TASMITH Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 [ Well I got an order for another set of fireplace tools the other day. Got all the tools made and went to make the stand.Of course I thought I had just what I needed for the centre post, that is until I looked at my stock! Well as usual the old memory ain't what she used to be as I found that the nice long piece of 1/2 in sq. is now just some left over pieces, none of which was long enough by itself to make the post I needed.Time to get the thinking cap on and look and see what I did have on hand.Had some 1/4 in. round stock and two pieces of 1/2in sq about twenty in. long. Took the two pieces of 1/2 in and ground down about an inch of one end to about 1/4 in rd. Took four lengths of 1/4 in round stock, about 7 in. long, and welded them in between the ends of the 1/2 in sq. Now I have a centre post long enough and a nice deorative basket twist in the middle! The other two thumbs are showing the hanger for the tools. It is made from a scrap piece of 1/4 in plate. The pattern is laid out on the plate and then cut with a torch by hand. A little grinding to fine tune a bit, the twist the hooks 90 degrees, punch a half in sq hole in the middle to fit the centre post and it's almost done.Just have to come up with a suitable idea for the base and some type of handle for the top and it will be done! Still have about seven weeks till Christmas so I should be able to have SOMETHING figured out by then....LOL Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrynjr Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 good looking stuff Terry, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Well done. Being able to think on the fly is a good trait. Looking forward to the finished pics. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 It is such a good feeling to know that you go through the same thoughts and trials that I find myself in, you appear to be better at solving problems though. That was a cool solution. For the base, May I make a suggestion? I just tried something, and wonder if it would work on a larger scale. Try some 1/2 inch plate, say about 6X6 or 8X8, groove the back side corner to corner, about 3/4 the way through the plate, then take a punch, back it in a block, heat it and sink it, the piece will collapse into a pyramid, I just did it with a small piece, and it worked perfectly, hopefully the picture will post so you can see what I'm talking about, if you decide to try it, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASMITH Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well finally came up with an idea for a base and a topper for this centre post. All parts are completed and delivered to the customer.They were quite happy with it so now it's off to the next grand creation....LOL. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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