Still just trying to get this uploading thing to work right.

This fireplace screen was custom made for a client in New Zeland. I used copper, brass, and hand forged steel to create the natural colors. Patinas were used on the cattails. The brass decorations were soldered to the steel parts.

this is a set of two candleholders made in (sterling) silver and construction steel, both forged. I made these a while ago. they can stand separatet or combined twisting around each other. its nice to play with the positions.

I'm building a gas forge right now, but one thing I'm not sure about is what the CFM parameters for a forge blower should be. The forge I'm making is a tube forge based on a modification of Tim Zowada's design. 12" dia. steel pipe 12" long, 1 1/4" insulation lining, refractory blanket wrapped, 3" x 4" doors at both ends. The gas and air inlet is side mounted toward the top of the cylinder. I need something I can consistently holding welding temperatures with.

Hi all,

Here are a few photos of a sample I just finished for some fencing around the Lincoln City Rose Garden which is getting a giant facelift. The design came from the landscape architect running the project and kind of has an art deco feel to it. The leaves and petals were cut with a plasma cutter and then forged to their final shape. I used the large ladle dish in a green-mengal B swage block to form the rose and I textured the vine by carving lines into an old hammer and using it on 1"x1/2" solid bar stock. I'll post a few picts when I start fabricating the panels.