[Teej]

Originally Posted by TNTtransam

The suggestion of making a motorcycle out of nuts and bolts is an awesome idea, but after looking into it, it takes some skills (like welding) that I don't have. So does anyone have any ideas along the same lines as that, but a little bit easier to construct? As stated before, thanks.

Maybe you could kill two birds with one stone here. Does your Dad have a welder? If so, you could mock up a sculpture, glue it together and when you give it to him tell him you really wanted to weld it up and would love to have him teach you. He will dig the stuff you made and will enjoy the time you spend together. I still get a great feeling when I do something simple that I can trace back to my Dad directly teaching me. Whether it's sharpening a knife or building a campfire. Those things will be with me forever and I like that connection.

A quick google of "motorcycle sculpture" brings up lots of ideas. Some more complex than others. And the beauty of it is that you can use them for ideas, but it can't be "wrong". Use what you have around, make it how you like it.

I'm sure he'll be thrilled no matter what you decide. The fact that you are putting time/effort into it will not be lost on him.

[TNTtransam]

Originally Posted by Teej

Maybe you could kill two birds with one stone here. Does your Dad have a welder? If so, you could mock up a sculpture, glue it together and when you give it to him tell him you really wanted to weld it up and would love to have him teach you. He will dig the stuff you made and will enjoy the time you spend together. I still get a great feeling when I do something simple that I can trace back to my Dad directly teaching me. Whether it's sharpening a knife or building a campfire. Those things will be with me forever and I like that connection.

A quick google of "motorcycle sculpture" brings up lots of ideas. Some more complex than others. And the beauty of it is that you can use them for ideas, but it can't be "wrong". Use what you have around, make it how you like it.

I'm sure he'll be thrilled no matter what you decide. The fact that you are putting time/effort into it will not be lost on him.

Well my dad isn't very handy, but I think I am going to try and make a motorcycle sculpture out if something. Thanks.