Intro from TX
 

Hello,
My name is Steve and I'm located in Houston, TX.

I'm a recovering electrical engineer. After 25+ years, I wanted to try something different... and that I did. Dog training for a couple years didn't satisfy my desire and talent to make things.

My father was a cabinetmaker so I've been working with wood all of my life. I decided not everything can/should be made out of wood. I've started collecting tools, making tools (brake, small ring roller) and have learned TIG and MIG welding.

I am now designing and making unique furniture (chairs, tables, etc.) using a blend of metal and wood. My designs employ fluid curves in both wood, sheet metal, and square tubing. I'm learning to wheel and hope to employ more organic shapes into my designs for furniture.

thanks .

steve

Welcome to the forum, Steve.
One thing that I noticed after I left wood working for metal was that the glue sets up a LOT faster in the metal shop. ;)

True but I can't remember ever burning my fingers woodworking. I've burnt my fingers too many times absentmindedly picking up a piece... i'm learning :D

Welcome to the forum, Steve.

A shape is a shape but making nice curves in metal with a wheel seems easy and forgiving, compared to making the same thing in wood or stone. Lots easier to make the seams disappear, too.... I'm looking forward to seeing some pics of your work.

Hi Steve welcome to the forum
Peter

A few pics of my pieces. I started welding and metalworking less than 2 yrs ago and furniture design for about a year.
Helix display shelf
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"77" Barstool with tubes bent on diagonal dies and coped.
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Whimsical shelf, Alice.
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An earlier piece (last year :D) Sheet metal CR steel legs bent on my homemade brake and TIG'd. Great color change.
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