I had an order from Florida for a marlin to be placed above the outdoor grill. Upon receiving the unpainted fish, the customer found a local artist who ground the metal down to a shinny finish and then airbrushed the detail of the fish. Once the colors were added, several coats of clear coat where applied. The finished product is amazing.
Whats happening at Torchcraft....
Customer ordered a two door fireplace screen to mount in the opening he has for his fireplace. Doors are made from 1' square tubing with 1"x3/16" flat bar rolled in scrolls. A heavy screen wire is welded on the back side of the doors. The frame was made first and the customer tried the frame in the opening to mark the holes for mounting and verify the size was correct. The top picture is unpainted in my shop and the second is furnished by the customer after he installed it.
This is not a recent creation. I made this cross quite some time ago and noticed the picture the other day so I decided to publish it again. This cross was copied from a photograph of a cross that the Oblates had erected in France in the 1800's. It now overlooks the lake at a new Catholic church in Ausin, Texas.
There is a new ranch owner in Los Angeles, Texas who is having a nice time with her new property. The barn will have the ranch name and other art displayed on the wall. All cut from 1/8" plate and heat tempered. The customer is taking the pieces to have them powder coated with a clear coat. The name and location will be powder coated in black.
Customer designed a 20 foot gate with two oak trees hanging over the ranch brand. The frame is made of 3" square tubing with 3/4" square tubing pickets. Oak trees are made from 1/8" plate steel. Gate weight is approximately 575 pounds........
King Tails Animal Hospital in Jackson Florida. Customer sent his custom logo to be mounted on the front of the clinic. Each piece was cut and a stainless bolt welded to the back side. Each piece was taken to a powder coating place where they were sand blasted and coated with the proper colors. A template was made for the customer to drill the holes in the wall for proper placement of the pieces. Very nice customer to work with........