Live! Thomas McGreevy & Structure/Support for Massive Tiered Cakes
Level - Intermediate
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1h 37m
Thomas, our resident master engineer, shows us how to properly structure and support massive, tiered cakes!
Please excuse the fact that you can't see Thomas's or my face when speaking. The video did not record both screens on Zoom as we thought it would! (So we added some "extras" to the screen instead. ;)
NOTE: Thomas misspoke on the exact diameter of the wood dowels used in the cake tiers. They are actually 3/8" in diameter.
Here's the link to the spreadsheet of the different cake tier weights that Thomas created!
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LINKS & SUPPLIES
Link to the spreadsheet of different cake tier weights that Thomas created: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gZgg_UgeMxExRA0_LwRADK2OJUs6CzfIrTlvBSCEP7c/edit?usp=sharing
SUPPLIES
- Poly-Dowels, Large White Cake Dowels, 5 ct: https://amzn.to/3kMFqSg
- 3/8 in Treated Dowel Rod: https://cakethings.com/cake-board-and-supports/dowel-rods/3-8-in-treated-dowel-rod/
- 18-8 Stainless Steel Fully Threaded Rod, 5/8"-11 Thread Size, 36" Length: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Threaded-Thread-Length-Threads/dp/B00G3PLMC6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=threaded+rod&qid=1569600173&refinements=p_n_material_browse:17548970011,p_n_feature_eleven_browse-bin:3622112011,p_n_feature_eight_browse-bin:17426589011,p_n_feature_fourteen_browse-bin:11433986011,p_n_availability:1248818011&rnid=1248817011&s=industrial&sr=1-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=61da9f6d0851c01f4554871845e5cdc0&language=en_US
- 316 Stainless Steel Hex Nut, 5/8"-11 Thread Size, Pack of 10: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Finish-B18-2-2-Thread-Across/dp/B009EEADNM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3C4Y7DLOASWAS&keywords=5/8-11+hex+nut&qid=1569600968&s=industrial&sprefix=5/8-11,industrial,165&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=9d9bf39e995648a84aacd4d900123e57&language=en_US
- 316 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, 5/8" Hole Size, Pack of 10: https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Washer-Finish-Nominal-Thickness/dp/B009OJKZJ4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=5/8+in.+washers&qid=1569602384&s=industrial&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3d33114cea6e1221fc396aa8c9ae5457&language=en_US
- 1/2 in. x 2 ft. x 4ft. Medium Density Fiberboard: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-x-2-ft-x-4ft-Medium-Density-Fiberboard-1508108/202089097
- MyThick 1/2" Cake Board: https://cakethings.com/cake-board-and-supports/mythick-boards/mythick-1-2-cake-board/
- DEWALT Drill Bit Set, Spade Bits, Assorted, 3/8-Inch to 1-Inch, 6-Piece: https://amzn.to/3iEF1j0
- Anvil Steel Pipe Fitting, Nipple, 1/8" NPT Male x 5-1/2" Length, Black Finish: https://www.amazon.com/Anvil-8700136958-Fitting-Nipple-Length/dp/B0058DIC4K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?fst=as:off&keywords=black+iron+pipe+nipples&qid=1567019688&refinements=p_11:1/4%22&rnid=1247282011&s=industrial&sr=1-1&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=515610397a1901bc3a7b7966556af9a1&language=en_US
- PVC Pipe Sch. 40 1/2 Inch White, 4 FT: https://amzn.to/2CvQulC
- PVC Adapter 1/2": https://amzn.to/340YlCU
- Floor Flange with Four Screw Holes, 1/2": https://amzn.to/3iFIIoz
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