Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This is how I make metal letters using rebar to be used in a metal sign. I bent this rebar lettering without heating it before bending the rebar. These sorts of things make great DIY creative garden art or wall art; it does not have to be a rebar advertising sign like I made.
I plan to leave the "Gavin Clark DIY" sign on my workbench where it is now, it will get quite a beating from sparks from grinding and getting hit by steel at times, and the bench does get wet when it is raining and the wind is blowing, so even though I have sprayed it I do expect it to rust over time, and it may need a bit of maintenance if I decide the rust does not add to the rustic look of the sign. I enjoy making metal letters, is a nice MIG Welding Project using rebar.
I coated this with Penetrol Rust Treatment, Penetrates Rust 300g Aerosol Spray and then put a topcoat of Semi-Gloss Clear Coat
The main tools used were a MIG welder, angle grinder, drill, bench vise, and swivel “V” magnets.
The big rebar is 18mm, and the small rebar that I made the letters with is 12mm or (1/2 inch rebar)
The Brand of the Drill bits and cutting/flap discs is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: https://alphatools.com.au
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Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely. I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
This is how I make metal letters using rebar to be used in a metal sign. I bent this rebar lettering without heating it before bending the rebar. These sorts of things make great DIY creative garden art or wall art; it does not have to be a rebar advertising sign like I made.
I plan to leave the "Gavin Clark DIY" sign on my workbench where it is now, it will get quite a beating from sparks from grinding and getting hit by steel at times, and the bench does get wet when it is raining and the wind is blowing, so even though I have sprayed it I do expect it to rust over time, and it may need a bit of maintenance if I decide the rust does not add to the rustic look of the sign. I enjoy making metal letters, is a nice MIG Welding Project using rebar.
I coated this with Penetrol Rust Treatment, Penetrates Rust 300g Aerosol Spray and then put a topcoat of Semi-Gloss Clear Coat
The main tools used were a MIG welder, angle grinder, drill, bench vise, and swivel “V” magnets.
The big rebar is 18mm, and the small rebar that I made the letters with is 12mm or (1/2 inch rebar)
The Brand of the Drill bits and cutting/flap discs is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: https://alphatools.com.au
►►Subscribe to our Channel for more videos ►► bit.ly/2ULxLJogavinclark
Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely. I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY
