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Step-By-Step Rebar Reindeer

by | Dec 19, 2022 | Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Projects | 0 comments

Are you DIYing your gift this year?

Forney’s here with the inspiration you need for an awesome gift. These rebar reindeer will make a great Holiday decoration for years to come.

Supplies

PROJECT STEPS

STEP 1: 

Mark the following lengths on a piece of ½” diameter rebar. (Please note: the quantity below is for 3 reindeer)

  • 3.5” portion (3 total) for the reindeer body
  • 2″ portion (15 total) for the head and legs. PRO TIP: use smaller diameter rebar for 12 of the 15 portions to create more realistic looking reindeer.
  • 1.5″ portions for the neck (3 total)
STEP 2: 
Time to make the antlers! Mark the following lengths on a piece of ¼” rod.

  • 2″ portions (6 total)
  • 1.5″ portions (15 total) 
STEP 3
Cut the measured rebar and ¼” rod with a cut-off wheel and angle grinder.

STEP 4
Bend 3 of the 1.5″ portions at the center between 45-90 degrees. This can be done in a vise or with pliers.

STEP 5

Using a magnet to align two of the 2″ pieces of rebar at a 90-degree angle, weld them together using your Forney Easy Weld 140 FC-i. These will be the reindeer’s legs.

STEP 6

Repeat step 5 to create the other pair of legs. 

STEP 7

Use a magnet to hold the rear of the reindeer body while you align the legs made in step 5 and 6. The legs should angle slightly outward (towards the front and back of the reindeer) to provide further stability and realism. Next, proceed to weld both sets of legs onto the body. 

STEP 8

Use a magnet to align the 3.5″ rebar (body) with the 1.5″ rebar (neck) at a 45-60 degree angle offset from the 3.5″ rebar. Ensure the angle is high enough to attach the head. Weld the neck onto the body of your reindeer. 

PRO TIP: a lower neck might make the reindeer unbalanced from the weight of the head and antlers.

STEP 9

Use a magnet to align the 2″ rebar head on the 1.5″ rebar neck, with the upper end of the head meeting the upper end of the neck. Weld the head onto the neck of your reindeer. 

STEP 10

Now it’s time to create the antlers! Fashion a “Y” shape with the smaller diameter round bars. 

Do this again for the other antler. 

 

STEP 11

Weld the antlers onto the left and right sides of the head.

STEP 12

Use a magnet to align the bent 1.5″ rod portion on the rear of the reindeer. This will become the reindeer’s tail.

STEP 13

Repeat steps 5-12 for the remaining reindeer. (PRO TIP: grind down the bottoms of the legs so the reindeer sits flatly on the table.)

STEP 14

Use a scratch brush to clean up the reindeer. Consider painting them or leave them bare like we did.

STEP 15

Grab your red paint marker and give your reindeer a red nose! 

That’s all there is to it. 5 more and you’ll have enough rebar reindeer to pull a sleigh! 

Happy Holidays from everyone at Forney Industries!

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