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One of Mandi's Wedding Gifts
As most of you know, my daughter Mandi is getting married on December 27th. I've beeen working on a couple of projects that I hope will make the event even more special.
I've just about finished up the first project....a queen size headboard. To be completly honest, this was a difficult project for me, mainly because it's more a fabrication, then a blacksmithing project. My style of building things is "traditional", while Mandi likes the "modern/contemporary" look. I had to fight myself the whole way....I kept wanting to forge out scrolls, leaves, vines, etc. But Cindy kept me on the "right" path. The posts are solid Cherry. The main "beams" are 2" square x .120 wall tubing, with everything else being 1" X .120 wall tubing. The "U" at the top was my "touch".....tubing that I forged in the "U" shape (Mandi's new last name will be Ufferman) and peen textured. All that remains is to attach the brackets for the frame (the paint on those are drying right now) The Cherry posts...stained/sealed, and drying: The "structure": The initial bolt up and fitting/leveling: Ready for the brackets: The "U" for Ufferman: The second of the wedding projects is on the bench.....a fully Titanium wedding cake set, including a forge titanium servering spatula......I'll post pics of those when they are complete. __________________ WWW.CAFFREYKNIVES.NET Caffreyknives@gmail.com "Every CHOICE has a CONSEQUENCE, and all your CONSEQUENCES are a result of your CHOICES." Last edited by Ed Caffrey; 11-30-2013 at 11:51 AM. |
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Ed, This is fantastic. Mandi is going to love it. Thanks for posting this up for all to see.
Bing __________________ Bruce Bingenheimer MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith |
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Ed its good to see you have a fall back occupation if this knife making gig doesn't pan out. Great job, she'll love it.
Erik |
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Wow, Ed!!!! I think you found another side business! That is awesome! When can we put in our orders?!
Dana |
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Looks great Ed! She will be estatic!
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Where she gonna live me want some handle material? OK that was creepy just kidding she will love it and tell her congrats from us all. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year's.
__________________ Austin Colvin |
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Great job proud papa. Can't wait to see pictures of the second wedding project. Coming up quick, you folks enjoy every minute.
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Very nice ED I'm sure Mandi and her guy will love it! Thanks for sharing.
Jim |
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Nice work Ed, I remember Cindy sharing the book of your other beds and blacksmithing projects. What a beautiful gift!
Best wishes for the happy couple! J __________________ Today I'm becoming who I once dreamed to be. |
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