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How a job can be described
Illustrative spec sheets: example compositions for how a job can be described. Not a record of Forge & Frame projects.
Read this first. These three sheets are examples. They show how material, finish and application can be written down, so you can describe your own job the same way. They are not completed projects, and no dimensions are given.
The three sheets
Mezzanine guardrail bay
A straight run of railing with posts, a top rail, and a mid-rail for an interior edge.
- Material
- Steel tube and flat bar
- Finish
- Joints ground flush, uncoated
- Application
- Interior edge guard
Doorway canopy frame
A tube frame with two posts and a short overhang, meant to carry a light cover over an entry.
- Material
- Square steel tube
- Finish
- Mill surface, ready for coating
- Application
- Architectural shelter
Equipment base rebuild
A worn mounting plate replaced with a new one, holes laid out so existing equipment can bolt back down.
- Material
- Steel plate
- Finish
- Edges deburred
- Application
- Repair and modification
The three sheets side by side
| Sheet | Material | Finish | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 · Mezzanine guardrail bay | Steel tube and flat bar | Joints ground flush, uncoated | Interior edge guard |
| 02 · Doorway canopy frame | Square steel tube | Mill surface, ready for coating | Architectural shelter |
| 03 · Equipment base rebuild | Steel plate | Edges deburred | Repair and modification |
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Describe the job
Describe what you need built, repaired, or modified. A drawing or reference file is optional.