Rookie wanna-be weldor starting to make some cool things! - Page 75

9Dave · 12-01-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

What's that on the wheel of the popemobile?

wheel weight.

kirkster70 · 12-03-2012, 08:38 PM

Yep. Wheel weight it is.

kirkster70 · 12-03-2012, 08:49 PM

I wanted to give a shout out to Mike Shaner from mtechsales dot com.

^ I hope this isn't considered spam. If it is, mods please let me know and I will nuke this post.

Mtechsales is who I have bought all my JD2 items from. I sent Mike an email whining about the DO3 valve on the hydraulic pump being packed full of metal shavings and what I went through to fix it. 5 minutes after firing off the email, my home phone is ringing. No kidding. It's Mike. I was just venting and didn't really expect a call or a response email for that matter.

He told me he would contact his suppliers and see what happened.

He calls again today (I wasn't home) and also emails me. He offers me a $50 gift card to any steakhouse of my choice, or an $80 credit towards future purchases. There are quite a few bender shoes I'd like to have, so I choose the credit.

I was really blown away with Mike's customer service. It's something that just doesn't happen anymore. I'm sure you all know what I mean. I was happy that he took the time to call, but to offer what he did was icing on the cake for me. I told Mike that I would be back again and again for more JD2 goodies as time and money allows.

I was throughly impressed and just thought I'd share...

kirkster70 · 12-08-2012, 07:03 PM

With Christmas soon approaching, it's time to make another present for a family member.

I saw a really cool video on youtube of a gentleman who made a fish sculpture using a tree stump, a hammer, a stick welder, and a grinder. I was very impressed and very much inspired by his video.

It has been in the back of my mind ever since I saw it...

I cut a chunk out of a nearly dead tree in my back yard.

The present will be for a female, so I think an interior decoration would be something different.

I use a scrap piece of 18ga from an old government surplus heavy duty shelf and get to work. This is going to be more of an art project than a welding project, but there will be some welding before it's over.

I use a ball peen hammer and just go for it. I've never tried this before. I pop in some ear plugs, crank the music, and crack a beer and sit back and relax as I swing the hammer.

The coolest part? This hammer is probably 100 years old. My Great Granddad gave it to my Granddad. It may have even belonged to my Great-Great Granddad. I love old tools. I love using old tools. Even cooler when it has some family history and experience on it.

After 2 hours of hammering (which felt like 20 minutes), it's far enough along to where I can cut out the excess with a cutting wheel and dress the edges with a flapwheel. It still needs a good bit of hammering until I am satisfied.

That's all for now. It's interesting just to try something completely different every now and then.

xcflyn · 12-09-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkster70

It's interesting just to try something completely different every now and then.

Do we see a PullMax and english wheel in your future ? (theres a nice P-Max on ebay right now

)

DirtyDog · 12-09-2012, 08:20 PM

There I was thinking you were gonna carve a fish out of that tree stump.

kirkster70 · 12-10-2012, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcflyn

Do we see a PullMax and english wheel in your future ? (theres a nice P-Max on ebay right now

)

Now, why did you go and do that? You know I went and looked.

Darn it! Now there's another expensive toy that I don't have room for!

My next tool will be a nice, heavy gauge box/pan brake. I just missed out on a really nice 12ga Dreis & Krump because I was cash poor. If I don't find a nice, used brake by spring, I may bite the bullet and buy a new Mittler Bros. brake.

kirkster70 · 12-10-2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDog

There I was thinking you were gonna carve a fish out of that tree stump.

Heheheh......

Naw, here's my inspiration for the latest project...

sorry, forgot how to imbed... linky below...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Foz3yH5rY

PWRCRZR · 12-10-2012, 10:01 AM

Now you have gone and planted the seed

kirkster70 · 12-10-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

Now you have gone and planted the seed

It's a sickness, I tell ya!

changingground · 12-11-2012, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

It's a sickness, I tell ya!

Great link, thanks. Initially I thought that guy was going to be a low-budget hack (crazy, messy shop), but boy, he's got some skills!

kirkster70 · 12-12-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by changingground

Great link, thanks. Initially I thought that guy was going to be a low-budget hack (crazy, messy shop), but boy, he's got some skills!

I thought it was pretty awesome, too. Pure talent right there.

josjor · 12-13-2012, 05:18 AM

I sent Kirkster a PM about this but thought I would make it public for others that want to try it.

Use a flap disk on your angle grinder to dish out the log a bit. It makes it a lot easier to hammer bowl shapes. The deeper you dish out, the deeper you can hammer stuff.

I use this technique on a lot of things. Right now I'm whacking out a lot of these as simple little Christmas gifts. I either weld a little hook on the back for wall mounting or some feet on it for the table top. People love them and they're simple. When I'm done whacking and welding I let them soak in a acid/water bath for a few hours and then set them out for a rust patina.

kirkster70 · 12-13-2012, 05:46 AM

Very, very nice! Are you using muriatic acid? Diluted, I'm guessing?

I'm planning on doing the same with the current project I'm on, but haven't tried it yet...

josjor · 12-13-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

Very, very nice! Are you using muriatic acid? Diluted, I'm guessing?

I'm planning on doing the same with the current project I'm on, but haven't tried it yet...

Correct, sir. Once you get into the hammering stuff, get your hands on some heavy copper. It's really fun stuff to work with. I use the acid bath on it as well, to get rid of the scale formed when you anneal the copper.

This one is actually mostly flat stock, but the nose and eyes and tongue are stump formed.

12-09-2012, 08:20 PM	#1116
DirtyDog Lust for dust... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tulsa... it's OK Oddometer: 6,026	There I was thinking you were gonna carve a fish out of that tree stump. __________________ ... grease, grit, and mud are runnin' in my blood.

12-13-2012, 05:18 AM	#1123
josjor Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: The largest geological formation in the U.S.A. Oddometer: 1,873	I sent Kirkster a PM about this but thought I would make it public for others that want to try it. Use a flap disk on your angle grinder to dish out the log a bit. It makes it a lot easier to hammer bowl shapes. The deeper you dish out, the deeper you can hammer stuff. I use this technique on a lot of things. Right now I'm whacking out a lot of these as simple little Christmas gifts. I either weld a little hook on the back for wall mounting or some feet on it for the table top. People love them and they're simple. When I'm done whacking and welding I let them soak in a acid/water bath for a few hours and then set them out for a rust patina. __________________ Neutiquam erro.

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12-03-2012, 08:38 PM	#1112
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,632	Yep. Wheel weight it is.

12-03-2012, 08:49 PM	#1113
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,632	I wanted to give a shout out to Mike Shaner from mtechsales dot com. ^ I hope this isn't considered spam. If it is, mods please let me know and I will nuke this post. Mtechsales is who I have bought all my JD2 items from. I sent Mike an email whining about the DO3 valve on the hydraulic pump being packed full of metal shavings and what I went through to fix it. 5 minutes after firing off the email, my home phone is ringing. No kidding. It's Mike. I was just venting and didn't really expect a call or a response email for that matter. He told me he would contact his suppliers and see what happened. He calls again today (I wasn't home) and also emails me. He offers me a $50 gift card to any steakhouse of my choice, or an $80 credit towards future purchases. There are quite a few bender shoes I'd like to have, so I choose the credit. I was really blown away with Mike's customer service. It's something that just doesn't happen anymore. I'm sure you all know what I mean. I was happy that he took the time to call, but to offer what he did was icing on the cake for me. I told Mike that I would be back again and again for more JD2 goodies as time and money allows. I was throughly impressed and just thought I'd share...

12-08-2012, 07:03 PM	#1114
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,632	With Christmas soon approaching, it's time to make another present for a family member. I saw a really cool video on youtube of a gentleman who made a fish sculpture using a tree stump, a hammer, a stick welder, and a grinder. I was very impressed and very much inspired by his video. It has been in the back of my mind ever since I saw it... I cut a chunk out of a nearly dead tree in my back yard. The present will be for a female, so I think an interior decoration would be something different. I use a scrap piece of 18ga from an old government surplus heavy duty shelf and get to work. This is going to be more of an art project than a welding project, but there will be some welding before it's over. I use a ball peen hammer and just go for it. I've never tried this before. I pop in some ear plugs, crank the music, and crack a beer and sit back and relax as I swing the hammer. The coolest part? This hammer is probably 100 years old. My Great Granddad gave it to my Granddad. It may have even belonged to my Great-Great Granddad. I love old tools. I love using old tools. Even cooler when it has some family history and experience on it. After 2 hours of hammering (which felt like 20 minutes), it's far enough along to where I can cut out the excess with a cutting wheel and dress the edges with a flapwheel. It still needs a good bit of hammering until I am satisfied. That's all for now. It's interesting just to try something completely different every now and then.

12-10-2012, 10:01 AM	#1119
PWRCRZR Grumpy Old Bastard Joined: May 2008 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Oddometer: 6,492	Now you have gone and planted the seed

12-13-2012, 05:46 AM	#1124
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,632	Very, very nice! Are you using muriatic acid? Diluted, I'm guessing? I'm planning on doing the same with the current project I'm on, but haven't tried it yet...