Christopher Bathgate Photos

This page contains images of a wide range of Chris’ metal sculptures. Click on photos to enlarge. Additionally, there are several links at the bottom of the page for videos of Chris’ metalworking processes and CNC operations.

Metal Sculptures

(Note that the pieces are all titled numerically, with only a few letters in front).

Alternate view of ML 622254434732323

ML 622254434732323

Close view of ML 622254434732323

ML 622254434732323

Alternate close view of ML 622254434732323

ML 622254434732323

Metal Sculpture SO 835533333216612453

SO 835533333216612453

Alternate view of metal sculpture SO 835533333216612453

SO 835533333216612453

Another view of metal sculpture SO 835533333216612453

SO 835533333216612453

Metal Sculpture SP 683343447521

SP 683343447521

Alternate view of SP 683343447521

SP 683343447521

Metal Sculpture FL 633322251552

FL 633322251552

Metal sculpture GD 312235541

GD 312235541

Metal Sculpture SL 622212322422

SL 622212322422

Two metal sculptures

NC 963312223714523614 (Left) BG 334422215925663822722 (Right)

Metal sculpture DC 355554254645

DC 355554254645

Metal Sculpture FM 655513312213

FM 655513312213

Metal Sculpture K 442214313124

K 442214313124

Metal sculpture NT 554416312254

NT 554416312254

Metal sculpture PN 635512223333

PN 635512223333

Metal Sculpture SH 633374451562293724

SH 633374451562293724

Metal sculpture MN 783485521265683

MN 783485521265683

Metal Sculpture ST 732232835563624434

ST 732232835563624434

Metal sculpture TI 524422363

TI 524422363

Metal sculpture WR 622211515422322

WR 622211515422322

CAD Drawings

CAD artwork is part of the planning stage, but the finished drawings become artistic pieces themselves. Clicking on these images will enlarge the drawing.

CAD Drawing for "SO 835533333216612453"

CAD Drawing for SO 835533333216612453

CAD Drawing for "WR 622211515422322"

CAD Drawing for WR 622211515422322

CAD Drawing for "ML 622254434732323"

CAD Drawing for ML 622254434732323

CAD Drawing for "GL 723324624521291"

CAD Drawing for GL 723324624521291

CAD Drawing for "DN 881501269967743341469"

CAD Drawing for DN 881501269967743341469

CAD Drawing for "DC 355554254645"

CAD Drawing for DC 355554254645

The Process

Here are some images depicting the setups and processes employed to create various pieces. Notice the level of detail and finish.

Bathgate lathe boring a hole.

Lathe Boring Process

Fourth Axis Drill Operation

Fourth Axis Drill Operation

Fourth axis milling work.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

Alternate view of mill work.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

Close view of milling work.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

Lathe turning process.

Lathe Turning Process

Detailed Milling Work

Milling Counter-Bores Using Fourth Axis

Milling work with excess chips.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

Finished parts on a table.

Finished Parts

More finished parts.

Finished Parts

Anodizing process.

Anodizing Process

Finished part, ready for assembly.

Finished Part (For Sculpture in Cad Drawing Behind)

More lathe work.

Lathe Work

Detailed milling work.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

More turning passes.

Turning Process

Overview of lathe work.

Lathe Work Using a Bull Nose Center

Turning process at speed.

Turning Process

Part detail close-up.

Finished Milling Work

Milling grooves in process.

Fourth Axis Milling Grooves

Fine milling work.

Milling Groove Using X, Z, and A Axis

Grooving tool.

Grooving Tool

Close-up lathe work with tailstock.

Lathe Work

Finished turn from lathe work.

Lathe Work

Milling work setup.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

Close-up of part in chuck jaws.

Part in Chuck Jaws

Finished part after turning.

Finished Part After Turning

Rough shot of milling work.

Rotary Table Mill Work

Milling work in process at speed.

Fourth Axis Mill Work

Close-up of groove detail.

Milling Spiral Grooves

Brass part close-up.

Brass Part Close-Up

Rough milling work side view.

Milling Work

Milling work close-up with lots of excess material.

Three Axis Mill Work

Drill work alternate view.

Three Axis Mill Work

Turned part with lots of excess material.

Fourth Axis Groove Machining

Part assembly.

Part Assembly

Milling assembled part.

Rotary Table Mill Work of Assembled Part

Milling work close-up with coolant.

Milling Work Close-Up

Part with machined finish.

Close-Up of Machined Part

Video Links

Here you can find several links to videos of Chris’ metalworking processes.

Chris’ milling process.

Time lapse video from 2012.

Lathe turning process.

“Banding” process on a lathe.

Lathe work on a larger part.

Multiple operations on a single part.

Anodizing process.

Another lathe turning process.

See more photos of Chris’ work on his Facebook “Process” page.

Artisan added: January 23, 2020 - Last modified: October 16, 2023