Memoirs of a Polyhedron Maker
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Work continues...
 Pieces waiting to be glued and screwed |
Michael welding the
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 Finished pieces awaiting their destiny |
Ok, so it's a week after the start of the show, and I'm still working on it, Most of the pieces are good to go. If I can just hold out a few more days and finish it, then I'll be able to collapse and await my fate with a peaceful soul. If only I could get Michael to weld that inner structure in a timely manner. What's the matter with volunteers these days? If I had a nickel for everyone who said they'd help me tomorrow, why I'd start paying people!
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At long last, the metal support structure is now all welded and I'm putting it in place with the aid of band clamps and plumber's tape. It's made of pieces that end in these fork kind of deals, and the forks ultimately grab onto each other. Seperately, the forks look like little birds clamoring for their dinner. Someday, my days will not be filled only with wood scraps and screws. As work progresses, I've noticed my friends seem to not be visible quite so often any more for fear of having to turn down my pleas to help me. When all else fails, ask Mom and Dad:
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Here we see my dad trying out his new flotation device |