The Building of the 108" X 28" Toroid
Step 1. Rolling the tubes. 22 pieces, in 6 different radii.
Greg setting up one of the strut pieces to be welded.
Vince TiG welding the struts together at the center hub assembly.
A Semi-circle of supports ready for the tubes to be installed.
The first few tubes tack welded in place.
Vince putting the final welds on the tubes.
Greg cutting the excess tubing from one of the semi circles.
A close up of one of the welded joints, where the tubing fits into the support.
Greg and Vince standing with their masterpiece.
Greg and Vince with the toroid in the vertical position.