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Detail grinding and blending on stainless steel “pincher”.
TIG welding steel on “Wings”
Proper fit of parts is very important. No ga ps between pieces is my goal.
Up and down on the ladder to check fits and alignments is a frequent exercise.
Grinding and blending until a uniform edge is formed.
Softening sheet metal with heat to facilitate the shaping process.
Checking fit of formed aluminum sheet on sculpture.
Trimming sheet metal with cut off wheel prior to welding.
Forming curves on aluminum sheets in slip roll machine.
Welding aluminum
Using the latest “hi-tech” bending techniques
Checking the fit of an add-on piece. “CT-3”
More precision “cardio” bending
Lots of grinding but not too much. “CT-4”
Quality control “team” in action. “CT-4”
Checking the fit on “CT-18”
Lots of grinding and sanding. “CT-23”
Preparing to visit the chiropractor
Moving “CT-27” outdoors
10′ Aluminum “Flame” Adjusting bends
Welding on aluminum “Flame”
Applying finish detail on stainless steel “Whale Tail”
Sanding on aluminum “Whale Tail”
Gringing on large anvil “CT-35”
Grinding on a ball peen hammer “CT-45”
Final welding on “CT-42”
Applying acid to Cor-ten steel to speed up rusting. “CT-48”
This cutting technique usually results in “Hot Pants”
Checking the fit of a piece on “CT-53”
Testing my flexibility while grinding. “CT-54”
Checking the fit of a pattern on “CT-55”
Just starting to cut out part of “CT-58”. Model in forground
Quality control in action: “x-ray eyes”
Grinding weld at base area of sculpture. Base plate on left. “CT-17”
“What do I do next?” Beginning “CT-18”
Pre bending “CT-58”
More Grinding and blending of edges and welds. “CT-9”
Now if I can just get under it without injuring myself. “CT-68”
Finally lifted it into place, and without any obvious injuries at the moment. “CT-68”