Dave Stephens

Great lines! The fuller rocks! Dave

Wow. That is beautiful work. Mind sharing where you buy the thick pieces of horn you used for the guards?

Hell yeah!

You're doing this, literally? You're a madman, Jul. I love it, but you're a madman. LOL. Dave

Luck in the build!

I remember this one! Nice to see it in higher resolution!

Very nice!

Very clean. If you're just starting in the craft, this is the way. Start with something simple like this and do it as well as you can, then slowly add components that complicate the build. Maybe add a bolster next time. I made the mistake of trying to do too much, too fast. I'm still paying for that. Looking forward to seeing your next piece. Dave

Thank you for the source on the block of buffalo horn. I just ordered some. Beautiful work!

Looks great. I'm planning on putting something like this together at my house in Florida, but it needs to be seasonal (taken down each hurricane season). I'm thinking of pouring a concrete slab with 6" of rebar sticking out along the edge every 18" and then bending 1/2" PVC pipe into a semi circle to create "joists" then covering with greenhouse plastic. Think it will work? Growing your own food is awesome.

Wow! Thanks for the detailed WIP! Awesome work. Dave

Holy crap that looks awesome. Thanks for posting the WIP photos. I learned a lot from them.

Thanks Dan. I'm sorry to hear they are going through a rough patch, but if I were them I think I would stop taking new orders until I fulfilled my backlog, or at the very least post a message on their website warning potential buyers about realistic timelines. Cheers! Dave

Holy crap! Amazing work.

Guys, I hate to post something negative about a vendor, but I don't want others getting ripped off, so I thought I'd post a warning. I ordered a forge from Majestic Forge in early April. (https://www.majesticforge.com/) They charged my card for it, and I got an automated email receipt. It's been almost seven weeks. I've tried calling them, and their phone seems disconnected. I emailed three times (twice politely) and no response. I've ended up disputing the charge with my credit card company, so I'll likely get the money back, but I just wanted to make sure others don't get burned. Looks like I'm buying another Chili Forge. Shouldn't have tried to go cheaper anyway . . . lol. Dave