Creating Custom Space Age Sputnik Lights
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Four Brothers Drive-In in New York asked me to create a trio of one of my favorite midcentury icons, the sputnik light!
See how I fabricate the antennas: • Casting the Sputnik An...
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I love that you show your mistakes, your successes, your sadness and your cheer. You, sir. Are my favorite maker.
That uncontrollable giggle at the end says it all. So much effort, but so worth it! Great work, sir.
Great that you show your 'jig inventions' and solutions to the hurdles you encounter; to me they are the true value of your videos!!
Just found your channel and man did i learn a lot. . . never was impressed with a Shopsmith but you sure as hell changed my opinion. As for your style and personality . . .winner, winner. People like you are needed in this world to teach, and you do it so well. Thanks D. Oktim
Thanks! And a ShopSmith is OK for some things -- just avoid it as a table saw.
@@WesleyTreat It is scary as hell as a table saw, especially if your blade isn't the sharpest. The lathe is a bit low as well, but workable on a stool. I love how you use the sanding disc with a jig instead of moving the piece into it! I'll definitely be using that idea. Not sure how I never saw your channel before, I instantly subscribed after watching your Herbal Smokes project.
The testament to your talent is the way you make all of this LOOK so easy and it isn't. I know it isn't. So happy to have stumbled into your world. Thank you.
My formula:
Make it up as you go along. Figure it out. Keep moving forward. Your work is amazing. I've always wanted a Sputnik Display Sign. 👍
If I could, I’d give it multiple thumbs up! Very cool.
Wesley, Today is first I've seen of your channel. So much content in 15 minutes stirring up concrete 1960's emotions and most cherished memories of working on projects with my grandmother. If I could thank you enough you might not understand why. Thank you, Wesley, for the presentations and for including your true self.
HOLY CRAP THOSE ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!!!
Thanks!
Marvelous simply Marvelous! A true Craftsman/Artist.
A man and his Sputnik’s... a sight to behold.
These skills are just what you need for creative, high end subwoofer and speaker/amp enclosures for high end car audio systems. Give it a whirl!
I'm fascinated by the stuff you make. The burning question in my mind is this. How does one become the person to call when they need an oddball item made? I want that job!
Make oddball stuff and advertise yourself as a general fabricator - No job too weird. Maybe even call yourself General Fabricator. They key to any business is to know who and were your customers are and get your work seen by them.
You might find that you have to start out making normal everyday stuff for regular businesses and the oddball stuff on the side. But as your reputation grows, you can start turning down regular stuff in favour of all the odd stuff people ask you to make.
DJunkBuilder , prove you can do it!, then wait.
Your creativity is spellbinding, and it really can make a difference when you have the proper tools. It just proves that anything is possible.
Watching your passion as you construct is half of the pleasure when I watch your videos. Your building techniques are ingenious, yet simple. You are a mentor for those liking to work with their hands and minds!
I dig it, I dig it deep! My poor ole webber grill has no idea what I have planed for it.
ok..these are pretty damn cool
Thanks!
I had an idea about a way to make your sputnik spikes easier... Use warm, fast net epoxy, chuck up your mold in your lathe / horizontal drill press, and pour a cup full of epoxy while spinning the mold while it cures. After a few minutes, stop the mold and remove the cured part from the mold and continue. That way, you end up with hollow, thin wall spikes and cut down on the drilling processes. The amount of epoxy you pour in the mold adjusts the thickness of the walls, since the base will be thicker than the pointy end, leaving you room to screw them down
Am late to the show but just recently subscribed to your channel, the last few seconds of that vid when the sputniks are lit in their glory and your release of glee when you looked at them is what it is all about when you create something brilliant - nice work fella!
Oh great, now I love Sputniks. Thanks a lot :)
It's hard not to.
I love Sputniks too! Very cool.
Your grin at the end says it all.
Wow those are fantastic!
I think that I love Sputniks too, but I thought I just loved the clocks, furniture, and wall hangings. I was wrong. I would definitely hang those in my front yard.
already clicked follow from the previous video I saw, but this is freaking Awesome! extra thumbs up for the shopsmith too!
Gotta love a Shopsmith.
I have had that same problem with cheapo dome nuts AKA acorn nuts. Eventually found some nice machined stainless ones. I feel your pain.
You sir, are a bloody genius. Keep making these please. They are very inspiring!
14:26 You can smile. It's great, very great.
You did a lot of great work there. I am in my fifties , and have fond memories of these also. I have been working on one as a long term project for a while (procrastinator here) , I used to do industrial construction and demolition and have accumulated all the parts. Beings my parts are different ( actually much heavier, wish they were lighter) I've got to do machining and welding on mine. Luckily I have a machining and welding shop. Just don't have the time, I guess. Either way , your's came out great. I can only hope mine look that good.👍
This is the funnest video I have ever seen ... You are a genius!!! I am trying to rig a custom light thing and you have inspired me that I can do it ---- albeit without all your incredible woodworking skills ... Thanks so very much!!!!!
Even though I don't really like those lamps I very much enjoyed the marking process. Good work!
That last shot sold it.
Great job.
I want one - but I probably could afford it and my wife would kill me - darn --- great video - excellent craftsmanship
Wow this is really cool! 😬
absolutely wow. I'm proud just watching this. great job.
those are fantastic.
These are so cool!
Nailed it! Stoked I found your channel.
I love them. Great job! Your creativity and efforts really paid off. Joel.....
Thanks, Joel!
When they lit up at the end I laughed with delight. Then you had the same reaction
Great project. I want to build one, just because. I could put it outside of my shop, the neighbors would love it.
Adam Savage has a challenger!
those are absolutely amazing
I'm so happy I found your page again. I saw a video of yours a couple of years ago, but it didn't grab me...I don't think I had the right tools or experience at the time.
I'm a sign maker as well, you're awesome.
My trick for this double-threaded screws or whatever name it is, is, I first put a nut in the "nut-kind" thread, then pick a Dremel or a metal hand saw, and saw a slit on this to fit a flat bladed screwdriver. Then remove the nut, which will reform the thread after the burrs, and there you have it!
best use of a bowl goes to .. drum roll please...
Wesley Treat for his Sputnik lights! :D
awesome project
Great job!
Quite simply... stunning.
I really enjoyed all of your videos on this, thank you. :D
I think it would be really cool to use clear resin for the studs filled with gold metal flakes, or gold glitter. I love your methods.
Brilliant! Loved the smile at the end!
Pretty fn cool. Beautiful job, so talented.
stunning! great work, thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much for sharing!
The project turned out superbly, and I am certain many thousands of drive-in customers are in love with their kitchy beauty. But I have one question: Would it have been prudent to run a ground wire from the inside of the metal spheres to the third prong of a 3-prong plug?
I always do. 👍 Thanks!
Giddy! Nice Job
Awesome-sauce!!!!!!
Great job! Greetings from Portugal!
Bravo! This looks absolutely awesome ! thx for the video
I freakin love this
enjoyed watching and good job!
Thanks!
Fabulous
You where really happy
very cool!!!!!
Dude i really dig your projects. I feel like you dont have near enough subscribers! and your editing is well done too!
They look fantastic.
You said that they were for a drive in movie, are they going outdoors? If so how well will any water that gets in, drain out?
That smile you had in the very beginning and end... LOVE IT! You were aroused, weren't you? Don't lie. Great video as always. Looking forward to your next project. P.S. YOU SHOULD TOTALLY PATENT IT!!
I do love me some old signage.
I have a sneaking suspicion he might like Sputniks.
Such an actor ...that final shot, doh.
Way cool
Awesome job. One thing though, filler in the resin would lower the cost significantly, there are plenty of lightweight options. Sawdust comes to mind.
I found your channel three days ago and I’ve put in some hours. I love your work. Would be fascinated to know how you got started in this line of work. I’d guess props? something tech theatre?
I subscribed because of the entertaining way you edit your videos. (and the project was pretty damned impressive also!) Apparently there are going to be trolls no matter what you're doing or how you say it.....tell them to "go fish" and keep on keeping on! Good Job!
Man, those J-cuts make me nervous; at 8:31 when you reach for the bit and the sound of a lathe starting plays it gave me a little heart attack!
Just found your channel. I'm knocked out, dude! Great stuff.
Just so awesome!! Subscribed!!
All that effort and you didn't try one half on as a hat? :D Really cool project!
Love your work ! Great channel :)
Is that a Shop Smith Mark V? I got's me one of them!
So cool! I have seen a couple of videos now and your craftsmanship is really clear. Was there a reason you couldn't have used screws like a #8 Robertson to attach the cones to the bowls? Or used a larger hollow centre nut attached to the rods that hold the bulbs?
Just wondering if you could have saved some work and had an equal result?
I also wondered if there was a reason on your 2 2x4 stool (super cool btw) you didn't use a single brad nail at the top and bottom to hold the verticals on so the glue could set without them moving while you insets the others?
Not meant as a criticism at all, just wondering your thoughts.
Good questions. With the first sputnik I made that was similar to these (not shown in the video), I used screws to attach the antennas rather than hanger bolts. But, while it seems totally simple, it ended up being a larger pain than I can describe to properly aim the screws into the pilot holes within the antennas' bottom recesses. (Again, it sounds like no problem at all, which is why I did it that way the first time, but it quickly became frustrating in a way that's hard to explain.)
As for the center nut, I would still need something preventing the antennas from twisting, thus the bolts. The center rod is solely for the electrics and is deliberately kept separate from anything structural.
Regarding the stool, I may have been able to use brad nails, but with 28 of them on each face, I think they would have been too obvious. Plus, I doubt I would have been able to aim all 56 of them into the 1/4"-wide ribs accurately, anyway.
Thanks for the questions! (Also, RUclips commenters take note: This is how you ask questions about choices made, instead of with "Why didn't you just do X thing instead which, despite my use of the word 'just,' would not have actually been easier, but I'll go ahead and assume you had no good reason, anyway. Unsubscribe!")
I found your video while looking for a restoration of an original Sputnik light. I've always wanted one but never had the chance to get one. I've thought of trying to make one. The originals are much bigger. Do you know the diameter of the originals. I've never seen one close enough to measure it. I'm guessing around 18- 24 inches. There are two at a retro car lot in the city I live in. What did you use for the spherical part? Loved the video. I need a shop like that.
What are the threaded inserts called you put in the cones? Love your channel!
Looks awesome but you should have painted the screws red to make them disappear.
I think I did after I finished the video.
hi, nice work.
just wondering what kind of adhesive did you use at 6:16?
Just standard PVC cement. Thanks!
Double plus like
What am I looking at here - a horizontal drill press?
It's a an old Shopsmith. It's great for oddball operations like that.
Can I purchase one of these wonderful works of Art?
Travis in KY
Cool video. Beautiful product as always. How weather-proof are they intended to be?
Ooooo good question.
The aluminum, resin and PVC sheet will hold up great, and the paint is all rated for outdoor use. Thanks!
Oh, I was thinking about the wires and electrical connections.. how susceptible they might be to corrosion if the Sputniks are out in the rain a lot.
tohopes that was my concern as well... good question. :)
All the wiring is inside the housing, so it's all safe.
Just found this video but what is the purpose of the half reflector bulbs as seen @14:20?
Customer wanted a mix of reflector and plain bulbs.
Wesley Treat, thank you for answering and especially on a video that is over 18 months old! Amazing build though and so glad I have come across your videos, your attention to detail and very easy to watch videos are awesome!
instead of plastic wrap try Press N Seal. So much easier
I'm not sure how that would've helped here.
in form, it is rather reminiscent of sea mines, rather than a satellite(sputnik)
The sound of the tools not matching the visual is really weird
why didnt you make two separate molds, one smaller slightly, and then just put the resin in the void? mIght work, and wouldve saved a ton of time...and resin
Every time you complete a task I hear the Windows Tada sound in my head
Like that drive bolt you made, you are a fart smeller, oops I meant smart feller ;)
This is fantastic. Can I commission you to make one for me?
I'd love to. Please contact me through www.satelluxe.com and we can discuss it. Thanks!
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you reinvent the nut.
Do you sell these? If so please PM me.
Ok
Poor Mangard. (I didn’t google the spelling).
ahh...nm...i shouldve waited until the end to comment