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. It's just s**** 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.
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! *****in! Right click and saved of course
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.
What would a Skeleton have too poop out? There is no digestive system present? Just Kidding, very cool!
Yea, I want to know where the skull came from too. That is too cool. All I got was socks and coal for xmas!!
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 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.
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! i know it sounds kinda funny!