February 20, 200917 yr 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:)
February 21, 200917 yr 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
February 21, 200917 yr Nice work Jeremy, I think we'll have enough for a tree just with your efforts! Thanks, Paul
February 21, 200917 yr 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
February 21, 200917 yr 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:
February 22, 200917 yr 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
February 22, 200917 yr ok this is a quick copper leaf... will make a few more before i ship um! Edited February 22, 200917 yr by dablacksmith pic didnt work out first time
February 23, 200917 yr 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
February 23, 200917 yr 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
February 23, 200917 yr 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
February 23, 200917 yr 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, 200917 yr by Quang0
February 24, 200917 yr Thanks Richard, Yours are the first of what I hope will be hundreds, if not thousands! Paul
February 25, 200917 yr 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
February 25, 200917 yr 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 :)
February 26, 200917 yr 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.
February 26, 200917 yr 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.
February 26, 200917 yr 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
February 26, 200917 yr 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
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