Driveway arch

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I have a guy who wants an archway for over the end of his driveway. looking at having brick columns 12-14ft high on each side, 12 ft between and then a metal arch over it. He wants his last name and fancy scroll stuff on it. has anyone done anything like this? I have built gates and fence but nothing this big. would like to see some pictures to get some inspiration. he wants the arch to be 2 ft wide not just a flat panelthanks for any help
Reply:Sounds like fun. Are there power lines or other loigistical concerns in the immediate area.
Reply:I built one over the entrance to a grave yard once. It was 20 ft long  and arched from 12 ft at the pilasters to 16 ft in the center. Lots of fun.  Mac
Reply:no powerlines or anything like that thank goodness. I was thinking 2x2x.187 wall tube bent to an 2 ft arc for the main structure. Tool Maker do you have a picture of what you built?
Reply:This one's pretty neat....and another ... Attached Images"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Those are both quite beautiful.  I would be very proud to have designed and built those.  Mac
Reply:Oldendum - VERY cool! Guy named Harv was posting here back in 2006.  Scroll down to Post #21:  http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...highlight=gateFound it in more detail here:  http://harveylacey.com/id15.htm   Scroll down about 1/3 of the way down the post.Here's the one I hope to finish this fall ... pretty contemporary looking, has thickness ... will look cooler in real life!  With wisteria.12' clear span, 20" deep, 8' tall. Outside edge will be 2"x14ga sq tube, inside 1"sq x14ga. Attached Images