Here's my introduction

Greetings!
Just ordered a Cut50 plasma cutter after returning a small Hobart that wouldn't do the job (was the one with the built-in compressor). I will use the new plasma cutter, my MIG and my oxyacetylene to make art. If you'd like to see photos of my work, go to http://www.jerryrmartin.com and click on Mobiles.
Really appreciate the great advice I've gotten from my first visit to this forum. As a result, I'm heading out to buy a dryer for my compressor. Mostly work on 1/8" sheet steel and aluminum. Been doing this for about five years and still have lots to learn!

Welcome.

Feel free to post up pictures of your art here on this thread.

Appreciate your welcome. Here's one of my pieces:

http://jerryrmartin.com/mediac/400_0...2/DSCN4592.JPG

Jerry

Great looking artwork. How large is it, can't tell in the picture?
Wayne

Nice work Jerry. Is it a hobby or you making money with your work.

Maybe throw a quarter or ruler in the picture for us.

Off to check out your website.

That is cool the plastic spoons. What type glue are you using to bond them?
Hope it's OK to post this here for others. If not I can remove it.

"Windblossom" is perfect for a protected garden that only gets gentle breezes. Made from 20-gauge steel, aluminum and plastic cooking spoons it blends into greenery and makes a dramatic statement. Has steel plates that can be staked into the ground. Also looks great indoors near a window with strong breezes that make it turn. A standout with a single spotlight, too. Measures 7 feet high by 2 feet wide. Special shipping required.

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Originally Posted by everlastsupport

That is cool the plastic spoons. What type glue are you using to bond them?
Hope it's OK to post this here for others. If not I can remove it.

"Windblossom" is perfect for a protected garden that only gets gentle breezes. Made from 20-gauge steel, aluminum and plastic cooking spoons it blends into greenery and makes a dramatic statement. Has steel plates that can be staked into the ground. Also looks great indoors near a window with strong breezes that make it turn. A standout with a single spotlight, too. Measures 7 feet high by 2 feet wide. Special shipping required.

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I honestly forgot how I attached them, though my guess is I used fiberglass and epoxy. Lately I'm using JB Weld Quick. Works great as long as you seriously rough up the bonding surfaces.

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Originally Posted by everlastsupport

Nice work Jerry. Is it a hobby or you making money with your work.

Maybe throw a quarter or ruler in the picture for us.

Off to check out your website.

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Thanks. I've sold some but it's hard to find customers. Good idea for scale. Hope you enjoy what you see. The windblossom piece is around 7 feet high.

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Originally Posted by WAYNESWORLD

Great looking artwork. How large is it, can't tell in the picture?
Wayne

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Hey, Wayne. Thanks. This is about seven feet high.

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Originally Posted by rinktumbody

Hey, Wayne. Thanks. This is about seven feet high.

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Here's another one that measures seven feet high by four feet wide. Cutting clean holes for the flattened glass marbles was a challenge with my too small drill press and a bimetal hole cutter bit. I'm hoping I can get faster holes with the plasma rig. The holes were about an inch and a half in diameter.
Jerry

http://jerryrmartin.com/mediac/400_0...leWindYard.jpg

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Originally Posted by rinktumbody

I honestly forgot how I attached them, though my guess is I used fiberglass and epoxy. Lately I'm using JB Weld Quick. Works great as long as you seriously rough up the bonding surfaces.

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I have a tray with about 30 glue types but only use maybe 4-5 on a regular basis. I had OK luck with JB KWIK, but found JB WELD is a lot stronger if you have the 24 hours to wait. Also the PC-11 and other PC epoxies are good.

My big mistake is not storing them in a cooler area. I throw out more bondo and fiberglass due to heat. The latest weather here has saved me some money them this year.