Quang0 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi Beth, Thanks for offering your support to the project, we really appreciate it. You can find out more about it by going to The Tree Project. If you've got any further questions, please just let me know. Cheers, Paulid love to do a leaf for those people -need all the above info tho, what a lovely idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks for the photo Ian, we're working on revamping the leaf gallery so I'll get them up online soon! I know what you mean about SS being hard alright, you shall now be known to me as Ian, Master of the dancing anvil. Cheers, PaulHere are my finished leaves,boy stainless is hard work, I'm sure my right arm is larger than it used to be and I found my anvil, which normally stays put, was creeping across the floor with my heavy blows . But it sure was a great experience and such a worthy cause. Beth, if you go back a few posts in this thread you will find a link to the Tree Project web site with all the details. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Bully...you're on the list for first stop next trip...we'll see just how much beer is "as much AUSSIE beer you can drink...." lol !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Just picked up the second bunch of leaves from the post. Thanks to Ian R for his fantastic efforts. Very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 G'day Everyone, Please note the NEW postal address for The Tree Project. You should now send your completed lease to us at:The Tree Project c/- Sefiira Forge PO Box 542 Hurstbridge VIC, Australia, 3099 Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 If you head over to the The Tree Project you will see in the gallery a leaf made yesterday by Victorian country fireman Cliff Overton, who is new to blacksmithing. I would like to congratulate Cliff on his fine effort and welcome him to the world of blacksmithing;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strine Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 G'day All, Great to see the leaves coming in. There's a lot of talk around this country regarding how proud we can feel about ourselves for the way we have, and continue to, help our mates, most of whom we don't know from a bar of soap let alone their background or circumstance. I think the worldwide blacksmithing community can feel equally proud of the way you have put in for what is probably no personal gain save that warm fuzzy feeling (Oh, and the experience of working with stainless steel...phew, "I'm pretty tired now"). But we can't stop there. As I look out the window at the nearest gum tree I can see a zillion gum leaves, so we need as many as possible to make a gum tree. Thanks in advance for the ones that haven't been made and sent yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Salty and Bully.....youse can't imagine how much a real Yank can drink of that beer youse have in OZ...ask Dale........but when I get back there, we'll find out for sure..:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Strewth Strine , no wonder youse is tired , think Paul / Salty just asked for a " couple " not a 1/2 a tree's worth .... Thanks ta Bully ave a bit more stainless ( yes Bully , your in for a " few more " yet bloke ,you need the practice , but thumpers waiting .. ) & i / we will bang out a few more for the tree Richard ,, i'm game ta go again with youse next OZ trip ( btw , for a Yank youse took ta our " real " beer like a duck ta water ) Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Beautiful work Doug, and I'd expect nothing less from you! And I agree whole heartedly with your sentiments, and also that we can't stop now. So here's a couple more from me, this time in copper. You can take it from me, it's a lot easier on the arms that's for sure. So I expect 3 times as many from everyone now!. Seriously though, thanks to everyone who has contributed, and as Doug says, thanks in advance for those that haven't yet been made and sent. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Oh, and for all those that think they can't do it, think again. I had two more non-blacksmiths come over to my workshop yesterday and forge stainless steel leaves. One of the guys is in our local CFA and is spreading the word about the project to all he knows. Both of the guys were absolutely wrapped to be able to contribute to the project, and completely blown away by everyones generosity in contributing to the project. I'll be putting pictures of their leaves up on The Tree Project website tomorrow, so go and check them out. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Bring it on Richard, not the drinking your trip over (yeah ok will attempt to quench the thirst too) Dale just let me know if you want some more stainless (or anyone else for that matter and I will do my best) Thanks again for last Sunday had a ball and again learnt heaps...cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Great work Strine and Quang0 and thanks for your words of encouragement, there is certainly some talented people out there , and its great to see the CFA guys getting in it. I'm going to Sydney on Saturday and hope to get some stainless while the wifes at uni. It would be good to try some different leaves and maybe some gumnuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylan veater Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi All, Just a word about the leaves. We at the Bonneville Forge Council here in Utah meet on Sat. March 14th. Some where busy making forges, but we talked about the Tree Project and I had brought some stainless steel so some of us made about 14 leaves so far and some will continue to make more. Its been alot of fun and what a great cause. Your Friend, Gaylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Excellent work Gaylan, remember to post some photos if you can so I can add you to The Tree Project leaf gallery for all to see! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Ok , now the press ave hold of this ,, Quang0 / Paul Mills interview , audio interview too Thanks to every 1 whos put so much into this so far , keep up the good work every 1 Blacksmiths to forge Black Saturday memorial - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks for the link Dale, good to see its getting coverage,we just need sponsors for the stainless trunk and branches an welding consumables. I don't have any contacts but I'll ask at the steel suppliers I'm going to in Sydney on Saturday. Cheers, Ian Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Paul...any idea how many leaves you have received so far ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strine Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks Dale, I just had a listen to Paul with Derek Geal on 774 ABC (...sorry to those to whom this means absolutely nothing) which Salty alerted me to. I didn't realise there was an earlier broadcast. There is a certain irony here. From a simple plea from Salty, made on this forum off his own bat, The Tree Project is beginning to gain in strength just as the fires began with one little spark or flame which turned into an inferno. It was said to sound like a squadron of approaching FA18 Hornets. I'm feeling goose bumpy thinking about it. If we amalgamated the sound of all the hammers pounding on stainless steel gum leaves around the world the Hornets by comparison would sound more like a couple of mozzies annoying you in your sleep. The difference though is that the outcome of this venture will have nothing but a positive effect rather than total devastation and for some, it will be profound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Paul, Can you let me know what quantity stainless you are after re sponsorship etc and I will put my feelers out...No harm in asking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sorry IanR that question should of been asked of you....Quantity (how long is a piece of string) and preferred size... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 G'day Richard, Right now, I'm holding around 50 leaves that have been made by various 'smiths. The only international ones I have received thus far are yours, so thanks very much. I have seen evidence of many more and heard of even more yet, so I await the flood. Cheers, PaulPaul...any idea how many leaves you have received so far ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) G'day Bully, We're still deciding on the best method of producing the trunk and main branches- forged stainless, investment cast stainless or investment cast bronze, so it's difficult to say for that part right now. What we do need is smaller size bar stock to make the branches and leaves. Anything from 50mm to 3mm really. Preferrably 304. As for quantity, well the more the merrier is what I'm thinking. Depending on the size of the leaf and the stock, you need somewhere between 50mm and 150mm to forge a leaf and SS is usually sold in 4m lengths. Now we need somewhere around 2000 leaves, so either get the calculator out, or just get as much as you can! And yes, you are right, if you never ask, you'll never know. Thanks, PaulPaul, Can you let me know what quantity stainless you are after re sponsorship etc and I will put my feelers out...No harm in asking.. Edited March 18, 2009 by Quang0 added quantity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 G'day Doug, I've never once been able to hammer in time with another 'smith for longer than 3 blows in a row, but i agree if we could amalgamate the sound of hammers pounding for the tree project it certainly would be a deafening roar! Re the 774 tonight- You have to promise not to use that interview in evidence against me at some point in the future! On another note, I received a phone call from a journalist from the BBC in London, and I'll be doing an interview with them tomorrow! So stay tuned for details of that one. Cheers, PaulThanks Dale, I just had a listen to Paul with Derek Geal on 774 ABC (...sorry to those to whom this means absolutely nothing) which Salty alerted me to. I didn't realise there was an earlier broadcast. There is a certain irony here. From a simple plea from Salty, made on this forum off his own bat, The Tree Project is beginning to gain in strength just as the fires began with one little spark or flame which turned into an inferno. It was said to sound like a squadron of approaching FA18 Hornets. I'm feeling goose bumpy thinking about it. If we amalgamated the sound of all the hammers pounding on stainless steel gum leaves around the world the Hornets by comparison would sound more like a couple of mozzies annoying you in your sleep. The difference though is that the outcome of this venture will have nothing but a positive effect rather than total devastation and for some, it will be profound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strine Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) see below its the same thing Edited March 18, 2009 by Strine double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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