Forging the Iron Oak - Part V

[@cains2384]

it's never a bad day when max randolph has uploaded a video!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

You are too kind! Hope you have a great day buddy!

[@NeilSutherlandME]

Watching those concrete workers is amazing! Such smooth hands and all free handed.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

It was incredible to watch them work!

[@GreatStoryCorey]

Max you sir are such an inspiration. Every time I get the notification for your videos I get excited and highly motivated. Seeing your work come to life is absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing your projects with us.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

That means so much to me!! Thank you so much!

[@rtasvadum1810]

This... this is what I needed today. Cheers to you brother wort wort wort

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I hope you are having a great day!

[@rtasvadum1810]

I am now @@Max_Randolph_Studios Same to you!

[@kjfh]

Max, I have zero comprehension of your skills, so just 🤯

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Oh gosh, you are too kind! ☺️

[@robinvilleneuve3299]

Max I can only imagine the excitement you must feel getting this close to such a large project. The panic alone would be overwhelming lol. That place looks amazing and is definitely on the bucket list of places to visit. I'm going to have to plan another trip I guess 😊

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

We’ll have to go when you guys visit again!!

[@Raemous]

Amazing videos and project!🤟 Cheers from the north Sweden🍻

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Thank you so much!

[@ijbewever2908]

looks great brings back memorys from when i was a metal worker with that kind of work

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you enjoy it!

[@sjiva7061]

So much though and precision go into this project. I'm so impressed with it, and really appreciate you sharing the whole proces. Doesn't it ever overwhelm you? It looks like a beautifull place where the Iron oak will be placed, and I can't wait to see the result when it is fisished!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Aw wow! Thank you so much!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Max it's coming along nicely so far my friend. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Keep making. God bless.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate you!

[@mollysheridan7134]

I literally said “yay” out loud when I saw that here was a new video from you. Can’t wait to see the next stages.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you are enjoyed the videos! Thank you for joining me for this journey!

[@kirkschellhammer6593]

You being an artist I imagine you enjoyed the artistry of the cement workers They make it look easy I can't wait until the tree is in its final resting place

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

They do make it look easy! It was really fun to be there to watch them work their magic!

[@toddfoster9034]

cant wait for this to be finished and get to go see it the next time in San Antonio to see my kids

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you like it! This sculpture is actually going to be in California at Mission San Antonio.

[@bender49ers]

Well, you deserve a traveling gallery so the rest of the world can see your iron masterpieces in person.

[@ssp_tube]

Amazing, painstaking, detailed work. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Thank you! It’s such a pleasure to share it with you!

[@Andy8296]

Getting closer! I've loved watching every step so far of the oak coming together

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’ve loved sharing the journey with you Andy!

[@conchgarage]

Absolutely love watching these videos

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos!!

[@Mpho-Jan-Tsokela]

please upload every week i just can get enough you making my days after long hours better

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you enjoy the content! One day I’d like to post weekly! As this channel grows I’ll be able to post more and more.

[@jetshadowcrow]

So much heart being put into this. My anticipation is building up for the next chapter.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you are enjoying the process!

[@wovenscrolls]

I had a very rough day today, but your video was such a relaxing joy to see! Now I feel much better:) Thank you for always making such nice videos for us all to see!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Wow, that means a lot to me, I’m so glad I could help add some joy to your day!

[@uniquelyjenna]

I can't wait to come up and see it in situ once it's finished. Exciting times! As always, thanks for bringing us along on the journey.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I can’t wait either!

[@nanciumphres9001]

What a beautiful project! I’m looking forward to the finished tree!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

So glad you liked it! Can’t wait to show you more!!

[@lintukissa3122]

Hi max! the Finn from your streams is here. Love your videos!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!!

[@dannymolenaar7220]

I love this project so much its also so seuthing listening to you talk

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

I’m so glad you are enjoying it Danny!

[@rosethunder3820]

I used this to test a note taking aid for college :) Such an awesome and informative video

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshferry6462]

Love your work. Keep at it.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Thank you so much!

[@NalakittyAMVs]

It’s looking so great so far! It was really cool how you showcased the concrete work too ^_^ Those guys did an excellent job!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

It was incredible to watch them work! I’m glad you enjoyed it too!

[@DaveDoesMetals]

Thank you for this video, it was very informative. I'd like to get into making large sculptures like this in the future and the idea with the rebar being bent to give it more hold in the concrete makes perfect sense. If I'm ever in that part of California I'll visit the mission and see the piece for myself! Greetings from Nor-Cal!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

So glad you enjoyed the video Dave!

[@aarontronti9216]

Beautiful work. Love the meticulous attention to detail. Wouldn't it be nice if you could do that trick where you split yourself in two while welding in real life!?

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Oh I wish I could have real clones of myself to help out!! 🤣 I’m glad you are enjoying the work Aaron!

[@doodysdaggers]

I’m near San Luis, definitely going to make it over there to San Antonio to check out your piece sometime!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Oh that would be wonderful!! I’ll be installing it soon, stay tuned!

[@GibClark]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

☺️

[@jademurray376]

You need an audio book of sorts mate, Very soothing voice.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

You are too kind, thank you!!

[@jvmiller1995]

You are an amazing gentle giant and all your works reflect that about you. Why did you choo a 7018 stick to build welded all of this. A mig would of been much faster and no structural benefit from stick is going to out weight the need over a mig weld

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

That’s a great question! I went stick because this was going to be an outdoor build, and my area gets a lot of wind in the afternoons. The shielding gases with 7018 hang around a lot better than my MiG welder does

[@doodysdaggers]

How did you keep that plate from warping as you welded the grid on top of it?

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Now that’s a fantastic question! I started by tacking the entire lattice in place to establish the structure. Then took my time intermittently welding across the entire plate, so that there were no hot spots

[@doodysdaggers]

@@Max_Randolph_Studios okay that makes sense! Kind of like making a star pattern with lug nuts, distribute the heat

[@mountainwolf1]

Brutal the oak now has roots very well done. Also, when did you get the cloning machine? You got to let me borrow that thing sometime time😆😆

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

Hahaha it’s a fun effect for a time lapse 😉

[@diynewfldr2114]

Great video - hurry up w the next one 😊 How did concrete get up in those steel grid voids under the base plate or was the intention to keep that area hollow? Following from Newfoundland, Canada!

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

They use a vibration tool to shake out any air pockets!

[@diynewfldr2114]

Cool! I watched again and it doesn’t look like you fully welded the seams between the top plate and the grid bars so the air can escape there. Can’t wait to see the limbs coming together!

[@eduardosc3434]

Dude youre fuckin amazing at your craft.

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

You are too kind!

[@quentinreeves4291]

i’m not just saying this to say it the amount of effort that goes into your projects and videos is outstanding if it were up to me you’d be the #1 most subbed blacksmith on youtube 🫡

[@Max_Randolph_Studios]

You are too kind!! I really appreciate that!

[@quentinreeves4291]

@@Max_Randolph_Studios you deserve every bit of love you get i mean it