Placement at Flux Metals

The first day was super sunny. There is a lot of work in progress as the landlords of the yard are building construction from scrap materials. While taking the picture, I am standing on one of their balconies/bridges.

Flux Metals, run by James Garner, specialises in theatre props and art sculptures. They are a fun bunch! I really liked getting to know everyone during a mandatory tea break (twice a day!)

Starting on the 29th, I was quickly put to work. James gave me some practice welding to do. Then he showed me how to you a LATHE. I FACED OFF a rod and drilled a hole in it: it will serve as the centre of a wheel to put through an axis.

I also cut more rods and bent them using a form. Those rings will be used in the construction of a sculpture (of a massive hand).

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