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Almost as much as getting paid.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
Got a lot accomplished today. Not the least of which was finding the wiring glitch that caused intermittent "no start" on the truck.
Screw you, 32 pin IDM harness !
[QUOTE=OtterbatHellcat;2252871]Got a lot accomplished today. Not the least of which was finding the wiring glitch that caused intermittent "no start" on the truck.
Sounds like gremlins. IT AIN'T WENDDEL WILKIE !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1xqrdtJs8w
I have this 22 gauge steel that I need to cut these patterns out of, but I'm not sure what will be the best way. I don't have a plasma cutter. Any ideas? Right now I'm thinking of making straight cuts to make squares and more manageable pieces then either a dremel cut off wheel or jig saw with a metal blade and then grinder to clean up the edges. Lend me your ideas. I thought about a hole saw, but I don't want holes in the center. Hole saws without the center and a drill press would probably be nice right now.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eu...=w1112-h625-no
Bandsaw probably.
Nibbler maybe.
Water jet definitely.
3am wake up today, at least I get off at 1pm.
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Those kind of parts are stamped.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
You got big job ahead with those. Drill press with hole saws with pilots removed.
If you can cut the squares accurately could clamp several square together and grind corners off to make circles. Lots of free hand work makes consistency harder to manage.
I was thinking aviation snips, but doing that many free-hand would suck.
Don't wake up the chickens. [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
...at least you're looking at the glass half full. Get in early to get out early.
Thanks everyone. I already tried tin snips, and can only cut straight. A porta-band is on my wish list for sure. I couldn't afford to buy new stuff, and it would violate the idea behind the project. I do have a scroll saw, but don't know if I can get a metal blade for it. Cutting squares and using the scroll saw is probably my best bet.
for the holes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
https://www.homedepot.com/p/General-...ACyw&gclsrc=ds
for the squares. As mentioned clamp a bunch together. BUT take those rough squares and place between 2 pcs of wood. Keeps the ends from bending and makes all cuts equal.
Maybe something along the lines of a gasket hole punch? I'm assuming it's fairly mild steel.
I see Kazoo beat me to the punch. [ROFL1] Get it???
Holes are 1.5" and 3.25" so I imagine the punches would be expensive and I'd never use them again. I like the idea of putting a few together and using the grinding wheel. It's an art project so consistency isn't the most important and would be a-okay.
You guys are useful, thank you.
Aviation Snips are Color Coded for a Reason: Use the Correct OneQuote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I've got all three colors. This gauge of steel is too heavy for the way I want to use it, but it's what I bought.
I did remember that I have a press, so the right size punches would be easy enough. I'll investigate when I have time.
There is a metal supplier in Commerce City/Brighton that also sells recycled punched rounds for fifty cents or something silly inexpensive. They've had several sizes in the past that are approximate to your needs. I will try to remember where if you're interested.
I'll try to avoid that this time around, but great to know for future projects, thanks.
Curious. Why steel and not aluminum?
Scrap metal yard art. I can't weld aluminum, yet.
But you couldQuote:
Originally Posted by Irving
https://aluminum-weld.com/
https://alumiweld.com/
Would electrical knockouts removed from electrical panels fit your needs?
How squishy are your diameter requirements?
(I don't have a source; I'm just asking.)
That's a good question. I think for the smaller pieces, those might work, but I think those are mostly galvanized and I don't have the capacity to wash the zinc off. That's good thinking though. This is really a one time project (so far) so I'm trying to use the stuff I bought. I saw a video where a guy puts a metal blade into a jig saw backwards, then clamps it into a vice upside down and uses that. I really like that idea. None of the methods I have available to me so far seem easy or fast, but that just means it will take as much prep work as the rest of the project so far.
Basically, when I told my wife I wanted to learn how to weld, she said, "Great, you can practice by making me some cute yard art." So I went to the Adult Used Toy Store and got some material with the intent of making a chicken.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/m3...=w1112-h625-no
That idea turned into a fish instead.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1Y...=w1112-h625-no
This is where I'm at now.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5M...=w1112-h625-no
I've been mocking up ideas for the next part and I like where everything is heading so far.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iV...=w1112-h625-no
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9C...=w1112-h625-no
You got an angle grinder?
Yes sir.
Angle grinder
Sawzall
Dremel
Bench Grinder
Jig Saw
Metal Miter Saw
Scroll Saw
Hack Saw
That's about my metal cutting abilities.
So based on your drawing, the scales of the fish are hidden on one side.
Cut squares out, stack several and clamp, draw circle and use angle grinder to shape the squares into "D"s.
An agressive wheel will make asy work of the plate stack.
Fish scales aren't round anyway... They're D shaped like Erni says to make.
Next time you're doing something like that, don't dismiss plastics. Even one of those really thin "cutting boards" could have made all those with a pair of scissors and secured with thin wire.
Plan is to have scales on both sides. It's going to be a yard fish and not a wall fish. This was more about welding stuff together than anything. I don't usually do "art," but have found myself creating things of late. As to the shape of scales, I thought about looking up the actual shape, but since this is just an artistic representation, it doesn't really matter either way. D shape would be easier, as the small circles are to just cover gaps. However, it also adds over 50% more scales for more colors as well. I think I originally planned to have dorsal and anal fins as well, but at a certain point, stuff becomes too much, and takes away from the original idea. Any time I tried to draw growing up, I'd have some idea that looked okay, but it would always end up filled in way too much until it looked like a pile of shit. One thing I appreciate about this medium and my general lack of skill/knowledge, is that the frame utilizes a very simple use of line that I really like. Adding the scales and other parts might even screw it up, but since it's a learning experience, I'm okay with that. Thanks for the suggestions for how to cut sheet metal efficiently so far.
Irving, you're welcome to use my portable bandsaw, its nothing fancy but it'll do. Lmk.
I wonder if the fish could work as a wind vane?
If not too heavy once he gets the scales on it.
Irving, skin your frame with sheet metal and then scallop/louver it for scales. Paint, oxidize or whatever for effect.
Like Buffalobo said, I think it'll be heavy when done. Might only work as a tornado vane.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
That was my very first idea before I made a single bend or cut. Was thinking I could shape a piece, then hammer the entirety of it for effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
Before hammer make strategic curved cuts in sheet metal to add to depth/contour.
I've seen ginormous wind kinetic sculptures. It's about balance and the bearing. Have you ever seen the late Starr Kempf's work in COS?
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