Mark Ling Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Here is an idea for next year if any of ya'll need quick Christmas presents. I made the smaller Christmas tree out of 1/2"x1/4" flat, and the larger one I made from 1/2 square. For the smaller one I forged a point, and depending on how long/skinny of a tree you want will effect the size of your taper. After that I beveled the edges leaving the center higher. Then I took a chisel and did some deep chisel lines. For the finer branches I took a top hot cut and lightly used it like a hammer to texture it. I found out that if you want a good lookin tree that you got to have the right transition from the tree to the stump. If it is too gradual it doesn't look right, even if you use a spring fuller or spring tenoning tool because of the suck down. How I did it was I marked where I wanted to cut it deeply with a chisel and then took a hacksaw and cut it out. Since you first put the chisel lines in the hacksaw will tend to follow the path of least resistance; the chisel marks. For the large one I forged a point a 1/2" square bar and then flattened it on the diagonals for more steel. Then I took a fuller and put in the branches. for the stump you do the same thing as the other one. I did put a little hook on the end, which Is for a ribbon or whatever your desired way of hanging is. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 That's a cool idea, LB. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolfforgeca Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 very cool Nice Idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Yup, great idea LB. For some reason I really like the top ones texture look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 They look really good. I like the top one the best it has such a nice texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thanks everybody, I didn't think they would be such a hit! Since ya'll liked them so much, I decided to experiment and I made a leaf with the same texture used on one of the ornaments (the middle one). Any thoughts? Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beech Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Change the shape a bit and with the parallel texture you will have a beech leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Great idea, now i know what to make for people next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel OF Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice idea, I bet they'd sell well too. In the UK there's a comedy TV show called QI (Quite Interesting) that's all about every day "general ignorance". I remember an episode a while ago when the presenter got the 4 panelists to draw christmas trees and only one drew the branches going the right way - they slant upwards, not downwards. I wonder if you slanted the texture upwards if they'd look odd? I certainly saw them as christmas trees. I think it's one of those things where even if it's technically inaccurate you know what it is & you either don't see that there's some a miss, or you suspend your disbelief. The wench & me made our christmas tree this year to fit in a tight corner of our small flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice ornaments LB well done. Not to be a semantic pedant but a tree doesn't have a "stump", a stump is what's left in the ground after a tree is cut down. The term is "trunk". A trunk goes all the way up and has branches coming out. Sorry about that but I couldn't help it. That's a pretty cool twist on a Christmas tree Joel, I'll bet it decorates well, especially lights. From now on though how about only including pics of the Wench? She's the good kind of distraction. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I definitely like the top one best. What is the overall size when they are done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Frosty said: Nice ornaments LB well done. Not to be a semantic pedant but a tree doesn't have a "stump", a stump is what's left in the ground after a tree is cut down. The term is "trunk". A trunk goes all the way up and has branches coming out. Sorry about that but I couldn't help it. I guess you do know a lot about trees first hand. You are right, don't know why I said stump, feel kinda dumb.lol. Thanks for correcting me. 3 hours ago, BIGGUNDOCTOR said: I definitely like the top one best. What is the overall size when they are done? Ended up about 2 3/4" to about 3" long. Obviously you could make it longer or shorter depending on what size taper you do.\ Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Frosty said: Not to be a semantic pedant but a tree doesn't have a "stump", a stump is what's left in the ground after a tree is cut down. The term is "trunk". A trunk goes all the way up and has branches coming out. And when the tree is cut down and the branches cut off, it becomes a "log". 8 hours ago, Frosty said: From now on though how about only including pics of the Wench? She's the good kind of distraction. Blacksmiths do like 'em hot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I try to never argue with a man who will play Irish Stand Down with a Black Birch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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