I started on a metal totem pole. It'll probably take all summer but it'll be epic. This is the first spirit - kind of a proof of concept. (Supposed to me a momma bear and her cub)

Thanks! Most of the time I have no idea how an effort will turn out - but damn, this one tickled me pink. (Yes, posed shot - for local sales sites...)

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80 hours plus $150 +/- in parts and consumables... Whatdya thinking? 🤣

Finished up a new ashtray this past weekend. Started as a propane bottle: A little grinding, little cutting, bit of hammering... Lots of bending and welding... And tada... An ashtray is born:

It is. Not withstanding their questionable politics sometimes, their warranty program is second to none. I carried a SA V10 Ultra Compact for over 20 years. I took it in to my local guy to give it a tune up and he regretted to tell me the aluminum frame had cracked. Springfield was equally...

One way I try to pay for my habit is to make and sell metal art and artifacts. Just a hobbyist killing time. I thought I would bore others with my ramblings... This is a couple ashtrays I made with WW2 Navy deck gun shell base's and 50BMG brass shell casings. Kept one and sold one. Wish I...

Just chillin'...

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