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New project started yesterday. This will eventually be a slightly ornate house number panel to put in front of the new letterbox. #blacksmith #metalwork
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Todayโ€™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.

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#blacksmith #metalwork #decorative
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This scroll isnโ€™t quite finished but itโ€™s nearly there. Had to use the hand cranked blower as we had no power to run the electric one.

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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.

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General layout before I adjusted the top scroll
Top scroll post adjustment so I can fit the 2nd one in the frame.
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All the forging is done. Now I just need to paint it and itโ€™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.

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Painting had commenced. First a primer coat, then the black. Iโ€™ll finish with a clear coat for extra protection.
Number 9 decorative panel, now grey due to primer coat.
Number 9 decorative panel in black.
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Kate
Kate
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Happy Sunday my friend. Your smithing is a real joy to watch.
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David de Groot ๐“†‰
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I noticed, too late that autocorrect struck on my post too. Had should be has.
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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).

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