Steve Sells Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks Frosty, will muriatic work? here is a pic of my second and final leaf for the Oz project, it's a copper leaf, done in the roycroft style, chased and hammered, man it's been a while since I did any fine hammerin, be merciful guys!! in case you forgot your HS science Muratic sold in pool shops is normaly 30% strength Hydrochloric, read the label:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olcarguy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Put me down for at least one perhaps more. I'll start tomorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 This flowering gum nut is made from stainless steel pipe 7/8 inch O.D and just over 1/2 inch I.D. The flower part is made from cutting 1/6 inch s/s welding rod then tig welding onto the gum nut. The nut is ready to be cut off and welded to a stem or cluster of other nuts. Also shown is a leaf that is 7 inches long x 1-1/2 inches wide. 2/20/09flowering gum nut and leaf - Blacksmith Photo Galleryflowering gum nut - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Nice work Jeremy, I think we'll have enough for a tree just with your efforts! Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Paul I don't think my dozen or two leaves and some gum nuts are going to fill a tree - unless you make it pretty small. So lots of others will have to make some also. - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Jeremy, those look great!! You put a lot of effort into them and it shows. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Here are a couple of leaves I have just finished.I couldn't source any stainless rod so I used 5/8" stainless threaded rod and ended up with a bonus, the remnants of the thread formed veins in the leaf (is there a patent on this?). :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 well i think its time to play with some copper! ime in for a few! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfDuck Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Count me in for a copper Maple leaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie C. Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I will send a few leaves from the flat state of Kansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 G'day everyone, Here's a pic of a gum leaf and gumnut I did up as a demo yesterday. The leaf is from 12mm (1/2") round and the nut from 17mm (11/16") O.D. tube. So keep them coming and keep posting your pics here. Oh and sfDuck, thanks for the offer of the maple leaf, but it might stand out a bit on a gum tree! Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) ok this is a quick copper leaf... will make a few more before i ship um! Edited February 22, 2009 by dablacksmith pic didnt work out first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks Frosty, will muriatic work? here is a pic of my second and final leaf for the Oz project, it's a copper leaf, done in the roycroft style, chased and hammered, man it's been a while since I did any fine hammerin, be merciful guys!! I can never remember if muriatic is sulfuric or hydrochloric. Yes in the first case, no in the second. I don't know what concentrations, times or temps though. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 G'day, Just a short note to say thanks for all the leaves thus far, keep at it and spread the word. If you need help with the process, check out The Tree Project where you can download step-by-step tutorials (PDF) for gum leaves and gumnuts as well as some life size templates of real leaves for reference. You'll also find a bit more information about the project. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Emig Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi there, Does the gum nut need to be stainless also? What series stainless do you prefer for the leaves? Best wishes to you all, Mark Emig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Yes, unless you're making them out of copper, it has to be stainless for the gum leaves and gumnuts. Anything with enough chromium to stop it rusting will be fine, preferably easily weldable that doesn't require annealing like 304 (aka 18/8). Thanks, Paul Edited February 24, 2009 by Quang0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Four leaves on their way to OZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks Richard, Yours are the first of what I hope will be hundreds, if not thousands! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Would 304 stainless be ok if we annealed it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylan veater Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I am in now I just finished my first leaf for this great project. Hope to make many more before I send them. My families prayers go out to all effected by this fire. I am the President of Bonneville Forge Council here in Utah USA and will spread the work and see what the blacksmiths from Utah can do. Thanks Paul for all your efforts. This is a great coming together from Blacksmiths around the world. Your friend,Gaylan Veater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Would 304 stainless be ok if we annealed it?? C .08 max Mn 2.00 max Si .75 max Cr 18.00-20.00 Ni 8.00-10.00 what is there to anneal ? Relax, and have fun making it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This may be a stupid question, but since it has to be something that won't corrode, couldn't we use brass aswell? Just checking, I'm no metal expert yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgsmith1 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm a member of Balcones Forge, in Texas, I've posted your request on our website and will coordinate any leaves made by our members to ship to you from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 These are 3 so far, I did 2, and the middle one is from Chris a 15 yr old apprentice of mine, first time making a leaf OR working with 304. He polished his a bit, I will pick up a new wire wheel tomorrow and clean them all up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quang0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 This may be a stupid question, but since it has to be something that won't corrode, couldn't we use brass aswell? Just checking, I'm no metal expert yet. Not a stupid question, but personally I find brass difficult to forge and what would be termed forging brass is not readily available in Aus and we're trying to make it as easy as possible for people to contribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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