Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I showed these to her and she said "I'm not quite there yet, but ya I'll want those". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 When your ready hit me up.. They are for scabbard making but work amazingly well for knife handles.. No more burning them in and very precise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks, but I think the pictures you posted give me enough to make them. I've plenty of different spring stock and have made a lot of wood & leather tools. If I get boxed in a corner I'll definitely give you a shout. The way we have been doing hidden tangs is to drill pilot holes in the end then use a broach to cut out the webbing, only works for tangs as long as the drill bit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 First time with the rubik's twist. 3/4" was fun 1" became considerably more difficult. Followed by the 1.5" being ridiculous. I couldn't twist passed this point at near dang near yellow heat, 24" twisting wrench, and all of my body weight. Going to need a bigger wrench. Also finalized my vise stand, added a socket for the post leg, and some extra support, along with matching shop color. Annnnnnd some beautiful tongs from ballardforge. 1.5", 2", 2.25", 2.5", and 3" These will be for holding some really big hunks of steel, to attempt forging some skulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 8 hours ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: Thanks, but I think the pictures you posted give me enough to make them. I've plenty of different spring stock and have made a lot of wood & leather tools. If I get boxed in a corner I'll definitely give you a shout. The way we have been doing hidden tangs is to drill pilot holes in the end then use a broach to cut out the webbing, only works for tangs as long as the drill bit.. sorry, the reason why I even mentioned it is the chisels are not square cornered and wasn't sure if you picked up on it.. Sometimes people look at photos and fail to see all the little details.. But now that I mentioned it.. there it is.. I have found that with these and my end spoon gouge/chisel I can get as deep as need be and still be accurate in fit.. Mudman - way to go.. .Some really nice work.. Love the tongs.. That is a great shop color.. I love a briter color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thanks jlpservicesinc, now I'm less likely to bump into that angle iron. Although I always wear steel toe anyhow. The tongs are made from A514 If I'm not mistaken, ballardforge works on bridges. From what I have gathered, that steel is quite common on bridge use. For how big they are, I'm surprised how little they weigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Snuffy Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I had a productive few hours today: Made a couple of nice-looking nails. Easy stuff for most of you, but it's been several weeks since I made one; I was pleasantly surprised. Flattened the ends of some rings made of 3/16" stock for what will eventually become penannular brooches Curled a pigtail on the edge of an 8" pipe cap for a yarn bowl to appease the crochety old lady Made a prototype for some fireplace tools out of 3/8" square HR. Need to make a jig to get more consistent results, but I'm happy with the twisted handle. We'll rivet on a shovel scoop and use this one in the forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Any pics sfc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzelik Hammar Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 After a year and change, I finally have a shop again! Very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Today finished fence railing. Did half a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Very elegant, alexander. Love the flowing lines of that stair railing. Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 My lord Alexandr, absolutely beautiful. The hand rail itself is wood, correct? Anyway love the way it all flows. Did you also do the chandeliers? Or any of the other metal work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Randell Warren said: After a year and change, I finally have a shop again! Very happy. Congrats Randall! . . . Uh . . . HEY, wait a SECOND where are the pictures? We believe new shop when we see pics of the new shop. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Alexandr, Absolutely Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eventlessbox Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Alexandr, From a real estate appraisers professional opinion; that railing will be a selling point for as long as that house stands and then probably moved into a new house. Truly a thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Snuffy Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Alexandr, that's truly beautiful. My hat is off to you, sir. Mudman, sorry... no pics. Feeling a bit inadequate today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Had an impromptu chain-making workshop with the inimitable jlpservicesinc! (Learned a TON!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Jealous! I’m really glad you two finally got to meet. Next time I’m finding a way to get there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Was a Bunch of fun.. John rocked the chain making.. Gave John a choice of hammers and it was a " can I use the wrought iron one".. It was a fast 1hr.. It was pretty dark in the trailer as i was in the throws of the days events.. Never brought the batteries out for the lights.. So never took a photo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Guys, thanks for evaluating my work. Chandeliers, furniture is also my work. Oak handrails made by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yup really nice work.. out of curiosity what would you say your forge/anvil time in on a project like this? Percentage wise vs benders, scrolling tools/machines etc, etc. Not sure what kind of time frames you have for the photos but you are putting out quite a few projects so things would have to happen pretty fast or you don't ever stop or sleep or eat.. Well other than intravenously.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HojPoj Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Was pressed for time, but made something I hadn't before tonight. Didn't have all the right tools and for whatever reason it took something like six heats to get the slit cut. Was using a JABOD with charcoal for the first time as well, and had issues getting the heat right. The eye ended up a little too large, but felt like a good first start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Try a quarter as a go/nogo gauge. Then mark your drift up/down to get the size you prefer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Alexandr, your work is incredible! +1 to what ThomasPowers says. Although I'm terrible at bottle openers, using this method has really helped me proportion it well. I'd tried a few times by eye afterwards, and always end up going too far. If you don't want to use a quarter, a washer of similar or equal size works well also. Anything of similar size really, so long as it doesn't burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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