HEAVY METAL WORKS

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Metal Awning - Useless Bay Coffee Co

The "Useless Shed"
Heavy Metal and Flat rock Production at its finest!

Many thanks to all involved including Tomorrow Builders,Irish Welding Service, Thorp Concrete, X-Sound Engineering and especially "Randy" and "Tha' Man" @ UBCC !

"Dropping" the 1x2" steel truses for roof.

The steel shrinks slightly where the heat is applied.

Shrinking one side only automaticly bends the work.

That heat can also distort the work as shown below.

Metal Arbor

Formed from 2"x3"

"Flame formed" Steel Tube and Steel Rod, great co-creation with owner!

Metal Display Units - Custom Frame Shop

Formed of Hot Rolled St

eel and and Paper Veneered Plywood.

Metal Sign Board

BayView Farm and Garden Center Kiosk is made from recycled / Found objects, including the Owner supplied Signage!

Metal Wall Feature

Heavy Gage Copper and Stainless Steel Mounted to a Cocrete Wall.

Amazing co-creation with the Owners!

Copper Counter Top

Pushed some limits on this commission, amazing co-creation with the clients!

Look for Final Pics soon!

Metal Railing Project

Flame formed Rec. Tube and 3/4" Hotrolled Rod.

Yet another wonderful collaboration with Homeowners!

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Metal Bike Rack - Island Transit

Bayview Park n Ride Bike Shelter. The galvanized steel canopy is 12 feet in Dia.
The 10 foot tall post is made from 3/16" thick steel plate.
The lower bike rack array is made from 5/8" Dia. Stainless Steel rod.
-Go Island Transit !

Final setting of Umbrella footing.
Cold forming of 5/8" S/S rod for Bike rack array

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