Ok... so I have this old compressed gas cylinder and am going to make a large bell out of it. I was careful to make sure it was empty, removed the valve, rinsed with water a few time and then cut it in half without blowing myself or anyone else up. It has a fantastic tone that lasts and lasts when struck with a hammer.
Here's my question....
I want to use my stick welder ('cause that's all I have) to make some funky lines and patterns on the outside of the bell. I am wondering if doing this will affect or change the current tone of the bell itself?
I really, really love how it sounds now and don't want to mess that up.
I also came across some editing software I didn't know I had, so I made a one minute video of me cutting the tank... you know, just in case I was posthumously nominated for the Darwin awards! Cutting the Tank!