chichi Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I have always liked the appearance of forged letters and numbers that I have seen in several B/S books (German smithing books but I dont recall the titles).I have done a few myself(poor penmanship) but have never seen any others in real life. Does anyone have pictures of forged letters or done this type of forging? The methods used to conserve material were quite clever. Most letters cut from flatstock approx 3/4" wide. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevan Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You're probably looking for cursive, script type letters, but all I have ever done is individual capitals. I forged these letters for an entrance gate from 1/2" round. I established the general shape, then flattened and textured. Had to do a weld in the O, D, and E to make them work. This was several years ago, so I definitely consider this an "early work". Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornametalsmith Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 FWIW, the Blacksmith's Journal (Sept. 93) had some forged numbers. Showed different ways to cut and forge the stock. And here are a few forged letters I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KST1-Derek Fultz Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I've thought of doing some (primarily my last name) by forging various components and then riveting them together. For example an "E" would be made from 3 forged elements then riveted at the connecting points. Haven't made any yet, but thought that might add some interesting dimension and craftsmanship. -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chichi Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 All of the examples above look great.E and k are a challenge. Using the German method,I believe all of the letters can be made from narrow flat stock with little or no waste and no rivets or welds. Just clever chisel and forge work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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