Photo Room Divider Tutorial - Step 5

Tools for this step:

Hack Saw

Carpenter Square

Tape measure

Welder (We used a stick welder)

Grinder

Materials for this step:

3/8" hollow rod ( we got a 3' piece, but you'll only need less than 1/2 of it)

5 - 5/16" Square U-Bolts

Welding Rods

We're almost finished with the construction!

A hack saw works better for the cutting in this step, since the pieces are so small and not very difficult to cut by hand. Theoretically, you could the whole project with a hack saw, if you don't have a chop saw, but it will take a lot longer and take a lot more effort. So, cut the u-bolts in half so you have 2 identical pieces of each.  Next, cut off the threads. If you have need for 1 1/2" threaded rod, keep the pieces, otherwise, toss them.We needed 9 hinges, so there is 1 half bolt left with threads on. This could be used as a "bolt in" bracket if there is ever a need. You'll end up with 2 L shaped rods from each bolt. Cut the hollow rod into 9 pieces about 1/4" longer than the long side of the L shaped rod. Save the rest 

of the rod for another project. These 2 pieces make 

up one complete hinge.

Weld the rod ends of the hinge into place along one side of each panel. Keep the  rod side on the same side of each panel so, you don't end up with 2 rods together and 2 pins together. Next, stand up the panels and place the pin in the rod; then clamp under the pin to hold it in position and weld it in place.

So, here's a picture of what the hinges look like. You won't see the whole project until I have it painted, which is the final step. There is a surprise touch that I've 

added that I hope you like.