jlpservicesinc Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 58er, Wow, that is great.. how much time do you figure you have into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman_k Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Finished an ammonite paperweight, took a pic. of it in the fire just so I could make a joke about fossil fuels! Also made some prototype components for curtain rail finials, the need more curves and some texture on the leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmato Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 DaMaakus.... they are for my Aunt-in law for her cottage. She has 3 grand kids that are not real good at respecting things. Great kids, just need some polishing. 58er... WOW ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMaakus Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Nice idea, rocketman! 58er, those look very good! Desmato, well, crossing my fingers they don't hurt themselves. I made something today, too. Tried my first flower, since I thought it might become a christmas gift. It didn't work out like I wanted. The inner petals tore apart, so only two instead of three layers. Peening the stem didn't work, so I had to weld for the first time. Looks bad and the inner leaf still rotates a little, despite the giant blob in the middle. I also forgot to round the edges of the petals. It's kind of a disaster. I'm still tempted to gift it, though. If I find a way to stop the rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 It is not a disaster, it is called R&D, a prototype, problem solving, etc. Use the prototype in order to fix any problems and make the next on better. Try setting each part into place then use a center punch to put a dent between the part and the stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMaakus Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Thank you Glenn, I will try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Cocker Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I made this self standing split cross for my mother in law. It's my first one. I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psacustomcreations Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I decided to try to texture the leaves from my previous post. I also made two more to keep practicing. I have several chisels and punches which could have been used. I gave it a shot with them but kept dropping the leaf after each strike. Since these previous leave were already bent into a shape that did not help me being able to hold them while striking. I then went to the straight peen hammer. I am not a fan of the straight lines from chisels on some leaves that I seem to see from a lot of beginners, but I still suck at making them so that may be part of it. As usual, comments or suggestions for improvement are encouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psacustomcreations Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 In regards to these curtain rod holders. I have some pics of the process but am still not happy with how they turn out. I would like them to be attached to the wall, come out about one inch them dip down into a slight "U" for the rod to rest in. This will keep the rod off the wall/window/molding, etc. After that, they can turn up into the leaf. I have not been able to figure out how or when to make the "U" the rod rest upon. The last pic with the arrow is where I want the holder to dip down so the rod rests upon it. Suggestions on when/how to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR. Hillbilly Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I bought a different piece of 1/4” square to make little split crosses. It cut way easier and I was able to split them fairly straight this time. Very small and easy to lose in the coal forge. I made one more today by forging it with a plumbers love torch instead of my coal forge. It worked well. I also made a wood grain hammer. I practiced with it some and starting to get the knack of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn II Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Had a busy day in the shop today. Had some good helpers too. Since Christmas hasn't come yet, they weren't wearing their aprons yet. My son made a toasting fork from 1/4"(6mm) mild round stock. He's 10, but did the bending and twisting of the handle. He ran the blower while I hot cut the fork tines and dressed them. We had fun working together to make it, but I believe he liked the testing process more! My daughter made her first split cross from 1/2"(12mm) mild square stock. I helped hold it while she did the hammering. The texture was hammered in with a fencing pliers. Finished the day with my first leaf on a wall hook made from 1/2"(12mm) mild square stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Great job getting them started and making things Glenn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryson489 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Got a little time to try a new leaf style today. It's cool how a simple fold completely changes the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 23 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said: 58er, Wow, that is great.. how much time do you figure you have into it? Thanks again. I would say about 4 hours...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Wow, Made good time as well.. things seem to take forever to make now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADHD-forge Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 i started to make a heat treat oven yesterday with left over fire brick from my gas forge i got the rough part done now it need the heater element and i can finish it and start using it to make stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 13 hours ago, psacustomcreations said: I decided to try to texture the leaves from my previous post. I also made two more to keep practicing. I have several chisels and punches which could have been used. I gave it a shot with them but kept dropping the leaf after each strike. Since these previous leave were already bent into a shape that did not help me being able to hold them while striking. I then went to the straight peen hammer. I am not a fan of the straight lines from chisels on some leaves that I seem to see from a lot of beginners, but I still suck at making them so that may be part of it. As usual, comments or suggestions for improvement are encouraged. When I make leaves, I bevel both edges of the top surface to create the center ridge and the thin edges, and then I texture the surface with a cross- or straight-peen hammer as the mood strikes me. Then I flip it over and hammer out the “belly” with a ball-peen hammer over a divot in a wooden stump. A little tweaking, and we’re done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said: Wow, Made good time as well.. things seem to take forever to make now... Thanks, its not as hard as it looks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psacustomcreations Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Thanks for the tip JHCC. I will give that a shot. I have plenty of wood to make a dishing bowl. Another project added to the list to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Just hammer in the beginning of a divot with a ball-peen hammer; working hot leaves in that spot will burn it in the rest of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 It remains to paint and make an oak rail. One of the most difficult jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 A mountain of work Alexandr. Very nice. I wouldn't know where to start. Good luck with your next steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 13 minutes ago, Daswulf said: A mountain of work Alexandr. Very nice. I wouldn't know where to start. Good luck with your next steps. Thank you ! Sometimes small projects come across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I'd love to get on that level some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Das, more forging, less sculpture.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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