Timothy Miller Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 This pair is inspired by a couple of pairs of french dividers I saw for sale on e-bay. The french style seem to go for big bucks so I went with the old blacksmith's motto if you can't afford one make one. They are made form some wrought iron Mark Emig and I salvaged of an rotting old hulk of a barge on the banks of the Hudson river back in May They have steel tips and the joint is forge welded, three welds in all. The washers were forge brazed in place not sure if this is the right way but it worked. I am very happy with the results. These took about 8 hours in all. I did the file work intuitively there was no drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very cool, Tim. they show craftsmanship, for sure. Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Someday I want to be as fancy as you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I am impressed! Nize! You don't often see this kind of finish, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Good job. Did you have a time getting a firm, friction joint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 oh yeah !......you got it goin' on,.....if "deez guyz" only had a clue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Good job. Did you have a time getting a firm, friction joint? The joint is a bit spotty. I need to do a bit of filing on the inside of the outer leaves then It should be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 oh yeah !......you got it goin' on,.....if "deez guyz" only had a clue....Trying to show them. I still feel like a young pup nipping at the heels of the masters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 They are really nice looking. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Very, very nice dividers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 WOW, That is some nice work Tim. You have every reason to be proud of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Very nice work Tim, thanks. Tough joint to make, never mind the file work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Amazing work, impeccably crafted! I would really enjoy seeing some of the process if you have a chance, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Tim, Excellent job. They look great....I want one. Envy is the best compliment right, Thanks. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Very nice dividers, what is equally inspiring is you made these for you after spending the rest of the week in the shop forging for customers. I often find it hard to force myself to find the time to make things I want to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I worked on it for an hour or two after shop hours or on weekends. It took me 2 1/2 months to finish this one. I have been doing some very tedious work lately. This has been my reward to my self. I feel if I can't try new things I wont grow as a smith/artist/human. I almost feel that I have make things like this because I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1forgeur Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 VERY nice. And yes, you definately can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 timothy they are just beautiful! i cant at all imagine making something so delicate and perfect, i have total respect for the work youve done there, and i Love how youve decorated them, you didnt need to do that but you chose to :) makes them so special! imagine coming across these in 100 years time.. your absolutely right about trying new things all the time. the learning is the addictive thing. nice one timothy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Yowzer! Tim, Mate! that's fantastic. I hope you feel proud of yourself, because you've done a wonderful job on these...and as Beth said, you've created an heirloom. You can pass this onto your kid's kids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yves Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Amazing work, impeccably crafted! I would really enjoy seeing some of the process if you have a chance, thanks for sharing. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Making your own is way better than buying one. Of supreme quality and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very nice work Tim, I'm impressed. I've got a 5 gallon pail full of more of that nice iron-you'll have to come up and play in the shop-maybe teach me some stuff :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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