Well that wasn't so hard to flip over after all...

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Just to share with you guys, So what started out as this..Turned in to this in only about 2 hours of nail biting..[IMG][/IMG]Not as hard as I thought it would be to set it upright. Lots more to go but should be a lot easier to do.  I will add the link to the video next week when it goes live on youtube. Or you can check on my site for the update. The address is www.kevincaron.comThis is a shot before we set it upright just to show off the work bench..I hate working on my knees....From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:what the hell is it??
Reply:More importantly: what's it weigh?Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:It's called an "umbilic torus" and it is a sculpture. It goes on a college campus in Tucson Az.[IMG][/IMG]This is the 4 foot model. It's a three sided mobius strip.  Or a three sided single plane object.The new one is 9 feet.From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenMore importantly: what's it weigh?
Reply:What in the world?  Next time I'm in Tuck-son visiting I;ll have a look.  What campus?Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne hand
Reply:Nice work as usual Kevin. I have been so busy myself I have not had a spare moment to swing by. Perhaps it will slow down this summer.  BTW, how did your big aluminum leaf sculpture go?
Reply:that is awesome.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:I'm squinting here.  Is that a grinder conveniently hung on there?  If so, good ya got it right where you can get to it easily... you know, in case ya have to cut your way out...(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:I thought it was part of the warp drive for a Klingon Battle Cruiser. Sorry couldnt resist, very cool work.
Reply:Is that a welding table mounted to an old in ground car hoist?  What a great idea..DanD
Reply:Originally Posted by MonicaWhat in the world?  Next time I'm in Tuck-son visiting I;ll have a look.  What campus?
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerNice work as usual Kevin. I have been so busy myself I have not had a spare moment to swing by. Perhaps it will slow down this summer.  BTW, how did your big aluminum leaf sculpture go?
Reply:Originally Posted by strube1369I'm squinting here.  Is that a grinder conveniently hung on there?  If so, good ya got it right where you can get to it easily... you know, in case ya have to cut your way out...
Reply:Originally Posted by DanD78Is that a welding table mounted to an old in ground car hoist?  What a great idea..DanD
Reply:I love it!  I have NO artistic skill.  My stick people look like a drunk chinaman is trying to write his name.
Reply:NEAT!It's like a mobius strip on something!
Reply:I like!!!!
Reply:Thanks,  lots to go yet.   Figure I will have to lay it down one more time to do all the finish work on the top. Just so I don't have to work on a ladder. Then slide it outside and call the sandblaster.  Nice smooth rust finish and off to Tucson she goes.From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:Great looking sculpture. I would love to see it, if you don't mind sharing shoot me a pm. I'm local and would love to see what you have going on, maybe I could learn a thing or two.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:NoBigDeal Fab.PM sent...From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:Kevin will the surface intersections be fair or left segmented?  Not sure if the shape in the images posted is final?Just curios why the spiral/helix/curves weren't rolled fair before the sections were attached?  Is the more organic (segmented/stepped) form instead of an even geometric curve part of your composition?interesting piece, thanks for postingCheers,Kevin Morin
Reply:Kevin,The shape is much smother than it looks. While it will be ground smooth some of the segmentation will still be there. After all I am doing this more or less by hand. Just a slip roll for shaping and all the triangles were cut by hand. Still learning as I go and having a blast doing it.From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:Originally Posted by bhardy501I thought it was part of the warp drive for a Klingon Battle Cruiser. Sorry couldnt resist, very cool work.
Reply:SuperArc,   that one is in the "other" side of the shop.   Working on a wind sculpture sort of along this line.  Still in CAD but maybe someday.....From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200Really a fasinating thread.  Thanks for sharing Kevin!Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:So if anyone is interested here is the video of how I stood this big guy outright.http://www.youtube.com/user/kevincaron?feature=mheeAbout 15 minutes long but a little exciting in the middle...and yes, I did learn a VERY valuable lesson.From the desk of Kevin CaronTrying to be the best me I can!www.kevincaron.comAHP Alpha Tig 200x MillerMatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200
Reply:You had me a little worried it looks like you were directly under a suspended load. I know at times you have no choice, but it's still a little nerve wracking. I can't wait to see installed pics, might have to see it after it's in place. Hopefully I'll be able to stop by and say hi one of these days. I've been way too busy lately.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:Originally Posted by NoBigDeal FabYou had me a little worried it looks like you were directly under a suspended load. I know at times you have no choice, but it's still a little nerve wracking. I can't wait to see installed pics, might have to see it after it's in place. Hopefully I'll be able to stop by and say hi one of these days. I've been way too busy lately.