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My mom saw some of these at a local garden lining a path.  She wanted me to build her some, so I did.  I am still in the process of painting them Attached ImagesThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:Two more.  The last one is from the garden (Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah) Attached ImagesThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:harbor freight roller?  nice job, man.  bet your mom's happy
Reply:I like 'em!  Might steal (oops, I meant copy)  your design and make a couple for my wife.(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:Originally Posted by oxy moronharbor freight roller?  nice job, man.  bet your mom's happy
Reply:Originally Posted by strube1369I like 'em!  Might steal (oops, I meant copy)  your design and make a couple for my wife.
Reply:Welding round stock to flat stock is difficult.  You have a large concave cavity to fill.Can't really see the welds on your project.Generally I try to set the heat according to the thicker stock, shove the rod into the cavity, and run fairly slow in order to properly fill the cavity.  Running fast can leave you with huge potholes  Slow, hot, and watch for the fill.  Start your run on the "open" edge of the joint where the round begins, then finish up on the continuous end.  You won't burnback your material on the open end because the beginning of any weld is always cold."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I like them too nice idea, I need more metal in my yard.thermal arc mst400, va4000 feeder, lincoln 175 min, victor torches, miller s32p feeder, air arc k4000 for work.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammWelding round stock to flat stock is difficult.  You have a large concave cavity to fill.Can't really see the welds on your project.Generally I try to set the heat according to the thicker stock, shove the rod into the cavity, and run fairly slow in order to properly fill the cavity.  Running fast can leave you with huge potholes  Slow, hot, and watch for the fill.  Start your run on the "open" edge of the joint where the round begins, then finish up on the continuous end.  You won't burnback your material on the open end because the beginning of any weld is always cold.
Reply:Interesting project.  Just stick them into the ground?  Or will you have a sleeve that gets pounded into the ground and then the plant holder's post slips into that?  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRiseInteresting project.  Just stick them into the ground?  Or will you have a sleeve that gets pounded into the ground and then the plant holder's post slips into that?
Reply:Here they are in action at my mom's house Attached ImagesThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:Those look really nice, good job bet your mom is happy.In the words of the great philosopher Quagmire.Gigedy Gigedy Gigedy Gigidey Goo.
Reply:did you just pound them into the ground?  and did you cut the bottoms at an angle to make that part easier?
Reply:I just made a huge mistake, I showed my wife this thread! LOL Great job I like how they are hidden in the bushes.
Reply:jd-nice job.  Iike the design.  simple and functional.  what diameter and thickness of pipe did you use for those?I am planning to pick up a HF bender so that I can make some shepherd hooks for my wife and mother.  I will have to add a project like this to my list as well.thanks for sharing.
Reply:Originally Posted by Vince_oI just made a huge mistake, I showed my wife this thread! LOL
Reply:When I make my ring roller that is something I'm going to make.Very niceGod Utah looks like funDave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by cantthinkdid you just pound them into the ground?  and did you cut the bottoms at an angle to make that part easier?
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsWhen I make my ring roller that is something I'm going to make.Very niceGod Utah looks like fun
Reply:Originally Posted by candersojd-nice job.  Iike the design.  simple and functional.  what diameter and thickness of pipe did you use for those?I am planning to pick up a HF bender so that I can make some shepherd hooks for my wife and mother.  I will have to add a project like this to my list as well.thanks for sharing.
Reply:Making 40+ of these to sell at some upcoming events and stuff . . . . Attached ImagesThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:2 more pics... Attached ImagesThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:Wow thats alot.. Have fun!!
Reply:Tonight's progress.  I got everything tacked up.  I will weld them up in the morning and then attach the posts if I have time. . . . .I counted them. There are 43 Attached ImagesThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --Very cool idea, nice job!
Reply:I am afraid to show my wife this thread(I know she will want me to attempt something like this lol),as she will definitely be not satisfied if I tried to make something like this(only gain for me will be a iron skillet to the head)Drink a Guinness Draught....Millermatic 140Do you still rememberDecember's foggy freeze --when the ice thatclings on to your beard isscreaming agony.
Reply:Just finished painting them.  43 of them.Unfortunately, as I was getting ready to type this up I heard some metal banging, go outside and find my neighbors twin boys (probably 2 or 3 years old) pushing them all over into each other and banging them up.  I corrected the issue, but.........   One picture is of the 18" anchors (poor some sackreat around them).  I built them so you can dig the hole with a small post hole digger instead of a shovel (if desired) Attached ImagesLast edited by jdh239; 07-06-2011 at 07:44 PM.The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:Great idea for flea market / farmers market.. I hope u do well. If u don't mind me asking; what is the time and material vs selling price. I imagine you could ask at least $25 for one. Maybe even more at a farmers market. Great idea!I was at a harbor freight store earlier this afternoon and saw that rolling bender. But was a little confused on what size material the dies actually took. I also saw they had another die set. Im interested in building garden benches. A friend of mine builds " custom mexican tile" benches,  but uses bought frames or cement. Im curious if I can help him out at all.
Reply:Originally Posted by lj408Great idea for flea market / farmers market.. I hope u do well. If u don't mind me asking; what is the time and material vs selling price. I imagine you could ask at least $25 for one. Maybe even more at a farmers market. Great idea!I was at a harbor freight store earlier this afternoon and saw that rolling bender. But was a little confused on what size material the dies actually took. I also saw they had another die set. Im interested in building garden benches. A friend of mine builds " custom mexican tile" benches,  but uses bought frames or cement. Im curious if I can help him out at all.
Reply:nice work. what u sellin em for?
Reply:Nice and simple design.  Thread bookmarked for next Mother's Day. Miller Dynasty 200 DXBuildPro TMA52238 (38" x 22")Miller MP-10 & Jackson Nexgen EQC20 Ton Press & Swag HD Press Brake
Reply:Originally Posted by GiddyWelderI am afraid to show my wife this thread
Reply:The look good.Mine fit inside of another pipe with rebar criss-crossed at the bottom that get cemented into the ground.For bending, I did the HF roller the first time.  I found it easier to make a jig on the table and bend the bar manually around it.  It worked out much better (had to use a helper bar)The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:I cut my jig out of metal, but you could easily use wood.  I cut two pieces here.  The holes were to just weld the two pieces together so it was thick enough.The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:well I showed my girlfriend the plant holder . guess who will be making a whole bunch for her and the rest of the family. thanks for making me more work ! lol . actually thanks for the idea  great design.
Reply:Originally Posted by jdh239I cut my jig out of metal
Reply:Originally Posted by that'll_buff_outYour bending also looked very repeatable.... did you usea jig for that too? A brake with level? I'm going old school, aka smacking flat stock with a hammer in the vise and a magnetic level. lol
Reply:What kind of welder do you have?
Reply:Mm 251The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:HI jdh239here is a little gizzmo you may want for your air/hydraulic jack.have funTom   Attached Images
Reply:thx, I have something similar nowThe Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:What tool do you use for making the rings?Ranger 305gMillermatic 140 AutosetDewalt Chopsaw2 grindersMy Fists
Reply:Originally Posted by bp626indamixWhat tool do you use for making the rings?
Reply:jdh239:Can you post some pictures of the finished die. I'd like to see how you put it together.What thickness is the material in your video?Sign on East Texas payphone: Calls to God 40 cents......it's a local call...
Reply:My die is currently buried under a lot of steel, so I can't get it out, but essentially, it is a little more that 180 degrees of a circle.  I stacked 2 - 1/4" plates on top of each other and welded them together (plug welds).  I didn't think it was thick enough, so I faced the curve with 1"x1/8" material (or thinner).  I will see if I can get pictures of it, but I have to find another bin to put my scrap in.The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:How long were your cold rolled and flat bar pieces for the top? Are they larger in size as length of the pot holder increases? Awesome idea by the way.
Reply:I made mine all the same size as it fits most flower baskets.I would measure them and let you know, but my son broke my measuring tape, and I can't drive to the store to by a new one due to my right foot having a torn ligament in it.  I think the bottom of the flat bar, before the bend, was 9 to 9.5 inches, and then after the bend another 5 inches.  The arch was just long enough to connect everything together.It has been a year or more since I made them, so I don't remember exactly.The Lord has declared, "This is my work and my glory--to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man"  Moses 1:39Link: My name is John, and I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.-- ColdCreekWorks.com --
Reply:Just loving this thread, just as starting out welder, but this is something I could make and sell over here, deffo gonna follow and bookmark this thread.Wish I had all my welding stuff here, but left it in Canada and it all got stolen, so just gotta suck it up and start over, but thanks for the inspiration
Reply:It definitely looks great!  Excellent.