kaymccampbell
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Are they the burner nozzles?
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sqznby
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No, the burner nozzles are very small, same concept but an a much smaller scale. I wish I got a picture of it before sending it off.
I was going to see if anyone knew what they were. Lets see if anyone can guess, if someone can guess I'll send them something I made. If not I'll spill the beans. It is boat related.
Bigblue&Goldie
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sqznby
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Haha no they're not drain plugs.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to get action pictures of the burner, it is on its way to the Bahamas.
I can ask for a video of the one that is local, see if he can whip one up over the weekend.
kaymccampbell
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They could be cable guides, but they're awfully pretty for that. They could also be for small lines to run through, like for steering on a kayak, if you wanted it to be really stealth.
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Jehannum
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Re-made a corner of this oil cooler mount for my Audi. There's a plastic shroud that goes over it that apparently held some road salt against the mount, so it got all East-coast-style rotten.
I painted it all with POR-15 after I knocked down all the active rust in my sandblaster.
I painted it all with POR-15 after I knocked down all the active rust in my sandblaster.
sqznby
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Nice one, close not cable guides but guides for the teaser reels. And they have to be fancy because they're on 3+ mill dollar sport fishing boats.
I'd be happy to ship yah a little something I made. PM me if you're interested.
Bigblue&Goldie
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I've become increasingly conscious of fires in the last few years. It all stems from racing and having a car almost burn down in my buddy's drive way. Last year I bought a new truck and wanted to make sure I have a fire extinguisher with me at all times.
I've had all the stuff now for 9 months collecting dust, but a highway fire the other day pushed me to get off my *** and finish this project. Coincidentally, yesterday I drove through the flames of another race car ($200k complete burn down), and we ourselves ended up flipped over a few miles later. I got home today and mounted everything up.
Not a big welding/fab project as I had everything laser cut. Found a piece of scrap DOM that happened to be the right length and burned it all together. I'd show you the welds, but it's been so long since I've welded anything I forgot I needed Argon (my excuse anyway).....
I've had all the stuff now for 9 months collecting dust, but a highway fire the other day pushed me to get off my *** and finish this project. Coincidentally, yesterday I drove through the flames of another race car ($200k complete burn down), and we ourselves ended up flipped over a few miles later. I got home today and mounted everything up.
Not a big welding/fab project as I had everything laser cut. Found a piece of scrap DOM that happened to be the right length and burned it all together. I'd show you the welds, but it's been so long since I've welded anything I forgot I needed Argon (my excuse anyway).....
Garage Junkie
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Bought a skid steer at auction last week, so I gotta go pick it up with the dump trailer. I wanted to add a pair of stabilizer jacks to the back end of the trailer so it doesn't lift the tongue when loading. I went with a pair of 8k rated jacks and set them up to be removable. Bonus is that they will lift one side of the trailer if I get a flat tire.
sqznby
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Old Man Roger
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Cool
ObnoxiousFumes
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Care to divulge?
Those look like I want one just because SHINY! Lol
sqznby
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What would you like to know?
Typically, that's what happens. People see them and want them because they are shiny haha.
They are stout and appealing to the eye that's for sure.
ObnoxiousFumes
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Are they paperweights or what? Solid?
There’s just somethin about shiny metal lol
sqznby
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Ornamental piece, paperweight whatever you'd like to call it haha.
11 gauge sheet metal tig welded with copper filler or tig brazed with silicon bronze.
I do agree
ObnoxiousFumes
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Ok so not filled either? They look like they should have some heft, filled with sand maybe.Ornamental piece, paperweight whatever you'd like to call it haha.
11 gauge sheet metal tig welded with copper filler or tig brazed with silicon bronze.
I do agree
sqznby
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No they're not filled. I have used lead shot to fill in the past and was thinking about sand for a future one.
Though they are stout enough, people do react to how heavy they can be for such small pieces.
My steel ones are from 1/4" to 5/8" thick plate. My copper ones are 11 gauge and my SS ones are 11 gauge to 1/2" plate.
sqznby
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They look great and the end result is beautiful. Nicely done.
Old Man Roger
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Coincidentally, my first thought was to fill them with just enough lead shot so it would act like a dead blow. It’s a satisfying feeling for some to just shake them a little and feel the slight movement.
Woa, I need these.
I've been looking for cast table legs suitable for a 1/4 sawn oak kitchen table for a while and been striking out. I've thought about replicating the look with some laser cut shapes and flat stock, so this proves the concept.
This would look way better though.
sqznby
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I definitely agree, the only thing is if the heat transfers too much into the lead they clump up and don't make that really nice rattle, its more like a lumpy movement haha. Instead of fillers, I have also filled them in with silicon bronze in the past. I may have one, I'll go check and snap a pic.
This one is made from 5/8" plate with silicon bronze filler, this is a stout piece for sure. I don't think lead or sand would've made a difference because of the thickness of the material
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Old Man Roger
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It makes me go ooohh aaaah..lol
sqznby
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Me too
Duker
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Agree there are a lot of things in that shop that need some back story… giant screw, vise stand etc!Nice work on the press stand. ; wish I could weld everything from the other side, too.
II want to know the story on the giant bolt on the top shelf...
royce
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Those are too cool
sqznby
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Thank You Royce, I appreciate it
royce
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Wow, that design is so pleasing and unique.
I would be proud in your shoes.
Well done Sir and thanks for sharing.
Royce
Im gonna take this idea. ThanksI've become increasingly conscious of fires in the last few years. It all stems from racing and having a car almost burn down in my buddy's drive way. Last year I bought a new truck and wanted to make sure I have a fire extinguisher with me at all times.
I've had all the stuff now for 9 months collecting dust, but a highway fire the other day pushed me to get off my *** and finish this project. Coincidentally, yesterday I drove through the flames of another race car ($200k complete burn down), and we ourselves ended up flipped over a few miles later. I got home today and mounted everything up.
Not a big welding/fab project as I had everything laser cut. Found a piece of scrap DOM that happened to be the right length and burned it all together. I'd show you the welds, but it's been so long since I've welded anything I forgot I needed Argon (my excuse anyway).....
Garage Junkie
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For what it’s worth, the jacks worked well, but didn’t get a pic of it. She’s a heavy beast at 12k lbs.
Is that 16ga fence post? If so you might want to maybe consider doing a triple post base, she's going to vibrate. Also make sure you grind off the flake galv from your weld areas or you're going to end up with a bit of a mess.
ObnoxiousFumes
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I like that even better!
What about steel shot? Wouldn’t even need to audibly rattle necessarily, just the feel of it would be cool.
Still super cool just the way they are though haha.
kyrbz
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Outdoor game table and chairs made for a former NBA player. Maybe not apparent in pics, but proportions of chairs and table were quite large to accommodate dudes that are 6'5"+. The table base also had to accommodate a recessed storage are for cards, dice, etc.... I probably would have designed the chairs different, but the client had sat in some park benches I had made for another client and ask if I could make a chair version of the benches. Also made a outdoor ping pong table and super size bed for the same client. Materials are powder coated steel and Richlite (phenolic sheet material)
sqznby
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All I had at the time was lead shot. I think I'll look for some steel shot this weekend
Thanks I appreciate that.
Jayman17
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Well done on this, that is a very unique design and it looks great!
