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Home / Recent Work / Dive, 2016, Copper and Wood, 8" x 5.5" x 10" / Dive, how it was made [13]

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  • 1. A new tool I made to form the back of the fish, and using it in the hydraulic press. 1. A new tool I made to form the back of the fish, and using it in the hydraulic press.
  • 2. Using that same tool as a stake, using a heavy planishing hammer. 2. Using that same tool as a stake, using a heavy planishing hammer.
  • 3. Using a smaller ball stake to form the curvature of the sides of the fish. 3. Using a smaller ball stake to form the curvature of the sides of the fish.
  • 4. using this special stake to form the tight curvature of the fish's underside. 4. using this special stake to form the tight curvature of the fish's underside.
  • 5. The form is ready to close up. 5. The form is ready to close up.
  • 6. With a thin piece of steel inserted to leave a slot to insert the tail fin, the metal is flattened out smooth. 6. With a thin piece of steel inserted to leave a slot to insert the tail fin, the metal is flattened out smooth.
  • 7. For attaching the fish to the wood, I made this threaded brass piece. It looks funny, but will be completely hidden. 7. For attaching the fish to the wood, I made this threaded brass piece. It looks funny, but will be completely hidden.
  • 8. The tail fin is made and ready to go into its slot. 8. The tail fin is made and ready to go into its slot.
  • 9. Final assembly and silver-soldering complete. 9. Final assembly and silver-soldering complete.
  • 10. View of the underside, showing how it was mounted, using a machine screw. I also used epoxy putty to keep the fish from rotating. 10. View of the underside, showing how it was mounted, using a machine screw. I also used epoxy putty to keep the fish from rotating.
  • 11. Another view of the finished piece. 11. Another view of the finished piece.
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