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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Two of the 60+ countersunk screw holes that have to be drilled in the metal that wraps around one corner of each of the five posts (about 350 stainless steel screws). |
Still I got to the stage where three posts only need their footing; and the other two will take a few hours to add metal
Some photos of the process.
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Aluminium plate attached to the post and about to be wrapped around it progressively using a large rubber mallet whilst clamps hold the post to the work bench |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Many globs of glue to hold the etched plates into the routed sections - only using two screws top and bottom |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Clamps holding middle sections of the etched plates whilst the glue dries |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - An unusual piece of sculpture? Convenient place for the hand vacuum cleaner used to pick up the drilled metal and timber. |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Four posts standing tall. |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Corner detail showing the screwed metal plate contrasting with the etched leaf forms. |
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| ©2015 Barry Smith - Corner detail showing etched word and leaf forms. |
Stunning!
ReplyDeletelooks great....is this a sculpture for peace 2015 for the garden? and really love the vacuum set up especially...that is "up there for thinking".
ReplyDeleteLooking good, and a lot of work.
ReplyDeletePeace posts are looking wonderful and will be so spectacular and meaningful when settled into their new home. Peace, Barry...
ReplyDeleteAA, CE, P & C - sorry that I have been tardy in recognising your generous comments - must have been busy. AA - I agree they have turned out well. CE - it is for the garden of a friend - though Fiona has now 'ordered' a set of three for our block. P - yes lots of steps involved in making an installation of five. C - always welcome new ways to share or encourage a little peace. Go well and peace. B
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