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Old 12-22-2016, 12:41 PM
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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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Old 12-22-2016, 01:46 PM
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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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Old 12-22-2016, 01:51 PM
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More smoothing and finally polishing:



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Old 12-22-2016, 01:53 PM
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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
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Old 12-22-2016, 02:01 PM
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That's a great project- thanks for posting, man.
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Old 12-23-2016, 07:28 AM
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I love it Matt. Thanks for taking the time to post the build process.

Thanks Kerry! 👍
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Old 12-23-2016, 11:38 AM
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Very cool project and very nice craftsmanship!
It appears that we share a common affliction.

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Old 12-23-2016, 11:49 AM
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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!

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Old 12-23-2016, 12:33 PM
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Thanks guys! Love the front clip Mike
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Old 12-30-2016, 05:06 AM
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Loved seeing the process Mike. Thanks for sharing.
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