kraythe Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 This is a project by my 15 year old son who has been smithing with me for about a year. He often is my striker on heavier projects. The candle holder was made from three pieces of 1/4" square stock that were heated to forge welding temps and then twisted to weld together. After that he scrolled off the ends by had and then used an electric MIG welder to fix the hand forged square candle squares to the frame. The candle squares were made by curving up the corners of square cut flat stock and then using a black iron pipe as a tool to re flatten the center so the candles will sit flat. He gave it to his grandmother as a present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I say good job. Glad to see one of the young folks making projects. Looks great and I'll bet Grandma certainly liked ti. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Blacksmithing a dying art? I think not after seeing that candle holder. Great job young man! Looking forward to seeing what other projects he does. Mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquamanlr Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I would like to say great job !! I have been thinking on some candle holders and that just might fill the spot. I will build 3 of them, different heights. LeeRoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 that"s a great job I have twin 3 year old boys they have there own anvil I have them flattening copper wire, with little 8 oz hammers. they just want to be part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That's a darned nice piece! Check through Brian Brazeals how to posts and see if he included one showing how he puts a candle point in a candle holder. A candle needs a point to keep it from falling off if jostled. Well done, The both of you. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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