Johnnie C.
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I build a lot of fences and I use 3in X 14ga square tubing for my post, 2inX1in 14ga for my top rail and 1in for my blisters. If you go to my photo gallery I have fence I built posted. My customers seem to be happy with the material I use.
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I just renewed my lease on my 3 bottles, Oxy/Act,and argon. I spent about $300 that not including my torch and gages wich cost about $300 as well.
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This coat rack is made from 5 horse shoes and the hooks are from 1/4in square stock that I have twisted. -
This split cross is made from 3/4" square stock, the base is 1/8" sheet metal, and is outlined with 1/8" twisted tig wire. -
This split cross is made from 3/4" square stock, the base is 1/8" sheet metal, and is outlined with 1/8" twisted tig wire. -
This is a 5"X7" picture frame made from 1"X1/4" flat bar. The stem and the leaves are made of 3/8" round stock, and the flower is made 1/8" sheet metal and the center button is from a horse rasp. The center of the picture frame is out lined with 1/8'' twisted tig wire. -
This is a 5"X7" picture frame made from 1"X1/4" flat bar. The stem and the leaves are made of 3/8" round stock, and the flower is made 1/8" sheet metal and the center button is from a horse rasp. The center of the picture frame is out lined with 1/8'' twisted tig wire. -
This is a 5X7 picture frame made out of 1"X1/4" flat bar, the center and outer edge is bordered with 3/32" twisted tig wire. The wings of the butterfly is made of 1/8in sheet metal, the body is made of 3/8 round stock, and the antenas and legs are made of 1/6 tig wire. -
This is a 5X7 picture frame made out of 1"X1/4" flat bar, the center and outer edge is bordered with 3/32" twisted tig wire. The wings of the butterfly is made of 1/8in sheet metal, the body is made of 3/8 round stock, and the antenas and legs are made of 1/6 tig wire. -
The wings of the butterfly is made of 1/8in sheet metal, the body is made of 3/8 round stock, and the antenas and legs are made of 1/6 tig wire. -
The wings of the butterfly is made of 1/8in sheet metal, the body is made of 3/8 round stock, and the antenas and legs are made of 1/6 tig wire. -
This Angel is made of 1/8 sheet metal, the horn is made of 1/2in round stock, and the center of the neckles is a 1/4in rivet. -
Well guys I haven't comming around near as much as I use to, but I haven't gave up blacksmithing. Here are a few things that I have made in the last few days. I have posted these images in the members gallery if you want a discription. If I'm not back before Chirstmas, I wish everyone a Merry Christams and may God be with you.
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Picture frame with flower made from 1/4in x 1in flat bar, the leaves are made 3/8 round stock, and the flower 1/8 mild steel. -
Picture frame with flower made from 1/4in x 1in flat bar, the leaves are made 3/8 round stock, and the flower 1/8 mild steel. -
Angel made from 1/8in mild steel and the horn is make of 1/2in round stock -
Santa made from 1/2in square stock -
1/2 inch copper pipe (Ideas Needed)
Johnnie C. replied to sdalcher's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
I have been incorporating copper with some of the flowers I make. I neck the pipe down about 2 in from the ends and then use silver sodier to get it to hold to the carbon. You can see the flowers in the members gallery. -
I use a air die grinder, its a little cheaper than a elcectric and a lot smaller. I use electric die grinder at work and they seem to be a little too big to handle sometime. The RPM's are higher on an electric than air. Another tool you may look at is a naumatic file. I have one that I use a lot. It takes a 3/8 x 13 in belt and works good for corners and such. You find them at Nothern Tool or Harbor Freight.
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Please recommend a decent OA welding goggle
Johnnie C. replied to maddog's topic in Welding/Fab General Discussion
I usually wear dark safety glasses with I cut and O/A weld. Since you wear prescription glasses the best way to go is cutting goggles. In my oppinion they are all uncomfurtable. If you do a lot of welding I would suggest a atuo darkening lens that you can adjust the the lense darkness. I hope this helps a little. -
For $75 i would give it a go. Make sure the leads are good and it welds. I use to have one and it is a workhorse. They are good welders and the price seems to be right.
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I am looking for a good rounding hammer. I looked at new one but they are too pricey. I was wondering if anyone had one they are willing to sell? Weight dosen't really matter as long its in good working condition. I'm looking spend $0 - $40. Thanks Johnnie
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A good 110/115v MIG welder
Johnnie C. replied to Graham Fredeen's topic in Welding/Fab General Discussion
I run a Lincoln 140 C and it works great. Its the most powerful 110 mig that Lincoln makes. I have welded up to 3/8in steel with no problems. I mostly us 75% Argon and 25% CO2 shielding gas. I prefer to use shielding gas over flux core. Gas is a lot cleaner than flux core. -
1/2 inch copper pipe (Ideas Needed)
Johnnie C. replied to sdalcher's topic in Metal Sculpture & Carvings
I have made several flowers with copper in the center. My next copper project is going to be a table top fountain, where the water flows out of the flowers. If you try to soder copper to steel be sure to use silver soder and flux (I can't remember what kind of flux). You can see the pictures in the member gallery. -
a forge by any other name...
Johnnie C. replied to inazuma_x's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
How about "The Hillbilly Deluxe"