Re-purposing Drapery Rods

[oldhudson]

I have 2 – 4’ sections of this material. Its Ikea aluminum drapery rods. Its way too nice to pitch and I’m wondering how to use it. I’d like to use it for a contemporary picture frame(s). It would be easy to cut the miters but I can’t figure out how to attach the corners. I have no welding skills or equipment.

 

I know there are creative folks here who can shove me in a productive direction.  Thanks for reading.

[spirithorse]

I am positive that a 2 part epoxy like these will work and I have used them to assemble golf clubs

https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=epoxy

I also think a product called J B Weld will work but, have not used it on aluminum. I have used it on automotive parts with good success.

God Bless! Spirithorse

 

[oldhudson]

1 hour ago, spirithorse said:

I am positive that a 2 part epoxy like these will work and I have used them to assemble golf clubs

https://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=EAScore%2Cf%2CEAFeatured+Weight%2Cf%2CSale+Rank%2Cf&q=epoxy

I also think a product called J B Weld will work but, have not used it on aluminum. I have used it on automotive parts with good success.

God Bless! Spirithorse

 

I was wondering if an epoxy would do the trick. Thanks.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Make plinth  blocks for the corners and dress the frame up that way. Get as creative as you want with the blocks. I would router a slot and slide them in and either screw from the back or epoxy in. Not easy to make 45 degree angles in material that is curved on front and back.

Other ideas is to use as a rack and hang hooks from it for displaying things. 

[oldhudson]

9 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Make plinth  blocks for the corners and dress the frame up that way. Get as creative as you want with the blocks. I would router a slot and slide them in and either screw from the back or epoxy in. Not easy to make 45 degree angles in material that is curved on front and back.

Other ideas is to use as a rack and hang hooks from it for displaying things. 

The plinth blocks, at least in my mind, seem old fashioned - still it's worth exploring. The rack to hang pictures is a really good idea! Thanks.

[jollyred]

I found this on Amazon and it might be a solution to your problem.  You might find it cheaper at other sources.

https://www.amazon.com/Uniweld-P4KD9S-Aluminum-Solder-Applicator/dp/B07L9HFNG6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544814951&sr=8-3&keywords=aluminum+solder+kit

[Rockytime]

The plinth blocks make sense to me. I like old fashioned things. Much easier to make square corners than mitered.  Holding the material would have to be held with some kind of jig for mitering.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

2 hours ago, Rockytime said:

The plinth blocks make sense to me. I like old fashioned things. Much easier to make square corners than mitered.  Holding the material would have to be held with some kind of jig for mitering.

To hold the true angle each and every time would quite a challenge. One that I would not even attempt. Use it for what it was intended or sell it on ebay

[amazingkevin]

Good idea!