brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Here's another example of a forge welded bundle. It's supposed to be a hummingbird. I haven't made one in quite a while, and I messed up on the wing arrangement, another reject. Here are the steps: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myloh67 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Its lovely, and an impressive interpretation of hummingbird. I am assuming that your photos illustrate a successfull result with fig 7 and fig 6 illustrating you version of reject, i.e. two seperate pieces. If this is the case then with the wings could you use a local heat with small gas nozzleand rotate the wings to a more appropriate pitch and realize satisfaction. Just a thought shame to bin it..:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 It's the same pieces in all the pictures. I only have a forge, no torches. I'll make another when someone wants one. I'll leave it as is so others can see what not to do. It only takes about an hour if you're not taking pictures. I'm making a squid right now with the same technique. They're just examples for an upcoming class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myloh67 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Once again really lovely work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thank you, I have another example of this technique in Sculpture, Yard Art, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Amazing! If that is a reject then the real deal must be something to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Wow, I don't think anything is wrong with it, lol. Good job, thanks for the quick tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I hope mine get as good as that one, My first one was so out of proportion, it was like a stretched version, but yours is definately done different than mine, gotta try it that way. Yours looks like a blueprint candidate to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Here's the squid. I descaled it and wire brushed it, so it's just bare metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Nicely done Brian, I really like the squid... how did you do the eye detail? Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 I used the same rivet set punch that I used for the spikes and the flower on the S-hook on the chandelier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Woolsey Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Very nice! ...I must practice, practice, practice,... Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwin Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 That is a great squid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Your work is just amazing! So clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 im amazed by the bird and the squid you make it look so easy - like all my fave forged things they look like they have been made out of plasticine not metal! they are both lovely and i dread to think what my work is if those are failures!! Respect to you - you are a perfectionist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Here's a vase you can put a candle in it. It's made the same way except I flare the square tubing first then put the pieces in and forge weld. The stem and base are forged from the mass on the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Super cool Brian. Your work has got real class :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 wow thats a masterpiece,A plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I really like how your work all stands out and it has its own style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodironworks Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Great Job! I'm looking forward to trying some of your ideas. Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I can't wait for you to come here and teach these projects! I am really looking forward to seeing what the students can do in the forge welded bundle class. I think the squid is my favorite... I may have to take some time off from work and take it myself! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Peyton, I just saw the new site and it looks great. The school has me itching to take some more classes. Really great line up and man would it be a treat to be able to take of the time in November to see Brian work in person!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 :) Come on down man. It has been a while since I have seen ya! There is a lot more still to be planned. Brain's classes are going to be great because of the use of the other classmates as strikers. Going to be a whole lot of learning goin' on! Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Here's another suggestion of the forge welded bundle. It could be a table or a candlelabra. This is 5 pieces on each end in the bundle. 4 rectangular pieces surrounding 1 square piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I put candle cups on this morning and took pictures of the steps and tooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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