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My Copper Trellis
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Posted by rnottwv wv (My Page) on Fri, May 7, 04 at 9:27
| I just wanted to post a picture of the copper trellis I made as a Christmas for my mother. (She said she liked it.) I got lots of ideas and help off the web, mostly from this forum. Thanks everyone.
Here is the link: http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4286945163 |
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here's the link...
(but it says you have to be a member to view your album) |
Here is a link that might be useful: your link
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| Wish I had someone to make me such a lovely copper trellis! Lucky mom! Thanks for sharing. |
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| Lovely copper trellis! Neat design. Regarding viewing the photo...it's to the right-hand side of that website screen where it says "you must be a member to view" the album. Just arrow over and you'll see it, everyone! Molly |
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| Here is a better site to view the picture. Your comments are appreciated. |
Here is a link that might be useful: trellis picture
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| Great job!! I'd love to hear the steps in making this. Carolina |
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What a tresure for your Mom. I think I might try something simular for my Moms B-day in July. Thanks for the post and getting us inspired.
MG |
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| That's beautiful! What gauge is the copper -- are both the hard and soft copper the same gauge? |
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| It is very beautiful. Lucky Mom. |
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| Thanks for all the great comments. Just to answer the question about tubing size, the main trellis is 1/2" , and the design at the top is 3/8". I hope that helps. |
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| Your trellis is beautiful. I just made my first one and now I am hooked. Can I ask what the size of your trellis is? Have you made more? |
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| I'd like to hear more details, too. I want to make a basic structure to support old garden roses--something maintenance free!--but I have no practical skills. Any chance you could post directions and advice for newbies? Reilly |
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| Working with copper is really easy. All you need are a few basic tools (propane torch, cheap pipe cutter, and wire brush) and a little imagination. After some practice at soldering, you will be ready to go. Let me know if you have any specific questions. |
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Love your trellis!!!!!
I am thinking copper to replace the ones that Ivan
broke and bent, both arches and trellis's. They will
be sturdier than what I did have anyway. |
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Mottwv,
I'm new here and just saw your absolutely beautiful copper trellis made for your Mom, Hope she loves it as much as I do!! what a super gift.
Can you post a few details - such as size- width/height and some directions , on lay out ect before assembly. Did you make the curvy parts from tubing or the regular copper pipe?
Thanks in advance for any directions you can give .
SuzyQ |
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| Very nice trellis, I bet your Mom really enjoyed it. My hubby and I made a couple of trellises, it was a fun project. I have mine planted with clematis. You did good! |
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absolutely beautiful! Now I wish I would have bought the book on how to make them! I may have to add it to my amazon.com order! Thanks for sharing, I am sure your mom loves it!
Linda |
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It is really beautiful.
How about some picture update of what she done with it and what she has growing on it. JanetGranny |
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| About the soldering- did you use the silver colored stuff or did you find coppper colored stuff? You must be very neat. You're right about practice. |
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Thanks everyone for your positive comments. I will try to post an updated picture soon. My mother is growing morning glories on it this season.
I have made a couple of smaller, less complicated trellises since this one, but nothing so grand in scale. I just used the standard silver solder. The trick is just to practice in order to keep the joints looking neat. |
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| We tried when it was very hot and humid. Also it had rained on and off for some days before I deceided to work on finishing my trellis. It will be more "artsy" looking. Please do post new pix. Think I'll try again when its cooler and less humid. |
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