tutorial. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 great blog dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 good stuff ! i think your getting a good start on your buisness... do you use a bender on your dinner bells? they look pretty even .. good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spears Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 About how hot is the work piece when you use a brass brush for coloring? I'm looking to get my hands on a brass brush very soon so I can add a bit more color to my work. Thanks, Spears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Spears: I think it's around 600 degrees! In the dark the steel is the deepest cherry before black heat when it starts taking color. In the light it is black! I usually heat to a deep cherry, wire brush to clean, and then brass. If it is too hot, keep brushing until it begins to take color. Keep brushing until it quits taking color! I made a jig for my dinner bells "dablacksmith." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIG Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 That's a nice bunch of pix and great narrative. Two of my favorite things on your page. The word and blacksmithing. Really enjoyed that format. Well put together blog. I never read peoples blogs but will revisit your again. Well done. The brass finish was nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhrocker Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Good, clean, fun and informative posts Dave, thanks very much! Enjoyed all of it. Seems you're also a fan of Daniel Boone. I have his new book and he's an amazing craftsman. Instead of using a piece of steel to make the indentation where the two screws go, he uses the ball pien end of a ball pien hammer, under his tredle hammer.. It really dresses it up. Keep it coming, lots of fun to read. Still love the Breakfast, Er Lunch, er Dinner (there we go) bells! Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 I've heard the name Daniel Boon in reference to a blacksmith that is known for animal heads and such! Never met him or seen his work that I know of. So he's using "my" method for screw holes more or less??? LOL I know what you are talking about with the ball peen hammer. I like the result, but I'd never thought of using the ball peen hammer for the job! I've got TONS of old BP hammers so I may end up switching! Thanks for all of the other comments on my blog! It's fun to do and doesn' take a lot of extra time to get all of the pictures. I try to update it regularly as my grandparents check it daily. It's their way of keeping up with me! My blog link is always at the bottom of my posts so keep pace with it and drop me a comment. As long as you have a Gmail account you should be able to sign in and comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveh Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you use a BP hammer for a dimpler[that is what I call mine] make sure you soften the hammer face before using it.It is amazing where pieces of shrapnel can end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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