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49. Using the tool from the previous image to push the metal further down all the way around.
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48. A new tool I made for the next step.
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47. Getting close to where it needs to be. Ready to be annealed.
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46. The outer part has been brought around nearly 180°.
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45. Continuing with the raising, so far so good.
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44. Raising a ring. This is the first time I've ever tried this, so I don't know if it will work.
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43. now another phase of the project. Here's a piece of brass sheet cut out and annealed.
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42. more final planishing, using a hammer that fits the curve.
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41. Doing the final planishing.
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40. Silver-soldering the seam.
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39. Gone full circle, getting the seam closed up.
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38. More heavy planishing on the large ball stake.
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37. More forming, using the stake on the left.
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36. Using a little more force to achieve a tighter curve.
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35. Back to more heavy planishing.