Sheila's Presence

Chucky Boy - Monday, May 19, 2008 - 11:04pm

The Title "Sheila's Presence" is a tribute to my first attempt at sculpting. I learned more of what not to do than anything else. I'm Never going to use 20 gage Steel ever! AHHHH! I'm so used to welding large stuff, this was a learning experience. the peice is 24" x 6" Base. My paint job is a tri-color enamel with a laquer finish. I didn't think it was to bad for my first attempt, more to come

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Nice work!

Jamie Santellano - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 12:39am

Hey Chuck,

I think you did a great job with 20 gauge steel, and just think about all the great things you've learned. Nice work!

Jamie Santellano

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Thanks

Chucky Boy - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 12:43am

Jamie,
Thanks for the kind words. Havn't decided what's next? But I have a few things in mind. But it won't be out of 20 gage.

Chuck

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man of mettle - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 9:34am

looks great.

why not 20 gauge?

keith

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Challenges

Jamie Santellano - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 2:51pm

Chuck,

What were some of the challenges you faced in using 20 gauge??
Jamie Santellano

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20 gage

Chucky Boy - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 7:09pm

Thank you both for the kind words.
20 gage is not the problem, I am. I did not have the right wire. I used .03 instesd of using .023 I'm sure that would have made my life a little easier rather than burn holes constantly. So my inexperience with thin metal kicked my, well you know what!
Anyway, I prefer thicker stuff, I'll just have to hone my skill with thiner material. But for the record I did weld all of this including the base with .03 and I did get better with practice.

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LOL!!! That's okay...I've

Jamie Santellano - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 9:05pm

LOL!!! That's okay...I've burned holes too. The Mask with the roses...yah, that one has some patch up work 'cause I burned a hole right where the eye brow is. I had to build it up again with weld. Oh well, that's part of the experience...right?

Jamie Santellano

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Very Nice!

SteelyJan - Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 8:31am

First of all thank you for your kind comments as to my dilemna. I haven't been posting but I've been looking. I really like this sculpture. I always like pieces that create a massive feeling.Love to see another angle. Congratulations!
Janet R.

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I like the piece chuck, nice

eligius1427 - Saturday, May 24, 2008 - 2:07pm

I like the piece chuck, nice job. You shouldn't need to go too thick for your sheet metal, I probably wouldn't go thicker than 16ga-14ga. They're both strong and easy to work with, and you can do a lot with basic tools. We all burn holes and have learning curves with new material. You could probably stay with the 20ga and after a couple of frustrating weeks would get a system down, but personally i like 14ga.

Keep up the good work.

Jake

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