caniac Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 did you try Googling it?http://www.christmaslightshow.com/Outdoor-Christmas-Tree-3D-Star-topper.htmlhttp://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?13632-Tree-Topper-3D-star made my own out of 1/4" round bar...each half of the star had (5) 12" sections of round bar welded togetherIf you want to make your own, I can send you the full size pdf I created to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 jimswinder wrote: did you try Googling it?http://www.christmaslightshow.com/Outdoor-Christmas-Tree-3D-Star-topper.htmlhttp://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?13632-Tree-Topper-3D-star made my own out of 1/4" round bar...each half of the star had (5) 12" sections of round bar welded togetherIf you want to make your own, I can send you the full size pdf I created to make it.would try making it myself but fear the mess me and a welder could make. Have actually taken wood and made a rabbit crack house or ended up with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 caniac wrote: would try making it myself but fear the mess me and a welder could make.ahhh...welding is FUN!!!besides..it's going to be 30 feet in the air...who will know!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 jimswinder wrote: caniac wrote: would try making it myself but fear the mess me and a welder could make.ahhh...welding is FUN!!!besides..it's going to be 30 feet in the air...who will know!!! more concerned about welding it to my leg by accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I have my star "how-to" posted in my blog http://lightsondisplay.blogspot.com/2010/03/shimmering-z-star.htmlYou can see it in action in my display video http://www.lightsondisplay.com/2011.htmlHope this helps, let me know if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 MikeZ wrote: I have my star "how-to" posted in my blog http://lightsondisplay.blogspot.com/2010/03/shimmering-z-star.htmlYou can see it in action in my display video http://www.lightsondisplay.com/2011.htmlHope this helps, let me know if you have any questions.I get a permission error from your web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I just tried both links and they work fine. Maybe try clearing your cookies and/or cache files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Z's links work for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 what I am looking for is a 3D star topper that has 16 hooks on it. Saw some last summer and am wanting to add this to my display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 caniac wrote: what I am looking for is a 3D star topper that has 16 hooks on it. Saw some last summer and am wanting to add this to my display. sorta like this?how would you raise it with a star on top of it?I would think you would want the topper and star separate... Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 jimswinder wrote: caniac wrote: what I am looking for is a 3D star topper that has 16 hooks on it. Saw some last summer and am wanting to add this to my display. sorta like this?how would you raise it with a star on top of it?I would think you would want the topper and star separate...that is the item, saw a two piece one for sale somewhere. haven't figured out the raising part nor have i figured out if I turn the pole into a fire-stick how I will raise it, don't see a lift in my future so I might have to reduce my mega tree to a manageable 10-15ft height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 caniac wrote: that is the item, saw a two piece one for sale somewhere. haven't figured out the raising part nor have i figured out if I turn the pole into a fire-stick how I will raise it, don't see a lift in my future so I might have to reduce my mega tree to a manageable 10-15ft height.I attach my star to the top of my mast...put my mast in place then raise the lights...hmmm...will have to ponder about how to make it a fire stick and still be able to raise the lights...how many sections are you wanting in your firestick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdeditch Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 jimswinder wrote: did you try Googling it?http://www.christmaslightshow.com/Outdoor-Christmas-Tree-3D-Star-topper.htmlhttp://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?13632-Tree-Topper-3D-star made my own out of 1/4" round bar...each half of the star had (5) 12" sections of round bar welded togetherIf you want to make your own, I can send you the full size pdf I created to make it.Hey Jim, I made the same one on your first link. I could make a killing if I could get that much for them :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdeditch Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 MikeZ wrote: I just tried both links and they work fine. Maybe try clearing your cookies and/or cache files?Thats a great looking Star Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 bdeditch wrote:MikeZ wrote: I just tried both links and they work fine. Maybe try clearing your cookies and/or cache files?Thats a great looking Star MikeThank you! I misunderstood the request, but if anyone needs a star, it's pretty easy to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 jimswinder wrote: caniac wrote: that is the item, saw a two piece one for sale somewhere. haven't figured out the raising part nor have i figured out if I turn the pole into a fire-stick how I will raise it, don't see a lift in my future so I might have to reduce my mega tree to a manageable 10-15ft height.I attach my star to the top of my mast...put my mast in place then raise the lights...hmmm...will have to ponder about how to make it a fire stick and still be able to raise the lights...how many sections are you wanting in your firestick?5-7 sections, have thought about using 4" PVC and cutting in half. haven't quite figured this one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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