Home Depot Clock Tower

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Back with another sculpture to share. This one is going to Hunington Beach CA to a home depot. The other sculpture is on hold so we got a jump start on this one. Any questions are welcome and the thread will be updated as we progress.EnjoyJoshScale model of sculpture and smaller sculpture that goes with it.Start of nail points plus some welds.045 dual shieldfinished and ground.
Reply:finished nail with model for scale.Base with foundation bolt holes.Access plateGround ready for next stepFlame cutter back up and runningEnd of day progressMuch more to come!
Reply:You DO get all the fun jobs.   Nice stuffDavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Cooool!  Where's it going to be located?Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:wow... creative nontheless... good job hei?Unit in my fab shop dept:my good hand and team that trust me...A lone welder make art... a village full of welder make Miracles...
Reply:Originally Posted by smithboyCooool!  Where's it going to be located?
Reply:thats cool,  nice work ChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:Looks like a fun job, thank you for sharing
Reply:I hate that I am not creative. I can build stuff like that but I could never think of something so cool to build. I am so envious of creative people. Rock on. That is way cool. Very neat. Can't wait to see the finished product!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Looks like a fun build. Can't wait to see more.My Photos on Flickr
Reply:More work on the second base
Reply:More to comeThe boss at work
Reply:that is awesome.  Will the nails go through the base like the model?
Reply:What's it called? Screw The Clock, Washer Nail It Twice - For Good Measure?? Serious questions - Will the clock stem be crooked, and the clock face warped?Very interesting build. Thanks for posting.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jeep07that is awesome.  Will the nails go through the base like the model?
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepWhat's it called? Screw The Clock, Washer Nail It Twice - For Good Measure?? Serious questions - Will the clock stem be crooked, and the clock face warped?Very interesting build. Thanks for posting.
Reply:Other side of box was part of todays work. More to come.
Reply:I might be able to go and see it sometime! Very nice work, love the shop!City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Originally Posted by smithboyCooool!  Where's it going to be located?
Reply:A little more progress. Started the nail heads. More to come.
Reply:Purdy sharp man...
Reply:Now that looks like a fun project!!  Nice work.DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Well, dadgumit!!!  I was hoping it would go here in GA where Home Depot started.  You need to mention it to them...They need TWO!!!Who get's the model when it's done???  That would make a nice desk dohicky.Or, you could deliver that one to the home depot in CA and say they put in " everwhere they were supposed to put in '....ala Spinal Tap and Stonehenge...Last edited by smithboy; 03-28-2008 at 08:01 AM.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:Josh, how did you form the radiused segments shown below? Rolling then trimming? Nice fit, impressive work.http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php...1&d=1206756481 Attached ImagesBlackbird
Reply:I think it's different size tubing sliced in halvesOriginally Posted by smithboyWell, dadgumit!!!  I was hoping it would go here in GA where Home Depot started.  You need to mention it to them...They need TWO!!!Who get's the model when it's done???  That would make a nice desk dohicky.Or, you could deliver that one to the home depot in CA and say they put in " everwhere they were supposed to put in '....ala Spinal Tap and Stonehenge...
Reply:Originally Posted by dave powelsonJosh, how did you form the radiused segments shown below? Rolling then trimming? Nice fit, impressive work.http://weldingweb.com/attachment.php...1&d=1206756481
Reply:awesome grinding, do you use a grinding wheel, then flapdiscs?
Reply:Originally Posted by Shadillawesome grinding, do you use a grinding wheel, then flapdiscs?
Reply:Well Its been a long time since last update. sculpture is now almost finished being painted but for now I have some pictures of fabrication.ruler being madescrewAll the parts.almost togetherDoneFinaly clocks being fit in.
Reply:Very impressive! You are gonna need one big hammer to pound them nails! City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:wow that looks great  keep the good posts coming love your work Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:How many people noticed the left hand thread?
Reply:good eye  Originally Posted by enlpckHow many people noticed the left hand thread?