spike project

[John C]

Here is a sneak peak at the new pattern for the Spike that I recieved from one of our B&B members this christmas.
I've got *plans* for this baby.
This set of scales will be open background and engraved details.

Cheers!

[JPM]

Should be nice. What material are you planning on using?

[John C]

Should be nice. What material are you planning on using?

Single layer of 16ga. Nickle.

[John C]

Here's a look at the finished pattern. The scales will be 5.5" x 5/8" and are taken from the origional set of scales.

enjoy! :w00t:

[pal]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[mdunn]

im tempted to print out that design and glue it ontop of some of my existing scales... its amazing

[Bacchus]

Wow, this is going to be an amazing set of scales! :w00t:

[whitebar]

Your designs just keep getting better. I can't wait to see how these turn out!

[John C]

Your designs just keep getting better. I can't wait to see how these turn out!

Ok, I've been curious about this for a while....where is the "oldest town" in Texas??? :blink:

[r0ckrat]

Ok, I've been curious about this for a while....where is the "oldest town" in Texas??? :blink:
According to this page (http://www.cets.sfasu.edu/nachis.html), it's Nacogdoches... Other top hits on Google are El Paso and East Texas. :tongue_sm

[ambrose]

this is going to be very nice :thumbup1:

[John C]

Got to play in the shop today.
I was doing fairly well, till I realised that I'm adveraging 7 - 8 cuts in an area the size of a dime. :w00t:

anyhoo....here's a progress pic for wed.
I'm using 20ga. nickle instead of 16. This is about 4 hrs. of cutwork in this shot.

enjoy

[ambrose]

Beautiful !

[Alacrity59]

Got to play in the shop today.
I was doing fairly well, till I realised that I'm adveraging 7 - 8 cuts in an area the size of a dime. :w00t:

anyhoo....here's a progress pic for wed.
I'm using 20ga. nickle instead of 16. This is about 4 hrs. of cutwork in this shot.

enjoy

Do you cut both sides together or is this one scale only?

[Yonjuro]

Beautiful - great work. Looking forward to seeing more.:thumbup1:

[Haiku]

Wow.

[John C]

Do you cut both sides together or is this one scale only?

I tend to cut one scale at a time. I've tried to cut two layers at the same time before, and it's actually faster and easier for me to do them one at a time.

[Seraphim]

Your work alway impresses!

[John C]

here is the first scale cut and engraved. I'll be doing the interior filing and sanding this afternoon.

cheers!

[r0ckrat]

Absolutely fantastic! Beautiful work John!

[John C]

I've got the interior sanded and filed down. Of course after looking at the pics that I took, there are a couple shots that I missed. :001_rolle I'll get them later.
With openings this small sanding is done by cutting wet/dry 400 grit into strips between 1/8" and 1/16" wide and threading them through the holes. Then sand in an up and down motion.
I went ahead and put some fill into the lines to make them stand out better, so ya'll can see the engraving easier.

everyone have a wonderful weekend!

[Haiku]

Hello John:

I can't thank you enough for posting these pictures of this work in progress. It's a stunning piece of work you're doing.

Best regards

[ssultan]

Wow...really says it all...congrats on a beautiful work of art!

[Prince]

Wow. I wish I was creative or had some sort of skill.

[LaughingAtFate]

Wow, Just, Wow :a47:

Seriously Awesome stuff! I kinda envy guys like you who have the skills to do awesome work like that. Keep up the good work and stunning everyone with the gear you create

[John C]

Hot off the bench right behind the Williams....
Pierced nickle scales with brass pins and black acrylic wedge.

enjoy
I'm going for a beer!!

[Haiku]

Truly a work of real beauty. It's just great to see such a level of art and craft. Congratulations, and thanks very much indeed for posting these pictures. Inspiring.

[ambrose]

WOW! :w00t:

[perogee]

I know others have already said it, but WOW, truly stunning work!!

[Jsteele]

WOW... amazing detail do you make custom scales to sell?

[John C]

WOW... amazing detail do you make custom scales to sell?

Yes, I do.
Starting this year, I'm going to open my own custom metalworking shop. I'm working on the webpage, so I'm not quite up and running, but that should be soon.
If you are interested in a commissioned piece please pm me for details.

Thanks!

btw. The Williams in the other thread is my first commissioned set of scales.
I think Seth likes them. :tongue_sm

[LaughingAtFate]

:a47:WOW:a47:

Man, that is just awesome! it's making me sad though :cryin:

Cos there's no WAY I'll be able to afford a commission as nice as that, I'd be suspecting there's somewhere in the realm of 50-100 hours of work in the engraving alone :drool::drool::drool:

Still, :a47: damn fine work! seriously awesome stuff :thumbup:


:drool::drool::drool:
Anyone got a napkin here? cos I'm makin a mess all over my shirt...

[highball]

That sure is nice..Wow