Decorative security window grates

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Local bar owner saw my latest railing pictures and wanted two windows covered in a similar style (to get rid of some "jail look" bars).  The railing thread: http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ics&highlight=She always liked a door cover I did years ago before she bought the place.All TIG welding done with the 1963 Airco Sliding feet for all four corners to ease installation.My typical fancy plan to work from Carefully hand bent.I'll load some "in progress stuff" too.Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 05-02-2015 at 10:58 PM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:You must be hitting the big time. Your plans are getting better. Next thing you will be all up in the CAD thing. Looks good, are those 1" scrolls?
Reply:How I line up my stand height on my un-level, messed up floor - string line it.I lay different size bolts in to block the blade up just high enough to slide the first piece to the right length.Then set the stop block for repeated cutting.More pics...Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 05-02-2015 at 10:24 PM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Measure and set up one hole, set stops and drill all of them.I use a clamp to keep them from climbing the bit when the bit gets all the way through.Tack some guides to the table for the basic shape and tack together, also tack two scrolls in place to help keep square.Layout and tack the flat pieces.Wrap them around and zipper up with the Airco later.Weld up the feet and sand blast for paint.Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 05-02-2015 at 10:32 PM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Sand blast and paint - thanks again for the tips DynaSteve (Man that Airco is sexy!  )That's it - simple and won't stop a sledgehammer - but they would probably smash the front door anyway Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Great looking grates! How did you bend the flats? I don't know if you've ever done it, but I would get a measurement from the blade to that ledge just under the bolt and use that for measuring from. It would eliminate the need for the bolt on jobs like this. A little math is easier than blocking in my book. On my ellis it's 8" from the blade to the table edge so all cuts are calculated from 8". 4" is 4" back from the edge, 12" is 4" past the table. To be exact it's 8" plus 1/16" on the right and minus 1/16" on the left, but I throw away all the 1/16ths on most jobs. Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DYou must be hitting the big time. Your plans are getting better. Next thing you will be all up in the CAD thing. Looks good, are those 1" scrolls?
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjGreat looking grates! How did you bend the flats? I don't know if you've ever done it, but I would get a measurement from the blade to that ledge just under the bolt and use that for measuring from. It would eliminate the need for the bolt on jobs like this. A little math is easier than blocking in my book. On my ellis it's 8" from the blade to the table edge so all cuts are calculated from 8". 4" is 4" back from the edge, 12" is 4" past the table. To be exact it's 8" plus 1/16" on the right and minus 1/16" on the left, but I throw away all the 1/16ths on most jobs.
Reply:Dave, you're such a stud,Top shelf work man. Glad that POS I sent you in the mail is doing the job ok Expert Garage Hack....https://www.facebook.com/steven.webber.948
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Dave, you're such a stud,Top shelf work man. Glad that POS I sent you in the mail is doing the job ok
Reply:Paint? ...  Paint???  ......  Really????? Paint??? WTH happened to you!?!?!?!?  GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelPaint? ...  Paint???  ......  Really????? Paint??? WTH happened to you!?!?!?!?
Reply:I can see it now, a new makeover show on HGTV . " Dave's Decor"
Reply:Originally Posted by M J DI can see it now, a new makeover show on HGTV . " Dave's Decor"
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveYou guys have ruined me...thanks a lot!  Next thing you know I'll start painting stuff that I own!!
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveOh yeah - I've got excellent taste in drapes and throw pillows
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelThe Airco?
Reply:Originally Posted by minnesotadavepaint the airco?!?
Reply:Nice work as always Dave....Bet your equipment gets nervous when you start cleaning and painting.Mike
Reply:Excellent work! Looks like words getting around...in a good wayBTW, I set the dvr to record "Dave's Decor." DB
Reply:Originally Posted by leightrepairsNice work as always Dave....Bet your equipment gets nervous when you start cleaning and painting.Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by labparamourExcellent work! Looks like words getting around...in a good wayBTW, I set the dvr to record "Dave's Decor." DB
Reply:wtf dave?? what's wrong with the jail look??? nice work!i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderwtf dave?? what's wrong with the jail look??? nice work!
Reply:I really don't know the significance between ornamental iron work and random hottie pillow fights, but I think it could make for high viewer ratings. Perhaps for the pilot episode a strip club upgrade, with maybe a few minutes of stage and pole construction and the rest  actual on the job testing.Originally Posted by M J DI really don't know the significance between ornamental iron work and random hottie pillow fights, but I think it could make for high viewer ratings. Perhaps for the pilot episode a strip club upgrade, with maybe a few minutes of stage and pole construction and the rest  actual on the job testing.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThere has to be significance? Interior decorating shows often have a hottie-high-maintenance host who is annoying - I would just keep the hottie part
Reply:Originally Posted by M J D. Good point, if the strip club upgrade comes thru I would be interested in being involved in the build. I would work cheap , but it would have to be cash, paid in singles. Lol.
Reply:@ MN Dave - custom pro bro! "Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThere has to be significance? Interior decorating shows often have a hottie-high-maintenance host who is annoying - I would just keep the hottie part
Reply:Originally Posted by ManoKai@ MN Dave - custom pro bro!
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThanks Very true - but I find most people are happier if I keep my shirt on and my belt tightened
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderdave, i'm pretty sure that's not the t&a they had in mind.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThanks . Still hand drawn plans - the way it should be - lol.Computer technology is the devil