Mrs. Zap's "Welding" Project..

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Soldering is concidered welding in my book..So here's a soldering job that she does rather well..After the glass is cut and ground we copper foil the edges..Here's the subject..Need flux..Heating up the "torch".. Tacking in place..Next post.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:We brush the whole joint with flux and continue..Ready set fill!!..More filling..Look at those "beads".. Time for the blackining agent..Next!.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Just a wipe down with the blackining agent and we're done!Finished..Christmas Presents done "Inhouse" More to do today..Later!...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:She do gooder.   Way too tiny and touchy for my jerky moves to even try that kinda stuff. They spend a lot of time picking colors etc too.
Reply:Really pretty work.  what's it going to be used for, like in a window or a door ?  or  ?[SIZE="5"Yardbird"
Reply:Originally Posted by Roy HodgesReally pretty work.  what's it going to be used for, like in a window or a door ?  or  ?
Reply:I bet that copper foil still sets you back a few denaros! Excellent work Mrs. Zapster!John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Nice work Zapsters!  I'm not sure how much input you had because she appears to be doing the weld'n.  She does really nice work.   It must run in the family.  Really though, I love when people make stuff instead of buy it.  You couldn't bought any nicer gift than that.   Give a big Merry Christmas to the Mrs. from the guys on the forum.Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:Very nice zap, my mother in-law does that also.We are lucky enough to have a couple framed and in our windows.pro-level dumpster diver                                     Hobart 125EZ
Reply:Once again, a very informative and picture-filled post!  Thanks!  Looks great!Have a Jeep Cherokee?  Click Here!
Reply:Zap,  Nice work.  If I understand the process it is pure lead solder.  Use gloves and don't let the kids around it.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_po...d_demographicsBob seND
Reply:It's not pure lead solder its 60/40...Standard solder for glass.. Here are some pics of todays project..Enjoy!!Side by side..I just love the color scheme.. These are One Off's..And very cool.. ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Do you have to solder both sides? Or does the tin/lead flow or wick through to the other side? You know like wire???Those are neat! Tell Mrs. Zap nice work!!!!!!Lincoln SP 135 plusHF 14" chop sawDewalt 4.5" angle grinderloads of hand tools for my Trade job
Reply:Originally Posted by DvillDo you have to solder both sides? Or does the tin/lead flow or wick through to the other side? You know like wire???Those are neat! Tell Mrs. Zap nice work!!!!!!
Reply:Nice work Zapsters! I'm not sure how much input you had because she appears to be doing the weld'n.
Reply:those are cool nice workChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:Nice work Mrs. & Mr. Zap.
Reply:Very nice artwork.One question though. How come "Mrs." Zap don't have no Mrs. Ring on your left hand? You're not bashful, are you Zap?
Reply:Originally Posted by EnderVery nice artwork.One question though. How come "Mrs." Zap don't have no Mrs. Ring on your left hand? You're not bashful, are you Zap?
Reply:Excellent work you two !! And a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you bothAnything worth doing is worth doing RIGHT
Reply:Very nice Zapsters. Beautiful craftmenship and it's nice to make the gifts rather then buy them.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:Is she a looker Zap?.
Reply:Nice workThey make great gifts.  Personal time is involved, not just $.My girl frend does stained glass too.DAvidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Fun Huh. Nice job Mrs Zap. Did she cut the glass from sheets? Or is it a kit. Still alot of work either way. Here is my 1983 project not to steal your thread. My buddy owned a glass shop and had all the patterns plus the equip to cut and grind the glass, i am sure a lazer or a water jet takes care of that now. The middle and bottom band are the same sheet just turned around because the backside is a different color. Wish i had more time because these sold real good....Bob Attached ImagesBob WrightSalem, Ohio  Birthplace of the Silver & Deming Drillhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbend10k/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sawking/1999 Miller MM185 w/ Miller 185 Spoolmate spoolgun
Reply:Originally Posted by aametalmasterFun Huh. Nice job Mrs Zap. Did she cut the glass from sheets? Or is it a kit. Still alot of work either way. Here is my 1983 project not to steal your thread. My buddy owned a glass shop and had all the patterns plus the equip to cut and grind the glass, i am sure a lazer or a water jet takes care of that now. The middle and bottom band are the same sheet just turned around because the backside is a different color. Wish i had more time because these sold real good....BobThat glass must make an aweful sound when being cut on a bandsaw.
Reply:Originally Posted by EnderThat glass must make an aweful sound when being cut on a bandsaw.
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyThey're diamond coated wire/rod drenched with water. Pretty quiet.
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyThey're diamond coated wire/rod drenched with water. Pretty quiet.
Reply:Here is the final details..Mrs zap wanted me to "Put the Eyes and Noses" on the Glass Hoss'es..Black Rustoleum and a toothpick works good..But they needed "more"..So we started with a Christmas Card from my brother that has alot of "glitter" on it..So I scraped off some of the glitter and added it to the wet paint..You can see the sparkle in their eyes now..All done..I thought the glitter was a good idea.. I get all the fun jobs.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by EnderThat glass must make an aweful sound when being cut on a bandsaw.
Reply:Hey Zap, I guess I stumbled into the glass business today:Attachment 19545Attachment 19546You don't know anyplace to get lessons do ya? Last edited by denrep; 10-19-2010 at 11:34 PM.
Reply:Zap,I got myself some stained glass books last christmas.  I have been slow to get started, though.  I have done some repairs on some old windows.  You can really get some good deals on stained glass with a broken piece here or there...I just have never started one from scratch...maybe I can use this as a motivator.  Very nice post, btw.  I think I am going to print some of the pictures out and stick them in my books, which in many cases aren't nearly as clearly illustrated as your casual snapshots are.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepHey Zap, I guess I stumbled into the glass business today:Attachment 19545Attachment 19546You don't know anyplace to get lessons do ya?
Reply:I never dreamed of working with stained glass, until Zap's posts sparked my interest. When I first read the posts last winter, I thought about trying it, but forgot about it. I'm really looking forward to playing with it, today I actually unloaded the stuff and started setting up my "studio". Thanks to Zap, or I probably wouldn't have looked twice at this stuff. So now, besides all the other junk I keep a look-out for, I have to watch for colored glass too! Maybe next winter...Smithboy - The "studio" came with a stack of books and patterns; I'll leaf through 'em and let you know if there's anything good.Vipernut - Not right now, but if I loose interest, I'll give you first chance.Last edited by denrep; 05-10-2008 at 11:19 PM.
Reply:Hey Viper..Mrs zap has 4 grinders and don't teach classes anymore..I'll see if she wants to part with one if you wish.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:I was going to ask what kind of cutter you use for the glass, but I am now assuming you use the bandsaw for all your cuts?
Reply:Originally Posted by smokeshowI was going to ask what kind of cutter you use for the glass, but I am now assuming you use the bandsaw for all your cuts?
Reply:Got ya, I cut commerical glass and some residential.   I am the guy they make cut all the pattern cuts and radius'...
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterHey Viper..Mrs zap has 4 grinders and don't teach classes anymore..I'll see if she wants to part with one if you wish.....zap!
Reply:First I must say "nice work Mrs. Zap" I think you should make one with a choo choo on it. or a caboose.
Reply:I can't believe I never saw this before but very nice work. I had the opportunity to observe a lady who has been doing the stained glass for about 40 years while I was in college. She made it look so easy but I am a bit leery of the glass. She said anyone that would turn a 4 1/2 grinder into a chainsaw had no reason to be afraid of breaking glass, lol. I still haven't tried the stained glass yet.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.
Reply:Ah, you can do it Jolly Roger!!!  The hard parts are decreasing radius and things with holes or shapes cut out of them.  ( well the cutting the glass part anyways... )  The rest, I have no formal hands on experience, so I can not truly reply, but I'd imagine you probably can do a bang up job soldering since you are as proficient in welding as you are.  But that is my 2¢...
Reply:Very nice work well done.
Reply:Hey Viper...Here is the pics of the grinder you can "have"..Grinder..Diamond wheel..(Same one used in the thread)P/M sent.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.