Chris john Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Nick Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Almost too pretty to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Nice job. Great looking hawk. As Thomas said, Almost too pretty to use. Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is really beautiful! I am envious. I hope to be half that good one day. Your work is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 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 , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 REallly nice,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 very nice, I particularly like the line following the edge a nice subtle touch. All the best Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 REallly nice,,,, HI Rich thanks for the complements glad you like my hawks . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Skinner Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 wonderful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 wonderful work!Hello Rodney Thanks for taking your time to post and glad you like my work Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush Bugger Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hi Bush Bugger , You have to be aussie mate with name like that thank you and thanks for posting glad you like Hawks. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arqueroalpha Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Oh chris that is a fine hawk! Thank you for share it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Oh chris that is a fine hawk! Thank you for share it with us.My pleasure Jose thank you , Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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