June 7, 201214 yr Hi people . This is a small wrap and weld style hawk shape based loosely on the early style brought in from France and England. Mild steel wrap with w1 edge , deer wrap snake wrap, copper ., leather , brass studs ,feathers , bit of scratching with spotted gum haft some file work . hope you like . Chris
June 7, 201214 yr Hi people . This is a small wrap and weld style hawk shape based loosely on the early style brought in from France and England. Mild steel wrap with w1 edge , deer wrap snake wrap, copper ., leather , brass studs ,feathers , bit of scratching with spotted gum haft some file work . hope you like . Chris That's nice. Love the etching(?) in the metal.
June 7, 201214 yr Nice job. Great looking hawk. As Thomas said, Almost too pretty to use. Thanks for sharing. :)
June 7, 201214 yr Author That's nice. Love the etching(?) in the metal.Hi Ozark Nick Not realy etching but glad you like . etching is done with acid this is chisel work thank you . Chris
June 7, 201214 yr Author Almost too pretty to use!Hi there Thomas and Curly George thank you both very much for taking your time to coment realy appreciate . Chris
June 8, 201214 yr That is really beautiful! I am envious. I hope to be half that good one day. Your work is outstanding.
June 8, 201214 yr Author That is really beautiful! I am envious. I hope to be half that good one day. Your work is outstanding.Hello Ecart , Thank you very much you will be better just keep at it mate ,I will be saying the same about your work one day but you just have to keep going everyting can be learned just takes a bit of time thank you Ecart . Chris ,
June 8, 201214 yr very nice, I particularly like the line following the edge a nice subtle touch. All the best Owen
June 8, 201214 yr Author REallly nice,,,, HI Rich thanks for the complements glad you like my hawks . Chris
June 8, 201214 yr Author very nice, I particularly like the line following the edge a nice subtle touch. All the best Owen Hi Owen you do great work to appreciate your views Chris,
June 9, 201214 yr Author wonderful work!Hello Rodney Thanks for taking your time to post and glad you like my work Chris
June 9, 201214 yr Very nice work chris the detail in the face is fantastic and how you finish them off also brings them to life outstanding work mate well done that man :rolleyes:
June 9, 201214 yr Author Hi Bush Bugger , You have to be aussie mate with name like that thank you and thanks for posting glad you like Hawks. Chris
June 9, 201214 yr Author Oh chris that is a fine hawk! Thank you for share it with us.My pleasure Jose thank you , Chris
June 12, 201214 yr Chris, I'm trying to understand how you approached the engraving along the edge. Did you engrave first, and use that as your guide for file work? This is another outstanding piece. You have set the bar pretty high! Much appreciated! I've had to look at the materials I currently possess in a new light. Much is possible with sufficient effort. And skill. Like many have said or thought, your hawk is almost to pretty to use. If I had made it, I wouldn't be afraid to use it, but if I bought it, I might hesitate to scuff it up. I don't doubt that it is up to the task it was made for, but respect for the maker would keep it clean and safe instead. Robert
June 12, 201214 yr Author Hi Robert , No matter how much icing is on the cake it was still made to be eaten . if you know what i mean , i dont see any point in making a tool if you cant use it some may not see this but the first purpose is a tool is it must work after that is just cosmetic nothing else A bit like building a house you need a good foundation then go for it . I hope i have enspired you in some way to keep forging you will get there just takes a bit of time and how far you wish to go is up to you , I have said to other people dont be impressed by all the leaves on the tree , just because there is more leaves doesnt mean its a better tree than one with less I just do the file work by eye have found the chainsaw files seem to work best . . Thanks Robert keep forging mate Chris .
June 12, 201214 yr Hi Robert , No matter how much icing is on the cake it was still made to be eaten . if you know what i mean , i dont see any point in making a tool if you cant use it some may not see this but the first purpose is a tool is it must work after that is just cosmetic nothing else A bit like building a house you need a good foundation then go for it . I hope i have enspired you in some way to keep forging you will get there just takes a bit of time and how far you wish to go is up to you , I have said to other people dont be impressed by all the leaves on the tree , just because there is more leaves doesnt mean its a better tree than one with less I just do the file work by eye have found the chainsaw files seem to work best . . Thanks Robert keep forging mate Chris . Chris not only do you make a fine looking hawk, but you also have the knack for using words in a very eloquent manner! Thanks for sharing both! :D
June 13, 201214 yr Author Chris not only do you make a fine looking hawk, but you also have the knack for using words in a very eloquent manner! Thanks for sharing both! :DHello trying- it , I just try to say whats right we all start at the bottom so to speak and i want to try to encourage people to forge , its not how good you are or how bad you think your work is, its enjoying smithing and showing us all so everyone can learn and help each other , maybe im wrong but i thought thats what forums are about helping each other . My privelage to share thank you very much trying- it .And i hope i helped Robert a bit some how. Chris
June 19, 201214 yr Hello trying- it , I just try to say whats right we all start at the bottom so to speak and i want to try to encourage people to forge , its not how good you are or how bad you think your work is, its enjoying smithing and showing us all so everyone can learn and help each other , maybe im wrong but i thought thats what forums are about helping each other . My privelage to share thank you very much trying- it .And i hope i helped Robert a bit some how. Chris I would say that your words and images have helped me a lot. Significantly in fact! Thanks for posting all the fantastic work that you have. Robert
June 19, 201214 yr Author I would say that your words and images have helped me a lot. Significantly in fact! Thanks for posting all the fantastic work that you have. Robert My pleasure Robert cheers mate . Chris
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