Gift for buddies house

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Called my hunting buddy on the way home from work the other day and stopped in for a while.Ended up walking out with a bucket of horseshoes for a project. I decided to make him something for the new house. He doesn't know it's for him yet, hope he likes it.He is a ferrier so he always got shoes laying around.This is my first time posting a picture so hopefully it shows up ok.The third hand worked out for standing them up so I could put a little filler in the hard to reach spots. Attached Images
Reply:That turned out well, I like it!If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Nice use for old horse shoes. Very clean looking but, what are those boots/socks on the third finger for? Insulation?
Reply:Those are killer! I wish I could find a decent supply of horse shoes.
Reply:That is killer, makes me wonder if my local guy has a bunch laying around.....(Home)Miller Maxstar 152 (sold)MM211/spool gunLincoln AC 225C(Work)Dynasty 350Powcon 300STLincoln SP-175TWeldlodgic AWS150sWeldlodgic AWS300Custom Resistance seam weldersCambridge Vacuum EB weldersI smell something burning.
Reply:They are rubber plugs from stainless and copper tubing. The fitters at work use them to keep the tubing contamination free till ready to use. I found it keeps from sliding around when trying to hold something especially at an extreme angle on my work piece. PLUS it doesn't stick to the table when I weld with it, sometimes the arc kinda spotwelds through the work pieceand sticks to the table .Thanks for the complaints guys. I got an almost endless supply of them, thought about making some for sale, but how togo about the whole thing and how much to charge? How do you start?Precision tig 225Millermatic 185 w/ spoolgunLincoln 140Dewalt cold saw
Reply:Originally Posted by vettersjakeThey are rubber plugs from stainless and copper tubing. The fitters at work use them to keep the tubing contamination free till ready to use. I found it keeps from sliding around when trying to hold something especially at an extreme angle on my work piece. PLUS it doesn't stick to the table when I weld with it, sometimes the arc kinda spotwelds through the work pieceand sticks to the table .Thanks for the complaints guys. I got an almost endless supply of them, thought about making some for sale, but how togo about the whole thing and how much to charge? How do you start?
Reply:It took just as long to clean all the poo-poo out of the shoes using a electric die grinder and the wire wheel on the bench grinder as it did to cut and weld everything. That and couple coats of flat black and use the original shoe nails to mount them. About 3 hours I guess.Precision tig 225Millermatic 185 w/ spoolgunLincoln 140Dewalt cold saw
Reply:Great project . Thanks for the post
Reply:That's cool! Well done. So, when you give that to him , you hand it over and say you're welcome; like how it says. You're welcome .PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:I had to read that twice to get that.    Good one. Thanks surfside Originally Posted by surfsideThat's cool! Well done. So, when you give that to him , you hand it over and say you're welcome; like how it says. You're welcome .
Reply:The quickest way to clean horse shoes is to burn them. Then wire brush as soon as possable, they will be clean. no rust. and paint will stick to them really good.  mac
Reply:Im sure your friend will like the ideal, of his work and your work  combined. Looks goodJobSmart MIG125Lincoln AC225-SLincoln Pro-Mig 175Dewalt GrindersRidgid ChopsawIR Garage Mate CompressorAny thing worth doing, is worth doing right.
Reply:Originally Posted by UKfanIm sure your friend will like the ideal, of his work and your work  combined. Looks good
Reply:I will remember that, I didn't enjoy all the poop dust flying all over my garage and me from the wire wheel and the die grinder. Good idea much easier and cleaner.   Thanks tool maker Originally Posted by Tool MakerThe quickest way to clean horse shoes is to burn them. Then wire brush as soon as possable, they will be clean. no rust. and paint will stick to them really good.  mac
Reply:If you are serious about wanting to sell them, I can tell you from experience that if someone wants to buy a unique item, they will pay a lot more than you think. You will sell as many at $150 as you will at $50. If it is something ordinary, you have to compete with the next guy.This is a unique item and people who have a western theme or like horses will pay you a good price. If you don't charge enough they will think it is cheaply made. Look around for similar art items and charge accordingly.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:Originally Posted by Bruce AvisonKijiji or craigslist, and charge what you think is fair. I don't know how much time it all took, but does $20 per hook and $150 for the welcome sound too much/doesn't cover your time?Bruce
Reply:Originally Posted by vettersjakeThanks for the complaints guys. I got an almost endless supply of them, thought about making some for sale, but how togo about the whole thing and how much to charge? How do you start?
Reply:They look great.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Holy sh?t guys I didn't realize that came out like that, it was the auto spell thing on my computer gizmo. Did not mean that!!!  I would never bust somebody's balls on here especially when they give compliments or constructive criticism. I've been a member on here for over a year now and I appreciate everybody's threads and comments. Yes bistineau they are used, i cleaned them as good as I could, it probably helped that I used primer before paint I think it helped fill in the scratches and gouges.I do have a powerwasber but it's kinda cold right now (thought about that). Originally Posted by BistineauNever heard anyone giving thanks for COMPLAINTS before. But then I haven't seen anybody complaining in this thread either. I thought those were new shoes you were using, since they don't appear to have much if any wear to them. Another way to clean them might be with a pressure washer if you have one. It gets into all the nooks and crannies pretty good.
Reply:I like it alot great idea!
Reply:Originally Posted by wb4rtIf you are serious about wanting to sell them, I can tell you from experience that if someone wants to buy a unique item, they will pay a lot more than you think. You will sell as many at $150 as you will at $50. If it is something ordinary, you have to compete with the next guy.This is a unique item and people who have a western theme or like horses will pay you a good price. If you don't charge enough they will think it is cheaply made. Look around for similar art items and charge accordingly.
Reply:Well done.
Reply:Looks good, your friend will most likely enjoy those!  I am more interested in the "third hand", I had not seen one of those before.  I assume it is something you made yourself, gives me inspiration to make a couple.  You can always use another hand!"All of this and some of that's the only way to skin the cat!"
Reply:Thank you and yes bipestuff i made  it myself, I got the idea from Jody at welding tips and tricks but there are also some on this Web Site.  Works great when you need to hold something in a certain position especially when tig welding. Any scrap stuff laying around will work , I think that's what most people do from what I can tell. Originally Posted by BipestuffLooks good, your friend will most likely enjoy those!  I am more interested in the "third hand", I had not seen one of those before.  I assume it is something you made yourself, gives me inspiration to make a couple.  You can always use another hand!The hooks look great and the welcome sign is really decorative. Great use of horse shoes and great job! I'm sure your buddy appreciates them.