slight change of plans.  she also wants to paint all her cabinet doors, so we are painting doors first, then punching metal later.....whatever.  sage green paint.  not my choice, but they aren't my cabinets.

47 minutes ago, DAB said:

slight change of plans.  she also wants to paint all her cabinet doors, so we are painting doors first, then punching metal later.....whatever.  sage green paint.  not my choice, but they aren't my cabinets.

Sounds all too familiar.

Edited February 8, 20224 yr by Grandpadave52

got some metal work done today:

 

a cactus and a chili

Most excellent DAB. A lot of holes. Best guess, how much time per panel? Already decided it takes a lot of patience besides hand, eye coordination.

1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Most excellent DAB. A lot of holes. Best guess, how much time per panel? Already decided it takes a lot of patience besides hand, eye coordination.

Took her about 10 min for each design. 

That was 10 minutes well spent. Great looking panels. 

Got a question. Some of your designs aren't punched through. How is that done? Same metal? 

Drawn freehand, and spacing done by eye?  Color me impressed DAB!

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

That was 10 minutes well spent. Great looking panels. 

Got a question. Some of your designs aren't punched through. How is that done? Same metal? 

The awl makes a hole in the metal. The harder you hit, the bigger the hole. 
 

the neighbor did the designs and punching. She’s very talented. 

Will you glue them in to keep them quiet?  Expansion shouldn't be a problem. 

Thanks Dab but, I was referring to the designs on your bed's head board. 

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Thanks Dab but, I was referring to the designs on your bed's head board. 

those are all thru holes too.  

4 minutes ago, DAB said:

those are all thru holes too.  

Thanks. Had me fooled. Enlarged the pic. It's obvious now. Guess I need new glasses. 

metal punching done, waiting for the paint to dry.

Nice, DAB. You have a good eye.

actually, the designs and the punching were all done by the neighbor lady.  gave her some guidance, and let her rip.  worst case, if she messed them all up, i need to get another sheet of metal for $13.

 

the order on the doors will be:  chili, Zia, cactus, and vase.  per her direction.

4 hours ago, DAB said:

waiting for the paint to dry.

If u need help watching let me know.

wife:  what did you do today?

 

nothing.

 

wife:  what are you doing tomorrow?

 

nothing.

 

wife:  that's what you did all day today!!!

 

i'm not finished......

Very cool DAB. 

and all installed.  she will put the knobs on later.

She should be one happy camper DAB.

Well done sir!!