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Improv1-1
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Improv1-2
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Improv1-3
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1. Scrap of 16 gauge brass sheet, what was left after pieces were cut out for other projects.
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2. Hammering to make the metal thinner at the ends.
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3. Using the hydraulic press to push out a dome shape.
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4. The results of step 3.
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5. Continuing that dome shape to the edges of the metal.
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6. As much hammering as can be done without annealing it.
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7. Annealing. When the brass has been heated red-hot it becomes malleable again.
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8. forming a V-trough on a V-shaped stake.
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9. flipping it over and forming it on the stake shown on the left.
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10. Ready to anneal again.
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11. After annealing, planishing on a ball stake.
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12. Using a special stake (top) that allows me to planish in that one particular area.