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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 16, 2016 11:41:29 GMT -5
Taking a break form the norm and making Christmas gifts. My younger daughter has been a dog handler for about 8 years and loves dogs more than people- seems. So, to try out a new skill, pierced work, I made this in 20 gauge copper and gave it a patina. A couple small mistakes, but I didn't break any blades.  The tiny holes on the right are from where I put starter holes for a tiny paw and then realized it was too small to saw. I also put the hole for the bail too close to the edge. Oh well. I'm happy overall.  |
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Post by Pat on Nov 16, 2016 12:53:48 GMT -5
For your tiny paw, could you finish it up using a disk cutter(punch), or rivet punch?
It is a special piece and looks like a ton of work sawing and filing. Your daughter will be delighted!
Thanks for showing.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 16, 2016 13:06:22 GMT -5
For your tiny paw, could you finish it up using a disk cutter(punch), or rivet punch? It is a special piece and looks like a ton of work sawing and filing. Your daughter will be delighted! Thanks for showing. Thank you! Unfortunately, no. Those holes are from probably a #65 drill bit. Super duper tiny. A #3/0 blade would just fit in those holes. |
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 16, 2016 14:30:23 GMT -5
Very nice job and great idea.
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Post by drocknut on Nov 16, 2016 17:24:18 GMT -5
That is very cool, a lot of work but still very cool. Bet she'll love it.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 16, 2016 19:26:56 GMT -5
I really like that piece. If you had not mentioned the little issues I would not have noticed.
Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 16, 2016 19:55:11 GMT -5
I really like that piece. If you had not mentioned the little issues I would not have noticed. Chuck Thanks Before I put on the patina, I couldn't see any problems. The patina magnified all the tiny things. I see them, but they certainly aren't all that bad for my first go. My next project is for something much smaller and more complicated. Had to order new blades and drill bits first, though. I'll post it when I finish it. ETA: Here is the next project. Don't know if I can do it, but I'm gonna try.  |
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Post by NDK on Nov 16, 2016 21:43:48 GMT -5
That is a lot of work and looks great. Maybe drill the center pad hole in that tiny footprint a touch larger and it'll fit right in with the design.
And that cat - wow! Good luck lol
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 22:47:49 GMT -5
You have patience and focus.
And vision.
And abilities.
Wow!
Daughter should be ecstatic!!
Nice work!!
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Post by orrum on Nov 16, 2016 23:00:08 GMT -5
Wow Tela ur skilz r multiplying!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 17, 2016 9:35:08 GMT -5
That is a lot of work and looks great. Maybe drill the center pad hole in that tiny footprint a touch larger and it'll fit right in with the design. And that cat - wow! Good luck lol I had thought of that. I think after hearing another opinion on it, I'll try to make that bottom part of the tiny paw bigger. Christmas is a ways away- I should have time. |
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Post by roy on Nov 17, 2016 11:47:23 GMT -5
very cool ! my pooch would look good sporting one of those any plans on making a few for sale ?
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 17, 2016 12:35:54 GMT -5
very cool ! my pooch would look good sporting one of those any plans on making a few for sale ? After I get my new tools and get better at this, I'll consider it. The heart is just at 2" so, I think I'd need to go smaller for a tag. But, yeah, I'll keep you in the loop. Maybe we can do a trade |
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Post by quartz on Nov 17, 2016 23:09:25 GMT -5
Nice project you've done there, applicable to a great many things. Keep 'em coming.
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Post by roy on Nov 18, 2016 11:24:01 GMT -5
very cool ! my pooch would look good sporting one of those any plans on making a few for sale ? After I get my new tools and get better at this, I'll consider it. The heart is just at 2" so, I think I'd need to go smaller for a tag. But, yeah, I'll keep you in the loop. Maybe we can do a trade it dont have to be too small she is a big girl!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 18, 2016 11:27:48 GMT -5
After I get my new tools and get better at this, I'll consider it. The heart is just at 2" so, I think I'd need to go smaller for a tag. But, yeah, I'll keep you in the loop. Maybe we can do a trade it dont have to be too small she is a big girl! What a gorgeous girl! I love Labs. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Nov 18, 2016 11:28:44 GMT -5
After I get my new tools and get better at this, I'll consider it. The heart is just at 2" so, I think I'd need to go smaller for a tag. But, yeah, I'll keep you in the loop. Maybe we can do a trade it dont have to be too small she is a big girl! Pretty gal. I like big dogs, no lap dogs at my house either. |
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Post by Pat on Nov 18, 2016 11:35:15 GMT -5
I just googled dog paw print tag. There are lots of them. However, yours is the best. Very few, if any, are pierced; most are stamped.
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Post by roy on Nov 18, 2016 11:36:38 GMT -5
it dont have to be too small she is a big girl! What a gorgeous girl! I love Labs. :)she is a big time lover and a daddys girl forsure so go's to work with me every day has since she was a few months old hard to believe she is one a year old |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 18, 2016 11:41:14 GMT -5
roy, that copper with antique patina will look awesome on her! I'll try and get another done soon.
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The tiny holes on the right are from where I put starter holes for a tiny paw and then realized it was too small to saw. I also put the hole for the bail too close to the edge. Oh well. I'm happy overall. 
