For one of future projects I need hard bronze, that's why I decided to make Aluminum Bronze. This bronze is one of the hardest! This bronze will consist of 88% of copper and 12% of aluminum. Melting process is simple. At first I need to melt copper. So when I reach the temperature 1100-1200 C,…
Quick run through of my version of a heat treating forge for knife making. will probably change the inner shape at some time and I am thinking about adding a layer of fire cement to the outside for extra insulation and a bit of protection. This was a little project for me to have a…
In this dramatic transformation, designer Charlie Coull overhauls a closed-off Victorian kitchen and turns it into an open-concept space ideal for entertaining. See how black-panelled patio doors set the stage for the kitchen's high-contrast palette, while open shelving in a light oak finish keeps the gathering space from looking too dark. Touches of unlacquered brass and…