Dillon Sculpture Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'm surprised Jesse J. blacksmithing debut in smithing has'nt been posted yet. I always enjoyed Russell Jaqua's quote that blacksmith's are the Hells Angels of the metal word! How bout Larry's hammer cameo? I remember him carrying that thing out in the mud with the flu! Jesse's hand crafted a bike is a inspiration to myself and almost 5 million people that tuned in, but wonder if pop culture will embrace people who build or those who do prop work?http://dsc.discovery...es/30028_14.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Dillon, Your right on! Loved Jesse bike and it was the one I voted for. Paul Jr. is a cake decorator. He does make some nice art bikes but they are all show and no go. I would like to her more about Jesse's 2 years studying blacksmithing and what he plans to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 He actually said 2 years ago he studied with Uri Hofi, he did not state 2 years training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsmith Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 maybe he'll chime in here... havn't watched it yet myself... i do enjoy his sense of humor to btw hehehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Watching it right now. It was good to see him with Hofi. Good show. mark <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiley904 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 results got under my skin. Jesse hand crafted every part on that bike. hand bent SS frame. and did yall see the leaf he forged for the brake pedal. but no jr. takes it with a take on a plane. dont get me wrong it was pretty, but did you see the rivot coming apart at the end of the results show. yea Jesse was right that bike wouldnt make it home... from its couch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 J.J. attitude towards craftsmanship and the strong work ethic is the message that is important to me and our craft, all the rest is for ratings. I am hopeful people get a insight into our world as metalworkers and can appreciate the work a bit more. Here is another craftsman at work in a interesting micro social environment which I am also hopeful will catch on.http://vimeo.com/31455885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 "I'm gonna make a motorcycle themed motorcycle". Thats funny. From an aesthetic standpoint I found the riveted bike to be, uh, ugly. The whole genre seems to have run it's course. Makes me think about art and decoration in my life. Most everything around our house is useful save for a few paintings and photo's. Funny how I spend my time making things pretty and all I want is things that do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I met him over the summer He is a nice guy. He came out to my shop to look at a heat treat oven I was selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I like the bike the question I have did he Forge the lady figure on the front of the bike or is it cast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden H Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I wonder if he'd let someone apprentice him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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