MLMartin Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 My brother asked for a fire grate to replace his rusted out one. The replaced grate was dinky 3/8" round bar bent and welded. It probably lasted him 4 years. Were in GA so very few fires in the winter, more of a decoration. I forged him a new one pretty quick today. I used a bit larger bar stock but it's still light. This piece was no fooling no fussing just forging. I spent less than 10 minets filing joints. This will be viewed behind a mesh screen. I did not bother with any coating as it will soot up in the fire quickly. 24" wide 12" deep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 That is really nicely done. And thank you for showing the unassembled parts. Helps me understand the processes better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettbarnhart Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nice clean work as usual Mackenzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm glad you like it. I just wanted to share a little bit of lightly decorated utilitarian forge work. It was good practice for just pushing out the work. I took very few mesurements and did no clean up work. The tenons were forged in the power hammer flat dies. The shoulders were wonky and all the lengths were a bit different. I am happy with it as a simple fast pieces that will be somewhat shrouded in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I like it, nice clean utilitarian. I'm a form follows function guy, things designed for their looks before it's use is considered are all too often poor performers, where things designed to perform properly usually look good. That fire grate sir, looks like a winner to me. Well done Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 thats a really good looking grate. i like how you've made that! its chunky and appealing, and i also like your no messing approach, it does not need messing with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOONY Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 nice job i like punch an rivits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel OF Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nice and understated. Is there any play in the legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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