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alex b. -
Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 1:00am
Casting i just found this site tonight in search of info and am very greatfull this came up. i am very interested in learning how to make a true shape of my hand {from fore arm to fingers}from metal which will later hold a light in palm able to plug in and power. i have zero experience in casting, but know welding and fab work from being ornamental iron contractor, mostly work with tubing, flat plate, and solid bar. torches, multiple welders, plasma.  what metal
warren -
Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 2:54pm
The first thing you need to decide is what metal. This will then enable us more on what techniques you need to use. Since you sound like you know how to weld, then you may want to go with something like 18 gage sheet metal. Then from there you can hammer out different sections of the fingers etc. and weld together, either TIG, MIG or O/A depending on your preference. If the shape is not exact you can always hammer in the high spots and build up the low spots and grind and sand to give the little detail you want. Basic hammers will work and you just find different shapes to hammer over or in. warren http://www.flickr.com/photos/metal_recipes/ » reply  here is one repousse approach on hands and arms.
Gene Olson -
Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 5:36pm
Here is one approach to sheet metal hands and arms. I think the originals were formed over a positive master. http://www.mettleworks.com/jobs/CS/Liberties/02.html
Gene Olson Sculptor Elk River, MN » reply |
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Hello and Welcome
Hi Alex. Welcome and try looking at the repousse' information. That is a french word that means basically "pushed out from behind". This is usually coupled with chasing, or refining the shape from the front. If you want to make the shape of your hand and forearm, this would be a good way to go unless you had in mind to work solid bar to get the shape.
There are lots of experts here to help with whatever you wish, and lots of us hobbyists who will try and be trying all at the same time.
good luck,
Rick Crawford at Smoky Forge