Welded Christmas gifts

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I made this old historic candle lantern for my mother.  I had no plans to go off of, just a thought in my head, 5 minutes of scribbling on a napkin, and a homebrewed beer in hand.    Wife seen these tea lite candle holders in yankee candle for $30 a pop, and wanted me to make 4 for her family for christmas.  Each one cost me around $3 to make.   Gangsta behind it all!   Last edited by usmcruz; 01-08-2013 at 12:49 PM.
Reply:Thats all folks!Last edited by usmcruz; 01-08-2013 at 12:49 PM.
Reply:I like the reindeer....what are the sizes of the material? Looks like the body and head is the same, legs are slightly smaller and antlers the smallest? Did you buy the rings for the candle or make them?Cool candle lantern too!
Reply:I really like the lantern   Nice work!--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:I gotta get a TIG welder......!
Reply:Nice, how did you make the opening at the top for the candle holder???
Reply:Great stuff. I like the reindeer. Where's Rudolf?
Reply:Love the lantern. Reindeer might make an interesting kids project. Nice work..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Love the quirky design on the candle holders. Really unique and functional too. Great weld on the lantern.www.sawblade.com
Reply:Originally Posted by WilbahI like the reindeer....what are the sizes of the material? Looks like the body and head is the same, legs are slightly smaller and antlers the smallest? Did you buy the rings for the candle or make them?Cool candle lantern too!
Reply:Originally Posted by a1998z3Nice, how did you make the opening at the top for the candle holder???
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWLove the lantern. Reindeer might make an interesting kids project. Nice work.
Reply:Awesome dude !  Neat project. I too like the Reindeer. might have to make a couple for next year.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Shweet......!!!!!Is that a pink grinder???....If so, glad to know I'm not the only dude in here that has one.....    ...
Reply:Show off!
Reply:sweet build!!!syncrowave 180 sd
Reply:Originally Posted by blk mk8sweet build!!!
Reply:Nice love the lantern, I'm wondering how did you twist the 1/2" square that holds up the lantern??? How did you get the twist to get tighter at the end? http://www.philswelding.com
Reply:Ok now that I'm looking at it, maybe its 3/8 or 1/4 square? http://www.philswelding.com
Reply:Awesome, I'm totally going this route next christmas.  One of those things that just exudes manly family man made this!
Reply:Originally Posted by MetalMan23Nice love the lantern, I'm wondering how did you twist the 1/2" square that holds up the lantern??? How did you get the twist to get tighter at the end?
Reply:Dsw is spot on! I used 1/4" square stock, not 1/2".  I heated up different spots and gave each section its own number of twists using a vise and two crescent wrenches.  I dont have a forge, so everything was heated on a propane burner used for frying turkeys.
Reply:Nice craftsman ship indeed
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