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JOCK D.
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For tonights demo Glenn "Ntech" Conner is going to make a Celtic Cross. The floor is yours Glenn.
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Figure 01 |
Start with a piece of 3/8" square stock 3-1/2" long
Use a hacksaw and cut a kerf down the center of the stock 1-3/8" long.
Now make a cut from the other end, and 90 degrees to the first cut, 2-5/8" long.
Measure down from the same end and mark 1-3/16" and cut, perpendicular to the stock, through to the long kerf.
This should leave a small rectangular piece of scrap 1-3/16" x 3/3" x 3/16" or so.
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Figure 02 |
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GLENN
CONNER
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Here is the stock and open one of the kerfs.
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Figure 04 |
Now open the other kerf.
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BILL EPPS
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New record ;) Commenting on the room counter indicating 41 attendees.
People will come and go but this average is maintained throughout this demo.
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Figure 05 |
I use the corner of the anvil to open one kerf to a 90 degree angle, then the other kerf to a 90 degree angle.
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Figure 06 |
Hammer one kerf to 180 degrees or flat.
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Figure 07 |
Hammer the other kerf to 180 degrees or flat to form a cross
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GLENN
CONNER
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Place a 1" diameter drift into the hardie hole. It fits tight, on my anvil, and does not require additional support.
I use the drift to open the hole in the middle of the hole in the middle of the cross.
A 1" pipe has a 1" diameter center opening, and just fits over the drift. The pipe is used to drive the cross over the drift and further expand the opening.
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GLENN
CONNER
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Flatten the cross, if needed. Using the drift and/or the horn of the anvil, work the circle to make it round.
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Figure 14 |
Use a ball pein hammer or the edge of a cross pein hammer to texture the face of the cross.
Also make the arms of the cross a little bit wedge shaped as you texture the metal.
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Figure 15 |
Drill a small hole in the top for a jump ring. They make a wonderful Christmas tree ornament, or with a piece of leather lace, a necklace.
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GLENN
CONNER
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Questions?
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RALPH
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Nice work Glenn
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TOM STOVALL
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Thanks Glenn, that's a nice piece.
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DIMAG
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My turn to ask how much Glenn? :)
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JOCK D.
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Great demo Glenn. Now where did I put that mini rune punch set. . . .?
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GLENN
CONNER
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$25 on up.
I use a beeswax finish for the dark version. Wire brush to bright metal and beeswax for the bright metal version.
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