Copper Wire Willow Tree

Matt Sipes wraps four cables of copper wire to form a tree trunk and then twists the wire to form branches for his willow tree.

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Copper Wire Willow Tree
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Materials:

4 yards insulated 200-amp copper entrance cable, 20 strands of wire, 1/2" thick
scrap copper wire from the cable
hacksaw
vise
utility knife
bolts
sandpaper
spray bottle with salt and water mixture
needle-nose pliers
8" diameter round saw blade
arc welder
welding safety equipment (hood, gloves)
clamp
3 nuts
propane torch
safety glasses
measuring tape
wire cutters