Vice Screw Bottle Opener

I root for the underdog.  Here’s a bottle opener made out of the vice screw of a broken bench vice.

It’s triple oil quenched to magnetic North and heat treated with hate.

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You can see more of my metal art at http://www.olsonironworks.com

If you see something you like or have an idea of your own, contact me at 218-686-9164 or email me at olsonironworks@gmail.com

Wrench Knife

The in-famous wrench knife!  With the the ever important adult beverage opener end.

Here is a photo-journey of the some of the process.

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You can see more of my metal-work at http://www.olsonironworks.com

If you see something you like or have an idea of your own, you can contact me at 218-686-9164 or email me at olsonironworks@gmail.com

Flower Trophy

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I was honored once again to be asked to create the “Flower Trophy” (minus the brass name plate) for the flower contest at the 21st annual Northern Minnesota Metalsmiths conference.

I always look forward to seeing all the fantastic metal sculptures that are put on display at our yearly gathering of metal artists.

I will make sure I post a picture of the winner next weekend.

Sunflower

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The sunflower sculpture stands 15 inches tall and is forged out of mild steel and copper.  Commissioned by a client in the Sunshine state, Florida.

If you are interested in commissioning something you see here of have an idea of your own, contact me at olsonironworks@gmail.com or call 218-686-9164