Forged & Fabricated Workshop Sign | No Paint Finishing Techniques!

[@velocelt]

Duuude! Amazing... Seriously, if I ever take up blacksmithing, this is exactly the kind of work I'd want to do, decorative, artistic, organic. You're about the only person who does blacksmithing that I want to watch.

[@kevg3320]

I'm guessing you've not watched Torbjorn Ahman. kzbin.infofeatured

[@jl3390]

Mr. McAfee, you have once again left me speechless.... Wow. Just... wow....

[@skullandspade]

Woot

[@whoamiuk1]

This is so good. I know how hard it is to do some of what you have done with all the little things i have made over the years . Really great to see an artist at work

[@wolfparty4234]

Something ye can be proud of for may decades Cap’n!!!💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥🔥👍🏻❤️🤣

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always

[@SeanFoushee]

The patina and finishing with the red paste wax and white details on the fleur de lis are amazing. That is nothing short than a piece of art. Fantastic work Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sean!

[@seblevesque5604]

Anything medieval heraldry style is always awesome to see. I would have been tempted to throw some roughed up lumber in behind it for more depth layering but that's not knowing where it is intended to be displayed.

[@skullandspade]

Hopefully I’ll have pictures of the installation to show on Instagram soon. The gentleman is building the post for it now

[@nopriors]

Superb! I think you enjoyed the journey...

[@shafoofighponk8345]

What a bunch of work for such a piece of art! Congrats sir, this is simply (well... complexly) beautiful! Once again the music is so immersive and the editing is so good that watching your videos are suspended moments. Thanks for your work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much for that

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

Great work! The red finish looks very cool!

[@skullandspade]

You need to get yourself all the red wax you can

[@RedSmithWorkshop]

@@skullandspade Red and black. I'm on it!

[@jp-makes]

Great textures! You have combined traditional and new techniques to create a wonderful piece of art! I think the hammer marks made by hand make this sign a wonderful work of art. We, the Makers, drive a time machine when we think about the technique and the work.🚘

[@skullandspade]

Very well said JP! We hold the keys to the time machine of makery

[@roberthordern2205]

Mighty fine cutting for an angle grinder. Love the finished work.

[@skullandspade]

Favourite and most used power tool

[@JohnDHarvey]

The three-dimensionality on that piece turned out fantastic. I'm going to have to give that Gilder's Wax a try. I also hate paint finishes on forged steel.

[@skullandspade]

Please do, it’s my new favourite

[@tamurlane6]

It's criminal this video isn't doing better. Fantastic job Brett the sign looks amazing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@NobukiPhu]

Brother!!! Seriously, this is bloody fantastic! Thank you for sharing your work with us mere peasants.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! I’m just a guy with equally dirty peasant hands

[@christopherdubour6662]

Dude! Nice mix of forging and fabrication. Between the textures, the perspective of the armor guy, and the dishing of the shapes, you achieved some great three-dimensionality. Love the sheen on that wax

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir! High praise from such a fabricator as yourself

[@mariellecb1]

Well done. Love the use of brass rivets and the beautiful organic gestures. Brilliant way to 'power brass'. Thanks for sharing, Cap'n.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Marielle!

[@Jarastlad]

Great project again Brett ! I find it funny how the Lys, symbol of the French Monarchy, ends up being on a person's sign in the American Republic ^^ Keep the work going Brett, it's always very inspiring !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@jacobdaugherty4052]

Excellent work as always. I appreciate the mixture of techniques - hot and cold, old and new. So many little tips and tricks mixed in. And the thoughtful video production elevates it even further, keep up the good work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jacob

[@scoobshagg]

You did such a great job Bret, the scroll work, the brass rivets. I did for some reason expect the knights head to start talking for some reason and I'm not entirely sure why. Must have something to do with 80's cartoons. Cheers

[@skullandspade]

That’d be so damn good. To have a talking mask on your shop front

[@ASCarvings]

Amazing. Hope your friend appreciates it.

[@anthonywoodland1741]

Amazing work as always. Using tongs as bending forks in your vise, Genius

[@skullandspade]

If it works it works

[@alanscannell]

That's absolutely stunning cap'n 😲 I think the next logical step is to make a suit of armor 🤔

[@skullandspade]

I hope to do that one day... although Al made it look far too easy

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

What a brilliant shop sign! 🔨👍👍

[@nikearth]

No paint finishing techniques, indeed! 💛

[@skullandspade]

Darn right

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Uhhhhmmm Just DAYMN!! Nuff said 🙏 Possitive energy, well wishes and Blessed days Crawford out 🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother

[@sgsax]

This one is just beautiful! Love the scale and the texture. And the color in the finish is magical. Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks as always Seth!

[@girunit1387]

I guess this video is a good sign that you're getting better at smithing.

[@skullandspade]

I see what you did there

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Brett keep killing it. This turned out very beautiful. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work Brett. Can't wait to see ur next videos and projects. Always love watching your videos I always learn something. Forge On. Fab On. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir

[@ArmorySmithWorkshop]

Armet - gratest knight helmet!

[@skullandspade]

I agree! And thank you for watching/commenting! I love your channel!!!

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Impressive, good job! And I really appreciate that the welding was in synch with the music! ✨🎶

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@awesomeinprogress4189]

Just amazing work Captain😁 It kept getting better as you put more and more detail into it. And red wax... so cool😁

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother

[@HardcoreSlot]

Bravo Cap! Also my knuckles were bleeding just watching you cut the shield part out, lol

[@skullandspade]

Definitely took a few nicks

[@chickfamilyink]

Cap'n this was one of your most beautiful builds. This is why I continue to be a patron, to show my appreciation for what you do. I am a little jealous of your abilities though

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much for the support Shane

[@chickfamilyink]

@@skullandspade Let me know when you start doing lessons, I could use a desert vacation.

[@VideobyHomeworks]

Beautifully imagined and expertly executed! Thanks for showing us how you work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@andrewoperacz7427]

What an amazing build. So much technic was shown. And I learn so much from your channel!! Thanks Brett!!!!

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished

[@RichardMartin]

It’s absolutely glorious Cap’n.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir

[@eviltwinx]

Man, this is so freaking cool! I really dig the thought behind the fabrication. Off the hook awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks brother

[@lesliemcafee2957]

I’m guessing your old buddy, Alex, might have liked that just a wee bit. Nice!

[@skullandspade]

Just a small bit

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

So bad ass.... Love the way you used the hardy hole to shape the shield!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@EdwardIglesias]

Amazing work! Forging in the dimensionality really lifts it.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@FeatherForge]

Chuffing excellent old bean. 👍👍 Someone is doing well. Power brassing. Decadence.

[@skullandspade]

Such power

[@bdaddyjames011976]

That was big chungus legendary.

[@skullandspade]

Thicboi 100%

[@daverigby2577]

Dude, that turned out beautiful. nice work - inspires me to look up my family coat of arms for a shop hanger

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dave!

[@ericpedersen2760]

Brett, I didn't get a chance to comment after this was first posted, but absolutely beautiful, beautiful job.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Eric!

[@Dudeonrails]

Wow! I’m constantly amazed by your work but this is next level. Incredible.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Josh!

[@gamer2101]

Your a freaking wizard!! That was amazing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@fredschmidt6802]

Nice job on the sine . One tip when cutting a pattern out it is a good idea to be closer on the edges to save on steel . I deal with steel and fabrics & it's no fun running out . Very good job though

[@skullandspade]

This entire thing was made from “scraps” from the massive pile of leftovers I have accumulated from my work.

[@brianhartfield8385]

Absolutely incredible sir! I was curious as to how you were going to handle the Fleur de lills for the sign and was honestly impressed when I saw you reshape them. A true work of art Cap'n!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Brian

[@sirtblairjr]

Hey. That looks awesome and beautiful at the same time. It good to watch you work on things from the your shop.. Keep up the good work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Tony

[@gkkent]

My mind is blown!! Always so impressed by your skill!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Sir

[@InsideAlan]

Literally a work of art.

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@farmboy4189]

Using your tongs as a bending fork. Hell of an idea. Keep up the great work

[@skullandspade]

We go with what works ; )

[@meinemechaniker]

👍

[@ExNotesRec]

Is it just me that is pouring a glass of whiskey and enjoy the new video from him whenever it gets released? You know...never first. Leave it to watch it when you are on your alone space

[@skullandspade]

It’s not just you ; )

[@GrahamDallas]

Brett, that is nothing short of amazing. Absolutely beautiful. Fantastic video too, love the vibe and the music.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers as always Graham

[@xamper7543]

Amazing work as always. Should look at getting (or making) a leather sandbag. It’s great for shaping those larger pieces (like the outer shield). Used to use them when I was working for a classic car restoration shop

[@skullandspade]

Definitely need to grab one of those

[@cristiandelavina2703]

You are undoubtedly a great artist, the shapes, the dimensions, the sensitivity of the work. thanks for sharing your art with us.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much!

[@mariajoseelyseu7968]

YOU do me good, BMA! 🙏👏❤️

[@skullandspade]

Woot

[@col925]

Like the artwork in this sign, good job done interesting mix of forging and fabrication skills

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@randyrodriguez4643]

Brilliant, just simply brilliant.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Randy

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

Your skill & creativity continues to amaze Brett great work & beautiful video 😍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Annie!

[@JohnEich]

Ohhhh, next level brassing! And the last shot...(drumming fingers)...very interesting.

[@skullandspade]

Yusssss

[@aaronsly423]

Oh wow mate that is awesome love the design and the different colour finishes! Great video as always!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Aaron!

[@franktaccetta784]

Very cool project Brett! I like the added colors. I didn’t know you could do that!

[@skullandspade]

Adding colour to steel is a wonderful process

[@garagemonkeysan]

Awesome film. Build is gorgeous. Need to get some metal wax. Mahalo for sharing!🙂🐒

[@skullandspade]

Darn right you do!

[@nicholaskocik2302]

Well done, Cap...well done!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Nicholas

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Outstanding work! Holy unladen swallows that turned out cool!

[@skullandspade]

European or African?

[@GetToKnowNature]

The artistry of this is breathtaking. Wow.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Naturemaiden

[@JohnMadeit]

Looks awesome. Love the different colors you put into it.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you John!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

The details 😍!! That turned out so cool!

[@skullandspade]

It’s all in the details, you knownit

[@MadeByMarylou]

Was all that bending as fun as it looked?? Also, your finesse is on point 👌🏼 as always ✨

[@skullandspade]

It sure was. Taxing, but always fun

[@AdrianTache]

Absolutely gorgeous work, captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Adrian!!!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Wow, that is positively awesome, Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Billy

[@Crowhollowwoodworks]

Killer job Cap! Beautiful work!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers mate

[@reforzar]

What a beautiful piece of art. 😍 whoever this Al guy is, is very fortunate.

[@skullandspade]

Hahaha, Alex is one of the good ones

[@JEYD220699]

That’s stunning cap! Wow!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@patrickdacey7749]

Freakin awesome. That looked fun to build

[@skullandspade]

It sure was

[@Nocewoodshop]

You sir are a mad genius

[@skullandspade]

Not wrong

[@tiorodrigues9258]

Awesome man, i missed this projects, this piece is just fantastic

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

That came out beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Jim

[@jpwoodwork]

Dude!!! Fantastic work once again

[@skullandspade]

Thanks brother! Hope all is well

[@kelsey_watson]

Was that just a normal white colored pencil? Genius.

[@skullandspade]

Wax pencil, the type used for marking steel. Makes sense right?

[@kelsey_watson]

@@skullandspade great idea as a highlight!

[@DaveGDesigns]

Mate this is awesome I think I need a S&S shop sign outside my workshop 👌🏻

[@skullandspade]

You let me know, I’m wanting to open up the ship shop for sign making commissions. I really enjoy the process, and I might have found a new favourite project

[@DaveGDesigns]

@@skullandspade mate I’m in 👍🏻

[@skullandspade]

Feel free to email or DM me if you’re interested. I’m going to take on a few sign commission soon.

[@matthewperlberg]

Just fantastic. Great job Brett! Wow.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Matthew!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

this is a really cool job, like👍

[@jovonrosen8417]

Nice work man, motivates me to get back to the hammer!

[@skullandspade]

Do it!

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

This sign is brilliant and beautiful. Stellar work sir. (I look forward to a time when we can see each other again.)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you, I hope that day comes soon

[@jaredpaddick5879]

Gorgeous work. I really enjoyed the video, thanks for all the great content.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks as always Jared

[@jgclark45]

Lovely sign, beautiful work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@dereksstuff8395]

That's a beauty Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Derek!

[@molegrip3860]

Looks brilliant. Cheers Brett and thanks for sharing another awesome video!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always

[@hsarmh100]

A piece of art

[@skullandspade]

Indeed

[@thegunguymartin]

Freaking amazing work brother... And a great video.. Thanks Brett !!!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks as always Marty

[@brianewhiteguy]

That was incredible. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Brian!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Beautiful work Brett! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Fred!

[@SanTM]

Pretty damn amazing Brett! Amazing work and talent you got there

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@hipairbrush1053]

That is incredible.... great work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@Andrewmackinnonripp]

What a lovely Mid-day break from work! Looks like something I would see at the ren faire

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@BRP42]

Another amazing creation Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@swampy1584]

The way you can move metal is astounding. You are a true artist.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you