Have material, need project ideas

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Several years ago I got a good deal on some aluminum tubing.  I've used a little of it, but I'm kinda tired of looking at the remaining pile.  I need some suggestions on fairly simple projects I could use it for.  I'd like to be able to complete the project in an evening or even a full day.  I don't want to drag it out much farther than that as I have enough long term projects already.  I'd like to build something I can use myself or that I could sell without a liability headache.  The only thing I can think of is a man basket for my forklift or skid loader.  That would be for me.  It might come in handy for trimming trees, painting the house, or some similar use.The material is aluminum.  It is 1.125" x 1.125" square tubing with .125" wall.  I've got 24 pieces that are 8 ft long.Lets hear some ideas...I'd also be open to selling the material to anybody nearby that could use it.  I just don't want to store it anymore or scrap it.My name's not Jim....
Reply:Man basket is quite a liability IMO, ESPECIALLY on a skidsteer.You didn't build that.'85 Miller AEAD-200LE
Reply:Originally Posted by anickodeMan basket is quite a liability IMO, ESPECIALLY on a skidsteer.
Reply:Kayak/Canoe rack for a truck. Thats what I would use it for anyway.Airco Ac/Dc 300 HeliwelderMillerMatic 200 (stolen)Miller Maxstar 150STLMiller AEAD200LE (welding and generating power) Hobart MIG
Reply:There are all kinds of motorcycle applications for that, whether you make top trunk or saddlebag mounts, light mounts for the enduro guys, etc.  There are still some liability issues, but the aftermarket gets around that by severly under rating their mounts.Harbor Freight Inverter 130 amp DC stick/tig (sold, really!)Lincoln Square Wave Tig 175 AC/DC stick/Tig
Reply:Perhaps the easiest way to consume that pile of aluminum tube is to chop it into random lengths and make wind chimes.  No welding, just drill and thread some cord.  No liability!Don't laugh!   I know an old fella in northern NH that makes wind chimes from broken ski poles, pays the property taxes on his house with the proceeds! Polish the tubes and sell them at an autumn craft fair. People pay good money for stuff like that and with the Christmas shopping season rapidly approaching they will be a hot item.  The fact that your tube is all square would make for some very unique wind chimes!- MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Where in Iowa are you and how much would you want for it?
Reply:one of these for working on your truck. Attached Imagesmiller thunderbolt 250vlincoln square wave tig 175 prolincoln idealarc mig sp250everlast tig 210EXTeverlast power plasma 50chicago electric (hf) 130 tig/90 arcchicago electric 90 amp flux wire3 sets oxy/acet
Reply:Originally Posted by Paul G.Where in Iowa are you and how much would you want for it?
Reply:Sent you a PM. Boostin, Maybe use it for making things for a enclosed trailer shelving and brackets. Like your idea on the bucket lifts as well?
Reply:Deer stand?Shake and Bake
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Reply:Yeah, tree stand is a great suggestion!
Reply:add some screen material and make a leaf bagger for ride on mower that can hold more than you suck up driving 25 feet.miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...
Reply:Do you need a tax write off? perhaps donate it to a Local school, iffin' they even want it, and take the current AL $ value on your taxes.The basket sounds like a good project though.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Aluminum Gates, Chairs, wall art (looks neat when grinded with sanding pad and Krylon makes a transparent colored paint and they come in red, blue, gold, green, blue, purple and make the aluminum look anodized) Truck rack or bedside steps. Tiki torches for your back yard. Wagon frame for the kids wagon. Entertainment center, shelf units, Kitchen shelving, tool bench, racks etc...
Reply:You can make a rack to store itself.  Just kidding.  Shelving for your shop (though the material is kinda spendy for that).  -AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:It's about that time where people are stocking up on firewood.  Firewood racks could be quick and easy.Aspiring welder w/ a Hobart 210mvpCeler, Silens, Mortalis
Reply:one of those small/short roller chair/carts for the shop.. some thing like tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:If you deer hunt, a nice lock-on deer stand..tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:ski deck for a boat.tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:give it to me... just kidding, it would make some interesting wind chimes. or legs for live edge slab benches ect.Zach WareOwnerMid-GA Outdoor & Equipment ServiceByron GA478-960-2014
Reply:Hey Boost,  the title of your thread made me chuckle...  "Have material, need project ideas"I have the exact opposite problem.  A long list of projects to build, but no material!-SethHobart Handler 187 WelderMiller Spectrum 375 X-Treme Plasma Cutter
Reply:Originally Posted by the continuum  A long list of projects to build, but no material!-Seth
Reply:More welder carts!I as well could come up with all kinds of personal projects I could use it for but in the same boat as having to much going on and couldn't use ANOTHER project right now.First that comes to mind has already been mentioned. Decks/racks/shelves for boat, trailer, truck, 4 wheeler, etc.Second things that come to mind are wagons, wheel borrows, carts, trailers.Tire racks/shelves in the shop.Artother stuff. lolClimbing stick for bow hunters, but the liability issue. http://www.basspro.com/Sniper-Treest...f-00003f72d90bDave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Trash can racks, with or without wheels.Wheeled ones to take out the trash, un-wheeled ones for around the house to keep dogs from tipping the cans over.  If you weld aluminum, you could dispense with having to make curved pieces by welding straight ones (miters, etc.).
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsClimbing stick for bow hunters, but the liability issue. http://www.basspro.com/Sniper-Treest...f-00003f72d90b
Reply:I bet you could charge more yours are aluminum and thicker material. I like shortfuse Idea. Where my folks live everyone has two of them, one by the house one by the road. Keeps the critters out.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Dirt bike stand, HD atv ramps, pickup cab guardMillermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:Well, if that puts you in the Decorah area, there should be lots of ATV's around that need racks or skids for haulin' deer out.
Reply:Originally Posted by umahunterShark cage never know when you'll need one
Reply:I'd make a few trailers to pull behind a bicycle and sell them to the greenies at your local farmer's market.  It's like selling religious icons to pilgrims...they'd be bidding against each other....heeheeheehee
Reply:how about a foldable rack that a wood chop saw sits in the middle of so you can cut molding  and it can be supported in a flat plane on either sidebobs77vet/37ford4drEastwood digital TIG200HH190Lincoln Invertec 155sLincoln weldpak 100sears/craftsman (lincoln) 50a 240v buzz boxO/A rig Harris gaugesnexion cut 50 dxchicago electric (HF) 240v spot welder
Reply:Garden bench.  I normally make mine out of pipe but aluminum bench would be light and very weather resistant.
Reply:BoostinjdmTake the materials and defile yourself; use them for 'pure art' of your own design.Opus