New project started yesterday. This will eventually be a slightly ornate house number panel to put in front of the new letterbox. #blacksmith #metalwork
Today’s progress. I pulled something in my left shoulder this morning so the forging time was reduced to the point where it started bothering me.
However, I got the 9 done and started on the bottom curly bit.
This scroll isn’t quite finished but it’s nearly there. Had to use the hand cranked blower as we had no power to run the electric one.
More progress today. A lot quicker when you have electricity to run the electric blower.
Fixed up the bottom scroll and have done on of the top ones (although I need to attach the branches yet); still need to make a 2nd identical but mirrored top scroll.
The forge welds took!
One scroll down, now to make another nearly identical one.
Getting closer. This is the main bit of the 2nd one sitting on top of the 1st one. #blacksmith
All the forging is done. Now I just need to paint it and it’ll be ready to install.
I opted to wire-wrap the curly bits on, could have used hot collars, but wire wrap is also ok.
Painting had commenced. First a primer coat, then the black. I’ll finish with a clear coat for extra protection.
A quick test install of the finished product with the letterbox placed behind.
The letterbox is awaiting installation from the electrician that destroyed the last one (pending a slab).
@dadegroot hey, I like that about it 😁
@2ck You're the 2nd person to notice that and it was totally unintentional.