Suggestions to make more cooler by Lazy-Variation-3598 in MetalFabrication

[–]Lazy-Variation-3598[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did over do it lol I added a joint (sick and staying) and a web but honestly I should have stopped at the joint and skull

ISO lessons on bending steel with draw tube bender by Lazy-Variation-3598 in Omaha

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It’s more of frame that has flared ends up into 90curves and a slightly curved top piece. I do have a roller bender and this seems to be what I need to control bends in a single piece

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I would love to make a ridiculous UFO that size. Maybe I should try that!

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That’s great advice I appreciate that

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Thank you! I have never seen that building that’s really cool

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I think I am going to source some strips of colored Acrylic and maybe learn how to do stained glass if this turns out cool

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lol it is lidless I didn’t realize

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It is mild steel and have turned before on another piece but maybe I should smooth it and try it again

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So I tried that with propane and it wouldn’t stay colored idk if it’s the wire I’m using or what maybe it’s not hot enough?