David Kailey Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Well, This project was for 44ft of branch railing. I got about half way done when the trailer I had the stuff stored in got stolen.....so i had to start all over..... But, it had to be done so, done it got. The section had to fit into an existing railing. It took 6-8 hrs per foot to produce a finished railing and install it. But it was a good summer job and my daughter worked in the smithy 4 days a week helping and that was fantastic time to spend with her. 13 years old and is efficient using all the equipment in the smithy. So....... all total 1500 ft of bar stock, hours of texturing, fitting, welding, grinding......lol life of a metal worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Nice work! (And maybe we can introduce your daughter and my son. They're the same age....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Oh my gosh man! What a story, and some fine looking iron. Dad must be so honored to have such a fine worker in the family "tree". And good on You, JHCC. Edited November 12, 2016 by Anachronist58 addendum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 very nice work. beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Well done and beautiful work. Awesome that your daughter is learning and proficient as well. You are deffinately forging more then steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompdw Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am speechless. Truly the work of an artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 So nice! That has always been my dream project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 A question about railings and such. I know that there are requirements for side loading, mounting, etc, but are there codes or other regulations that have to be followed in regards to clear spaces-allowed size of openings? Personally I feel that one should be able to build what they want in their own home, but I know the gubmints have different ideas at times. Nice job, and the bugs are a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Poet Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 25 minutes ago, BIGGUNDOCTOR said: A question about railings and such. I know that there are requirements for side loading, mounting, etc, but are there codes or other regulations that have to be followed in regards to clear spaces-allowed size of openings? Personally I feel that one should be able to build what they want in their own home, but I know the gubmints have different ideas at times. Nice job, and the bugs are a nice touch. I know that in Canada the restrictions are very severe and I'm pretty sure his nice railing wouldn't pass muster. For instance fences need to be completely straight and without footholds for the first 4 or 5 feet. I think interior railings also have similar stipulations as children could climb up the railing and crack their skulls open. But, if someone can afford 44 feet of custom ironwork, they can probably slip the building inspector a bribe as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlasterJoe Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 So just doing the math you are looking a 28 12hr days? How long did it actually wind up being? Amazing work. Love all the fine detail. You could probly look at it for years and still see something new. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 The big risk with railings is having a baby get their head caught between uprights and strangling. Minimum spacing between slats on a crib is (under US regulations, anyway) 2-3/8"; a quick go/no-go gauge is a can of soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thank you for reference. A can of soda I can remember, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepinJoe Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 For stairwells, openings must be less than 4". In the US many States use the IBC building codes. 2012 IBC building code says you should not be able to pass a 4" sphere through any opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks, I have a friend who is welding up custom doors, and other elements for residences, and businesses, and I thought I remembered something about clear spaces. I will let him know about the IBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kailey Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 19 hours ago, BlasterJoe said: So just doing the math you are looking a 28 12hr days? How long did it actually wind up being? Amazing work. Love all the fine detail. You could probly look at it for years and still see something new. Great job. It took me about 275 hours over 2 months. 7 hours ago, JeepinJoe said: For stairwells, openings must be less than 4". In the US many States use the IBC building codes. 2012 IBC building code says you should not be able to pass a 4" sphere through any opening. In the US yes this is what is required. This railing meets the code requirements. Oddly it replaced a railing the hat 5" gaps between the pickets and that railing was installed in 1998 15 years after the house was built........So as always there are upgrades and remodels preformed that go on in homes because many things don't require a building permit and so there is never an inspection......but I always like to follow the code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepinJoe Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I guess it is not surprising what you took out was 5" spacing. Like you said many times there is no inspection. Your work fixed that issue. I really like your design and the craftsmanship stands out. It changed the look and feel of the space. I'm sure you had a happy customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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