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New Here

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 4:06 pm
by SandraRose
Hi All,

I like to sculpt steel as a hobby. I've made some large art that's now on 'display' in my yard. I''m learning to MIG weld but keep coming back to oxi-acytyline as my preferred tool. I also use a plasma cutter. Went to a forging event thru CBA this weekend, which was great. I like the idea of forging more, but not sure I want to add the equipment to my workshop due to the heat it produces (I'd use propane) and the need to vent, etc. May just keep using the rosebud tip on my oxi-ac rig to heat the steel.

Next projects (before making more art):
1. Make a rolling stand for my anvil (along the lines of this http://www.millerwelds.com.php53-1.dfw1 ... 2778636595)
2. Make a jig for my oxi-ac rosebud so I can work hands free.

Sandra

Re: New Here

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:12 am
by Poland308
Welcome. Nice idea on the anvil stand. But I think I would make the handle removable. Just know I would smack my knees on that.

Re: New Here

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:30 am
by Artie F. Emm
Welcome to the forum!

Re: New Here

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:06 am
by motox
Sandra
please share you sculpture if possible.
thanks
craig

Re: New Here

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:08 am
by Mike
Sandra, welcome to the forum.

Re: New Here

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:23 pm
by Tom Osselton
Poland308 wrote:Welcome. Nice idea on the anvil stand. But I think I would make the handle removable. Just know I would smack my knees on that.
Knees would be fine if it was hinged towards the middle so it would hang down.

Re: New Here

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:45 pm
by Poland308
I was thinking a receiver like on a hitch mounted under so you could just pull a pin and slide it all the way out. But fold down would be good too.