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R L Sidebottom's blogBrewer Stair Railing
R L Sidebottom -
Monday, June 7, 2010 - 10:30pm
architectural ironwork | curved staircase | railings | stair railings Here are a couple of pictures of a stair rail that was installed today. This was the first curved rail that I have done. Lots of learning there. The home owners are happy with the results and that works for me. The center flower and leaves have guilders paste applied over the paint. The panels are from King Metals. Brewer Balcony Rail
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 8:06am
balcony rail | forged | steel This is a new railing that I started over the weekend. It is about 9' x 2' and is more than a handful for 1 person to move around. I may have to conscript some help on the install. It has to go about 12 feet off the ground. It will be painted a satin black and have gold accents on the leaves and rosettes. » read more | 12 comments Court House Railing
R L Sidebottom -
Friday, March 19, 2010 - 2:09pm
ornamental metal | stair railings This is a stair rail that I completed and installed yesterday. It is about 10 feet long. I was asked to come up with a design that complimented the exterior of the building. Everyone was pleased with the out come. » read more | 7 comments first project since back injury
R L Sidebottom -
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 1:43am
Artmetalists welded steel arch panel
Lorrie, Have you recoved from the Artomatic419 show
R L Sidebottom -
Monday, May 4, 2009 - 3:50pm
Artmetalists artmetalist show Lorrie I hope the show went well and everyone had a good time. I wish I could be there to help take it all apart. Thanks for your hard work. Rick Valentine Candle Sticks
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Monday, February 16, 2009 - 12:47pm
candle | Candlestick | forged | heart | steel This is the latest in the candlesticks. This was done for my wife Susan. They were made from 3/8" vine textured steel with forged leaves and candle cups. The base come apart so that they can be used separately, if need be. Susan loves them, but then again she is a little predigest about my work. » read more | 5 comments hand Rail Design
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 3:39pm
cad | drawing | Hand rails Here is a drawing I did for a small 3 step hand rail. Space constraints drove the design size pretty hard. I'm just waiting on approval and some help. Mostly approval, help is pretty easy right now. New Easel
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Sunday, February 1, 2009 - 9:08pm
forged steel hammered easel scroll brass Saturday was a nice day and there were chores that needed to be done at the shop. While Susan was choring I fired up the forge and built this little easel. 3 pieces of 5/16" vines solid bar 16" long and a 12" piece forged out for the stop. I tried some penny feet. I failed gloriously. » read more | 2 comments A little time at the shop
R L Sidebottom -
Monday, January 19, 2009 - 9:43pm
easel forged steel hammered leaf Over that last few trips to the shop, I have been working on this little item. It's not quite finished yet. I plan to put a brown finish on it. then clear coat it with lacquer. It least I got some forge time. » read more | 5 comments |
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