divermike Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I thought I might give a rose another go, came out ok, just don't have the photography equipment and know how to do it justice. And I just finished a bent leg table for the front porch, 2 inch oak tongue and groove top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Both very nicely done Mike. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 What do ya mean it came out alright? It looks Great. Wish I could get mine to turn out that way. Could be the fact I'm using stainless and trying to weld it to mild using a flux core that won't hold to stainless very well. Those tables are incredible, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaming S Forge Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Two nice looking projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Okay huh? Just make sure you post a pic when you make a really nice one okay? I think it's a darned nice rose but that's just me I guess. I like the table too. What size stock did you use for the legs? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 nice rose did you use three lobe or two and how thick was the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Nice rose. How about a blueprint for it? please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardz71 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 sweet rose i am making 12 for my girl friend for v-day i will post when i get them done but there is no way they will look that good as long as she does not see yours i will be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Good job Mike and thanks for sharing with us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Very nice rose, I like it. I'm guessing its a composite piece as opposed to one piece? Good looking table too. One of the big challenges is getting good shots of your work, essential to build up a portfolio that sells you. I'd try extra, 'soft' lighting or a tripod to eliminate hand shake (use the timer after you've set up the shot) and a slower exposure. It'll absorb more of the ambient light and show the details better. A good photo taken from what you think is the most flattering angle will be your only record of the piece after it's sold or given away so it's worth getting the best result you can. Sometimes it's even worth having the work done professionaly, but as I'm not rich I'm learning how to take good pictures instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 The rose as a mixture of 18 & 20 guage plates (3) I left out the largest plate this time and went with an extra medium one. As for the table, I recently got a big load of 1/2 square stock, so thats what the legs are Frosty. The photography thing is something I really need to address. I am thinking that indeed, a tripod and better lighting would help, shaky hands make blurry pics for sure, many thanks for the comments, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Both projects are very nice! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASMITH Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Both pieces are excellent Mike! Roses are never the same twice (either in nature or made) and each has its' own character. That one is really nice! I also love the table and the fact that it is simple in design. A lot of times a simple design such as your choice for legs is far more aesthetic than something which contains a number of scrolls etc. which draw the eye to the decorations alone rather than the overall piece, at least in my humble opinion. Well Done! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KELTOI Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I really like the table, very slick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmotley Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Very nice work Mike!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesrjohnson Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 mike, I really like your rose... good job. If you want to try something different, think about using copper peddles... you can check out the roses I make with a combination of steel and copper. James Johnson Metalsmith Keep up the great work. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 James, I have done a copper rose, the problem is with the chemicals, the pickle to clean it, and the sulphur to patina it is so time consuming. I have worked with a Roycroft Master Coppersmith) Bob Trout, and been fortunate to learn some of the basic skills, and it takes up so much space in my shop, I have just done small stuff so far. Maybe I'll post some pics on that section. Thanks for the prodding. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK-Buckwheat Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 What do ya mean it came out alright? It looks Great. Wish I could get mine to turn out that way. Could be the fact I'm using stainless and trying to weld it to mild using a flux core that won't hold to stainless very well. Those tables are incredible, great job. You could try a copper rose and weld a mild steel stem to that though. Just a thought for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK-Buckwheat Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Very good looking rose there Mike. I have planned to try one of them today actually. Probably won't be as good as yours though. Hope the wife just doesn't beat me with it. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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