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Rusty Bird Bath

csudderth, member

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Most of you have probably seen this from earlier times but thought I'd post it again. Here is my rusty birdbath I welded from pieces picked up at the local scrap metal yard. The bowl is made from a disc from a plow and the base is the spacer that goes between the discs. The bird is made from an elbow and the head is a metal bearing ball. The wings are pieces of a saw from an old sawmill and they are all welded together.

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TGTG writes: That little bird is just precious! I want to learn to weld next and you've inspired me to do it! Posted: 11:11 pm on November 3rd

MimiToria writes: Very clever! Love what you've done. Posted: 2:47 pm on August 28th

csudderth writes: Hi Junkinhart. My welder is a Hobart Handler 140. I've been really happy with it but I really don't know a lot about the different brands. This was like the one my instructor had so I was used to it. She's had hers for several years and hasn't had any problems with it. It's easy to use. Let me know if you get one. We'll be waiting to see your welding projects.

BTW--I like your ID! Posted: 9:46 pm on August 27th

junkinhart writes: csudderth -- welding, my next endeavor.... i took welding in highschool (1 semester of shopclass was actually required) and loved it.... it's been recently i've been needing a welder, you can only do so much with wood!! I read you have a wire feed, what's the brand/model of welder that you have? I've been doing online searches, and there are just so many!! I don't want to do huge jobs, but I'm not sure what I am looking at!! Any hints you have on the type would be appreciated! Posted: 5:25 am on August 27th

JediJunk writes: A member feature--for avian bathing goodness! Posted: 2:15 pm on August 26th

csudderth writes: Good for you Texaswoman. Waiting til weather cools down is a good idea. My next project is a bottle tree. That would be a good beginning project--I think it will be pretty easy (famous last words--I frequently get in over my head)! Found a lot of ideas for bottle trees on bottletree.com Posted: 9:50 pm on August 25th

thetexaswoman writes: Love the welding! I have lessons lined up for when the weather here in Texas gets cooler. But lessons won't help me with the "clever"! Posted: 12:55 pm on August 25th

shabbychick writes: "Still" love it! I am in awe - welding seems kind of like extreme sports in the junk art world!!! (And, since I'm a bit of a chicken...I bought some JB Weld...and thought I'd try something small to start with. LOL)

Kathy Posted: 10:35 am on August 25th

csudderth writes: I got my first exposure to welding by taking a 2 day class from a local metal sculptor (check out his stuff at http://funksculp.com). We didn't get to do much of our own welding during the 2 day class so I went to the local vo-tech (oops, showing my age here, it is now a technology center) to take a class but they wanted me to learn to weld gates, etc. so I called a lady that has done some welding and she gave me lessons. It's really easy. I don't use those stick things. I use one that just feeds the wire by itself. I compare it to a glue gun on steroids! Actually, I'm probably less dangerous with a welder than I am with a hammer. Posted: 6:26 pm on August 24th

CottageElements writes: I'm with Kimberely on the welding! I want to learn how! Where did you pick it up? Sue, could you Junk Hunk do a section on it? Christy, your things are quite exceptional. And so imaginative. I especially love the little boy fishing on the river. We want to see more!

Lanette

PS Do you ever sell anywhere? Posted: 5:45 pm on August 24th

georgiamoon writes: Christy, you know that we all love seeing your fabulous projects....it's that welding thang. Most of us may not be brave enough for that kind of art...I know I am NOT. Give me some power tools and I am OK...give me fire and I am dangerous! Keep the great photos coming...I love them, georgia Posted: 2:13 pm on August 24th

KimberlyMelamed writes: Ok, my next plan... learn to weld! This is great! Posted: 12:20 pm on August 24th

suewhitney writes: Awesome! Thanks so much for posting this. This is the epitome of creative re-use and recycle.

Take care,
Sue Posted: 8:55 am on August 24th

csudderth writes: Hotter than you know what! I'm still working on something to send for your friendship mirror. Hoping it will get below 90 soon so I can get in the shop and finish it.
Christy Posted: 10:49 pm on August 23rd

Chovey writes: Although I had seen this before, I forgot about it and just wanted to let you know how much I love this!!! Just too cute!!

How's that Okie weather?

cynthia Posted: 9:51 pm on August 23rd

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