Attempting a Tornado Chandelier

My last massive build nearly defeated me. Why would I take on another huge, metal sculpture?
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[@WesleyTreat]

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[@EmeraldStardust]

Where is this bar you made this amazing sculpture for?

[@BrooksMoses]

@@EmeraldStardust Truck Yard Bar, in the lower Bricktown area in Oklahoma City, and according to the news article I found it should be opening in early summer.

[@EmeraldStardust]

​@@BrooksMoses Oh sweet, thanks! I love in Oklahoma so I'm happy that something as awesome as this sculpture was made (it looks really cool in the video, can't wait to see it in person!)

[@norwegiansmores811]

video idea. one made out of glass.

[@evolutionCEO]

tornados... a Hollywood fallacy requiring much promotion in the pantheon of lies. glad it's not me that has to peddle that one. eat verily of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, then do good with intelligence.

[@RaySoul_]

"What's up nerds! I'm Wesley, and I'm having a panic attack!" I like this guy. You have my full attention for eternity.

[@matthewb8229]

Never has a more useful item been created than the "Days Since a Dumb" board.

[@bloodgain]

Let me guess, it was the old, "I don't want to just say no, so I'll quote it really high", then the customer said "yes", anyway? Classic way to end up doing a project you kinda didn't want to do, but makes it hurt a little less. The worst part is when they say "yes" right away, you realize you could have bid higher!

[@T-shirtquilts]

Been there done that!

[@elizabethsloan3192]

It’s the PITA fee.

[@thaedleinad]

Once, my boss quoted a visual artist $4000 to clean her full of small fragile sculptures home and the customer said yes. As the high price tag scare failed, boss went for plan B and said she could not put the customer's home on schedule for any crew in the next 8 weeks... That worked.

[@LongDefiant]

​@@thaedleinad$4000 is only $160 every two weeks.

[@tracybowling1156]

Hey big man, the next time you are going to "play" with something, you have to film it. Those are the YT rules. Don't blame me, I didn't make them up. 😍

[@TheRealHusk]

We have the same last name :^)

[@theanarchonazbolinquisition]

@@TheRealHuskbowling?

[@TheRealHusk]

@@theanarchonazbolinquisition yeah boy, we be rolling rolling rolling

[@reno2008]

As someone from Oklahoma, I'd KILL to have a desk Top mini lamp of this. Holy crap, that's awesome. You could also put those rings on bearings and make this one hell of a kinetic sculpture. Good job. I'll definitely be checking this out in person when it's up.

[@WesleyTreat]

I thought about making mini ones, but I haven't worked it out yet.

[@tohopes]

​@@WesleyTreatcould make it an alarm clock, when the tornado goes off it's time to wake up.

[@gorillaau]

​@@tohopesWith the tornado siren sound?

[@tohopes]

@@gorillaau i mean it could be no configurable. there are light-only alarm clocks that don't make sound. but you could have the option of your favorite tornado sound as well.

[@ChibiOkamiko]

I agree, my nephew once aspired to be a storm chaser, I’d love to gift him a lamp like this! ☺️

[@sticustom]

The Jetsons sound effects, Bill Paxton and a cow. What’s not to like. Great work mate 👍🏻

[@Sincerelytk]

This is why I love KZbin. You find the most creative, the most daring, and arguably the funniest. Thanks for sharing such a huge project. Can’t wait to go back and see your previous works!

[@2rueblue]

Wesley, you are clearly extremely talented and extremely busy but please please post more shows on KZbin, trust me they are never boring. All the very best from Scotland.

[@Makebuildmodify]

Very nice, Wesley. The lights really add depth to the project.

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks! Come to Maker Camp!

[@UncleChester]

This was my first Wesley Treat video and let me say what a treat it was. Funny, intriguing, suspenseful, and awe inspiring. What a magnificent ride it was. Thank you

[@aliciacharline]

Speaking as someone who lives like 2 miles from where this is going to be installed, its perfect

[@textiless]

delighted that i once again found the side of youtube that's just enrichment for shop teachers.

[@chetleonard169]

WESLEY!! Ah yes! there it is, the jetson's table saw. lol

[@bitsRboolean]

lol that shot down the aluminum barrel while the bandsaw was cutting was worth the price of admission

[@tench745]

Seeing the thumbnail for a project like this, it's a pretty straightforward fabrication; roll a bunch of aluminum hoops and rivet them together. But, the fact that you also were able to envision and design that concept to then fabricate it is what separates artists like yourself from mere fabricators like me. Also, I was thrilled to see the return of the Jetson tablesaw.

[@IAMSatisfied]

The REAL Lord of the Rings. 😃 Nice work there! C'mon, Wes, where's your SWAG Off-road upgrades for that HF die roller? Power feed, outrigger roller extensions and hydraulic Z-axis? 😉

[@thefast100]

Thank you KZbin algorithm for suggesting this. What an amazing build!!! Love it!! You just gained a new subscriber.

[@superordinate]

Kai's Power Tools... sheesh. Awesome build Wesley!

[@schtepke]

got that too.. yeah, those were the days 🙂

[@NoadiArt]

I heard that and was like, I haven't thought about Kai's power tools in years.

[@mattsully5332]

really love how the chase lights give it an appearance of motion

[@eo151]

That is an absolute work of art! Ive missed the Jetson's table saw.

[@slugore]

I was right there with you laughing my butt off about the robot sneeze! Lovely work, BTW. Such a beautiful, unique piece.

[@roysutherland9729]

If someone has a phobia for tornados, that thing is a nightmare! 😱 I love it! 😍

[@bytesizedengineering]

I love your creativity! Also, it seems like you have a lot of fun in your workshop. I'm glad that you invited us to tag along!

[@novardifunkegenaamdkaiser3491]

The rings INSIDE the rings! That was a brilliant idea!! Sir, You are an ARTIST!

[@stephenwesolowski4935]

I am so glad to hear all the different tools at work in your projects again.

[@dandthedangers]

Aww snap, Wesley just dropped his new album! Aluminum Tornado with the hit track Robot Allergies!

[@JBLewis]

With the lights, that thing is jaw dropping!

[@WesleyTreat]

Thanks!

[@jeffpitzer8521]

That chandelier blows me away! So realistic I watched it in my newly fabricated tornado shelter under the staircase of the barndomininium I'm building....you should hear those awesome sound effects in a small metal box!

[@Culpride]

Thank you for letting us enjoy all the fun bits and still leaving in enough bits of hardship to teach us that such projects are not just cake and laughter. Great success and a wonderful sculpture. Cheers

[@torinhalsey6313]

Wow. Abso-frickin-lutely incredible. Artist, fabricator, engineer, creator, maker, comedian, geek, filmmaker, designer, problem solver, and probably a dozen other terms that I can't think of right now, are words I'd use to describe you and your talents. I hope the customer is paying you well for your work. Have a great weekend.

[@THETICK36]

im a sign fabricator and have to drill holes in awkward positions. Watching you drill those holes while the material is flat on the floor. Something that i do when drilling holes in awkward positions is i use a squeeze clamp (yellow Dewalt style) and squeeze the drill and material together to make drilling the holes effortless. i would recommend putting a sacrificial piece of wood or scrap on the clamp head where the drill bit will contact it that way you dont damage the clamp

[@ScottTurnerformeindustrious]

Fantastic job Wesley!

[@K.Arashi]

the noise the roller makes is so delightful

[@edward1005]

Just discovered your channel. I love it! Very creative, like your shop skills, great narration. Gotta make me one of those, "This shop has operated....days....without a dumb" sign. Been doing this for fifty+ years, but my sign only needs to count up to "ONE". "Tornado Chandelier" - you nailed it, partner!

[@BartRamakers]

I swear to God Wesley, keep doing what you're doing. Every single video you manage to make me laugh out loud, and this time you completed that goal within the first 6 seconds of the video. Love the content, very educational and entertaining!

[@RedBairnMedia]

I for one hold a very dear place in my heart for the Jetsons powered table saw 😅

[@sparkythebuilder]

This is got to be one of the most underrated channels on KZbin! Great video, great editing, and a fantastic project! You really out did yourself this time Wesley!

[@byebyecitybyebye]

Never seen any of your other videos but this one was immediately special to me, the trials and tribulations this project put you through were so educational and inspiring to watch, I'm really glad to have seen your process, and the finished product is spectacular!

[@hermankopinga]

Inspiring work, as always. Love how you did the outro, felt fresh and deliberate. Can’t wait for the post mortem.

[@pogostix6097]

This is the first video of yours I have seen (KZbin recommended), but your sense of humor made me snort my stir fry out my nose, so I think I'll have to go back and at least watch your other giant chandelier builds. Your "Days Since A Dumb" board is just **chef's kiss** Gotta make my own I think.

[@francisrabkin]

I've never commented on a youtube video before, but I have to break my silence because I am that sole viewer standing in the intersection of the venn diagram of a maker's chalk circle on the workshop floor and a Brechtian Chalk Circle. Good job!

[@ScamstinCrew]

You should look up "No Mar" Clecos or "Skin Pins" they use an offset bottom jaw. So you can pull together thin or soft materials really tight. And not worry about pull through. Also non Spring clecos are pretty awesome too for longer term use than the spring clecos.

[@brianatbtacprod1989]

Very cool. You have done some great projects, but I think this may be among the best. It's great on its own, but adding the "debris" is another level. Thanks

[@chetleonard169]

Love the James Bond shot! That's a great build Wesley... Hey I met Bill Paxton once. Great guy. He was tickled by my name, to which he replied, " NO WAY!" lol

[@TheTurnipBoy]

Beautiful light sculpture.

[@benhancock1408]

I think it would be so cool if each tier was mounted on a center that could pivot around the upright tube. It would be free to undulate and change shape like the real twister does. Just a thought.

[@frrapp2366]

TOOLs with sound effects , the rolls sounds like one of the old kids whoopy tube . as a resident of the original "TWISTER town" -- WAKITA, Oklahoma i approve of your work. some trivia Bill Paxton stayed late and played ball with the kids here in Wakita , the opening into scenes of "Smallville " is an aerial shot of Wakita coming in from the east( main road 11a comes from s and turns east onto main) when you install it in OKC you will have to do a day trip up here to Wakita and go through the "Twister museum" and see a real "Dorothy pod".:) much Fun watching your work and design come to reality

[@cheeto4493]

Thanks for the video, but a special thanks for making me laugh today. I always enjoy your little edit, sound effects and remarks. The comment about the robot sneeze had me laughing out loud right along with you. And being right next door to Oklahoma City, I will have to check it out once it gets installed.

[@davebauerart]

Absolutely stunning results. Really captured the swirly vibe. Really excellent problem solving.

[@VexxenCreations]

Make it have a moter at the top, that rotates the entire chandelier! That... would be epic.

[@johngassmann9581]

I just love everything about your videos. The problem-solving, the sound effects, the corny jokes. All of it.

[@derschlotter5605]

Well done. Looks amazing. I’m impressed of your creativity and how everything turned out. I mean always. You’re amazing. 👍

[@WesleyTreat]

Thank you

[@EvaderGuy]

Masterful work! But the sound effects… Over the top. Great video.

[@wackyvorlon]

My personal favourite are self-drilling self-tapping screws. Just drive them in. I love them.

[@LarixusSnydes]

First of all: splendid work. Remember to balance your work and your rest/ time off. Getting a high quotation doesn't matter if you're dead or hospitalised because of a serious injury or a mental breakdown. Take care.

[@MrTapanes]

Wow! I really like almost all of your projects, but this one is really stunning. Great design all around and then BAM!! The lights start swirling around in the funnel. It seems the only option now that I've seen it, but what a great idea. Can't wait to see the sequel.

[@LeighHart]

Absolutely stunning reveal with the lights at the end. I was prepared (🍿) for another 20 minutes of watching you wire it up!

[@theothermarshal]

Brilliant! The Set Screw solution at 10:06 caused me to have to fire my brain for misrepresentation in it's job application.

[@jonhatton4354]

That is so stinkin cool! I’ve positioned myself in my area to be the guy you call for weird / interesting builds, but this is insane! I’m 40, but I wanna be you when I grow up! Haha

[@markramsell454]

What a pain that was, but it turned out great. Please post something of its install, we want to know where the cows end up.

[@HelloIAmJo]

I had this on to keep me company while I was hanging some shelves, and it was LOVELY! Here's hoping that the algorithm keeps being kind to you!

[@GreenDayFanMT]

Genius way to create a circle and a thought provoking chandelier, the thought being to start building oneself:)

[@chrissinsigalli7336]

Very cool! Awesome job. It would be neat to put a low-speed motor in the top and slowly turn the center shaft.

[@oldninjarider]

Jetsons FTW, some of us are old enough to remember the ye olde DeWalt portable saw you used to use regularly.

[@AndyCallaway]

👍 For the sound effects. 😄

[@jonathangrenier104]

I love how have huge project and bring us along step by step to the final humongous project.

[@danoconnell1833]

Loved this, Wesley! As a life-long musician who spent a lot of time in construction, I really appreciate the "cartoon" sounds of the roller and other machines, and I think a whole video of just interesting sounds from this project would be really cool.

[@margaretmarks6685]

THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER! Bravo! So well done! Please let us see it installed! The cows etc. circling the tornado are a brilliant touch! 👏👏👏👏👏 ❤❤❤

[@donblaylock7361]

Nice work Wesley. Love the Tornado. I like the idea of a smaller one I could put in my yard or on my front porch that would rotate with the wind. A "Mini Wind Chime Tornado" perhaps?

[@Dave59657]

As a sheet metal fab guy, you earned my subscription! Love cleco clamps!

[@rootvalue]

I just love your style of filmmaking. You tell the back story while doing the actual work instead of making them separate scenes. ❤

[@Doubleduperron]

That "Stop it." hooked me lol.

[@TheM750]

I hear you on the stress of big projects like this, just got done designing a ceiling element for a customer that's just one small part of the whole store, but is still a $40,000 element. I won't be totally relaxed until it's up and hanging in the store for a few weeks (even though I know there's massive safety margin in the design).

[@absurdides]

I thought the chandelier was cool until you turned on the lights. Then I KNEW it was cool. Nice work!

[@sgsax]

One thing I love about your art is that when you go big, you go BIG. This looks awesome! I love the chasing lights, too. And FYI, I also know who Berthold Brecht is. When you say "Hello, nerds," it's me, I'm the nerd. Thanks for sharing!

[@vlogerhood]

Perhaps painting the EMT black would be a good alteration? Also, did you know the lights were going to do all that ahead of time? Because that light show is unbelievable. The reflections most of all.

[@rosemarshall1219]

You were missed. What a beautiful chandelier, wow, great design

[@CousinLouisDaFreshPrince]

Something so naturally entertaining and informative, funny as well. Bravo!

[@alex0589]

Never saw your stuff before, this was recommended by youtube I actually laughed out loud several times

[@TheDistur]

Wow that's a lot of work. You've come up with some clever solutions.

[@alankott3129]

Wesley Treat. Acme Rocket builder. You realize that all of your videos must have cartoon sound effects now. I will gladly buy your first soundtrack!

[@ZenHulk]

THANKS. Now my wife wants one, of course scaled down a lot but i'm in the middle of a 6 ft animatronic that I've been working on for a year. So i have to clean my shop, pull out the big tools and refigure the math to build this at possible 6ft, thanks, from now on i'm only liking videos my wife doesn't like. There goes my July driving to my son's 30 minutes away to use the tools he has and back to the tools i have in Utah heat.

[@Thatgirl1973]

That is definitely one of THE coolest things I've seen in ages!!!

[@moritzlaszlo3115]

I'm 11 minutes into my first video on this channel and I already subscribed. I love everything about this!

[@MrUltimate49er]

Your work is absolutely amazing! This was a treat to watch your video. Thank you for sharing your artwork with us!

[@0therun1t21]

11:24-The sound effects are beautiful too! Sample that sound please. The next several sounds aslo need to be saved, I love them all. I need to see that aluminum Mandelbrot set, your sculptures/lamps are amazing! I love auminum, I collect interestingly shaped parts in it to use in my house, a heatsink makes a pretty good soap dish. 20:48 all your tools sound so good!

[@elizabethsloan3192]

Your garage door reminds me so much of my grandfather’s. He was a welder and incredible craftsman. I think he would have loved your show.

[@sirnearlyheadlesnick]

SO many memories of Saturday Mornings watching Cartoons & Tom & Jerry. Thank you Wesley

[@hardwire666too]

I'm glad the algorithm fed me this video. I have been looking into making my own electronic drum kit. You used to be able to find the drum shells cheap but since you pay a premium on everything these days your better off making the shells yourself since the acoustic properties don't matter. This just gave me an idea should I come across some cheap aluminum.

[@_thegrayman]

Great video! Epic project! That shot of the lights from underneath 👏👏👏🇦🇺👍

[@michaeld_aus_b]

very impressive piece of art ! luckily the client did not want to motorize this (which would be super cool)

[@andydudas2376]

I'm so glad you made the "MAKERS" sign for DiResta. Otherwise, I might never have been able to share in your work. I'm always made happier when I see one of your projects and the positive energy I suspect with which you must around in life.☮💟

[@DanielRichards644]

Thats pretty dang slick, I like how you used the lighting to create a feeling of motion, only problem now is the only way you could top this if you did another one would be to have the rings rotate around the center making the light also a a kinetic sculpture, i'm sure it is possible to build something like that, but it's well beyond my skills or understanding.

[@TanukiOfficial]

OMG! I haven't heard of Kai's Power Tools in forever!! 😂 👍

[@DustinKreidler]

I don't know why the algorithm took this long to recommend your channel, but holy crap that's amazing! Awesome work, and excellent execution. Hopefully we get a glimpse of it in its final home (or I make my way to Oklahoma myself to see it!)

[@barthanes1]

You subsidized your new timber frame shed too, which can easily be constructed from your frame jig.

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

I like how the ring roller was also deburring the rings.

[@WesleyTreat]

It was actually making it worse. I had to grind off the sharp edges of those dies so it wasn't as bad. I have to go back and sand a few edges because I was getting metal splinters wiring it up.

[@Frooderick]

Oooooo… shiny! As chandeliers go, that’s about a 9.5 on the Cool-Shit-o-Meter.

[@winterwhitechocolate]

Wow! That is amazing! We live in southern Kansas and will be in Oklahoma City next month. I hope it is installed by then because seeing that in person will be fantastic. I love looking up to the the inner circles it really gives the illusion of swirling. Beautiful!