One day to late, the brass cogs final arrived.
(The Weathering Leaf) by Turan Karamanoglu
Testing the limitations of the laser cutter using 6mm & 3mm ply
(The swaying Thames) By Turan Karamanoglu
Testing of the materiality of the face to the main mechanism based on tide level, time of the day, orientation and the manual text.
Mahogany varnish applied to a 4mm ply wood
Mahogany varnish + antique gold paint applied to a 4mm ply wood
Antique gold paint applied to a 4mm ply wood
(The swaying Thames) By Turan Karamanoglu
After not being able to find a master engraver who could engrave on an uneven surface, I began to learn how to engrave.
(The Shrine) By Turan Karamanoglu
The Aluminium cast is finally here, now it’s time for some cleaning.
(The Shrine) By Turan Karamanoglu
Second attempt in making the base to hold the movement mechanism, revised to allow for a secret compartment to hold the key for the mechanism. The layering of the ply wood panels will also hopefully be picked up in the Aluminium cast.
By Turan Karamanoglu
The laser cutter at work….
The ABS plastic 3d printer at work. A second attempt at the stem of the handle which was re-designed for a smooth motion as it rotates. This will be cast out of an Aluminium and bronze alloy.
(The swaying Thames) By Turan Karamanoglu
First attempt at pouring the Aluminium handle
(The swaying Thames) By Turan Karamanoglu
The handle to the mechanism is final printed, now of to the fabricators we go and hopefully if all goes well we should have a handle forged out of gunmetal.
