What welding projects are you working on? Are you proud of something you built?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
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sru_tx wrote:Thanks Minnesota Dave (I think ;) ) I may try a variation on this one and either grind/polish the entire piece smooth or grind the welds and then patina/rust the entire piece.

Thanks Motox. Being curious and learning about sooo many things, it's just not cost effective to by high end equipment unless I know I'm going to use it a lot. I've got to say it's been a bit of an adjustment for me to be called a craftsman or even (gasp) an artist. I am learning to accept these compliments but in my mind I'm just making stuff.

steve
It was a complement :)
I struggle to do things "artistically" - I'm a math guy...same problem :D
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:lol:
I feel your pain.
one step at a time. sure there will be some backsliding but it happens. i still find myself browsing fireball tools looking at squares and straight edges... the struggle is real.
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Super awesome project. I love the unbalanced look.

May I inquire about the surfaces that come in contact with the glass? Is there a softer material that comes in contact with the glass?
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bobruddy,
short answer, no. glass is sitting directly on metal. ick, but I have set this piece up in my booth twice a month at local markets for several months without any ill effect.

Honestly, I had initially planned on putting a piece of thin vinyl or possibly cork but nothing fit after final weld up. I fitted things fairly tight because I didn't want the glass to rattle but obviously got it too tight. I was working on a self-imposed deadline and not wanting to cut on the most visible areas of the piece, I left it. In the future I will definitely allow for more space.

thanks for asking.
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