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Metal Tree End Table

Alton Dean welds metal into an end table and a cuts a tree design and colors the tree and sky with a unique process.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-311 -- More Projects »
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10. Then center the pan, open side away from the base, onto the top of the base and stitch-weld them together using the MIG welder.

11. With respirator, goggles and rubber gloves in place, brush copper plate acid over the entire piece. Then brush brown tarnish on the table. Wait about one minute and then rinse with water. Spray on rust arrest, wait 30 seconds, rinse again. Quickly dry the entire piece with compressed air. Coat the entire piece with clear marine epoxy and set aside to let cure (about 72 hours).



Metal Tree End Table

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Alton Dean of Boise, Idaho


Also in this Episode
That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-311
•"Gibson" Stained Glass Guitar
•Metal Tree End Table
•Copper and Satin Wall Clock
•Metal Garden Star
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