teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Curtain rod for my Sister in laws Birthday. I have made many before, but this was the best. I think it is because instead of forging the end of the rod I made them separate and welded them on, holding a 6' stick of 1/2" round in the forge and over the anvil my small shop has always been a pain. It also allowed me to use 5/8" round for the ends so I had more stock to push around. I got a new TIG welder last summer and it is the best tool purchase since I got my forge and anvil. It isn't needed to weld mild steel, but the control is so dang nice and I don't have spatter to clean off. made welding the ends on an absolute dream. I have been practicing these kind of curls for a while now as I really like them and want to use them on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 nice work teeny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueRugger Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The curves have a real nice flow. Is the color an artifact of the picture or are they actually a 'brass' tone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks guys, The finish is just rattle can bronze but it goes well with purple walls. I think I am getting the hang of the curves, it is all about the set up and working the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Wow! Unique kind of curtain rod. Like those curves, they are great accents and very decorative. Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 What is the difference in a curtain rod and window treatments? About $500.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 What is the difference in a curtain rod and window treatments? About $500.00. LOL Well, dang it , now I need to rename them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustomsteel Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Nice work Teeny, and I am right with you on the tig welder. I love mine, its a great machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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