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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    My apologies, looks like I set up that file to be an Online tool path. Just checked it and worked out perfect as an Online tool path.
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    April Contest Winner Announced!

    Thanks!! It was nice seeing all the entries submitted as this is how we all get better with our designs and fabrication. Looking forward to seeing what the future of the forum brings to its subscribers. Thanks again, Mark.
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Sanded with 60 grit to shiny steel. Then airbrush on dyes from SteelFX. Finished in automotive 2 part clear.
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    4 door Jeep .dxf

    I figured it was you. I Probably downloaded it when you originally posted it. You do great work sir.
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    April Contest Entry

    I like it, nice job.
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    Deer in Saw Blade Torched

    I've been using SteelFX patinas for years and never had issues when applying clear out of can or 2 part auto clears.
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    4 door Jeep .dxf

    I'll thank you now then. I build this jeep bumper, tire carrier and the enclosed wheel piece with brake light LEDs a little over a year ago. Originally downloaded the file on plasma spider and just modified it a bit to fit our needs. So thanks again because it turned out great with your DXF. To...
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Here are the .CDL and DXF files.
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    It looks as if though CDL and DXF formats are not one of the options when uploading files.
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Sure let's enter it. Thanks
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    I updated the videos in YouTube. Please let me know if they are working.
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Once the rose is formed you can attach the desired number of leaves. The leaves can be contoured with a hammer and dolly. A chisel can also be used to put lines in each leaf if desired. The leaves can be quickly attached by starting a tack on the 1/4" rod and feeding the leaf into the weld...
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Once the rose is formed you can attach the desired number of leaves. The leaves can be contoured with a hammer and dolly. A chisel can also be used to put lines in each leaf if desired. The leaves can be quickly attached by starting a tack on the 1/4" rod and feeding the leaf into the weld...
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Now it time to start bending the rose petals. I found that two pair of mig pliers works best but needle nose pliers will do the trick as well. Start with one petal and work your way around until that piece is finished. Make the small petal as tight as you can and then start the next petal. As...
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    Contest Entry: Rose boxes and Rose Build

    Now decide if you want a full rose or rosebud. For a full rose use all pieces and for a rosebud just use the two medium and one small rose petal. Set all pieces out and prep a 1/4" steel rod cut to your desired length. Place the 1/4" rod in a vice. Form the green leafy base and leaves with a...
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