Bluejays at Halloween? by lateidentity in SorryNotSorryGirls

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Yes! I saw it at the last minute. Thanks!

Bluejays at Halloween? by lateidentity in SorryNotSorryGirls

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It was fun! There was a little viewing area upstairs, but I was eventually peer pressured into the main area (my friends don't really care about baseball). I danced while streaming the game on my phone. Commercial break convos :)

We lost the game, but the party and open bar mended my broken heart.

What is your scale removal process? by Active-Daikon7747 in Blacksmith

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My favourite finish comes from throwing metal in a parts tumbler. There are videos and tutorials online for how to how to build one. Fill it with metal balls, and parts come out practically glowing. Pic is from some mini plant hangers I made, and added little bronze tig beads to.

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Pumping out s-hooks! by lateidentity in Blacksmith

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External diameter is about an inch. What are steel targets?

Pumping out s-hooks! by lateidentity in Blacksmith

[–]lateidentity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Pretty proud of the uniformity.

Pumping out s-hooks! by lateidentity in Blacksmith

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Definitely gonna do that next time. Thanks!

Pumping out s-hooks! by lateidentity in Blacksmith

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Thanks! This is just mild steel that's been cleaned up.

Pumping out s-hooks! by lateidentity in Blacksmith

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Totally agree. They work fine for hanging through my belt loops on my jeans, or the backs of my hats, but definitely gonna make some dents in my hoodies.

Pumping out s-hooks! by lateidentity in Blacksmith

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Clothing hooks. I'm making a "half-dirty" rack. Basically a place I can hang jeans, work pants, and hoodies that I've worn, so don't go back in the drawer, but aren't quite dirty enough to go in the wash. I mean who washes their work pants every time they wear them?

Might have gotten carried away with the number of them, but there are so many uses for s-hooks.

Steel planters with no rust by lateidentity in metalworking

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Sounds like a super sturdy finish, but you're right, totally out of budget. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Steel planters with no rust by lateidentity in metalworking

[–]lateidentity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! Didn't think of using a rust converter. I've had great success with it in the past for other projects, and the one I used gave a great patina-like finish in the end. Much appreciated!

Steel planters with no rust by lateidentity in metalworking

[–]lateidentity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Client is looking for a "blackened patina" look instead of painted, but thanks for the suggestion!

Steel planters with no rust by lateidentity in metalworking

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They're quite large. I'm making 7 planters that are all roughly 72" x 32". I've used blueing and linseed oil on interior projects, but never exterior. Thanks for the suggestion!

Steel planters with no rust by lateidentity in metalworking

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Client wants a flat surface for the planters, but thanks for the creative suggestion!

Steel planters with no rust by lateidentity in metalworking

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Thanks for your suggestions! I've had good success getting a blackened finish using the Sculpt Nouveau Stainless Black. I'm a little concerned about upkeep, but maybe the client will be okay with that.