matei campan Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 here is the third pattern of door handles I made for a customer who also ordered the other two previously posted here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 To me, the bottom picture shows best that you sir are a very skilled smith. The uniformity between pieces.The other pics show that you are also an artist.Beautiful and inspiring work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 These are really lovely. I'd love to see the progression steps on how you went about it!Are the hand pieces welded on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 unfortunately, usually I'm too lazy to make WIP pictures, sometimes that should be useful for me, too, because I forget the exact process and I have to rediscover how to optimize it again. the prototype was forged from 14/14 mm square bar, which was overkill for the serial work. and no welding. for the serie I laser cut some very raw blank out of 10mm sheet, essentially a circle and an angled tail, something like a musical note, and still quiet far from the final shape which involved a lot of forging. still no welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Wow, and wow again...Now I have something to think about tonight. I love the laser cut raw material idea. (I've been thinking using laser cutting but this example will take some time to wrap my brain around it.)Great work, Matei! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I knew you were a terrific smith but this level of consistency in that many pieces is masterful. Do you teach classes? You should, people would be lining up for a class from you.I'd love to be a fly on the wall when the customer sees these installed. They'll be show pieces where ever they go.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 TJ uses a cnc torch to cut out tong blanks and such. Funny to see machines supporting smithing, as aposed to the reverse, we seem to have come full circle. Dosnt take one thing from the beuty, skill and tallent in those peices, just kept the price down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 All pieces that you have posted are aesthetically pleasing and show crafty forge work. Keep on keeping on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Masterful. Elegant. Love the textured finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 tank you all.the textured finish it's not my merit, it just came by itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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