Thursday, April 16, 2009

Basic metal arrives in 22' long x 1 1/2" square tubes which are then
cut into parts for the grids.
Detail of joint angles and bevels for weld filet jointing.
Artist as welder, getting ready to "spot weld" frames together.
4000 degrees, plasma welds in seconds and becomes super strong.
Taking form, the finished grids are ready for a little cosmetic sanding.
It always seems like magic to take a pile of metal and turn it into something you have been planning and dreaming about for so long.