[TheForge] Baskets

[Demon Buddha]

ductility at juno.com wrote:
> Hey All,
> I have a job where I need to make some table legs, they need to be stout
> to keep a granite top from swaying.  The legs will have no cross support
> other than at the top, although the bottom of the legs will be anchored
> into the floor.  The client wants, maybe rope legs with a basket in the
> middle.  I was thinking a basket made from at least 4 stands of 5/8"
> solid round (mild steel).  The legs maybe 2-3 inch in diameter, twisted
> from several strands of solid round mild steel.  No problem getting the
> twisted material for the main body of the legs but I have not found a
> source for a basket made from such "massive" material.  Any suggestions? 
> I have a source for baskets made from 4 strands of 1/2" solid round, and
> maybe after I weld and wrap to hide the welds, the legs will be resistant
> to swaying?
> 
> BTW I don't have the tools or capacity to make baskets out of 5/8" solid,
> or maybe I do?

	Dood, you could go to Terry O'Neil in Mesa.  He has Mongo, the bender 
from Hell.  Mongo wwill twist 3" solid square cold.  I'm 90% sure he's 
still there.  His phone number's even the same.  Web search or 
switchboard.  TD O'Neil.    5/8" baskets should be within his 
capability.  He may not be much of a businessman, but he is defintetly a 
good metalman.

How're things?  Hope all is well.  Neighbor behaving?

	-Andy

PS: Jackie died.  Cancer.