Miniature Tools

[turnnut]

Hi Ralph,  after spending a good part of the day moving snow, and
then having supper, I sat down and watched your latest creation.
thank you sharing,  it was relaxing finish to my day.  Frank

[Branson]

Ralph, your work never ceases to amaze me.  The video brought the whole thing
out, from initial casting to, OMG! planing with it.

[OilyRascal]

We (wife and I both) always enjoy watching your videos.  You motivate me, Ralph.

[Art Rafael]

Thanks, gentlemen (and wife).  I always appreciate your observations and comments.

"You keep up'ing the ante.  Just genius.  I sure hope those you taught sincerely appreciated the opportunity to learn from you."

Yes, Oily; I do continue to challenge myself, and sometimes my vision exceeds my grasp.   
The problem with up'ing the ante is that the next step appears impossible. 
It may be insane passion, but It's what I do to keep from going crazy.
   Ralph
 

[Art Rafael]

And now there are two:





And the second one was as much a challenge to build as the first.  I would have thought that subsequent builds would come more readily.
But not so.  This model is so difficult that each one presented its own challenges.  There just aren't any short cuts for hand made items.

Ralph

[oldtools]

WOW!!

[Plyerman]

Wow is right!

[Brads]

Wow! Those are incredible. Here is a picture of some vintage miniatures that my brother bought in an auction. I figured they were kid's toys, but now I'm not so sure.
Brads

[Art Rafael]

Thanks,oldtools.
Thanks, Plyerman (Bob and sometimes worse).

Thanks for sharing, Brads.  Nice.  Sometimes little tools are toys, and sometimes little tools are tools.
I like to think of mine as real functional tools with precision moving parts, and I use them in construction of miniature furniture, model airplanes, etc.

Ralph

[OilyRascal]

Hello, Art - I have missed you sharing your work in this thread.  The wife and I were watching your youtube video on demonstrating the wagon jack.  You are blessed with some serious talent, and your narration voice is spot-on.  Thank you again for this thread and sharing your talent.  Best regards, Derek 

[Art Rafael]

 Thank you, Oily Rascal and others.

First I must express my condolences to Papaw's family, friends and acquaintances.  I am sorry that I was so preoccupied when he departed.

Now in way of explanation,  I had to take a hiatus to create "stuff" that would pay the rent, groceries, etc.  I got hooked on creating jewelry that returned 10X my investment and didn't like the craft but I did the $, and wifey is happier when I do that.

Now I've also been able to purchase TOOLS and fine equipment for the next chapter.  I only hope that my passion has not waned and that I still have the disposition, attitude and wherewithal to come back.  I am sorry that I gravitated away without proper notice.  I am once again searching for ideas that really tickle my fancy.

Thank you for checking in on me when I was gone.

Ralph (Art Rafael)

[Lewill2]

Art, glad to hear from you again, I tried to reach out to you a month or 2 ago but I didn't get any response did your email change?
Les

[Art Rafael]

Thanks for reaching out, Les.  And sorry about my absence.

No change to that... it still is  rljuarros@comcast.net

[JoeCB]

Art, that is beautiful work... for sure! You have a good eye for the finest detail. Thanks for sharing the pix 

Joe B

[Art Rafael]

Thanks, Joe.  I will try to keep busy and to post as go.   Ralph (Art Rafael)