Hey friends,

If all goes well I'll soon be commisioned to make some sculptural newl posts and railing in bronze. I've only used it for cap rails and have never forged any.

It sounds like forging the silicone bronze is fun and I'm wondering what the working temps are and does it show color at those temps. Does it get contaminated by tools/abrasives that have been used on steel?

Photo 2 of 2, hand-forged bronze railing with wood rail cap.

This is the hasp for the "treasure chest" engine cover, forged from silicon bronze. Since the hinge side of the hasp has to overlay the 1/16" bronze strap, I had to form a "pocket" for it in the hinge leaf.