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It was then a case of fully welding with a fairly chunky bead leaving plenty of metal to file smooth. For filler wire I cut some thin slivers of the same sheet to ensure no discolouration of the welded zone:
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To find the highs and lows I applied some engineering blue and then filed and planished the transition smooth:
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Planished and polished the head, then attached it to the body. It's now ready to be given to my in-laws for their Christmas pressent:
Hope you like it, Matt Last edited by Stretch; 12-23-2016 at 04:25 AM. |
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That's a great project- thanks for posting, man.
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Thanks Kerry! 👍 |
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Very cool project and very nice craftsmanship!
It appears that we share a common affliction.
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Home made means more than store bought!
Hi Matt
Great idea for a gift from the heart and the hands of a loved one. Thanks for sharing the process with us. Have a merry Christmas! Steve
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Thanks guys! Love the front clip Mike
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Loved seeing the process Mike. Thanks for sharing.
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