Recent content by Bearston

Easy enough to create a template to bend the rebar around (sheet of ply and some blocks. Screw blox to ply in the shape that you need). Rebar is available in various thicknesses, 3/4" should be plenty. It is a soft metal made mostly from recycled cars and stoves, etc. that bends easily (remember...

You're a brave soul for sure. Back in my traveling soundman days 4 of the biggest guys would have to move the B3, often up a set of stairs (not too many bars out there with an elevator in them), ouch. The c3 is heavier, I think around an extra 100 lbs or so, it is designed for stationary...

Another name for that is a Chicago Nut. We get a similarly shaped nut in for work occasionally, slightly different profile, less bulbous, but the same. When in doubt, consult the bible (McMaster-Carr catalogue) http://www.mcmaster.com/#chicago-binding-posts/=10i0ysd Edit: Pls note that these...

Easy enough to sell it once you're done with it, any of these designs will do. If your welding skills are good enough (don't lie to yourself), you make it. You can also cut it up when youre done with it, make a welding table shop furniture, home furniture, tools, chimes, trivets, or scrap. Have...

I believe that a 240v is much better value and far more versatile than a 120v. First I bought a 120v machine which was ideal for about an hour until I decided to weld more substantial steel, so I got rid of it within 6 months of getting it and got a Lincoln 180c and love it. My goal initially...

Heat is the "magic juice". Welding a nut on is the best way to get the heat in, but if you don't have a welder, try a propane torch, it's cheap and does the trick. A little bit of Kroil or Liquid Wrench or Kerosene, etc. plus time to work will help to loosen things up, a judicious bit of heat...