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Old 01-17-2008, 02:00 PM
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This was for a garden fountain.
She asked for a rustic look, thankfully.
Behind the bowl can be seen the "stake" I welded up.
Dimensions are D=38" Depth=12" Flange=1"
I had to weld up two half-circles to get the proper sized blank.
I decided I dont particularly like the way copper welds.
It took me 4 days.
The client is happy and it does'nt even leak.
peace.
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Old 01-17-2008, 05:42 PM
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Fantastique! How did you weld it? Thanks.
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Old 01-17-2008, 11:03 PM
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With my old Lincoln 300 TIG
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Old 01-17-2008, 11:44 PM
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Looks great James. I also can do "rustic" when called upon to do so
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:21 AM
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WOW, That is pretty darn good for a first try!
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Old 01-19-2008, 10:02 AM
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Great work!
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Nice, how thick was the copper sheet you used.
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Old 01-21-2008, 07:21 PM
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that was 1/8" sheet.
I had to anneal the blank with a big fat propane roofer torch.
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