mmais68569 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I completed my spiral tree this week & had to give it a test. I know the timing is to slow but that can be changed. The tree is 6' across the base & 16' tall, with 16 strings of 100ct lights. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Amedee Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 MikeIs your Mega tree base a trampoline frame ? I just gave one away and now i am starting to regret it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale J Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Nice job Mike with just 16 strands it looks pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmais68569 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Ron Amedee wrote: MikeIs your Mega tree base a trampoline frame ? I just gave one away and now i am starting to regret it !!No it is made from 2x4's Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 mmais68569 wrote: I completed my spiral tree this week & had to give it a test. I know the timing is to slow but that can be changed. The tree is 6' across the base & 16' tall, with 16 strings of 100ct lights.http://www.vimeo.com/19314144 Thanks MikeMike this is pretty good how many channels are you using on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2113 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 it looks cool can you break down your how tooi get the concept of how its done but how did you get the lights to stay wrapped around the treeRon Amedee wrote: MikeIs your Mega tree base a trampoline frame ? I just gave one away and now i am starting to regret it !!i use a trampoline frame for my mega tree and have been doing it for ever since i have started i am trying to get a couple more cause i build a jiant pumpkin out of it as well if i have about three i could build my pumkin out of one and build my other two mega trees at the same time so i wouldnt have to wait for the frame from the pumpkincheck out my website i have a couple of videos of the pumpkin and the tree but im still trying to get more of them up as you can seechristopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmais68569 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 I can not take credit for this tree it is a copy of one of the people on the DIY boards.Below are links to the how to's to build it.The second post on this page tells part of it then click the link in post for the rest of the build.http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=3837.15I used 2" SCH 40 PVC & nylon rope. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamale Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I took a simplistic approach adding the spiral to my existing tree. Using standard design for a mega tree (green) with the added inside shape (red) from last year, this year I added 6 strands(channels) of clear and simply wrapped them carefully in spiral shape over the green without getting them too tight.Was really surprised with the affect. I started to put 8ch for the spiral, but 6 turned out to be very effective.http://www.vimeo.com/18357241It took a few times to get the spacing just right, yes I got dizzy walking around the tree many times.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackchecker Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 tamale wrote: I took a simplistic approach adding the spiral to my existing tree. Using standard design for a mega tree (green) with the added inside shape (red) from last year, this year I added 6 strands(channels) of clear and simply wrapped them carefully in spiral shape over the green without getting them too tight.Was really surprised with the affect. I started to put 8ch for the spiral, but 6 turned out to be very effective.http://www.vimeo.com/18357241It took a few times to get the spacing just right, yes I got dizzy walking around the tree many times.TomTom,I really like your tree. Simple and classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamale Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 crackchecker wrote: tamale wrote: I took a simplistic approach adding the spiral to my existing tree. Using standard design for a mega tree (green) with the added inside shape (red) from last year, this year I added 6 strands(channels) of clear and simply wrapped them carefully in spiral shape over the green without getting them too tight.Was really surprised with the affect. I started to put 8ch for the spiral, but 6 turned out to be very effective.http://www.vimeo.com/18357241It took a few times to get the spacing just right, yes I got dizzy walking around the tree many times.TomTom,I really like your tree. Simple and classy.Thanks!Did I say "affect" ?? :XI meant "effect". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzaas Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 tamale wrote: I took a simplistic approach adding the spiral to my existing tree. Using standard design for a mega tree (green) with the added inside shape (red) from last year, this year I added 6 strands(channels) of clear and simply wrapped them carefully in spiral shape over the green without getting them too tight.Was really surprised with the affect. I started to put 8ch for the spiral, but 6 turned out to be very effective.http://www.vimeo.com/18357241It took a few times to get the spacing just right, yes I got dizzy walking around the tree many times.TomVery nicely done, I had my spiral inside my mega tree for 2010 but I like your idea, I may just do it your way for 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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