Welding Tips and Tricks

Tried my hand at weld art today, this votive candle holder is made completely out of ER70S2 rod except for the 2"x3"x 1/4" plate I used for the base. My wife and I agreed not to buy each other gifts this year but I never said I wouldn't make her something. I was going to give it to her on Christmas but she caught me in the act so it's currently residing in the downstairs bathroom.

I suggest trying it, it was great practice feeding rod and controlling heat input.

Tell me what you guys think. I've always had vision for building things and can draw half decent but never tried to sculpt anything.







Len

I think Cole or I could have gotten away with it, but we are both sneakier than you!!! Seriously, it looks cool though. I'm sitting here at work and Dave said, and I quote: "That looks fucking sweet."

Also, don't sell yourself short. There are few people I know that can draw even half as good as you can (I guess that would make them a quarter decent if you think you're only half decent)

Len,
Looks great! How sweet of you. I made a little man the other day out of 4943 and gave it to my son. I have no idea where it is now. Might have to make another one.
-Jonathan

len
wife caught you in the act.
hope you finished welding first..lol
craig

I love it
Great work!
Cheers.
-Eldon

@craig,
At my age she would have to watch me every minute of the day because that act is usually over in under a minute.

Len


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len
with you there... lol
craig

At your age??? I'm 32 and I'm struggling to go 3-4 mins.

mike
just wait another 35 years...
you'll cherish 4 minutes lol
craig

After welding for another 35 years I might cherish 4mins of breathing.

Man it must suck getting old!

Thanks Craig, now you have me highjacking my own post.

Len

GreinTime wrote:Man it must suck getting old!

It sure does - but it really beats the alternative!

Dwight

len
than put on a mask and a hardy "hi oh silver"
craig

That looks sweet.
How many rods did you burn up doing that?


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I think I had around eight 36"x 3/32" and one 36"x1/6" in total. I cut them in half usually so that's a pretty close guess.

Len

Here are a few pics of my latest attempt at weld art. It's supposed to be an angel but it looks more like Shrek's girlfriend or maybe a fallen angel.

Len


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I think falling* might be a more apt description

give a welder a day off and what does her do.
busman's holiday!

Very cool. The second I was thinking angel or space man

I was thinking about trying something like that.
I had never seen it before and really like the effect. The candle holder looks very organic!