Jeff Messer Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Pictures are to big and I have them in dropbox. 20 foot tall and 16 strings of 84 flat nodes 12v with Seizure Star on the top. Wind blowing 35mph right now and not even a small sway. I say its good to go !!! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Pixel%20Standing.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/RGB%20in%20Action%201.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Pixel%20in%20Action%202.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Pixel%20in%20Action%203.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallowXmas Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 that looks real nice. good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H1 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Nice TREE!!!! You know we're expecting a video of it in action shortly Any chance of some pictures and info on the tree construction and set up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Messer Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Will get them on here tonight when I fishing wiring up the mega tree and 5 other 11 footers I have. I will record it but the files are so big not sure where to store them yet. On 3g here and it takes forever to upload. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missieod Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Looks awesome. Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Messer Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/7%20foot%20reel.jpg Took this apart. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Base.jpg Base made for 180 tree https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Tip%20on%20Base.jpg Tips on Base https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Pipe.jpg Center Support https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Pole%20Mounted.jpg Start Install https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/IMG-20130323-00526.jpg Topper https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80554399/Pixel%20Standing.jpg Installed You will see in the last picture I used T's and zipped it to the tips that were welded on the frame. The emt slide into the T's and works great. If you have any questions let me know. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H1 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Jeff, Thanks for the additional visuals. At mid-span, is that another support ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Messer Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 2x4 with two screws zipped tied and 1/2 inch gray pvc at the joint of the emt. 30 to 35 mph winds today and it did not move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Boyd Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 2x4 with two screws zipped tied and 1/2 inch gray pvc at the joint of the emt. 30 to 35 mph winds today and it did not move.Absolutely stellar idea my friend. I couldn't believe how much more stable my tree is after installing one of these today. Tied everything together nicely. Thanks for sharing your setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Messer Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Anytime Ron.. Quick fast and it really locks it in. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddH Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 JEFF! THAT IS HARDCORE!! SWEEET BUILD MAN!!! GOOD JOB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Messer Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks Todd!! After seeing all the issue and problems some had building their tree I had to come up with an idea that would last for years. No doubt I have found it. Biggest cost was the machine shop doing the work on the base and topper. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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