Basket Maker

[hammer0419]

That looks like you will get some good leverage with that! Nice work.

[usmcruz]

Thank you! Im thinking of constructing a propane pipe burner forge to heat my pieces. There selling the same forge burners online for $200+ online, but can be made for $10.

[mwshaw]

I saw a video of those being made. They welded the ends together, then put the assembly in a forge type heater and heated the middle of it until red. Then they put it in a chuck type assembly on both ends. Twisted the turns in it and then pushed the turning end back toward the fixed end to spread the basket. They did not reverse and untwist, just pushed the ends back together. I have seen the assembled pickets and did not know how they were done until I saw the video. Those are available in many different shapes from Triple S Steel.See if you can get them to send you a catalog for more ideas on shapes.

[Reebs]

Looks great thanks.
Something I will have to add to my to do list.

[usmcruz]

Originally Posted by mwshaw

I saw a video of those being made. They welded the ends together, then put the assembly in a forge type heater and heated the middle of it until red. Then they put it in a chuck type assembly on both ends. Twisted the turns in it and then pushed the turning end back toward the fixed end to spread the basket. They did not reverse and untwist, just pushed the ends back together. I have seen the assembled pickets and did not know how they were done until I saw the video. Those are available in many different shapes from Triple S Steel.See if you can get them to send you a catalog for more ideas on shapes.

Ill have to check that catalog out, because I always could use ideas. I like making stuff, but I enjoy making specialty tools, and jigs more, because those are the gifts that keep on giving for future projects. Their is something satisfying about seeing a $300 tool online, and making it for $10!

[FODFA]

Really cool! Yet another thing I have learned and another project to add to my long list. Thanks

Cheers Andrew

[usmcruz]

Originally Posted by FODFA

Really cool! Yet another thing I have learned and another project to add to my long list. Thanks

Cheers Andrew

Your welcome buddy, always glad to share!