December 13, 20223 yr Top could be curled the other way for a more uniform look but it is great. Nice use of scraps. Wow, lots of good work and ideas.
December 13, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Shainarue said: And she's not putting up a tree this year. This year I just bought a little live potted one and if I can keep it alive until spring I will plant it. I can only usually keep cactus alive. Nice, Shaina, and everybody elses work is great as well. Fun to look at...
December 13, 20223 yr Nice catch Das! It would have been uniform if I hadn't messed up the very first branch. The lowest branch was supposed to point right. I was having trouble getting it riveted, dropped it, picked it up and got the rivet set no problem. Then noticed I wasn't on the bottom hole. (forehead slap) I worked so hard getting that rivet in, I didn't want to grind it out and start over. Now I'm realizing this is why my branches didn't angle like I had laid out either. Shoulda coulda woulda but didn't.
December 13, 20223 yr Pretty nice Shaina, I like it may make a version sometime. A little buffing with some III steel wool or a Scotchbrite will bring the brass out. Brass hot rivets better. It work hardens abruptly so you really need to finish the rivet in 3-4 blows cold. Frosty The Lucky.
December 13, 20223 yr Good to know for next time, thanks! Wish I'd have thought to scotchbrite before applying the clear coat this morning. I just rubbed it with a wool pad. Didn't get shiny but got the mars off.
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