How to hang metal art work

[tirediron]

I've had my cnc table for a couple of months and have cut out a few items from the dxf files that some of you have provided. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of the information that is handed out to one and all. I've seen some that punch holes and I've done that. Now I have an art project and I do not want to punch a hole into the artwork itself. What do you find is the easiest way to hang your artwork?

Thanks!

[AnotherDano]

If the piece is just a rectangle/square shape, I'll punch holes on all four corners. But it's not for the customer - it's to hang it in the oven to cure the powder coating. I place the hole far enough from the corner that it can be drilled out to suit the customer, but just cut it big enough to use my hooks.

For other stuff, I don't punch holes at all. When I do, they don't want the hole, thinking they'll but a magnetic strip or double-sided tape on the back. When I don't, they whine about that too. In those cases, I tell them that it's to their benefit that I don't choose where the holes should be, so they can place their own holes/mounting spots according to where they want to hang it. (Mortar joints, studs, etc). Just be sure to remind them to put some clear nail polish in the steel exposed by the cut.

For one-off custom work, I discuss where they think the mounting holes would work best for them.

[WSS]

This thread shows a clock mount that works pretty good. It also gives the art a bit of a dimensional look as it holds it away from the wall

http://plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.php?f ... ilit=clock

WSS

[tirediron]

Thanks for the information! I do like the concept of using the clock mounting bracket.

[parrotlady]

I used a cold welding compound called JB Weld. You buy picture hanging things from the store and make sure you have metal to metal contact and just dab the epoxy on the back, place your hanger and wait overnight. It holds 1800lbs. I wasnt sure if I should trust it, so I hung up the piece and hung myself off of it. I am no ballerina and it still didnt break.

[Dustan]

I spot weld a small zinc coated picture hanger wherever it balances good sometimes two right across from another and it works awesome just as long as you weld it before you paint and grind.