Hi Folks, a couple little things i built

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hello all! this is a great forum, been reading for a while now, thought i would post a few pics of some things i'm quite proud of =) Attached Images
Reply:Looks like projects to make the wife happy (smart man) looks very nice
Reply:Welcome to the planet's greatest forum and let me be the first to say: Wow...what a beautiful entertainment center! Especially love the speaker stands...very unusual. And great webs too! POVERTY...is the Mother of InventionMillermatic 211Millermatic 140Miller Thunderbolt XLArcOne 100STS inverter w/TIGThermal Dynamics 38XL Victor Oxy/AcetyleneJancy Slugger Holemaker IIJet 5x6 BandsawNever enough time & sleep.
Reply:Nice work! I like your style.
Reply:welcome aboard, the projects look awsome.  Really like the spider webs. Great workJobSmart MIG125Lincoln AC225-SLincoln Pro-Mig 175Dewalt GrindersRidgid ChopsawIR Garage Mate CompressorAny thing worth doing, is worth doing right.
Reply:Those speaker stands look awfully FLIMSY, better beef'em up and add more reinforcement or else they will collapse.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauThose speaker stands look awfully FLIMSY, better beef'em up and add more reinforcement or else they will collapse.
Reply:Really nice work.
Reply:Bravo!
Reply:Welcome That is some really nice work..Miller 250DX HTP 221 DV AC/DCHenrob O-A Miller 180 MigMiller 150 Inverter   Hobart 10,000 Welder-Generator   Have a good day!!!
Reply:Good job. One small thing though. The bottom of your spider webs are sagging up and not down. I think I would like to build some furniture and artsy stuff but I don't have the time yet. Maybe one day. Thanks for the pics
Reply:Plant stands in the first pic? Nice work.__________________
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauThose speaker stands look awfully FLIMSY, better beef'em up and add more reinforcement or else they will collapse.
Reply:Really nice work; good for you...You can "Never": have too many Hobbies...Lincoln Electric AC-225 230V Stick Welder, 225 Amp, Model # K1170Lincoln Electric 120-Volt Flux-Cored Wire Feed Welder, Model #: K2479-1(2) Lincoln Electric Port-A-Torch Kits, Model #KH776
Reply:Love your work and style. Hope to be that good one day. Great job.-Pat
Reply:Went to the game tonite, my Senators won!thanks for the kind welcome and words folks!  this time of year when the winter blahs have set in its nice to get some happy feedback!acourtjester - no wife...the way chicks react to me...i must be made of poo! spiderwebs are my next door neighbors house (their last name is Webb! how slick is that!) , the TV and speaker stands are in my living room! (i have a second set that are 4 S4LE!)speaker stands....yeah a bit flimsy... i thought about gussets...lol. these things weigh about 40lbs each. got them powder coated in a stippled black, spikes top and bottom set in rivnuts, I have pics taken during the build just gotta figure out which of the million SD/USB cards lying  around its on (im a bit of a gadget geek too)  I didn't make them fillable i figured they were heavy enough. its .100" tube, 3/16 top n bottom plates.  the warping from welding was disgusting. the next version will bolt together...  I had to use a MAP torch, some big tubes and every clamp i own to straighten out the bottom plates. not fun!rdop2001 I fought that battle in my head for quite a while on the droop of the spiderwebs! didnt sound right to me having them sag the wrong way!  google image search seemed to show that most stylized webs are done with the droop the wrong way...dunno just seems to work!heres a couple more.  the tray is 36x48 for the water table for the plasma cutter.the racing thing...OMG so fun with GT5!! Attached Images
Reply:the little tiny building behind the trailer is my workshop (tall roof behind not included!)
Reply:and yeah, that HK receiver is a beast...=)
Reply:here is what i worked on today....a tool rack for a tripod pipe threading stand. Attached Images
Reply:That pipe vice stand addition is pretty clever, worked of those for many years and that addition would have sure been handy.  Very nice!  Best  Bob
Reply:Great idea on the wrench holder !  I was throwing wrenches on one of those for 41 years.Never even though about something to hold wrenches or dope. Those aluminum wrenches are the nuts. Lotta money sitting there nowadays ! Really cool !
Reply:Nice work.
Reply:the tool rack for the tripod is for a friend who is a boiler and refrigeration guy who is tired of kicking his wrenches around the shop!The hooks that hold it on just slot into deep 9/16" sockets and tighten with set screws so when its not being used its not some big awkward thing with hooks hanging everywhere
Reply:Thanks for sharing your work.  The stands in the first set of pics are sweet.  I'd like to know about your method for getting the proper cuts on those tubes.  Looks like the thin sheet metal stayed pretty flat too.  Definitely a lot of heat input into them.  Again, nice work.-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:That is truly stunning. So much thought, so much artistryi like the spiderwebs..check yer local codes, seems theres too much opning in the corners and a kids head could get in there..nice work..
Reply:Originally Posted by rabidchimpThanks for sharing your work.  The stands in the first set of pics are sweet.  I'd like to know about your method for getting the proper cuts on those tubes.  Looks like the thin sheet metal stayed pretty flat too.  Definitely a lot of heat input into them.  Again, nice work.-Aaron
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadi like the spiderwebs..check yer local codes, seems theres too much opning in the corners and a kids head could get in there..nice work..
Reply:I have been using those tripod vises all my lift.   That wrench rack locks handier than a pocket on a shirt.   I might have to steal your idea.   Too cool.Miller BobcatHarris cutting outfitMiller spectrum 625 plasmaVariety of shopmade tools
Reply:Originally Posted by jw3I have been using those tripod vises all my lift.   That wrench rack locks handier than a pocket on a shirt.   I might have to steal your idea.   Too cool.
Reply:Do you have more details (such as material list or plans) for the tripod tool holder. Josh
Reply:Ya do nice work, man. Thanks for posting the pics.(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:The pipe vise tool holder is a smart, clean idea.  I may borrow that in my own shop.