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A different kind of present

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Rocket Sled, Dec 28, 2009.

  1. Rocket Sled
    Joined: Jan 16, 2005
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    Rocket Sled
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    from Hanover PA

    I always have a tough time finding something for mt brother-in-law for Christmas. he likes strange and unusual things. well this year i got an idea from a pic i saw of a hood ornament made out of codder pins and other bits to look like a skeleton.

    Here is what i came up with. Took about 5 or 6 hours to make.

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    It's just scrap stuff i found lying around TIG welded together, My wife made the book. It came out pretty nice if i say so myself. It was hard giving it up, I wanted to keep it!

    My wife thinks i should start making them to sell. If time permits i may but for now this is the only one.
     
  2. stealthcruiser
    Joined: Dec 24, 2002
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    Nice, Brother!!!!!!!!!

    Nice work!!!! I would have been honored to receive it!!!!!
     
  3. pugs
    Joined: Dec 18, 2008
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    pugs
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    from Hamburg Pa

    that is freakin' cool what do ya call this piece "the morning ritual"
     
  4. bonez
    Joined: Jul 16, 2007
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    bonez
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    from Slow lane

    Ah ah ah ah.....This is tooo damn kool bro!
    I would have totally loved reciving this thing...it amazes me how patient you are.
    I dont Tig, but seems to be pretty hard to do those small soft parts, i would have probably melted thousands b4 the final result!
    Bitchin!

    Right click and saved of course :D
     
  5. screwball
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    That is great man. He would have to be reading a rodders journal if he was a hamber though.
     
  6. chopcars
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    chopcars
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    from new york

    very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  7. 2NDCHANCE
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    Way cool. Where did the skull come from? I would have a hard time giving it away also. Gary
     
  8. wow! i want one myself!!
     
  9. synthsis
    Joined: Mar 29, 2006
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    synthsis
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    handmade is ALWAYS better than store bought. that little guy rules. If you whip up a couple more I'm sure you could use them to fund some parts for your ride.
     
  10. Finnrodder
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    Finnrodder
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    from Finland

    Thats cool,what did you use for making the TP?
     
  11. fordcragar
    Joined: Dec 28, 2005
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    fordcragar
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    from Yakima WA.

    Way cool. Thanks for sharing.
     
  12. I want one too.. that is badass.. one of these days I'll share my metal sculptures
     
  13. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
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    from SUGAR CITY

    What would a Skeleton have too poop out? There is no digestive system present?:D:D

    Just Kidding, very cool!
     
  14. Lizard
    Joined: Apr 24, 2009
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    Lizard
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    from Benson Az

    Sounds like you would have plenty of customers if you go into production.
    Cool.
     
  15. Salty
    Joined: Jul 24, 2006
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    Salty
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    from Florida

    Dude, thats cool as all hell....

    The develish dump....I like it....
     
  16. Yea, I want to know where the skull came from too. That is too cool. All I got was socks and coal for xmas!!
     
  17. Tim G
    Joined: Jan 3, 2009
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    Yeah cool, is the skull a shiftknob?
     
  18. Rocket Sled
    Joined: Jan 16, 2005
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    Rocket Sled
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    from Hanover PA

    Thanks guys! the whole thing is just a bit shorter than a beer can so the skull is pretty small. it's actually a key fob i found a Spencers Gifts at my local mall. it's resin but the color was spot on for this little guy. I may try to make my own skull in the future but this one works.

    The TP is... well, TP:D I actually took a bit off the roll in the bathroom, cut a ribbon with a pair of sissors, and rolled it around a paint brush handle, then slid it off. the TP holder is actually 1/8" TIG filler rod.

    If i get time down the road i will defiantly make some more. I have quite a few ideas for different "themes". Don't worry, you'all will be first to know. :cool:
     
  19. chopt55bc
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  20. carcrazyjohn
    Joined: Apr 16, 2008
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    from trevose pa

    Great job .It makes me wanna poop. Your skeleton moved me.....
     
  21. Model A Mark
    Joined: Apr 30, 2008
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    Model A Mark
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    now thats thinking outside the box.
    very cool dude.
     
  22. bonez
    Joined: Jul 16, 2007
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    bonez
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    from Slow lane

    Now, i know this is over by some time, but im just back from vacation and checkt the last threads i did write on.....just wanted to add
    that the way you made the TP is genius man! :D i know it sounds kinda funny! :D
     

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