The second part of my blog will now focus on Metal Work.This Bird Cage was the first of many metal projects that began in 2008 when I moved to Kwantlen. The objective of the project was to make a jig system that would allow equal spacing for all the bars as well as make the cage functional.
the cage is constructed of 1" round tube with 1/8" rod for the cage and 1/2" flat bar for extra support. there is a sheet metal try at the bottom to clean out the cage.
The spider web acts as a side door that works on a pin hinge.After this prototype, 3 more cages were made but with less detail and more standard materials, mainly expanded steel and thinner metal tubing to cut costs.
I made this cage as a side project to keep myself occupied at work. When I first went to Kwantlen, there was not much that could be done. The Shop was built for "Weld and Fab".
In the days that follow, more posts will be dedicated to both Metal Projects as well as Shop Setup and Tool Boarding. As both were done in conjunction from 2008-2011.
Neat to read a little bit about how this was put together. Looks like it was a complicated project. Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about how you and your ideas have changed the program and the learning for the kids at that school. Well done !
ReplyDeleteLOVE the details on the key (i'm a sucker for any old fashioned key)