Spider Pumpkins - Arachnophobia Jack O' Lanterns
I make giant Halloween spiders-pumpkins from scrap rebar. These Arachnophobia inducing Jack O' Lanterns are modeled after the anatomy of Black Widow spiders. I referenced several images and pulled measurements to get the most life-like leg and leg segment to body (cephalothorax) and abdomen. I built a spreadsheet to give me the correct sized spider parts to fit whatever sized pumpkin I have. Now that I have the “Spider-Pumpkin Calculator” I can make these to fit most pumpkins and still retain the natural proportions.
Near the end of the video I show the legs being welded to the body. I only tack welded them for the video. In the shot where I spin the rebar spider you can see that I finished the welds on all of the knuckles and joints.
If I were to change anything, I might try larger rebar spikes to better handle the pumpkins weight.
Thanks for watching and reading!
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
FILING, SANDING & GRINDING:
- 10" Disc Sander amzn.to/2l7j26o
- Milwaukee Cordless 18v Grinder amzn.to/2ywJ0Ll
- DIABLO Round Corner flap disc amzn.to/2y6ZFnj
- DIABLO 4-1/2 in. Metal Cut-off disc amzn.to/2ywITQb
HAMMERS AND POUNDING:
- 4 Pound Mini Sledge amzn.to/2ofttcW
DRILLS, BITS and DRIVERS:
- Drill Press amzn.to/2cNOVCb
PENS/PENCILS AND MARKING:
- Sharpie Marker amzn.to/2edfD5H
- Silver Streak Metal Marking Pencil amzn.to/2o3cZHv
RULERS AND SQUARES:
- Stainless steel Ruler amzn.to/2db8brB
- Tape measure amzn.to/2ddgDDW
- Swanson Speed Square amzn.to/2eE8BqC
SHEARS, SCISSORS & CUTTERS:
- Rebar cutter and bender amzn.to/2e1eH4B
WELDING, BRAZING & SOLDERING:
- ESAB Migmaster Pro amzn.to/2nR4Ssb
- Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch amzn.to/3528CNk
- Tillman Welders Gloves amzn.to/2MdcMJK
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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Always think ahead. Every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
18 окт 2019
