Going to reserve this space for posting pictures of random stuff at various stages of completion.
Commissions:
I'm more-or-less seeing what people would be interested in at this time. PM me & I'll see if it's something I can do in a reasonable amount of time. You'd have to be fairly specific, because I can do a variety of smaller decorative pieces in under 30 minutes, compared to several hours for larger functional pieces. I suppose I'd be looking at something like 200 million per hour, plus material (rarely applicable) and shipping for metalwork.
Note, to cut back on the clutter, I condensed everything to the post below. Now everything is categorized under headings (currently "IRON & STEEL", "EQUIPMENT", "TEXTILES", and "CERAMICS"), then sorted by reverse chronological order (newest to oldest).
Obligatory cyclical reference back to the creative contraptions lounge here.
Edited by RichieDagger, 10 February 2018 - 06:09 AM.
A pair of lucets. They're tools for braiding cordage. The difference in style between the two are merely superficial--they function identically.
posted 11/18/2016
Penannular brooch for a cloak.
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posted 10/27/2016
Coal rake.
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posted 10/27/2016
Dagger.
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posted 05/24/2016
After a few month of experimenting, I figured out how to punch the rivet hole in a mail link without tearing it out. I have an idea for a couple of tools I'll make to facilitate faster, more consistent results in the process.
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Open link on the bottom. Closed and riveted link on the top.
posted 05/21/2016
Meat cleaver.
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posted 05/21/2016 (updated 04/15/2017)
Tomahawk. Still looking for a piece of curly maple to make the handle.
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Ended making a handle out of some random scrap a while back. Ended up finding a nice piece of hard maple afterwards; I'll probably save it for another.
posted 02/16/2016
Three for the elves, seven for dwarves, nine for men, and one for the wife.
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posted 11/13/2015
Another froe with a froe club. Made this one a little larger for splitting some thicker logs. I was looking for a piece bodark (bois d'arc) to make some bow staves. The best thing I've come across is red oak, so I'll try to make due.
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posted 11/13/2015
A rotisserie.
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posted 10/09/2015
Bodkin point arrow heads. Made these for an old timer I know. He has been making bows by hand for about 60 years and is going to start teaching me.
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posted 10/09/2015
Steel striker for flint. Think I'm going to package these in a tinder box with a flint, some fat wood, and char cloth for Christmas presents this year.
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posted 09/21/2015
square nails.
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posted 09/19/2015
Finally quit putting it off--made my tool for producing mail links so I can make a hauberk. Looking for an arbor press (would prefer a fly press, but they cost too much) to punch some solid rings. I want to do an eight-in-two pattern with the eight solid rings being put through the two open rings, then riveted. Also looking for a piece of flat junk steel that I can do the riveting on; I don't want to mar the face of my anvil.
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posted 08/17/2015
Croix recercelée made from a single piece of square bar, repeatedly split.
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posted 08/17/2015
Triangle and wand (striker).
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posted 08/17/2015
Linking nail puzzle.
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posted 08/17/2015
Three-tine serving fork.
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posted 08/17/2015
On the right is a froe, used to splitting timbers and make shingles/shakes. On the left is a knife-handled froe, used to make laths, basket splints, kindling, et cetera.
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posted 08/16/2015
A pair of wood chisels.
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posted 08/16/2015
A rounding hammer that still needs some cold work and a handle.
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posted 08/16/2015
'S' hooks.
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posted 08/16/2015
A straight razor. Needs a little more polish, and I'm still looking for a piece of horn to make the scales.
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posted 08/16/2015
A trivet for a Dutch oven.
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posted 08/16/2015
Another candlestick. This one will have a cypress burl for the base.
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posted 08/16/2015
Some leaf and tendril pieces I was playing with. I wanted to incorporate something similar into a sconce or candelabra.
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posted 08/15/2015
A Celtic, iron age style bracelet.
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posted 08/15/2015
One of my early, clunky candlesticks.
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posted 08/15/2015
Some knives after heat treating, prior to polishing and sharpening. Handles are mostly finished & I've got some brass work to add.
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posted 08/15/2015
Witherless Roses.
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posted 08/15/2015
A hot cut (hardi tool) and collar.
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posted 08/15/2015
A pair of door pulls.
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posted 08/15/2015
An incomplete door pull. I'm undecided on how I want to finish it up.
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TEXTILES
posted 09/21/2015
Deviruchi Hat.
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posted 09/11/2015
Plush porings.
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CERAMICS
posted 04/14/2017
Ocarina.
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An eight hole ocarina. Think I'll leave it unglazed. Afterwards, I made a mandrel so future ones can be formed with a more uniform size, shape, and wall thickness.
posted 02/16/2016
Kitsune masks.
Step by step is here. I was very disappointed with how the enamel glaze performed. I junked the mold--going to start over from scratch, applying what I learned from the process.
Thanks. Most people IRL just yawn, but I enjoy it.
*prepares to commission RO daggers*
When I get my foundry furnace put together, I'm going to start producing my own crucible steel. I wouldn't sell anything that doesn't meet the basic ABS standards that I showed you before.
Croix recercelée reminded me of royal guards :3 so cool!
I was originally going for a croix fleury, but the material was too thin to split again. It narrowly avoided the scrap bin.
Wpe I think is normally 150m/1k or 10$.
Probably good to determine what you feel would make it worth it for you (as a minimum, then work up). Your art is pretty unique to the others too. :3
That's just what I would do and have seen suggested by others over similar things anyway. >.<
Thanks, that seems reasonable for a benchmark.
I really like the S hooks, could imagine hanging some plants with those.
I have some being utilized in that capacity. It's a very simple, but extremely versatile piece of hardware; I have them all over the house.
Edited by RichieDagger, 25 August 2015 - 06:03 AM.
Think its time to cut my hair again. I usually do so every two to three years and send it to Locks of Love. Now, its my understanding that you can request the donation be reserved for a specific individual. If you know anyone that could use a few 12-14" sandy blond pony tails, you can PM me to swap information.
9/1/2015 Edit:
Started looking at Wigs For Kids. If anyone is interested, they don't seem to have as many overhead expenses as Locks of Love. This keeps the costs lower for those they're benefiting.
9/8/2015 Edit:
Just sent it in today. I had no inquiries from the community, but I guess that's good.
Edited by RichieDagger, 08 September 2015 - 07:18 AM.
Finally quit putting it off--made my tool for poducing mail links so I can make a hauberk. Looking for an arbor press (would prefer a fly press, but they cost too much) to punch some solid rings. I want to do an eight-in-two pattern with the eight solid rings being put through the two open rings, then riveted. Also looking for a piece of flat junk steel that I can do the riveting on; I don't want to mar the face of my anvil.
Update at the top. Didn't realize how long I've neglected this thread. I typically don't think to take pictures of things I make before I get rid of them.