Rookie wanna-be weldor starting to make some cool things! - Page 106

kirkster70 · 02-02-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptTeach

Cant wait to see the other striping

I overworked it a bit, but loading piccys now...

kirkster70 · 02-02-2013, 02:48 PM

Alright, disclaimer: I've striped lots of graphics and flames, but never tried this before and it shows.

When I did the airbrushing on the flames and said it's easy to overdo it? Here is a prime example.

Not terrible, but it doesn't knock my socks off, either. It was still fun, though! 3 paint projects down after a 7 year hiatus feels pretty darn good.

100mpg · 02-02-2013, 03:28 PM

yep, I see what you mean. I guess that is what they call too busy? I think I see waldo in there though....

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Originally Posted by kirkster70

When I did the airbrushing on the flames and said it's easy to overdo it? Here is a prime example.

Not terrible, but it doesn't knock my socks off, either. It was still fun, though! 3 paint projects down after a 7 year hiatus feels pretty darn good.

xcflyn · 02-02-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 100mpg

Now that he agrees, lets make it ROOKIE wanna-be welder starting to make some cool things.

I actually think it should remain rookie. it brings people to the thread and then motivate the hell out of them as they follow the progress. thats my 2 cents.

Rookie Fabrication

Who would'nt stop to look at a thread with a title like that ?

xcflyn · 02-02-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by indianscout

Damn, there is some nice work going on here for a bunch of rookies. Meanwhile I'm stuck in a small garage making fender ornaments and crap just to help pass the long winter. Here's one that's just about done...

That is just plain cool !

9Dave · 02-02-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkster70

Alright, disclaimer: I've striped lots of graphics and flames, but never tried this before and it shows.

When I did the airbrushing on the flames and said it's easy to overdo it? Here is a prime example.

Not terrible, but it doesn't knock my socks off, either. It was still fun, though! 3 paint projects down after a 7 year hiatus feels pretty darn good.

Looks cool to me. I could never do that.

xcflyn · 02-03-2013, 07:39 AM

Not as cool as a racy brake, but my sunday morning project was a cast aluminum fix for the fuel take at the airport. This is one way to fix a bad union, guess it didnt rotate for years and they decided it was cheaper to get it welded then replace it. Not very pretty but also not easy to weld, actually the welding was not too bad it was getting a good clean weld that was a challenge.

9Dave · 02-03-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xcflyn

Not as cool as a racy brake, but my sunday morning project was a cast aluminum fix for the fuel take at the airport. This is one way to fix a bad union, guess it didnt rotate for years and they decided it was cheaper to get it welded then replace it. Not very pretty but also not easy to weld, actually the welding was not too bad it was getting a good clean weld that was a challenge.

Nice!

And nice welding table, too.

JimVonBaden · 02-03-2013, 09:26 AM

Funny title change!

Jim

indianscout · 02-03-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkster70

I like that! Did you media blast it for paint?

This one I am going to let rust up as it is going on a buddy's old original bike. If I chrome any I will have to spend a few hours buffing it for the plater.

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Originally Posted by xcflyn

That is just plain cool !

Thanks, I think so too. Just got an order to do a larger one for a guy's rat rod.

xcflyn · 02-03-2013, 06:31 PM

I have thought about this and I think maybe it would be better to start a new thread " The fabrication thread-rookies welcome" . Then we can still follow Kirk's progress separately ? Of course it would be mandatory that kirk participate in the new thread too

Just a thought, I have been on a couple interesting projects lately and I enjoy seeing what others on this site are up to. Any thoughts on this ?

dorkpunch · 02-03-2013, 06:55 PM

There's already the "Show us something you MADE" thread, but it's not welding / metal specific...

(oh, an yeah, I've been following along for a lonnng while. Wishing my aluminum welds looked half as good as those on this thread... But I don't think they're too bad for what I have to work with). Great thread!

Flashmo · 02-03-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Funny title change!

Jim

Caught that first thing when I logged on tonight...awesome!

100mpg · 02-04-2013, 01:33 AM

Wookie Weld. WW. New company name.

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Funny title change!

Jim

9Dave · 02-04-2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Funny title change!

Jim

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Originally Posted by Flashmo

Caught that first thing when I logged on tonight...awesome!

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Originally Posted by 100mpg

Wookie Weld. WW. New company name.

Well, he said a title change was OK - and since no one else came up with anything, I took my suggestion til something better comes along.

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02-02-2013, 02:48 PM	#1577
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,637	Alright, disclaimer: I've striped lots of graphics and flames, but never tried this before and it shows. When I did the airbrushing on the flames and said it's easy to overdo it? Here is a prime example. Not terrible, but it doesn't knock my socks off, either. It was still fun, though! 3 paint projects down after a 7 year hiatus feels pretty darn good.

02-03-2013, 07:39 AM	#1582
xcflyn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Rocky Mountains Oddometer: 1,093	Not as cool as a racy brake, but my sunday morning project was a cast aluminum fix for the fuel take at the airport. This is one way to fix a bad union, guess it didnt rotate for years and they decided it was cheaper to get it welded then replace it. Not very pretty but also not easy to weld, actually the welding was not too bad it was getting a good clean weld that was a challenge.

02-03-2013, 06:31 PM	#1586
xcflyn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Rocky Mountains Oddometer: 1,093	I have thought about this and I think maybe it would be better to start a new thread " The fabrication thread-rookies welcome" . Then we can still follow Kirk's progress separately ? Of course it would be mandatory that kirk participate in the new thread too Just a thought, I have been on a couple interesting projects lately and I enjoy seeing what others on this site are up to. Any thoughts on this ?