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top of cross sign for church INRI,(means king of the jews)
Date: 01/07/2008
top of cross sign for church INRI,(means king of the jews)
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top of cross stand,hand cut and forged
Date: 01/06/2008
top of cross stand,hand cut and forged
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backside of easel/hand forged hinge
Date: 11/24/2006
backside of easel/hand forged hinge
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the face of 8-9foot robot,fun project.he is fully movable
Date: 02/09/2005
the face of 8-9foot robot,fun project.he is fully movable
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robot head,numatically controled/with electronics/hair of chain.can speak,move head,electronically controled L.E.D's (give colored lighting)of different expressions it slowley grows and becomes more life like(my fun project)
Date: 02/09/2005
robot head,numatically controled/with electronics/hair of chain.can speak,move head,electronically controled L.E.D's (give colored lighting)of different expressions it slowley grows and becomes more life like(my fun project)
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antique plow/conversion to circle,hoop bender for metal
Date: 01/04/2008
antique plow/conversion to circle,hoop bender for metal
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finished version/hoop bender,5-6'/4-5'/and 2-3'hot or cold metal..square,round,channel or flat stock/smooth bends,no kinks.
Date: 01/07/2008
finished version/hoop bender,5-6'/4-5'/and 2-3'hot or cold metal..square,round,channel or flat stock/smooth bends,no kinks.
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rolling work table with tool trays & tool rack for assorted tools,socket sets and solvents.has loading ramp and is a good height for loading/unloading mowers,rototillers,weedwackers etc.into pickup truck or other vechicle,before or after repairs.
Date: 01/08/2008
rolling work table with tool trays & tool rack for assorted tools,socket sets and solvents.has loading ramp and is a good height for loading/unloading mowers,rototillers,weedwackers etc.into pickup truck or other vechicle,before or after repairs.
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repair work table for small engine equipment,with removable ramp.easy rolling of mowers/ect.up or down.has a good work height for easier repairs and can hold a lot of weight.
Date: 01/08/2008
repair work table for small engine equipment,with removable ramp.easy rolling of mowers/ect.up or down.has a good work height for easier repairs and can hold a lot of weight.
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handy machine repair table,repaired 7 machines today.
Date: 01/14/2008
handy machine repair table,repaired 7 machines today.
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table,lawn mower,tools/makes repair jobs easier.
Date: 01/14/2008
table,lawn mower,tools/makes repair jobs easier.
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the wide load ramp is removable on this work table (easy on the back and body)good work height.
Date: 01/14/2008
the wide load ramp is removable on this work table (easy on the back and body)good work height.
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music award,best teacher 2008 award,freedom HS.music,is beginning of jail house rock.
Date: 05/16/2008
music award,best teacher 2008 award,freedom HS.music,is beginning of jail house rock.
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music instructor,teacher and friend,George Chilcott.(silhoutte)
Date: 05/16/2008 music instructor,teacher and friend,George Chilcott.(silhoutte)
Date: 05/16/2008 music instructor,teacher and friend,George Chilcott.(silhoutte)
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resemblence of metal silhoulette to picture
Date: 05/21/2008
resemblence of metal silhoulette to picture
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metal picture frame for george chilcott music award
Date: 05/21/2008
metal picture frame for george chilcott music award
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music instrument(cello)end pin or spike,floor stand(used with chair)(front chair leg fits in big hole,cello spike fits any small tapered holes for different angle of instrument.base also has folding carry handle.non skid feet on bottom.
Date: 01/02/2008
music instrument(cello)end pin or spike,floor stand(used with chair)(front chair leg fits in big hole,cello spike fits any small tapered holes for different angle of instrument.base also has folding carry handle.non skid feet on bottom.
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drilled holes are angled,and tapered to hold the instrument steady
Date: 01/02/2008
drilled holes are angled,and tapered to hold the instrument steady
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raised handles,chair leg holes have non slip metal bottoms.
Date: 01/02/2008
raised handles,chair leg holes have non slip metal bottoms.
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building 3 more dragonflies(face shapes,body,tail,& 12 wings
Date: 01/02/2008
building 3 more dragonflies(face shapes,body,tail,& 12 wings
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6 legs,plasma cut faces,stack of wings and 1 finished wing.
Date: 01/01/2008
6 legs,plasma cut faces,stack of wings and 1 finished wing.
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added steel ring on steel plate fo security
Date: 01/01/2008
added steel ring on steel plate fo security
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this model has 4 topside hangers (for overhead hanging)
Date: 01/04/2008
this model has 4 topside hangers (for overhead hanging)
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a larger 38"wingspan dragonfly/other models have been 28" wingspan.
Date: 01/05/2008
a larger 38"wingspan dragonfly/other models have been 28" wingspan.
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special order complete,large dragonfly that mounts to backyard fence,purplish color,with mounting screws.6-13-08
Date: 01/12/2008
special order complete,large dragonfly that mounts to backyard fence,purplish color,with mounting screws.6-13-08
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building process for fence mount dragonfly
Date: 01/10/2008
building process for fence mount dragonfly
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sideview of wingless-body and mount of dragonfly
Date: 01/10/2008
sideview of wingless-body and mount of dragonfly
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a gift for wendy,garden pots/trellace with blue dragonfly
Date: 01/16/2008
a gift for wendy,garden pots/trellace with blue dragonfly
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just finished this unit today,many hours of work.made to be inserted into ground,like in garden area or yard.
Date: 01/15/2008
just finished this unit today,many hours of work.made to be inserted into ground,like in garden area or yard.
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trellis/triple ornate pot holder made from horse shoes.close up..also note name plate,forged,peened,cut and curled.(name is wendy)
Date: 01/15/2008
trellis/triple ornate pot holder made from horse shoes.close up..also note name plate,forged,peened,cut and curled.(name is wendy)
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blue dragonfly atop of trellis,close up.
Date: 01/15/2008
blue dragonfly atop of trellis,close up.
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my first attempt of a humming bird 6/28/08 not painted.
Date: 01/27/2008
my first attempt of a humming bird 6/28/08 not painted.
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Humming bird sculpture on ground stake.
Date: 01/27/2008
Humming bird sculpture on ground stake.
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cat,patio plant hanger 07/12/08 (a birthday gift)
Date: 01/11/2008
cat,patio plant hanger 07/12/08 (a birthday gift)
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alternate view,cat plant hanger 07/12/08
Date: 07/12/2008
alternate view,cat plant hanger 07/12/08
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hummingbird #2,26"long X 33"wide/wings and tail are plasma cut
Date: 01/28/2008
hummingbird #2,26"long X 33"wide/wings and tail are plasma cut
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natural metal art 08-27-08,dragonfly on grapevine
Date: 02/26/2008
natural metal art 08-27-08,dragonfly on grapevine
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54"tallX38"wide dragonfly/grapevine art
Date: 02/26/2008
54"tallX38"wide dragonfly/grapevine art
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steel plate base,with plasma cut root structure,colored with torch
Date: 02/26/2008
steel plate base,with plasma cut root structure,colored with torch
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steel,grape vine leaves,individually traced/cut from real leaves and colored with torch.
Date: 02/26/2008
steel,grape vine leaves,individually traced/cut from real leaves and colored with torch.
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38"dragonfly left natural metal and coated with clear coat.
Date: 02/26/2008
38"dragonfly left natural metal and coated with clear coat.
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25individual cut leaves from a real grapevine.
Date: 01/01/2005
25individual cut leaves from a real grapevine.
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revised mid section of grapevine structure 8-30-08
Date: 01/02/2005
revised mid section of grapevine structure 8-30-08
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no.003,green hummingbird.every piece is handmade from scrap metal.Heated,bent,forged,beaten,torched,plasma cut and brazed.
Date: 01/10/2005
no.003,green hummingbird.every piece is handmade from scrap metal.Heated,bent,forged,beaten,torched,plasma cut and brazed.
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another view/white background.created in 6-8 hrs.9-05-08
Date: 01/11/2005
another view/white background.created in 6-8 hrs.9-05-08
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hummingbird is 26" wide and 22"long.It has been auto primered and painted with good hammertone rust-oleum paint.
Date: 01/11/2005
hummingbird is 26" wide and 22"long.It has been auto primered and painted with good hammertone rust-oleum paint.
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hummingbird is 55"tall on solid ground and when base is pushed into ground,it becomes up to 4-8"less in total height.(47-51")
Date: 01/11/2005
hummingbird is 55"tall on solid ground and when base is pushed into ground,it becomes up to 4-8"less in total height.(47-51")
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another new dragonfly,used sturdy horseshoe base 10-24-08
Date: 02/26/2005
another new dragonfly,used sturdy horseshoe base 10-24-08
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side view,dragonfly,heavier guage pressed metal for wings.32 inches wide and 22 inches long and 14 inches tall.
Date: 02/26/2005
side view,dragonfly,heavier guage pressed metal for wings.32 inches wide and 22 inches long and 14 inches tall.
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this dragon fly sells at $80.00from me and built with sturdy materials(all hand made)should last a life time.shops sell at $95.plus
Date: 02/26/2005
this dragon fly sells at $80.00from me and built with sturdy materials(all hand made)should last a life time.shops sell at $95.plus
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this piece was entered into art gallery in brentwood,ca.and sold for 425.00 11/06/08
Date: 01/30/2008
this piece was entered into art gallery in brentwood,ca.and sold for 425.00 11/06/08
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item sold.now I need to get busy on something new.
Date: 01/30/2008
item sold.now I need to get busy on something new.
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this is a very nice and new gallery on 1st street in brentwood
Date: 01/30/2008
this is a very nice and new gallery on 1st street in brentwood
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this framed plaque,with explanation of my piece was given to new owner with signiture.
Date: 01/30/2008
this framed plaque,with explanation of my piece was given to new owner with signiture.
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another view,bird is hand made and formed,sturdy bilt to last.primered and painted for the yard.
Date: 02/04/2008
another view,bird is hand made and formed,sturdy bilt to last.primered and painted for the yard.
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2 new items in the making,horse head sculpture and another grape vine tree/27 steel leaves.base is made from old plow disc.
Date: 01/31/2009
2 new items in the making,horse head sculpture and another grape vine tree/27 steel leaves.base is made from old plow disc.
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t.op view,thinking of putting monarch butterfly on top
Date: 01/17/2008
t.op view,thinking of putting monarch butterfly on top
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sculpture with stand,real horseshoes in the shape of a large horseshoe.
Date: 02/01/2009
sculpture with stand,real horseshoes in the shape of a large horseshoe.
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added pot holder and brackets,made from 3 horseshoes.the horseshoe count for this sculpture is over 40.
Date: 02/03/2009
added pot holder and brackets,made from 3 horseshoes.the horseshoe count for this sculpture is over 40.
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new look with pot holder,pictured in my shop.02-03-09.
Date: 02/03/2009
new look with pot holder,pictured in my shop.02-03-09.
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another view,sculpture now finished,with over 40 horseshoes,forged,cut bent and shaped.eyes are cut from engine valves.has potted plant and 8" holder.
Date: 02/03/2009 another view,sculpture now finished,with over 40 horseshoes,forged,cut bent and shaped.eyes are cut from engine valves.has potted plant and 8" holder.
Date: 02/03/2009 another view,sculpture now finished,with over 40 horseshoes,forged,cut bent and shaped.eyes are cut from engine valves.has potted plant and 8" holder.
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rustic coat rack with antique R.R.spikes and old steel plate base.02-o6-09
Date: 02/06/2009
rustic coat rack with antique R.R.spikes and old steel plate base.02-o6-09
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02-06-09 branding iron with 3 letters,SFR(smits family restaurant)
Date: 02/06/2009
02-06-09 branding iron with 3 letters,SFR(smits family restaurant)
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letters are put in backwards so that when iron is used,the brand will come out right.
Date: 02/06/2009
letters are put in backwards so that when iron is used,the brand will come out right.
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backside of lettering.letters are housed inside of oval horseshoe.
Date: 02/06/2009
backside of lettering.letters are housed inside of oval horseshoe.
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branding iron with wall brackets,actual brand mark from this iron.
Date: 02/07/2009
branding iron with wall brackets,actual brand mark from this iron.
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bigger coat rack with larger RR spikes and thicker steel base
Date: 02/07/2009
bigger coat rack with larger RR spikes and thicker steel base
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steel key,made for high school as a prop.Made from 10 guage steel.
Date: 02/07/2009
steel key,made for high school as a prop.Made from 10 guage steel.
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horse head entered into fridley art gallery in brentwood.02-05-09
Date: 02/07/2009
horse head entered into fridley art gallery in brentwood.02-05-09
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hay,I mean hey it just me, Michael G. with the horse 02-07-09
Date: 02/07/2009
hay,I mean hey it just me, Michael G. with the horse 02-07-09
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branding iron #2 for a resturant in pittsburg,ca.this one is removable from wall hook brackets to be used.
Date: 02/12/2009
branding iron #2 for a resturant in pittsburg,ca.this one is removable from wall hook brackets to be used.
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another view,branded wood-proof sample with it.02-12-09
Date: 02/12/2009
another view,branded wood-proof sample with it.02-12-09
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note small hook brackets for wall hanging/display
Date: 02/12/2009
note small hook brackets for wall hanging/display
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closeup on backside of branding head.
Date: 02/12/2009
closeup on backside of branding head.
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monarch,butterfly under side and almost finished,02-15-09
Date: 02/15/2009
monarch,butterfly under side and almost finished,02-15-09
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2nd grapevine tree with butterfly,has 27 steel grapevine leaves traced individually,rebar stalk for main structure.
Date: 02/15/2009
2nd grapevine tree with butterfly,has 27 steel grapevine leaves traced individually,rebar stalk for main structure.
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full view,completed,02-15-09 to be entered in brentwood gallery.Natural metal and plastic coated.
Date: 02/15/2009
full view,completed,02-15-09 to be entered in brentwood gallery.Natural metal and plastic coated.
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base is made from old farm plow disc and cut/shaped with plasma cutter.
Date: 02/15/2009
base is made from old farm plow disc and cut/shaped with plasma cutter.
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taz,made this for my friend,ACE,for birthday gift.
Date: 03/03/2009
taz,made this for my friend,ACE,for birthday gift.
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Another view of tazmanian devil(TAZ)03-03-09
Date: 03/03/2009 Another view of tazmanian devil(TAZ)03-03-09
Date: 03/03/2009 Another view of tazmanian devil(TAZ)03-03-09
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snake shaped gate handle.this was made from old horse shoe file,heated in my forge and shaped with hammers on an anvil.1 piece/1 file.
Date: 03/05/2009
snake shaped gate handle.this was made from old horse shoe file,heated in my forge and shaped with hammers on an anvil.1 piece/1 file.
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2 holes were placed in body for mounting with screws to gate,etc.the file was 17"long by 1-3/4" wide.the snake handle is 16"x 3/4"thick.This was my first try at this particular challenge.03-05-09
Date: 03/05/2009
2 holes were placed in body for mounting with screws to gate,etc.the file was 17"long by 1-3/4" wide.the snake handle is 16"x 3/4"thick.This was my first try at this particular challenge.03-05-09
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another new dragonfly,birthday gift.04-06-09,all hand made,33"wide(wingtip to wingtip)22" long(head to tail)and 13-1/2" high.Primered and painted.Hand forged face.Sells for $95.
Date: 04/05/2009
another new dragonfly,birthday gift.04-06-09,all hand made,33"wide(wingtip to wingtip)22" long(head to tail)and 13-1/2" high.Primered and painted.Hand forged face.Sells for $95.
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twin snakes(door/gate handles)in the grass
Date: 04/05/2009
twin snakes(door/gate handles)in the grass
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snake handles,just hangin out.$40ea.or pair for $75.hand made,hand forged from 2 old rasp files
Date: 04/05/2009
snake handles,just hangin out.$40ea.or pair for $75.hand made,hand forged from 2 old rasp files
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hand made from 2 rasp-flat files,welded to steel back plate
Date: 01/08/2009
hand made from 2 rasp-flat files,welded to steel back plate
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2 snakes interwoven into 1 gate handle,forged and hand beaten into shape
Date: 01/08/2009
2 snakes interwoven into 1 gate handle,forged and hand beaten into shape
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the rasp file makes good scales for the snake body
Date: 01/08/2009
the rasp file makes good scales for the snake body
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side view shows arched bodies for handle.$225.
Date: 01/08/2009
side view shows arched bodies for handle.$225.
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new hand machine built today to twist long metal strips together into a spiral trunk or twist any metal into a spiral shape.7-15-09
Date: 01/01/2007
new hand machine built today to twist long metal strips together into a spiral trunk or twist any metal into a spiral shape.7-15-09
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spinning head stock with adjustable sizing for 1-to multiple amounts of heavy wire or metal rods.
Date: 01/01/2007
spinning head stock with adjustable sizing for 1-to multiple amounts of heavy wire or metal rods.
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Free sliding tail stock with large clamp to hold twisting metal in place,to compensate metal changing length.
Date: 01/01/2007
Free sliding tail stock with large clamp to hold twisting metal in place,to compensate metal changing length.
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this unit is 5 feet long and will be securely mounted to a good base.I built this machine to be used in an upcoming project.
Date: 01/01/2007
this unit is 5 feet long and will be securely mounted to a good base.I built this machine to be used in an upcoming project.
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Rockey grapevine,20 steel leaves traced from real leaves.20 wire twisted stalk,steel encased rock base,located in Brentwood art gallery,sells for $425,or good offer.
Date: 10/01/2009
Rockey grapevine,20 steel leaves traced from real leaves.20 wire twisted stalk,steel encased rock base,located in Brentwood art gallery,sells for $425,or good offer.
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another view,entire art piece is coated in plastic coat for protection.
Date: 10/01/2009
another view,entire art piece is coated in plastic coat for protection.
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rock stone base aquired from from local yard(Morgans landscape)finished off with angle iron and round stock top edge.tree trunk stem is branched out and welded to base.stone sealed with plastic coat.
Date: 10/01/2009
rock stone base aquired from from local yard(Morgans landscape)finished off with angle iron and round stock top edge.tree trunk stem is branched out and welded to base.stone sealed with plastic coat.
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each of 20 leaves,19 guage,is cut from real leaves off my grapevine,then sanded/buffed and colored with heat from torch.
Date: 10/01/2009
each of 20 leaves,19 guage,is cut from real leaves off my grapevine,then sanded/buffed and colored with heat from torch.
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new piece was taked to fridley art gallery in brentwood and placed next to my horsehead sculpture.
Date: 10/01/2009
new piece was taked to fridley art gallery in brentwood and placed next to my horsehead sculpture.
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several of my items are in the gallery now,including many horse items,including hat holder/spur holder for the super cowboy-Roddy,of Roddy Ranch.
Date: 10/01/2009
several of my items are in the gallery now,including many horse items,including hat holder/spur holder for the super cowboy-Roddy,of Roddy Ranch.
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I bought this pretty glass blown piece from a wonderful store in pleasant hill and decided to make something from it. A giant turquise sunflower,6 feet tall,4foot/3 inches wide.
Date: 10/04/2009
I bought this pretty glass blown piece from a wonderful store in pleasant hill and decided to make something from it. A giant turquise sunflower,6 feet tall,4foot/3 inches wide.
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started in my shop like this from re salvaged metal
Date: 10/04/2009
started in my shop like this from re salvaged metal
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center on dish holder is illuminated with 100 lights and has an on/off switch on the stem of the sunflower
Date: 10/05/2009
center on dish holder is illuminated with 100 lights and has an on/off switch on the stem of the sunflower
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finished art piece,hanging on my shed.metals were plasma cut by hand/sanded and buffed and colored with heat from a torch
Date: 10/06/2009
finished art piece,hanging on my shed.metals were plasma cut by hand/sanded and buffed and colored with heat from a torch
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blown dish with lighting,a soothing glow.
Date: 10/06/2009
blown dish with lighting,a soothing glow.
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showing petal coloration from torch in shop
Date: 10/05/2009
showing petal coloration from torch in shop
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after looking at this,unfinished I thought of it as abstract or reminded of an american indian design or dream catcher,anyway kind of cool.
Date: 10/04/2009
after looking at this,unfinished I thought of it as abstract or reminded of an american indian design or dream catcher,anyway kind of cool.
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well,this was work but fun too,hope you enjoyed this piece,its going to the brentwood art gallery,call me if you're interested,thanks mike
Date: 10/06/2009
well,this was work but fun too,hope you enjoyed this piece,its going to the brentwood art gallery,call me if you're interested,thanks mike
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back setting for a scene of a bass jumping out of the shallow water at cat tails.(fish to be added)
Date: 10/09/2009
back setting for a scene of a bass jumping out of the shallow water at cat tails.(fish to be added)
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here it is complete.I made this for my nextdoor neighbor,he loves fishing.
Date: 10/12/2009
here it is complete.I made this for my nextdoor neighbor,he loves fishing.
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closer view,made 7 cattails,from electrical conduit with rounded ends.
Date: 10/12/2009
closer view,made 7 cattails,from electrical conduit with rounded ends.
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butterfly added to fish scene.08-13-09
Date: 10/13/2009
butterfly added to fish scene.08-13-09
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made new dragonfly-bluish color.08-14-09 for my neighbor.base is almondwood.
Date: 10/14/2009
made new dragonfly-bluish color.08-14-09 for my neighbor.base is almondwood.
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crown of thorns #3,made for a good friend of mine at the high school on 8-17-09,for jennifer.
Date: 10/17/2009
crown of thorns #3,made for a good friend of mine at the high school on 8-17-09,for jennifer.
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another view.this would sell for $60.normally
Date: 10/17/2009
another view.this would sell for $60.normally
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sun flower in fridley gallery, Brentwood listed at $1800.
Date: 10/15/2009
sun flower in fridley gallery, Brentwood listed at $1800.
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My corner of gallery,with my items and display,with exception of roddy ranch hat and spurs/pics.
Date: 10/15/2009
My corner of gallery,with my items and display,with exception of roddy ranch hat and spurs/pics.
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here's more of my items in gallery,8-15-09
Date: 10/15/2009
here's more of my items in gallery,8-15-09
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horsehead sculpture,lists at $1500. The stone based vinyard tree lists for $425.dragonfly trellace with name plate,lists at $180.saddle blanket bars $45.Smooth bridle hangers $20.Many more horse items.6 hook,horseshoe coat rack that holds about anything $
Date: 10/15/2009
horsehead sculpture,lists at $1500. The stone based vinyard tree lists for $425.dragonfly trellace with name plate,lists at $180.saddle blanket bars $45.Smooth bridle hangers $20.Many more horse items.6 hook,horseshoe coat rack that holds about anything $60.anything you need/custom made.
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metal tule/cattail display,lists $475.Special vase from gottchalks.
Date: 10/15/2009
metal tule/cattail display,lists $475.Special vase from gottchalks.
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vinyard butterfly,27 steel cut leaves( cut from real leaves)Farmers plow,plasma cut base,twisted trunk,Monarque butterfly figure on top/10 guage steel,lists at $825.
Date: 10/15/2009
vinyard butterfly,27 steel cut leaves( cut from real leaves)Farmers plow,plasma cut base,twisted trunk,Monarque butterfly figure on top/10 guage steel,lists at $825.
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New crown of thorns made 8-26-09,plastic coated,$60.
Date: 10/27/2009
New crown of thorns made 8-26-09,plastic coated,$60.
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crown of thorns looking to the heavens at sunset 8-27-09
Date: 08/27/2009
crown of thorns looking to the heavens at sunset 8-27-09
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new horsehead sculpture #2,unfinished (needs wild mane put on)will be made from many cut/split and bent forged horseshoes.Should be finished in a day or 2.this is a pedistal model.This will list for aprox.$1500.when finished
Date: 08/27/2009
new horsehead sculpture #2,unfinished (needs wild mane put on)will be made from many cut/split and bent forged horseshoes.Should be finished in a day or 2.this is a pedistal model.This will list for aprox.$1500.when finished
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larger view.head is 34"tall-34" long and 11"wide.I recycled all metal parts and used aprox 34 used, real horseshoes.
Date: 08/29/2009
larger view.head is 34"tall-34" long and 11"wide.I recycled all metal parts and used aprox 34 used, real horseshoes.
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backside showing mane.these are horseshoes that have been split and cut in half with the plasma cutter,then heated to cherry red in the forge.horse shoe nailed were removed and shoes cleaned before using.Half shoes then bent to shape in a vise and then we
Date: 08/29/2009
backside showing mane.these are horseshoes that have been split and cut in half with the plasma cutter,then heated to cherry red in the forge.horse shoe nailed were removed and shoes cleaned before using.Half shoes then bent to shape in a vise and then welded on sculpture.sculpture then sanded/wire wheeled and coated in clear plastic sealer.
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close up of eye and ear.the eyes are made from used exhaust valves-cut/polished
Date: 08/29/2009
close up of eye and ear.the eyes are made from used exhaust valves-cut/polished
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rightside view.Horse head will go to the art gallery and will list at $1500.unless otherwise contacted with offer.Thanks.Michael.
Date: 08/29/2009
rightside view.Horse head will go to the art gallery and will list at $1500.unless otherwise contacted with offer.Thanks.Michael.
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new meat fork,hand forged and shaped by hand.
Date: 09/09/2009
new meat fork,hand forged and shaped by hand.
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another view,barbeque fork.$65.made from 3 foot of 1/4"square stock.
Date: 09/09/2009
another view,barbeque fork.$45..made from 3 foot of 1/4"square stock.Hand fashioned and forged.
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new gallery in Brentwood,Ca.Nov.09
Date: 11/14/2009
new gallery in Brentwood,Ca.Nov.09
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sunflower,modified(added lower section to stem) in new gallery
Date: 11/14/2009
sunflower,modified(added lower section to stem) in new gallery
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decorated Christmas tree made from horseshoes,Nov 09
Date: 11/14/2009
decorated Christmas tree made from horseshoes,Nov 09
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another horseshoe Christmas tree with pointsettias,nov.09
Date: 11/21/2009
another horseshoe Christmas tree with pointsettias,nov.09
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sturdy strong down rails for strength,heavily anchored to cement.
Date: 10/17/2009
sturdy strong down rails for strength,heavily anchored to cement.
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new front porch railing system built for hospitalized friend in Pittsburg,Ca.
Date: 10/17/2009
new front porch railing system built for hospitalized friend in Pittsburg,Ca.
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cat tails in the new gallery.$375.recycled metals,all hand made.
Date: 11/14/2009
cat tails in the new gallery.$375.recycled metals,all hand made.
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vinyard tree,rock base,each leaf individually cut from real leaves.tree stalk is hand twisted of 20 wires.$425.
Date: 11/14/2009
vinyard tree,rock base,each leaf individually cut from real leaves.tree stalk is hand twisted of 20 wires.$425.