Forged & Fabricated Workshop Sign | No Paint Finishing Techniques!

This week I was commissioned to create a workshop sign for one of my oldest friends, Alex. The design came from utilizing imagery from his family's coat of arms. The final piece was created using both old school, and new age techniques. Thank you for watching!
Support Sign Makers: / brettmcafee
Behind the Scenes: / skullandspade13
Tools Used in this Video:
Jax Steel Blackener: amzn.to/32ExsDb
Gilder’s Wax: amzn.to/32qxlL9
The Best Welding Helmet: amzn.to/2ucHy0j
Forney Welder: amzn.to/2HHZSl9
Magnets: amzn.to/38X5Hqf
Clearcoat: amzn.to/2Uf2WN6
Chop Saw: amzn.to/2S6DF4Z
Angle Grinder: amzn.to/2UeBQFK
Double-Square: amzn.to/2OL9hcI
Circle Templates: amzn.to/2TmegnB
Ryobi Drill/Driver: amzn.to/37UTJyk
Ryobi Variable Speed Rotary Tool: amzn.to/3gP2QUi
Forge: amzn.to/2K1PQzx

[@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

[@wolfparty4234]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always

[@tamurlane6]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@GetToKnowNature]

The artistry of this is breathtaking. Wow.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Naturemaiden

[@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

[@nikearth]

No paint finishing techniques, indeed! 💛

[@skullandspade]

Darn right

[@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!

[@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

[@RichardMartin]

It’s absolutely glorious Cap’n.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir

[@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!!!

[@anthonywoodland1741]

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

[@skullandspade]

If it works it works

[@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

[@ASCarvings]

Amazing. Hope your friend appreciates it.

[@InsideAlan]

Literally a work of art.

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@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!

[@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

[@gamer2101]

Your a freaking wizard!! That was amazing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@mariajoseelyseu7968]

YOU do me good, BMA! 🙏👏❤️

[@skullandspade]

Woot

[@ArmorySmithWorkshop]

Armet - gratest knight helmet!

[@skullandspade]

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

[@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

[@randyrodriguez4643]

Brilliant, just simply brilliant.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Randy

[@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

[@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

[@lowtidecustoms1166]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@swampy1584]

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

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

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

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother

[@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.

[@RedSmith]

Great work! The red finish looks very cool!

[@skullandspade]

You need to get yourself all the red wax you can

[@RedSmith]

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

[@gkkent]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Sir

[@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

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

What a brilliant shop sign! 🔨👍👍

[@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!

[@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

[@CrudeButEfficient]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@VideobyHomeworks]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@nicholaskocik2302]

Well done, Cap...well done!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Nicholas

[@Nocewoodshop]

You sir are a mad genius

[@skullandspade]

Not wrong

[@bdaddyjames011976]

That was big chungus legendary.

[@skullandspade]

Thicboi 100%

[@girunit1387]

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

[@skullandspade]

I see what you did there

[@hsarmh100]

A piece of art

[@skullandspade]

Indeed

[@andrewoperacz7427]

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

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished

[@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

[@HardcoreSlot]

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

[@skullandspade]

Definitely took a few nicks

[@eviltwinx]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thanks brother

[@FeatherForge]

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

[@skullandspade]

Such power

[@JEYD220699]

That’s stunning cap! Wow!

[@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

[@Dudeonrails]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Josh!

[@ericpedersen2760]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Eric!

[@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!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

The details 😍!! That turned out so cool!

[@skullandspade]

It’s all in the details, you knownit

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

That came out beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Jim

[@AdrianTache]

Absolutely gorgeous work, captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Adrian!!!

[@davebauerart]

It was already a cool sign. The added dimension and details like the rivets really make it special. And the finishing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!!!

[@chybz]

just WOW !

[@skullandspade]

No you

[@lesliemcafee2957]

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

[@skullandspade]

Just a small bit

[@TheMessyStudio]

Wow, that is positively awesome, Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Billy

[@Crowhollowwoodworks]

Killer job Cap! Beautiful work!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers mate

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Outstanding work! Holy unladen swallows that turned out cool!

[@skullandspade]

European or African?

[@dereksstuff8395]

That's a beauty Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Derek!

[@patrickdacey7749]

Freakin awesome. That looked fun to build

[@skullandspade]

It sure was

[@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

[@EdwardIglesias]

Amazing work! Forging in the dimensionality really lifts it.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@col925]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@matthewperlberg]

Just fantastic. Great job Brett! Wow.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Matthew!

[@1983mojo1]

Awesome!!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@aaronsly423]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Aaron!

[@cd-r8419]

Great job, captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

this is a really cool job, like👍

[@JohnMadeit]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you John!

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Annie!

[@tiorodrigues9258]

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

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@danielpirone8028]

Fantastic!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@jgclark45]

Lovely sign, beautiful work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@franciscogimenez4178]

Great job. Love it

[@skullandspade]

Thank you

[@jackleg693]

That’s brilliant!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@cassiacries]

Awesomeness. love it! 💕

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Cassia!!!

[@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

[@GrahamDallas]

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

[@skullandspade]

Cheers as always Graham

[@tomcarlson3244]

Beautiful

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Tom!

[@joetoner8848]

Wow. Thanks for the inspiring work!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Joe!

[@jeremys.8607]

wonderfull!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@johntompkins147]

Very Nice!! Thanks for the video.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks John

[@Torsan1977]

So beautiful! 🖤

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Tor

[@benwilson1979]

Fantastic job!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks!

[@masterofnone]

Another great work of art Brett

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Great work, and thanks for sharing! Thumbs up!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@dan.w.hoover2556]

so cool!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@Ramingo1983]

Oh wow! Amazing details!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you

[@farmboy4189]

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

[@skullandspade]

We go with what works ; )

[@chuxmix65]

Beautiful sign!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@rob_boss]

Fantastic work!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks brother

[@nobelhobel]

Awesome

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@wayneshirey6999]

Outstanding work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Wayne

[@BRP42]

Another amazing creation Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@MarcelTeugels]

Cool Build Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother

[@markwadsworth823]

Turned out amazing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye!