Jon Kerr Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 2 hours ago, BIGGUNDOCTOR said: Jon, with the legs at that angle did you do a load test to see if they will bend ----- before it is loaded own with flaming logs? Good idea- Thoman Powers suggested similar. I think its a symptom of the photos, as I said its bigger than it looks and the stock is thick (half inch). I've just stood in the pit without the legs bending, and I weight 250lbs. The pit will never experience more than 50lbs of wood in operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanL Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hello all, Still feeling inspired after attending ABANA so I got out early this morning and forged a spoon. Stay cool. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Nice spoon... Conference was a lot of fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Glad to hear that Jon. Always a good idea to do a stress test on items going to customers and head off potential problems before they become big problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Made a rebar bottle opener as a thank-you for the contractors who gave me my last haul of scrap steel (and might be able to provide more), straightened out and hardened the dog-head hammer I made last time, and punched the eye and did some forging on a new handled round punch (currently annealing in the hot box). Also made a little desk sign for the president of the college where I work, which will need to have lettering added later. First session with the new forge layout and first proper forge fire using the super sucker, both of which performed beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 BryanL keep at it. I really enjoy making spoons. The more you make the more they improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanL Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Will do Daswulf, it used to be bigger but I burnt up the side so it got ground down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Finished ships wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Love it 58er. Awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Very classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 58Er, I like the spokes and stand.. Neat concept... Award ceremony? Here is the finished fork.. It left for it's new home this afternoon... I finished the polishing then gave it some color and a hot coat of wax.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Classy; though I might have inverted the colours; because in use the tines are likely to shift towards the hotter colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Wall decoration... I wanted to offset the deep curvature with the lighter coloring shift.. the color on the lower or right side curve got away from me a tad.. Little darker than I wanted.. Was a fun project.. I make a 3 tine fork every decade, just because.. LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Too pretty *not* to get used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Jennifer that is awesome work. I don't suppose you are making a video of that one? what is the steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thanks. This is a job for customer. Said it’s a 25 year anniversary gift. I wasn’t sure I was going to take the work at first. But I’m glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thomas P, It went to my Mom.. When I made it at the conference I gave her first right of refusal.. She snapped it up before I could even ask if she wanted it.. She then grabbed it and shown a spot up on the wall.. I wanted to finish it so dragged it home with me.. Sometimes useful items just have to be looked at.. motomike thanks, As to a video on a 3 tine fork.. I might at some point do a video on it.. Sadly I'm so busy I haven't had time to edit the video from last filming and with taking off the week to go do the ABANA conference it just moved the normal work load into another time frame with work being doubled or tripled on some days.. And I need to cull 10 trees so I can start to get the teaching facility up.. With 3 tines the most common problem is not enough root reinforcement at the base of the outside tines as these are bent nearly 90D when forged to length.. One can do a convenience bend for each tine but I'm not a fan of it as it adds other problems when the tines are then bent back.. So for video list: fireplace tongs, thumb latch, mystery metal ? , Hammer making, draw knife, side rake (forge welding), and 3 tine fork.. Not sure of the order.. Sorry, but this summer might be video less unless I can find a time in between demos, fairs, and getting the building up.. 58Er, your welcome.. projects like this can be good learning time frames.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hafted the doghead hammer I finished forging yesterday. Still needs a wedge, some face dressing, and charring and waxing the handle. I like how it feels in the hand, and I'm looking forward to trying it out. Total weight (including handle): a hair under 20 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I really like your makers mark JHCC reminds me of the Transformers every time I see it .. I also like the hammer but, have found on anything other than flat work the off centered weight effects my wrist and elbow to much as it needs lots of stabilization at any other angle.. I should say flat work (knife like items) or bowl work as then working in the depth of the form needs hand clearance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Well, I’ve been curious about trying one (partly from watching videos of Japanese smiths, but also from seeing the video about Albert Craven, Sheffield’s last production blade forger), and the easiest way to get one was to make it. Glad you like the touchmark. I think I mentioned this before, but it’s a stylized version of a monogram I designed in fourth grade, when we were studying the Book of Kells. Been using it to sign my work — drawings, furniture, pottery, and metalwork — ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 That video is "Monster"... its a great hammer.. Please don't take what I said as anything but in reference to ergonomics and hammer swing.. In the last month or so I have been quizzed numerous times about my hammer swing while out teaching/demoing and have had several lengthy conversations with many a hammer swinger so is the reason I mentioned it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 seems like it's been forever since I posted here. Anyways, here is some of the recent highlights. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nice work, Mark. That second knife is particularly lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Why thank you! I like it alot too. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nice work Mark. Yeah you should post more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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