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More horseshoe art! I guess technically it is a "mixed media assemblage".  Saw something similar online awhile back and decided to do my spin on it. I didn't have any barbed wire laying around so I made some, spent more time on that than the rest of the project.  Welded it up with my scratch start rig on my dialarc. Anyway, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot as well. Like how not to TIG rebar, I ground out my welds there so many times I finally just TIG brazed it. The puddle kept "popping" and "sputtering" and wouldn't flow until I brazed it. I assume from oil contamination because it was super old and had been sitting with an oil coating. Any ideas from the experts? The rest of the project went relatively smooth and I am pleased with how it turned out.Please, critique, comment and ask questions!*Edit* Could one of the mods please spin the one pic? It was right when I uploaded so not sure what happened. Thanks! Attached ImagesLast edited by Sheyda36; 09-18-2014 at 02:32 PM.Reason: Picture
Reply:Very cool!
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Reply:I like it and the background (pine wood) is perfect to show it off.   Best regards,  Bob
Reply:Very nice job +  added value with the 20-30$/foot barbed wire
Reply:Nice.  I really like it!I mess with horseshoes a little and always wanted to "make" a cowboy scene.  Wife brought me some shoes yesterday.ECAVE Still learnin'Lincoln AC225Lincoln 135SPHF ChopsawVictor O/ANumerous other items
Reply:Woah dude, very well done !!I like it.Lincoln Electric Invertec 170SLincoln Electric Powertec 350C PRO
Reply:I also like it ,what size is the rebar  on the wagon wheel? Would flaming the rebar with the torch have helped with the oil and rust
Reply:Originally Posted by ECAVENice.  I really like it!I mess with horseshoes a little and always wanted to "make" a cowboy scene.  Wife brought me some shoes yesterday.
Reply:Originally Posted by gxbxcI also like it ,what size is the rebar  on the wagon wheel? Would flaming the rebar with the torch have helped with the oil and rust
Reply:Originally Posted by Sheyda36Thanks! I have enjoyed working with horseshoes. I get used ones for free from a local farrier and the clean 'em up. Would love to have a forge as it would make the forming much easier. So far everything is cold formed with vise and a big hammer!
Reply:That's a great looking project