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DIY Welding Project: Holiday Metal Tree Sculpture [Guide]

Brian Oltrogge

DIY Welding Project: Holiday Metal Tree Sculpture

DIY Welding Project: Holiday Metal Tree Sculpture

Build a modern metal tree sculpture with this beginner-friendly DIY welding project. Follow step-by-step instructions to create a unique holiday decoration from sheet metal using plasma cutting, welding and simple metal-forming techniques.

Holiday Metal Tree Sculpture Project Plans

Holiday Metal Tree Sculpture Patterns

Tools and Materials


  • Patterns
  • Spectrum® 625 X-TREME™ plasma cutter
  • Multimatic® 220 AC/DC multiprocess welder
  • 36" × 48" 16-gauge steel (or similar thickness)
  • 3/8" all-thread/threaded rod (approx. 18" to 20" long)
  • 3/8" acorn nut
  • 3/8" coupler nut
  • 3/8" standard nut
  • 1/4" washer
  • Dead blow hammer
  • 6" diameter cutting disk (used as pattern for base)
  • Sheet metal pliers (or a couple crescent wrenches)
  • Bandsaw (or laser cutter)
  • Flap wheel

 

WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABELS AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

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Brian Oltrogge is the owner of Grunblau Machine, LLC and Grunblau Design Studio. Brian was trained as an architect and has taught at various institutions, including LTU, Cranbrook, RPI and College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Over the last 25+ years, he has worked as an architectural designer and fabricator whose work has been featured in various architectural publications, including Dwell Magazine. His work is also included in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Brian uses YouTube as a platform for showcasing his ideas and expressing his creative energy in the hopes of educating and inspiring others to follow their passion and make something! here...

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Posted Apr 19, 2024