John Rigoni Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I posted one of these earlier, but thought I would take photos of the process. These are two commissions in a similar style coming from the same "Pattern Book of Tools and Household Goods." Each one took around 35 hours, so not exactly quick work, but I tend to ruin projects if I rush. I had to forge an oversized pair of bolt tongs to protect the turnings while forging, fairly nerve racking, but the fly press helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Mulkey Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Those are very nice! Lathe-work is always beautiful. By The Red Embers - my blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Beautiful work, John. Do you have a copy of "Professional Smithing" by Don Streeter? Right up your alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rigoni Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks guys, I just bought the book, thanks! I'm always on the lookout for restoration books or complicated forgings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Burrell Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 thats really good work, Â i like making tongs for a particular job. Â i'll look out for that title Alan. Onen Hag Ol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Christianson Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Functional beauty! Troy Allen Christianson is NOT a "Licensed Bladesmith" so you may treat his posts with the contempt they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 DUDE you suck, those are amazing!!!!! gotta try one now...... Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Thum Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 My daughter commissioned one of these snuffers as a Christmas present for me. It is the top snuffer in pictures 9, 10 and 11. Very nice work indeed, and thanks! Â I'm a knife enthusiast and was curious what material you used. The card that came with the snuffer says "iron", but nothing about carbon content, etc. Â Thanks. Â R. Thum Los Angeles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rigoni Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hello Sir, I'm glad you like it! The handle is turned from a piece of hexagon scrap I had lying around. It cut very easily and did not work harden so I'm guessing it's mild steel, not sure. The same goes for the section of pipe I used for the bell. The bell was harder to shape and earlier attempts kept splitting along the weld seam on the inside. The forge welding did not give me any problems though, so I'm thinking that is also mild steel/1019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Thum Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I like to see it when people mix it up with their processes. And a very nice result! http://www.prendergastknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Panchenko Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 So beautiful!! SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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