Lazy Lizard

Follow your Dreams. If it feels right and you can tolerate Manufacturing then go for it. I am a Journeyman, I can run just about anything. It all comes down to what type of Shop you work at. the more you can do " THE MORE YOU ARE WORTH. (And even More if your GOOD!!!) The Trade like any other has some great and not so great poeple in it. I'm lazier now, so CNC's are eaisier. Truth be known I'd rather run a Manual anyday. Learn everything you can, as it will serve you well. 20 years ago, I to was at a crossroad. In retrospect, I should have become an electician. A LOT MORE MONEY The biggest downfall of our trade is Outsourcing to other Countries. And we have not kept up in pay-scale like the other Trades have. Still all in all I make a decent living. Hell, I used to be a Toolmaker. Good luck finding someone who even knows what that is anymore??? Best of Luck!!!

Hi Harold, Thank you for the Welcome, nice to see another Arizonan on the site. Peace

Hi Phil, Sorry, I didn't know about the extra pics? The Idea is for sculpture to appear to have mass. But in truth it made from 18g Mild Steel. No Billet Material, or it would weigh several hundred pounds. It is in Carefree Arizona at the Wild Holly Gallery Chuck

Thanks for the compliment. Yes the majority of my stuff is Abstract. I don't know why? I suppose that's just what flows thru me as an Artist. Peace

Thanks I will continue to post.

Thanks for the kind words, The piece only weighs around 50 lbs. And the entire piece is Steel Cheers Mate, Chuck

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be offensive. Just stiring the pot to see if I would a get a response. It never crossed my mind that I could be intimidating. Peace

Well it went to the Studio today. I'm on an Artist High!!! Begining to wonder if anyone replies on this site?????????????????????

Thanks, My warped imagination just comes up with this on it's own. I have a general Idea of what I want and just let the piece evolve. This particular piece Changes it's aspect depending on the vantage point Thanks again for your comment. Chuck

Thanks!

Hi, I'm new to the site. I thought I would try my first post other than my Intro. Here is my latest Sculpture. Not the Best pics. But it is the best I can do until it goes to the Gallery next week. "Integrity" Aprox. 6' x 3' x 3' Mild Steel 18g. Regards,

Hi, My name is Chuck and I'm looking forward to being a member on this site. I'm a member on a couple of other sites. It's pretty amazing that I haven't stumbled on this site until now. Anyway.. I've been doing the Metal Art thing for almst two years now. Boy do I have a lot to learn. I'm a Machinist, Tool Maker, Fabricator or what ever else they want to call me. But I've been working in Manufacturing for over 25 years now. That's about it Regards, Check out my site if your so inclined. My link