Jump to content
I Forge Iron

Railroad Spike Split Cross


HEAP of JEEP

Recommended Posts

Still trying to come up with some cool ideas for my first craft show in a couple of weeks.  Played around with a spike last night.  Saw this idea when I was googling spike ideas, and decided to give it shot.  Took longer than I wanted but I think I can get them done quicker on future ones.

20160716_144521.jpg20160716_144334.jpg20160716_144415.jpg20160716_144431.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It could use texture, I like wood grain myself, it's supposed to be a rugged cross. I'd ease up on the heat to let the colors run more evenly. Running from unheated to blue says the torch was too close, I'd use a softer flame. I also like a little more finial on the ends, splitting and scrolling flat looks nice as does a lateral draw though not so much.  Making it stand on the head is a good feature though it'll still be tippy and being steel could do real damage if it fell off a top shelf or mantel on a foot, head or something fragile. NO, I haven't figured out a wide base I like, though a small mound shaped base can represent Golgotha. Still . . .

That's just me though. Really nice job on the crucifix, well done.

Frosty The Lucky.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 7/16/2016 at 10:26 PM, DSW said:

I like it. I'd love to see picts of where and how you cut the spike if you make another one.

I forged up another and ran video of it. Don't know if I showed everything, but it gives the general idea.  Don't know the rules on posting video links, so I don't do it, but you can find it on my youtube channel under HoJ Forge or I can private message you the link.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...