blacksmithing

Building a propane forge at home

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I'm about to start a project building a propane metal forge. This is the latest in a flurry of activity brought on by tragedy. I recently lost a very good friend at work when he unexpectedly passed away. This left a coveted opening on day shift that I was able to move to. This change in working hours has had an unexpected effect on me after working night shift for 14 years: I have energy again. My wife just thinks I've gone crazy. Maybe it's because I build a spud gun last week, I dunno.


HAMMERFEST XIV

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If you are near Vista CA the week end of Sept. 10 -12 and want to have a great weekend blacksmithing and would like to meet master blacksmith Tony Swatton from the Sword & Stone, check out the following link. http://www.cbavista.com/hammerfest/hammerfest.html


At the start of all things metal

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I am just begining in the metal field, Blacksmithing being my mine muse. I am so happy to have found this site. What a great source of information and inspiration for me at my finger tips.

When I say I am just beggining, I mean it. I have no background in any metal or iron what so ever. My Grandpa was a mechanic and also worked for an electric company in Illinois. My Uncle Tim is a gear head, mechanic and retired race car driver. He still works on cars. I guess much of my interest has been fueled by them. I have always been interested in the history of Blacksmithing and the metal arts in general, I just recently chose it as a path for myself and I have never been so excited about something. I have researched a great deal of books and I am always looking for more. At the present I am reading "The Art of Blacksmithing". I really enjoy it as it goes into the history and details different types of metals/irons. It also described how to make charcoal which I fully plan to try. I can't wait really. I am not sure when I will have a chance to do this but I can think of nothing else.


V-Block pipe tapering die

V-Block pipe tapering die

Turtle thingy...

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Turtle thingy...

A fun, fast project for family...around 15 hours, give or take...i don't usually make critters, but this was playful enough :)


Meganaura Gate

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Meganaura Gate

This one was made a couple years ago.

I submit it as a more funky change of pace from previous postings.

-Pezzi


Door Chime for Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin / Crank Handle

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Door Chime for Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin / Crank Handle

This is the crank handle which goes on the other side of the door mount. It makes the two little hammers (left side on overveiw pic) strike a brass bell and the steel coil in front of it alternatively.


Door Chime for Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin / Detail

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Door Chime for Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin / Detail

Showing some of the chisel and file work

Pezzi


Door Chime for Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

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Door Chime for Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

This is presently on display at the Metal Museum in Memphis for the "Iron 2010" show. It was a competitive juried show and I felt honored to get a piece accepted.

http://www.metalmuseum.org/iron2010.html


Twist Variants / Drawing

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Twist Variants / Drawing

This drawing was taken from Jerry Hoffman's Blacksmith Journal.

No.8 appeals to me most for the start of another diamond twist:

*I would flatten the four corners somewhat and then pound in wide chisel cuts on all the corners.


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