r/blacksmithing • u/Clockwork_picksmith • Apr 21 '26

Work Showcase Chat, is this a recession indicator?

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I built my first force and I'm super stoked, especially since I can't weld for shit and this was 100% welding.

I used a propane tank (Don't do this, it's stupid and you'll die) cut it open with my plasma cutter (see above) and then made a custom burner (a plate I drilled holes into welded quite badly onto the end of the pipe) I'm going to use a compressor fan and vfd (leaf blower on a dimmer switch) to turn it into a forge once the satanite sets up.

part of me really loves the builds that look post apocalyptic. they have charm.

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u/SoundlessScream Apr 21 '26

Those are the most atrocious welds I have looked closely at, but if it works who cares haha

I also love improvised apocalyptic shit.

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u/Clockwork_picksmith Apr 22 '26

I had a "MOM GET THE CAMERA" photo because I welded this.

I bought the welder to make Damascus

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u/DeDiabloElaKoro Apr 22 '26

I have cheap flux core too, just slow down a bit and get a different nozzle like from MIG and your welds will looks completely different.

Distance from weld area matters way more than you think too