just learn how to weld, buy a cheap arc welder and let rip.
just tack bits together to avoid stuff warping.
Just to let you know guys, I am a complete newbie. I like working with my hands (my ex-es can attest to that) but I am flying blind here. I use sheet metal to cut corners (hihi) and it shows. I can put several cutouts together and cut it so that it will fit snugly, but welding it, or even connecting it is difficult. Not to mention I had a few whiskeys...
Anyway, I will post a pic which might help others mimicking what I am doing but remember I still haven't figured out how to weld the pieces together...
I am creating the setting for a future mold, so I might just screw it together...
a cheap arc welder will burn right through that. Oxy-acetelyne gas will work tho.
You are right, of course. Actually making it out of steel is easier than paper. It just takes a little bit more imagination.why are you making it out of steel to mould it?
i thought the whole idea of it being out of steel was the fact that it made out of steel.
I am also keen to see where I am going with this, hehehe.i'm certainly keen to see where you go with it.
it would frustrate the hell out of me
Thin galvanized would be difficult to weld for a beginner and unhealthy without a mask. Maybe soldering would work. Gutters used to be soldered together.
Nice try though.
As I didn't record it on video, I can't show you (project is finished and in the can)Hello, I'm new here so i don't know how to this properly do you have some video on how you did it ? and also how did you conected the pices ?
As I didn't record it on video, I can't show you (project is finished and in the can)
I used metalic tape, normally used for air-vents sealing.It's like very thin metal paper and doesn't hold-up well against the sharp edges. Pics look better than the actual mask.:cry
I've started on my 3rd mask (paper) and I will create a mold from it when it is finished. Wish me luck.
Anyone out there has any tips to harden the paper, actual mold making etc... I appreciate it.