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My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:52 pm
by Pran
Hello Folks,
Its been a long time after I've posted on IFG. I had some free time on my hands and got working on a small project that had been shelved for quite some time. I had picked up two socket spearheads from Dehradun. The plan was to make a tripod with three spears and fix coat hanger hooks on the handles.

My initial choice of handle was solid wood. However, I later chose solid bamboo because it was cheaper, easier to use and saved me the hassle of going to a wood turning shop. I sanded these bamboo sticks with two grades of sandpaper, wiped them clean and sprayed two coats of lacquer. The spearheads were force fitted using a wooden mallet. I later marked and drilled holes on the handles. The hanger hooks were screwed on. I tied the spears using 40lbs fishing line and concealed the line using an old leather belt.

Herewith some pics of the coat hanger :)
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Regards
Pran

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:03 pm
by aadhaulya
Very imaginative..... and a well done job..

Regards

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:01 am
by Harish Asnani
Innovative thinking but does this actually serves the purpose. Regards

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:29 am
by Mark
Very nice and clever idea Pran!

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:50 am
by Pran
Thanks Folks!

@Harish: It does. Each hook can take two clothes and there are twelve hooks on it.

@Mark: Nice to hear from you. Been a long time after we last interacted. You will receive an email shortly! :D

Regards
Pran

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:52 am
by dr.jayakumar
Are they serious spears?good innovation.
regards
drjk

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 11:04 am
by Pran
Hello Doc,
I wouldn't know. Never used them for anything. However, the chap who sold them to me told me they were 'úsable'.
Regards
Pran

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:16 pm
by kanwar76
Ho Ho Ho, Must be a very auspicious day today :D

Looks really good. I am taking off chrome from mine. Giving it a antique look, will put patina with vinegar and mustard. Thanks for giving me an idea, I know what I am going to make now ;)

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:40 pm
by Pran
Thanks Inder!

Re: My new Coat Hanger

Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:53 pm
by Sakobav
Nice great