Back to brass-

Last week I'd finally gotten to a place in my working drawings and models that I finally felt really good about cutting some brass-



I've had a special "God's-Eye" tool-steel metal stamp made, which finally arrived. This was shot before the face was annealed and stamped.

Silver soldering is progressing now.

You all may note that this is a change from my original two designs:



My original idea of cast brass won't be happening anytime soon. In one way this is quite good, as built-up construction allows for customization, both in design and size.

This one is a custom order. The next cantle I plan on making is the half-octogon. The round top will require yet-another expensive tool to do the large, even, bends. So that style will have to wait until I have a commission for one, or simply get around to buying said tool.

I'm hoping to have all the brazing, grinding, and polishing done by week's end. and the bag finished shortly after.

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