Black Frog Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Redoing my old, run-down deck that never had a railing around it. The framing was still ok to use, so I went with a new deck and wanted a nice rail around the edge for a nicer look. Problem was the way they (poorly) laid out the support posts for the framing wouldn't let me position my railing 4x4's symetrical on the corners. Only way I could keep it balanced was to stay back a good 8-9" from each 45 degree corner. Then the problem became how to do the railing on the corners when I can't plant a 4x4 for support. Well then I had the bright idea of turning this problem into an opportunity to do some artsy ironwork. I made a frame into which I wanted to put some 'wispy cattails and grasses' kind of look to accent the deck. I'm happy with how it turned out, and now love my deck! This little project has turned into lots of new work requests from the neighbors who have seen it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looks like it could have been made just for that situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 That looks pretty cool. Nice work. Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 WARNING! Now all your neighbors and coworkers will want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Very nice work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedpiper Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Awesome job!! Suits the deck perfectly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfshieldrx Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Psst! Over here...do NOT let my wife see this!! Seriously...great work. No, really...my wife cannot be allowed to see this...bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 That turned out really well. It's a great feature and I'm sure is now the focus of your deck. A new deck, most folk will look down and around and say "Nice deck", but with this they'll look around and lock onto your panel "Whoa, that's cool" and away you go with the talking point.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tim215 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks for the comments! I'm new to welding, and fairly new to blacksmithing, so this was a fun project to incorporate the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 looks good man ! good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Impressive combination between wood and steel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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