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Certainly not #weldporn but for me, this is pretty good. I'm making a table for a bench grinder Mamma gave me two Xmases ago, and a great vise my family got me this past Xmas (thank you @nuxi37 & Michael). This weld is on the underside of a large dirty gear, now welded to part of an exercise bike frame that will serve as part of the table top. The entire piece will look like a scrap table with a lot of character. Thanks for your support all. Hope your ❤️Day was lovely.

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LARGE TIME thanks to my buddy Patrick 🛠@largetimefab🛠, we have another treasure in our home worth protecting 👉🏽Welder's Coffee👈🏽 "Argon Infused" for sure, I'd describe the taste of this craft roasted Columbian Supremo as 'top notch bold'. No elfing around here 👍🏼 Thank you brother! PC 👉🏽@blackeyefoto👈🏽 Guns, coffee, & welding? How can it get any better than this? 😅 Thank you Mamma 😘

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On to the next commissioned build. Here are most of the main parts laid out to look like a face. But when finished, it will hopefully resemble a type of insect I've not yet attempted. Any guesses?

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Was kindly tagged by the wonderfully talented Cova @cobaltandcopper for a #widn (what I'm doing now) My ladies and I are in a Target parking lot about to mount a frontal assault on some laundry detergent and dryer sheets after pillaging a Starbucks 😅 Very serious business. I bet @geargoylemetalart and @contrived_curiosities are up to something serious too. What's up boys?

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We were given this great toy chest from our family pre-loved for the Elflette (thank you @nuxi37 🙋🏼😘) As with almost everything I get my hands on, I modified it a bit🛠, and just finished staining it with Minwax Polyshade. Very simple to apply and looks like this every time I've used it 👍🏼 As with everything in life, I think half the battle is putting in a genuine effort. I encourage you to push yourself to try something you've been intimidated to start. You can do it, and will likely be impressed with the outcome if you put the time into the project.

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#tbt Inspired by a cartoon butterfly, 👐🏽Scoops👐🏽 here was a mobile for our daughter over her changing table to help hold her attention. About 2 years later, it was time to grind off the washers on the back so she could lean against a wall. Her face is a wheel from a mini wagon, wings are spoons, antennae a spoon handle, body a socket extension, and so on. Happy Friday Eve all 🎉

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One of the last photos I took of the winged paintbrush hood ornament, it arrived where it belongs today @starrstudiostx and @rebelrouserhotrods ...deep in the heart of Texas. It received a very warm welcome, and I'm thankful it arrived as shipped. This piece began as a commission request, but I wanted to contribute instead in the form of a donation for 'The Sign Painter's Hotrod' so I could feel like part of the crew. It is one badass truck. I can't wait to see it installed, and maybe even meet the team and see the truck in person some day.

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Playing with video to show some progress on the winged paint brush hood ornament for @starrstudiostx 🙌🏼 There's both music (@official_rickross) and the sound of my @dewalttough grinder spinning supersonic with a @waltersurftech flap disc. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated -- positive or otherwise 🙏🏼

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The beginning of project:♠️Spear of Honor♠️ laid out in a smile to help us have a great week. If you're a Florida State University fan, I hope to make you proud as this hopefully comes together--it will be a Christmas gift for a die hard fan. If you're not a FSU fan, and root for a different team, perhaps you'll enjoy it anyway 😀 And most importantly, if Native American, I genuinely hope my werk ahead with this piece is received as honoring and supporting Native American culture and people. As always, I have the very best intentions in mind and hope all enjoy 👍🏼

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@bluedemonweld has lost their minds once again with this welding machine giveaway😳 I've never tried TIG or stick welding, but will some day. This machine could be yours if you follow the rules below. #SharingIsCaring 😜 and I'm sure Mamma @blackeyefoto would like to see me explore the wonderful world of TIG 😘 ••••••••••••••• BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY! Blue Demon BlueArc 90STI inverter style stick-tig welding machine. Perfect DIY, portable, gift for Christmas at under $200!!! Available online at Amazon or at 1000+ LWS's and Airgas nationwide. Enter contest by tagging a friend on IG or sharing on FB for a chance to win this awesome machine! Tag as many friends as you like. ONE winner will be chosen Monday. Good luck everyone..... #bluedemonweld #bluedemongiveaway #blackfriday #bluearc90sti #welding #weldingmachine #tigmachine #stickmachine #inverterwelder #weldporn

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The last #FishFriday for a while with 🎣🐠🐟Reel Family🐟🐠🎣 Some have asked for a start to finish slide show on previous builds--here's the latest. This family of 6 is a Christmas gift for a Papa who happens to love fishing. Thank you again for the opportunity 'Charlie' 🙋🏼🙏🏼 And thank you to all for the love 🍻

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🎣🐠🐟Reel Family🐟🐠🎣 Finished and delivered🏁 I was asked to make something having a fishing or nautical feel while representing a family of 6 to be a Christmas gift for Papa. Other input given was for the 4 girls to look girlie, and the piece will be placed somewhere on a 7ft wide wall. The sawfish (papa) is about 3ft long, and the family is grouped here for a square (Instagram) photo; ultimate placement is up to their owners 😁 Plenty of details, but I'm trying to keep this short and sweet. Thank you so kindly, 'Charlie' for the honor to make this for you/yours 🙏🏼 Photo (in poor lighting) by none other than Mamma Elf 🙋🏼@blackeyefoto🙋🏼

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👉🏼 H❤️ME 👈🏼 Many will be traveling home over the holiday season to be with loved ones. Be safe. This is a housewarming gift for my amazing parents; it'll be hung near the kitchen. There's a bit to identify, but this was my first attempt at a style (filing a shape) I first observed with my buddy Scott @bucket_of_bolts 👊🏼 Take care, kids.

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Graciously double tagged by @dospistolasmetalworks and @ishrmw for a #sds 🙏🏼 I couldn't deploy a stop-drop-selfie at work, so here's the next best thing. It's date night for Mamma and I 😁 Hope y'all are having a great night 👍🏼 Be safe. And keep your head on a swivel 👊🏼

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🎣🐠🐟Reel Family🐟🐠🎣 finished. Another teaser?!! Why not. The entire family in one pic won't allow for details like this. He's heat treated along with some grind stripe action to give him an even more aggressive/protector appearance. I hope he makes you show some teeth too 😁 Happy Hump Day, kids!

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🎣🐠🐟Reel Family🐟🐠🎣 is finished. And here's a teaser including only the ladies just before clear coat. I suppose it's #TeaserTuesday 😜 Thank y'all for your support!

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Available now, please DM me with a reasonable offer 🙏🏼. About a month ago, my buddy @scott_raabe1 tagged me for a #showmeyourtip and I did (my MIG gun tip) along with 🔷Just The Tip🔷here. Gratefully, there were quite a few likes and comments on the original post, so I've since cleaned it up, heat treated, added a washer on the back for wall display, and clear coated it. Measurements are approximately 6"x6.5"; steel is 1/8" thick; letters are MIG weld filler (steel). Sharpness, crop, and rotation are the only edits applied to this photo. If you're looking for a unique holiday or birthday gift, please consider this. In other news, happy #MIGMonday 🎉