Aerial Cube version 2.0

Circus/Cyr Wheel

A few weeks before Burning Man, I made another Aerial Cube. This time I used 1.5″ tubing, and it turned out better than the first one.

IMG_9011.jpg

The previous cube was 1″ tubing, which was a little to harsh on the body when you leaned on it. This cube feels much “softer” and people are less prone to getting bruised on it.

Literally minutes after I was done with it, Taylor and Kat hopped on it and started playing around.

IMG_3806.jpg

IMG_3842.jpg

I brought it to Burning Man for Circus Boot Camp, and it was also a big hit — people loved playing on it.

Here’s a quick synopsis of how I made it:

* Cut off a 45’s with the metal horizontal bandsaw on one end:

IMG_3769.jpg

* Rotate the tube 180 to cut the other 45 and use a stop on the other side to cut the pieces all to the same length. I think I roughly used 28″ (but I have to double check).

IMG_3774.jpg

8 pieces were cut to this length. I ground the corners so I could get some good welds, and set them up with some 90 degree rulers to get it all straight:

IMG_3785.jpg

I mig welded the square, and made another square. It was then a matter of connecting the two squares. I calculated the length for the tubing, and went about 1/4″ longer:

IMG_3794.jpg

I then hand ground off a shape to make a slight fish mouth for it to fit better and then welded it all together (well, first it was tacked, and then welded for reals):

IMG_3798.jpg

After one square was on, I then fish mouthed the other side and welded on the second half on top (second half not shown, but you should get the idea):

IMG_3801.jpg

Cost for the cube: about $80 in mild steel.

Tags:


Subscribe
Notify of
guest

4 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Vanessa

That’s pretty awesome… I too like the 1 1/2″ better. Is there anyway you can make one for me and I will pay you through PayPal or something!?

If I knew how to weld I’d totally do it myself but I don’t.

vanessa

Actually, I just realized you’re in Santa Cruz. I am too! I can pay you in person if you are willing to make me one. I don’t want to leave my email on here for all to see so please respond on here and we’ll figure out how to get in touch. Thanks! :)

corbin

go see my “about” page for my email :)

Leonor Poff

Sometimes if you innovate, you are making mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and obtain lets start on enhancing your other innovations.
The invisible hand in the market always moves faster and better than the heavy hand of government.

Subscribe to new posts:

You'll get an email whenever a I publish a new post to my blog and nothing more. -- Corbin

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

(c) 2008-2024 Corbin Dunn

Privacy Policy

Subscribe to RSS feeds for entries.

75 queries. 0.209 seconds.

Log in