So, I'm pretty new to this stuff but I will try...
Right now I'm working two jobs but trying to weld when I have time. My welds still look like garbage but I think I am getting better, I'm finally penetrating well enough into my metal, the welds just look ugly.
Here is my first project, this is supposed to be a plant holder, right now it still needs to be ground down on the base and it needs to be painted. I'm a little disappointed with it, I feel like I can do better, It's not straight and I think I would like to try better metal for the rings. I have been planning it out a bit in my head and as soon as I get some money I'll try again, one problem I am having with welding is scrap metal isn't cheap, I have been buying from Lowes and Home Depot and I have been paying about $4 for every 3' piece I buy, I've heard that I can go to places like Wasatch Metal and they are a bit cheaper.
7 comments:
Maybe you should try scrap yards or down by Geneva.
Good Luck...
Oh mom. Geneva is too far away. Didnt they tear that place down?
Well, yeh, but I think you can still find some scraps, and when you are in the area of course, you can check it out. Like a scavange hunt...Happy hunting
Have you tried your Recycling center in your area, also try the classifieds on KSL.
I think even though they are a little rough, they still look great. Keep practicing, right?
Yo! I think first your going to have to determine the quality of metal you need..
As a thought how about junk yards or as they call them these days recycle parts..
Hi Eric,
the best place is go to wasatch metals on 33 rd south I believe,
another way to save money on metal go to transmission places and ask them if you can have some gears to make an art project, also go to a place that cuts metal out like a fabrication place and ask them if you can have some metal to make a sculpture, don't worry about grinding metal I never do, have fun with it and you will be amazed
what you can do. Malen
Post a Comment