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Fun => The Porch => Topic started by: kylec on November 08, 2009,

Title: My first wire frames
Post by: kylec on November 08, 2009,

A few weeks ago I got to go over to the Zman's house to learn how to build wire frames.  He helped me build a 3D star for my mega tree, and he taught me how to weld.  :)

The other day, I decided I wanted to do another wire frame project.  I have always wanted some big holly leaves!  So I drew up a pattern, and stopped by the local steel yard.  I headed down to my Dad's house to use his welder (even though he doesn't know how to weld either :) ).  My welding wasn't the prettiest, but after about 1/2 hour with the grinder, and a little paint, I think they turned out pretty good!

Lessons I learned:  Welding can cause sun burns!...........  8)


Kyle   ;D ;D

Sorry the pictures are blurry  :(

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: budude on November 08, 2009,

Man - really gotta talk the significant other into me getting a welder next year... Nice Job!

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: ThaiWay on November 09, 2009,

Kyle (with a little "k"  ;D)... fantastic!  You can't get much more christmas-y than that.

Hard to tell... what did you light them with?

John

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: RJ on November 09, 2009,

Very Nice!  yes long sleeves and a heavy type shirt is highly recommended when welding.

RJ

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: rrowan on November 09, 2009,

Hi Kyle,

Very Nice!!

Guessing you used rope lights?

Cheers

Rick R.

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: magic8192 on November 09, 2009,

I really like those. 

I did a wire frame star for the topper on my mega tree this year myself, but I just did it.    >:(  I need to learn how you are supposed to make wire frames and do a nice one for next year.  ;D

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: Bob in WV on November 09, 2009,

Very nice...giant snowflakes are also a easy fun project.  All straight 1/4" steel rod.
Here are a couple I did.

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: kylec on November 09, 2009,

I like the snow flakes! That might be something I have to add next year!

You can't really tell with my blurry pictures, but I used led minis for my lights.  They look much brighter in person.


Kyle

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: blearning on November 09, 2009,

Beautiful work,

Love the pieces.

Title: Re: My first wire frames
Post by: wbuehler on November 12, 2009,

They look great