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This technique involves forging a pattern, then sinking it in a die to
develop it. Although the examples shown are small, it can be done any size.
Issue 145 shows six designs and four sinking techniques. |
Use this pedestal to display artwork, a vase and flowers, potted plant
or whatever you desire. The design allows for flexible proportions, and
the 1” stock shown here can be substituted with ¾” for
a lighter look. The design theme centers around using an intermediate element
other than the legs to support the top.
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The theme for the pedestal is carried over to this table, leaving the
legs as an independent element that does not support the table top. In
this case the cross braces carry the top via intermediate supports held
to the leg by tenons. |
| The Blacksmith’s Association of Missouri is assembling a new mobile
teaching station designed to get beginners off to a good start. Featured
this month is part of the manual we’ve contributed to be included
with the program giving step-by-step basic techniques. |
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