Daswulf Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Thank you for that simplistic idea Thomas. I already have a deadman foot switch on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveGas Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Finished up a set of sconces for my grandmother's 86th birthday. Took some advice off of some guys on here awhile ago and formed all of the scrolls freehand. Took a little longer but I'm happy with them. Used a copper leaf pen to add a little color in to the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Sometimes ya' gotta put the metal aside and work some wood. Salvaged walnut flooring. Simple but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Nice sconces Dave. I'm sure she will love them. Spanky, I can deffinately picture some metal inlay in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Das, I actually thought about that...but I don’t know how to do a metal inlay. My learning curve hasn’t gotten there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Daswulf said: Thank you for that simplistic idea Thomas. Thomas is a master of simplistic ideas. Did you rework that hammer handle or did you make it from scratch, Jenifer? It looks comfortable. Nice hammer, how's it work? Very nice sconces Dave, the freehand lends a little individuality so they don't look machine made. She's going to love them. Beautiful crucifix Spanky, good use of salvage. Taking all those things into account I think we can let you slide on the lack of iron. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Back when I did a little woodwork I just took the piece I wanted to insert and traced it where I wanted it. Then I would chisel out "inside" the line to around its depth, then a lot of test fitting and carving the edges to get as close a tight fit as possible, then glue in the piece. It doesn't always Have to be perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 AAAiiEEE !! , SIMPLISTIC does not mean simple. It means "treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are. As in ignoring complications or complexities". I normally do not correct spelling and grammar, on this site. Others, here render a good service, in that department. But that misuse, to me, sounds like scraping nails on a blackboard. Noisome does not mean noisy. I have said my peace, I rest my case, I comment no more. Regards Folks, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanL Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Since I read the "simplistic" comment (which i took as a compliment), my brain has said to itself, "always grab foot pedals/switches when you see them". Just like....actually that list is too long to list out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Frosty, the hammer handle was made from scratch.. I was able to run it for about 30minutes today.. I made a few nails and did some more work on a thumb latch order.. It swings really nicely and when peening its really powerful.. It will take a little bit of getting used to it.. the face is very large with the sq shape so working at the anvil on the diagonal will be a learning curve but it's something I knew about going into it.. It will take me about a week of working it to figure out whether it truly makes the cut or not.. With that said.. It sure is pretty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 48 minutes ago, SLAG said: AAAiiEEE !! , Goallllllllllllllllllll ! I was expecting a rise out of Thomas maybe but . . . Fingernails on a blackboard?!?! was more than I hoped for, you've made my day Slag. THANK YOU SIR! Jennifer: (I REALLY need to write your name somewhere I can never remember how many ns) I love my slab handles but they're straight tapers and pretty stiff. The concave profile on yours looks whippier, a typical farrier thing. I'll have to give that profile a try and see. What kind of wood did you use? Yeah, it takes time to get used to a square faced hammer. Mark (metalmangler) talked me through making a square faced rounding hammer and I was surprised how long it took to get used to it. I ended up putting more radius on the edges to reduce unwanted marks. It's similar to having a straight edge on a hardy, top cut, veiner or chasing chisel. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 So what is the definition of "simplistic", my frozen friend? SLAG. Where is Mr. JHCC when I need him to bolster me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 As always, beautiful work from all who have contributed here:) Here is my work for the day. Not as elegant or complex as the posts made here, but I am learning as I go. Practice on tapers was the theme today. And in case anyone doesn't know how wonderful Glenn is ( which I'm sure you all do), let me tell you he is. He has the heart of a teacher and I'm thankful he's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 If you can’t get used to the square head hammer, I’ll sacrifice by taking it off your hands! It’s lovely, I love every single thing about it, end to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, I try to improve my word usage even going back and adding a comma here and there, or looking up words (sometimes) that I question myself on the spelling of. Mistakes get through though, and that is certainly not one I'd have noticed. Sorry for the nails on a chalkboard feeling but to me words, like many things in blacksmithing, sometimes close enough is good enough to convey the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankySmith Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Daswulf said: Back when I did a little woodwork I just took the piece I wanted to insert and traced it where I wanted it. Then I would chisel out "inside" the line to around its depth, then a lot of test fitting and carving the edges to get as close a tight fit as possible, then glue in the piece. It doesn't always Have to be perfection. I’ve done a similar thing before, used a router to channel it out. Worked quite well, but I’m interested in learning how to include molten metal, poured in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Ah, well that I do not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, SLAG said: So what is the definition of "simplistic", my frozen friend? Oh you got it right I'm sure. It sounds right, that's how I use it. I was just picking up a wonderful straight line offered by Das and taking advantage to needle both him and Thomas. Then you come along with fingers on a chalk board to ice my punnish little soul cake. It's a WONDERFUL time to be alive! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Some days you just feel like using then and than, and their and they're wrong to see who gets upset. Sit, set and sat? Haha, no, I didn't use simplistic on purpose to harm any ones brain. I should have just used simple solution..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeltree Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Tryed putting on the old work boots after 8 weeks. Shuffled around the shop and beat down a 1 x1 into a straight hot cut. Don't take long for body strength to drain out from inactivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, if we’re going to be pedantic, what Spanky made there is a cross, not a crucifix. A crucifix by definition has the body of Christ affixed to the cross. And that’s the crux of the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 8 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: You mean you didn't hook it to a foot switch and just hose clamp the trigger? That would require owning or purchasing a foot switch. As I try to be cheap if at all possible I’m settling for the Irwin strap wrench. It’s works fine. I can adjust speed on the toggle on the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, JHCC said: Well, if we’re going to be pedantic, what Spanky made there is a cross, not a crucifix. A crucifix by definition has the body of Christ affixed to the cross. And that’s the crux of the matter. DARN! Nailed that one John. It's supposed to rain for another 2-3 days and for some silly reason I'm in a really good mood. So much better than being crotchety. eh? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Olson Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hey Reeltree, your arm lasted long enough to make a nice hot cut!! Beauty of an anvil also!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 No rise from me; I figured the word choice was on porpoise from someone who is all wet anyway... As for being crotchety---we talking fillet or Tutankhamen? (I hope none of y'all are into boomstick crotchety!) We used to play a game where we tried to use all the wrong terms but still convey meaning, I'm sure Claude Shannon would have been itching to give us all a dope slap... I generally design for stuff I have to hand or remember being at the scrap yard Foot switches are one of those real handy things to have on the shelf and after seeing how SOFA hooked up their blowers so new folks didn't waste as much coal or destroy as much metal I was impressed and kept an eye out for them. (Set so you had to keep a foot on it to keep the blower running---when you go to the anvil or to the bathroom the blower stops. Theirs also had an over ride for folks a bit more skilled that may have needed a large hot fire for welding or large stock.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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