Metal Work Help

[MadisonDan]

Looking to add 1/2" bars to this old towel rack. 20" wide, 8 pieces.

I need:
The material.
The material cut.
Each of the eight bars welded/soldered on.
See photo:



Each rod (bar?) would be attached behind the curved pieces holding the bars in the front.

Does that make sense?

Who can help?

 

[RobW]

@David Taylor

 

[Ryan.P]

I might be able to help but confused on where exactly you want the said 20" bars . Also what material is the rack ?

 

[MadisonDan]

I might be able to help but confused on where exactly you want the said 20" bars . Also what material is the rack ?

Not really sure what type of metal it is. It's really light though. It's got a very fine rust texture, not rough.
Here's a close up of where we'd like to place the new rods, where the flashlight is....

 

[Ryan.P]

might be aluminum if so im no help , try sticking a magnet to it , steel will stick aluminum will not .

 

[Magic]

Throw that thing in the trash because fire won't work.

 

[Ryan.P]

maybe use electrical conduit and secure with small bolts drilled from underside ?

 

[MadisonDan]

might be aluminum if so im no help , try sticking a magnet to it , steel will stick aluminum will not .

maybe use electrical conduit and secure with small bolts drilled from underside ?

Will check some time after beer-o-clock.

And good idear

 

[Karate Monkey]

Throw that thing in the trash because fire won't work.

Thermite 🙂

 

[Norm]

Buy a new bike.

 

[02camaro]

my call is jb weld or similar epoxy. chances are if its steel its stupid thin pot metal than wont weld worth a damn.

 

[MadisonDan]

Buy a new bike.

Winner winner!!!!!!

 

[Patrick]

my call is jb weld or similar epoxy. chances are if its steel its stupid thin pot metal than wont weld worth a damn.

this sounds good - with two connection spots in the "Y", and some 60 minute epoxy, anything put in there will stick.
it also can be worked with a dremel and painted up. Rustoleum makes a paint that has the powder coat look.

Find sturdy curtain rods, so you'll have decorative ends - maybe have them extend out a bit farther, so they can be used as hooks (for your helmets)

 

[w_b]

Get rid of extra towels.

 

[Dave Taylor]

Winner winner!!!!!!

I can help ya out if you want to drop it off. Text me. 973-445-3329

 

[Steve Vai]

I can come over and play metal if needed.

 

[StayHydrated]

I can come over and play metal if needed.

Remember, he needs Nu Metal.

Don't do that to yourself.

 

[mattybfat]

I say mount some 29er wheels and ride it at creek or roof drop...

 

[Patrick]

i'm getting advertising for bulk metal distribution....the bentley ads seems to have died down.

 

[Dave Taylor]

I can come over and play metal if needed.

Can you come play symphony of destruction @jimvreeland while I weld @MadisonDan ’s towel rack?