Beat the crap out of her heart

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and made it into a candle holder.Did this all with the O/A torch on 3/16" plate. A couple of the welds are not pretty. (Got too hot/too close to the edge and away from the joint, undercut it.)I beat the crap out of it with a ball peen hammer.  This step took the longest.Here are all the parts, still need to texture one heart.Some of the welds.  Not great, but they seem to workI think if I make any more of these I will leave the outside smooth and heat treat it with linseed oil.  This would be much quicker than peening all of the hearts inside and out.  Also, I would probably make a smaller heart cut out on the upright heart.Last edited by Rowdius; 02-13-2009 at 09:37 AM.Reason: fix big photos
Reply:That's a pretty cool ideaShe better enjoy it after all the work you put into it!!How's your hammer hand feel, little tingly????"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Is that platen made from a boiler tube sheet?A butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:The hammer work looks like too much work... A gift card for wal-mart works for me.Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:Nice welds.
Reply:Air chisel with a blunted tip. Beats all the swinging. Looks good nice idea.Brett B & B Fabrication and Welding Inc.Spalding, MI.
Reply:Originally Posted by UP BRETTAir chisel with a blunted tip. Beats all the swinging. Looks good nice idea.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammThat's a pretty cool ideaShe better enjoy it after all the work you put into it!!How's your hammer hand feel, little tingly????