Square Scroll Heart

First step is to cut the 3/8in square bar to length.

First step is to cut the 3/8in square bar to length.

Here I begin shaping the heart on my scroll jig.

Here I begin shaping the heart on my scroll jig.

Mocked up to see how it is coming together. Decided to add a crimp to the bottom after welding.

Mocked up to see how it is coming together. Decided to add a crimp to the bottom after welding.

After heating I twist both bars I go for four to six rotations depending on how the steel is reacting. Making sure to keep both bars twisted the same.

After heating I twist both bars I go for four to six rotations depending on how the steel is reacting. Making sure to keep both bars twisted the same.

Another shot of the shaping process.

Another shot of the shaping process.

Prepped and clamped for welding. I will weld the bottom and spot weld the top joint.

Prepped and clamped for welding. I will weld the bottom and spot weld the top joint.

Finished Heart with Boiled Linseed Oil finish.

Finished Heart with Boiled Linseed Oil finish.

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