new lamps

[rvieceli]

Show season for me starts this weekend in Memphis TN. Art in the Loop, Ridgeway Loop Road at Briarcrest Avenue. Friday 1-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-4

Here is some new work that will be at the show..\

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Ron

 

[rvieceli]

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[rvieceli]

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[Crazyraceguy]

Great work, as always, Ron! The Edison style bulbs add to them as well.

 

[rvieceli]

Thanks CRG

Ron

 

[Rutabagared]

Great design and stunning work as usual.  Your inlays are always so clean and precise.  You'll have to divulge some of your secrets sometime.

 

[waho6o9]

Very nice work!

 

[Cheese]

That's some nice work Ron...it's always a treat to check in and see what you're working on... [smile]... and your solid inlays are always a pleasure to look at. Very  [cool]

A couple of questions, from a potential client's perspective, have you ever considered a concealed lamp connection or a black oxide coating on the metal parts? Both options could tick the right box for new clients.

 

[rvieceli]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] Tried the black oxide and even tried black powder coat, everyone (including me) did NOT like it. I think I sold one piece, maybe.

Ron

 

[rmwarren]

Great design and stunning work as usual.  Your inlays are always so clean and precise.  You'll have to divulge some of your secrets sometime.

+1  [popcorn]

RMW

 

[Rutabagared]

Hello Ron,
Your first two lamps have me looking at all of my off cuts differently.  Any advice on a total newbie looking to incorporate metalwork into furniture making - publications, classes, YouTube videos, etc.?

Joe

 

[Cheese]

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] Tried the black oxide and even tried black powder coat, everyone (including me) did NOT like it. I think I sold one piece, maybe.

The black oxide surprises me Ron...the black powder coat I can kind of understand because after application it still looks like paint. Just looking at trends in automotive & motorcycle finishes, finishes on wheels and even on watches, matte black or matte finishes in general are really quite popular. On Mercedes, the matte paint option costs an additional $6500.  [eek]

 

[rvieceli]

Seems unreasonable when you can do the same thing with 3 or 4 cans of spray on undercoating.  [tongue]

Ron

 

[rvieceli]

[member=3075]sawdustinmyshoes[/member] if you want to learn to weld, I always suggest taking classes at a community college somewhere. Many have classes as part of their adult education program.

Equipment wise, you’ll want an angle grinder and some attachments. Wire wheels, cutting disks, etc. A drill press that goes slow is an asset. For smaller holes you’ll want around 150-200 rpm on the low end or lower.

If you do more than a few cuts you’ll probably want some kind of saw. Evolution makes some nice ones.

Ron

 

[Rutabagared]

Thanks, Ron.  Much appreciated.