JHCC Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Put a handle on the 16 lb. Atha stonecutter' sledge. (That's my three-pound cross peen, for scale.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 finished the scythe I've been working on, just gotta finish the snath and give it a go in the yard, I'm kinda worried that I didn't curve it enough but worst case scenario it's a wall hanger and a lesson in drawing out since I started with 20mm round bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The curvature of the scythe blade is quite location dependant and also for what it was used for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Been on a wine bottle holder kick lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 That's some nice work there 58er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Yesterday, I worked on my slack tub and quench tank. Last night, I soaked some hammers in PEG to tighten up the handles. (Somewhere in there, I also threw out my back. Ouch.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58er Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thanks daswulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 The customer sent a photo. And good feedback. Dear Alexander, This is the very best purchase of my life. I have no words to explain how much I like it! Well done from the bottom of my heart!!!! Once I finish fitting everything I will make some pictures about the whole conservatory. All my family is literally amused...we can't stop looking at this marvelous piece of heart... We will highly recommend you and your work to all our friends and family without any doubt. Thank you very much Mauro Re: Mauro from Nottingham Now it looks like a Castle.... Thank you very much Alex!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Excellent! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Beautiful work. It really made that room look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 The lighting makes the room. That is spectacularly successful Alex! I can't think of better marketing than a portfolio of pictures like those. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Definitely keep those for your portfolio! Once you get a reputation for doing top quality work then the location you work from isn't as important anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Beautiful, spectacular work. Nice that the customer gave you such a glowing endorsement. That should go in your portfolio too. I see the electrical wires in your early photos, but they are well concealed in the finished product. Very professional work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Beautiful chandelier, and the wall sconces really pull the whole room together.Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I made this leaf key fob, I am pretty happy with how it came out but feel I need to work on my eye forming more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Not a bad fob. What don't you like about the eye? What's it's size? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 When I do key fobs like that, to get the eye nicely formed (yours is), I just drop in a drift. Also, I find it best when the fob is no longer than a key, it just seems to be more comfortable. Your veining looks better than my first few, but that comes with time. Good wrap. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 13 hours ago, Frosty said: Not a bad fob. What don't you like about the eye? What's it's size? Frosty The Lucky. Thank you, the bit I don't like is on the right I think it has too sharp a bend making a bit more oval. I haven't got exact measurements but end to end it is about 6 inches, I started with 12mm square. 10 hours ago, littleblacksmith said: When I do key fobs like that, to get the eye nicely formed (yours is), I just drop in a drift. Also, I find it best when the fob is no longer than a key, it just seems to be more comfortable. Your veining looks better than my first few, but that comes with time. Good wrap. Littleblacksmith Thank you I do need to get the size down a fair bit. I need to find a good piece of material to make a drift. My next project is to make a thin profile fuller to widen the veins a little bit and make them more obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I pick up old cold chisels for a quarter up to a dollar and then just grind the tip blunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melw45 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I spent some time straightening some mini crowbars. I started making them in to a set of tongs. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Made a bending jig (photos to follow) and put in some more time flattening the back of my kitchen knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaleb Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 6/16/2017 at 10:28 PM, JHCC said: Made a bending jig (photos to follow) Looks very poor man so I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I've got a set of sockets that work nicely with this, that I inherited from my late father-in-law. I think he'd be pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 6/14/2017 at 4:56 AM, Zeroclick said: Thank you, the bit I don't like is on the right I think it has too sharp a bend making a bit more oval. I haven't got exact measurements but end to end it is about 6 inches, I started with 12mm square. Thank you I do need to get the size down a fair bit. I need to find a good piece of material to make a drift. My next project is to make a thin profile fuller to widen the veins a little bit and make them more obvious. Yeah, getting rings like that even and smooth isn't as easy as you'd think. Try modeling the ring with wire on a long tapered alignment , prick punch, spud wrench or bull pins are excellent, or pick a piece of rd. rod the dia you like. If you use the prick punch use a sharpie or something to mark the dia. you want. Mark where you want the center of the loop away from the ends. Heat it and wrap it around the mandrel till the ends cross, in line facing opposite directions. Heat it up, drop it on the mandrel and twist the ends till the finial is right. Another method than using the mandrel is to place the ring in the vise with the ends up and twist it. It really just takes practice and if you don't do this for a while rust grows quickly though some folk just have a knack. I have to work at it to get rings right. Hit the garage, yard, etc. sales with an eye out for punches, chisels, Allan wrenches, etc. A little sweet talking and you can usually get them thrown in on another sale or buy them all for not much. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeltree Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Nice lil jig , gonna do one to use up a bunch of broken hay rake teeth into hooks,,,I scraped the driveway from all the heavy rain storms the past few day,, cut the grass then refaced some hammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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