Sculpture For Florida "Bounce"

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My name is Josh, I work for a sculpture by the name of Robert W. Ellison. I love seeing all the projects so I thought you would like to see one we are working on now, plus a few other projects. Pictures say it all. Feel free to ask questions. This shap was a whole new chalange for us ( a spiral Tat is about 15' tall and 20' long.) We get all the fun jobs! StartMore pics to come!This is RobertSpiral Start
Reply:More picsWhere we are today, ready to sandblast.
Reply:Pictures of shop and other things.Stainlees thumbprint 15'x8'ShopRemovable plate to bolt down finished sculptureWe get all the fun jobs
Reply:That's some cool stuff, thanks fo rthe pics and welcome aboard.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:dude thats my dream job, building stuff like that
Reply:Thanks for the kind words. I can't complain . I've been working for Robert for about 8 years now and I have loved every minute.
Reply:That chain holding down each corner of the building is KICK ***!
Reply:Nice stuff.  Whatajob!DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:That chain holding down each corner of the building is KICK ***!
Reply:Originally Posted by Spaulding MetalsWe get all the fun jobs!
Reply:Very neat.  I have always wanted to do artistic sculptures.  I think that may be an avenue I will go down.  If you dont mind me askin what is the going price for something like that??
Reply:that is a welded art and science , welcome to the forum...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 mr2turbo7Very neat.  I have always wanted to do artistic sculptures.  I think that may be an avenue I will go down.  If you dont mind me askin what is the going price for something like that??
Reply:http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment...1&d=1205202965Josh, one of the most impressive fabrication-effort sculptures I've seen!??I red-circled some of the spacers in your image above.Are these coupling nuts, used to bolt the skin to???If so, then do you remove the bolts and plug weld??Or what?? Attached ImagesBlackbird
Reply:Originally Posted by dave powelsonhttp://www.weldingweb.com/attachment...1&d=1205202965Josh, one of the most impressive fabrication-effort sculptures I've seen!??I red-circled some of the spacers in your image above.Are these coupling nuts, used to bolt the skin to???If so, then do you remove the bolts and plug weld??Or what??
Reply:some more pictures from different angles.Making paterns for the 2nd side. All the steel in this sculpture was cut by hand! our flame cutter was not working at the time.
Reply:1-For transport, is this shipped in sections, then assembled??2-If it's fully welded, as a one piece, Mary-Ann, isn't there a possibility of distortion from the rigger, etc. trying to man handle the unit? I'm wholly curious as to how you guys do these items.Blackbird
Reply:Originally Posted by dave powelson1-For transport, is this shipped in sections, then assembled??2-If it's fully welded, as a one piece, Mary-Ann, isn't there a possibility of distortion from the rigger, etc. trying to man handle the unit? I'm wholly curious as to how you guys do these items.
Reply:That is WILD. I'd unretire to do some of that.
Reply:Thanks so much for the post up and pics' your living the dream great looking sculpture.
Reply:Awesome, did you fab the ball? If so inquiring minds would like to know how....Airco 300 squarewaveMig welding center...Powcon sm300/LN 25Powcon sm200/PD lHypertherm PM 1100Miller AEAD 200LE W/LN25 FCand now another sm200 pd l combo.
Reply:I am a competitor of your boss- in fact, its quite likely we have applied to some of the same commissions- and nope, its no way to get rich.But it is fun, and there are very few other jobs in the world where somebody says- "heres a hundred grand- make whatever you want".$7500 for shipping?Man, that seems high to me- I routinely ship entire flatbeds of sculpture to various parts of the country for less- do you guys use a freight broker?I guess if its oversize, but it sure doesnt look like it, and its gotta weigh less than 40,000lbs, which is what a normal truck will carry.I know diesel has gone up a bunch lately- but the last time I shipped an equivalent sized sculpture, it was cheaper.
Reply:Originally Posted by sunlineAwesome, did you fab the ball? If so inquiring minds would like to know how....
Reply:Originally Posted by RiesI am a competitor of your boss- in fact, its quite likely we have applied to some of the same commissions- and nope, its no way to get rich.But it is fun, and there are very few other jobs in the world where somebody says- "heres a hundred grand- make whatever you want".$7500 for shipping?Man, that seems high to me- I routinely ship entire flatbeds of sculpture to various parts of the country for less- do you guys use a freight broker?I guess if its oversize, but it sure doesnt look like it, and its gotta weigh less than 40,000lbs, which is what a normal truck will carry.I know diesel has gone up a bunch lately- but the last time I shipped an equivalent sized sculpture, it was cheaper.
Reply:I live in Washington State-up near the san juan islands.But I used to live in LA, and I have quite a few pieces in Cali- Pasadena, LA, San Jose, and so on.Here is my website-http://www.riesniemi.comOriginally Posted by RiesI live in Washington State-up near the san juan islands.But I used to live in LA, and I have quite a few pieces in Cali- Pasadena, LA, San Jose, and so on.Here is my website-http://www.riesniemi.com
Reply:So much stuff I see going for huge dollars I wouldnt hang on my wall or honor my garbage can with but you guys have found an edge that I would be happy to view where ever it is not to mention on my walls or garden... carry on!Airco 300 squarewaveMig welding center...Powcon sm300/LN 25Powcon sm200/PD lHypertherm PM 1100Miller AEAD 200LE W/LN25 FCand now another sm200 pd l combo.
Reply:Thanks.Believe me, not everybody likes what I, or other artists do.And there is certainly controversy about spending public money on artworks for public buildings, parks, and streets.But I figure, if they are gonna give money, and the place to put a sculpture, to somebody, it might as well be me.Believe me, though, I have done my share of burglar bars and railings, repaired broken metal stuff from patio furniture to outboard motors, and made ordinary mundane welds on all kinds of stuff. It aint all glamor around here, thats for sure.
Reply:Originally Posted by RiesBelieve me, though, I have done my share of burglar bars and railings, repaired broken metal stuff from patio furniture to outboard motors, and made ordinary mundane welds on all kinds of stuff. It aint all glamor around here, thats for sure.
Reply:Very cool, all of it.pro-level dumpster diver                                     Hobart 125EZ
Reply:Well if that is ordinary than my stuff is like well I dont want to compare. Every dollar that goes to public art is one that isnt going to an mx missle. ThanksAirco 300 squarewaveMig welding center...Powcon sm300/LN 25Powcon sm200/PD lHypertherm PM 1100Miller AEAD 200LE W/LN25 FCand now another sm200 pd l combo.
Reply:Very cool!The metal structure attached to the fireplace..., would love to make something like this w. roof for weather.  What finish (coating?) are you using on the metal?
Reply:Originally Posted by efdavilaVery cool!The metal structure attached to the fireplace..., would love to make something like this w. roof for weather.  What finish (coating?) are you using on the metal?
Reply:very beautiful workI love it all!Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.- Bern Williams
Reply:you mean i can weld some legs on the scrap with holes in it and sell it. j/k looks good, that would be a fun job."Retreat hell, were just fighting in the other direction"Miller Trailblazer 302, Extreme 12 VS, Dimension 400, Spectrum 375, HF 251D-1, Milermatic 251 w/ spoolgun  Hypertherm 1000Lincoln sp 1702000 F-450 to haul it
Reply:nice work Spaulding Metals Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:Originally Posted by OldtimerThat is WILD. I'd unretire to do some of that.
Reply:Nice work. I don't want to hurt feelings or anything, but the spiral is the part that impresses me the most. I do the art for fun, and weld/build just about anything that pays the bills. I know about the controversy, lmao. I actually managed to become the only artist to ever be censored at the University I graduated from. No nudity, no obscenity, just twisted someones tailfeathers with it. But then again I like doing that. Have you seen any of Ken Leap's stuff using steel and glass? Some amazing work and I am certain one of your competitors.The difference between art and craft is the quality of the workmanship. I am an artist.
Reply:NIce and i never wouldve guessed that a sculptre would have such a big shop (i.e. cranes and what not)  but ya that stuff is awesome.6G zirconium 702 GTAW 2" xxheavy6G P.E.D. carbon steel GTAW 2" xxheavy3G titanium Gr. 2 - Gr. 7 GTAW up to 3/4" 3G 316L stainless GTAW up to 1" 3G carbon steel GTAW up to 1" 3G Hastalloy GTAW up to 3/4"1G tantalum GTAW up to .060"
Reply:Originally Posted by Jolly RogerNice work. I don't want to hurt feelings or anything, but the spiral is the part that impresses me the most. I do the art for fun, and weld/build just about anything that pays the bills. I know about the controversy, lmao. I actually managed to become the only artist to ever be censored at the University I graduated from. No nudity, no obscenity, just twisted someones tailfeathers with it. But then again I like doing that. Have you seen any of Ken Leap's stuff using steel and glass? Some amazing work and I am certain one of your competitors.
Reply:Looking forward to the pic's.  Your work is awesome!
Reply:Update! Started to blast today. Got part way through and remembered that we had forgot the most important part, the artist signiture. I will let the pictures due the talking. Painting to follow.Me blasting on my back.
Reply:Awesome work!! That would be a dream job, nothing ever the same.  I hate doing the same stuff all the time.DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:What a view from where you work! Look's like the perfect place. "Every choice you make will effect at least one other person"
Reply:Cool.  So what's in all the drawers?
Reply:Originally Posted by efdavilaCool.  So what's in all the drawers?
Reply:Finished blasting and got a coat of primer on the sculpture today. Also here is the view from work. We are hidden up on a mountian top.
Reply:Originally Posted by Spaulding MetalsAll sorts of things, Hardware mostly. I swear you can find anything you need in those damn drawers. 25 years of hardware building up. I will take a picture tomorrow. They are old oak safe deposite boxes.
Reply:"Hardware mostly. I swear you can find anything you need in those damn drawers. 25 years of hardware building up. I will take a picture tomorrow. They are old oak safe deposite boxes."i'm gonna hazard a guess and say you can find anything you need, but never when you need it? thats the way drawers tend to work around me anyway...
Reply:Originally Posted by rusty ripple"Hardware mostly. I swear you can find anything you need in those damn drawers. 25 years of hardware building up. I will take a picture tomorrow. They are old oak safe deposite boxes."i'm gonna hazard a guess and say you can find anything you need, but never when you need it? thats the way drawers tend to work around me anyway...