tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23321719704291469042024-02-22T00:39:44.794-08:00RisingRobert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-77996551079881132532010-11-24T07:12:00.000-08:002010-11-24T08:37:28.197-08:00Installation and Unveiling<div>Once the base was installed at the Waterfront Park, and a majority of the hard-scape work had been done, it was time to move the sculpture to it's final home. This was a challenging operation since the sculpture was designed to stand upright, and had to be laid on it's side in order to transport it. Even though the Waterfront Park is only a mile away, there are numerous utility lines that the sculpture would not fit under when standing in an upright position.</div><div><br /></div><div>After much contemplation, Robert decided that the best idea was to make a supporting frame for the exterior of the sculpture. The picture below shows the sculpture being lifted by a crane onto the flat bed that will transport it to the Waterfront Park. You can see the three sided frame on the outside of the sculpture that is designed to stabilize the sculpture and prevent damage to the stainless steel surfaces.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjRHWw8TxvYE-9mgGBa57VEl21jxZyRmaHPfd_l8HCaq6aPLkk9Xe4zkmUIBdd9346wabLlPaSibLKba0MbPBZjJd3MO8wPLCwMxIubtNt8VgNpVsmwAGsJJyK9jKYl3dmBB4fSAkdCo5/s1600/61.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjRHWw8TxvYE-9mgGBa57VEl21jxZyRmaHPfd_l8HCaq6aPLkk9Xe4zkmUIBdd9346wabLlPaSibLKba0MbPBZjJd3MO8wPLCwMxIubtNt8VgNpVsmwAGsJJyK9jKYl3dmBB4fSAkdCo5/s320/61.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543144167469741762" /></a><br /><div>The sculpture is carefully set onto the flat bed trailer.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZz1oXLCmnEa0c5PTX5Tym731NpDutniv7G5IwZLDYmd3SH-_Zm83FEMKHNR57H-zGv5pUDSyPi_RZvm8hUhslc0rQhaGKycTiWIqBi7VsPeXT7zGbVkUe8yEMr4JPedf1C6y25NQYyAO4/s1600/62.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZz1oXLCmnEa0c5PTX5Tym731NpDutniv7G5IwZLDYmd3SH-_Zm83FEMKHNR57H-zGv5pUDSyPi_RZvm8hUhslc0rQhaGKycTiWIqBi7VsPeXT7zGbVkUe8yEMr4JPedf1C6y25NQYyAO4/s320/62.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543143904730729010" /></a><br /></div><div>Now it is slowly lowered into a recumbent position.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl0a1RzfKYZaqyyFP1d8u6Fol9aQW7WzREFAy3UfRFcRjPV9-XiqEXY_5m66vC54aTmuolINS4NzGR1lkOBW2a_Gi8D44Mfax9u6inCUtIkna8osVyLsa0FzIokCGaMASN1yo0r2YA17D/s1600/65.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl0a1RzfKYZaqyyFP1d8u6Fol9aQW7WzREFAy3UfRFcRjPV9-XiqEXY_5m66vC54aTmuolINS4NzGR1lkOBW2a_Gi8D44Mfax9u6inCUtIkna8osVyLsa0FzIokCGaMASN1yo0r2YA17D/s320/65.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543143740097808834" /></a><br /></div><div>The frame works beautifully, and is strapped securely to the flat bed trailer.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbloEzbHyvpwbbQPvVw71IQk32Jw5qAcUVwpMn5nV3Ttd9R6REY0wZ9VYp7kUU35pH4N5ERe2dQpgZ44cniu6UpZllNCEf0u3PQ18v4_McZfoTNT8t7EpywpDYm4i8OcT0WnCH1xyBkKT/s1600/67.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbloEzbHyvpwbbQPvVw71IQk32Jw5qAcUVwpMn5nV3Ttd9R6REY0wZ9VYp7kUU35pH4N5ERe2dQpgZ44cniu6UpZllNCEf0u3PQ18v4_McZfoTNT8t7EpywpDYm4i8OcT0WnCH1xyBkKT/s320/67.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543143505216774354" /></a>The slow, careful trip the the Waterfront Park is made without incident. Now the crane lifts the sculpture from the flat bed trailer. The wind is blowing a little, so ropes are attached and held to keep the sculpture steady as it is moved and lowered onto the brick pad next to the base.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphyDIxvGmVYMIKQlaiPMi_z5bogV-Fyw65frRScsg3BJ3ECTRQTOQoiA6K0OTslsfJC8bMF5GeJhbSW6R4HbRX5JqegYT8CxBQkt_sb0XhJk5ZhOOVpyvS8aRTYwYyfYVul-ihet2fw9l/s1600/70.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphyDIxvGmVYMIKQlaiPMi_z5bogV-Fyw65frRScsg3BJ3ECTRQTOQoiA6K0OTslsfJC8bMF5GeJhbSW6R4HbRX5JqegYT8CxBQkt_sb0XhJk5ZhOOVpyvS8aRTYwYyfYVul-ihet2fw9l/s320/70.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543143315863940770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlDdPkID-XXqm8aEJ5sTdLCaO4MqGN0orpa1mZ9XBUywLjej_ZC3Mv6DtanSOHKtLLmoxSi-Hz2Lmx9VI8cQgz5Hke3hg98M56VKLHFCr1YPqosLZ_vW7m8rdvHtRbeVE0x1MipcQZS6G/s1600/71.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlDdPkID-XXqm8aEJ5sTdLCaO4MqGN0orpa1mZ9XBUywLjej_ZC3Mv6DtanSOHKtLLmoxSi-Hz2Lmx9VI8cQgz5Hke3hg98M56VKLHFCr1YPqosLZ_vW7m8rdvHtRbeVE0x1MipcQZS6G/s320/71.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543142096041380354" /></a><br /></div><div>Now Robert climbs the frame, and must cut it apart to remove it from the sculpture.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnGcQPF6hJcwuobPhjUaH-CbFhr7rj1jB5Al_zejIsDfaJayv_bpRjGuUi_IrLG1IGgauTCRDbDFe_MddIOeGmpJdU9jnvqWDsNEX_Onl45clER7xbUT0_20Qh4JwneIHu9rbcN8doEkC/s1600/74.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnGcQPF6hJcwuobPhjUaH-CbFhr7rj1jB5Al_zejIsDfaJayv_bpRjGuUi_IrLG1IGgauTCRDbDFe_MddIOeGmpJdU9jnvqWDsNEX_Onl45clER7xbUT0_20Qh4JwneIHu9rbcN8doEkC/s320/74.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543141917693423282" /></a><br /></div><div>Once more the sculpture is lifted, this time without the protective frame, and it is lowered onto the base.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50RrC7l87bsCwcvA46H8eeLJl-0LCu4VCkbx9cLpV-6tc8A3iDkLhUCDG5zC971UwyATLd2LDOTaMG2JGG5WK5F-DVDeg2E8OfP-TG4KJ077zXpHao1G88mEg9l5zb8w3G9T-Cr-RgFLb/s1600/76.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50RrC7l87bsCwcvA46H8eeLJl-0LCu4VCkbx9cLpV-6tc8A3iDkLhUCDG5zC971UwyATLd2LDOTaMG2JGG5WK5F-DVDeg2E8OfP-TG4KJ077zXpHao1G88mEg9l5zb8w3G9T-Cr-RgFLb/s320/76.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543141734007450402" /></a>The long bolts that secure the sculpture to the base line up perfectly and slide into position.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreV7ATyWFaam7Hw80iMnLEpX5UBHjGk2FjbvtFYXwytjE9iRESeXNTYMC6Oy2OrQ591mwGL-lqW5LWn9hQPjGn6Xp2wUydclR0DVjRLO1UXXRO13Vjv2tCRsX64pqniLKbTy9dZsD21j1/s1600/77.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreV7ATyWFaam7Hw80iMnLEpX5UBHjGk2FjbvtFYXwytjE9iRESeXNTYMC6Oy2OrQ591mwGL-lqW5LWn9hQPjGn6Xp2wUydclR0DVjRLO1UXXRO13Vjv2tCRsX64pqniLKbTy9dZsD21j1/s320/77.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543141445889203330" /></a><br /></div><div>Using the three holes in the side of the base Robert placed the nuts onto the bolts that hold the sculpture in place, and torqued them tightly. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZ_0hNrK7AuDFkYykfARASEphCf4k9VDpQh7UhWfe8egAFiMo68l2JOjFQiXuaOCHRU98k2n6OYQeqoEa947YuG_NCl92gBPi7L3s6Rcr3Cg7Bgrr-pDlKyhG7LYSnt5T5R-_0iqeU5d1/s1600/78.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZ_0hNrK7AuDFkYykfARASEphCf4k9VDpQh7UhWfe8egAFiMo68l2JOjFQiXuaOCHRU98k2n6OYQeqoEa947YuG_NCl92gBPi7L3s6Rcr3Cg7Bgrr-pDlKyhG7LYSnt5T5R-_0iqeU5d1/s320/78.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543141197896285442" /></a><br /></div><div>Stainless steel plates are placed over each access point. Each is engraved with information about the RISING sculpture.</div><div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bnv3SDTih0598xR7PDS_kq0TNr9wTYNbJoNmUSNL2ciPg9QQBRiZXZKIYwTgLKxkGs8J2sJv21zugWuuqcNEX0SAm1tbw5MuWqQ2HqsKW_q6GIq6GbDvfANgr5A-8Qel2rcpA1ichSaF/s320/78B.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 309px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543140683565647954" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Everything fits perfectly and tightly.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLN_NK0cn9vXH3yPyfl5Rp4Ve0cKgcui4V1MlNz9YL2Irjj5n3cjKJrQKeIXm9REdmzkhh0-Zh1NrwJ7qRRoAZ8tBnSH7yZLxckvIsrlfnJUNbaG_UweZ_M215TeNVU8b4-4dRyGhvJ-Ks/s1600/78A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLN_NK0cn9vXH3yPyfl5Rp4Ve0cKgcui4V1MlNz9YL2Irjj5n3cjKJrQKeIXm9REdmzkhh0-Zh1NrwJ7qRRoAZ8tBnSH7yZLxckvIsrlfnJUNbaG_UweZ_M215TeNVU8b4-4dRyGhvJ-Ks/s320/78A.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543140844142491554" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The scaffolding is moved away and everyone steps back to admire how it looks on the base.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GJPQVSMuJflihnlE9IEpQBhrC9VNZCzHq9y3XICn5Hy6YbnM6Ql9fN5FADwECKId10dOxjYKY9ojWK53n_PvJ_Wy1VoVgBqSNmhK-MXMrBLv9fRF5E8BUTRvPruQDbQC_FRzwN4rMzgu/s1600/81.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GJPQVSMuJflihnlE9IEpQBhrC9VNZCzHq9y3XICn5Hy6YbnM6Ql9fN5FADwECKId10dOxjYKY9ojWK53n_PvJ_Wy1VoVgBqSNmhK-MXMrBLv9fRF5E8BUTRvPruQDbQC_FRzwN4rMzgu/s320/81.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543140333430713730" /></a><br /></div><div>Tomorrow is the unveiling, and the crew works feverishly to ready the park. As the sun lowers in the sky, the lighting on the sculpture changes...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOinW4xZAE17ehvFeO9x7U4Pw-UE7fi4vt8yNNztAW4QOlPLzUQsNFe4QGXLR4hev00tjzLTv_4hS_eSQYg1zqjkhKYHq206Dzyhz1QWDkRvOV4kWpeZsaysINrU8hxLKu16cw3GBBYNSc/s1600/83.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOinW4xZAE17ehvFeO9x7U4Pw-UE7fi4vt8yNNztAW4QOlPLzUQsNFe4QGXLR4hev00tjzLTv_4hS_eSQYg1zqjkhKYHq206Dzyhz1QWDkRvOV4kWpeZsaysINrU8hxLKu16cw3GBBYNSc/s320/83.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543139970748736162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">* * * * * *</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Friday, November 19th is finally here, and at 1PM a crowd of 60 or so people gather in to witness the unveiling. The cool breeze keeps some folks in their cars, but most gather around the steps of the sculpture. Mayor Andy Maclean speaks (right) followed by Savings Bank of Maine President John Everets (center), and then the sculptor, Robert Lash (left).</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1rtR4upw0jY1l_spyP74t9jt2NUIcEyDV8L2ZdMaYgOk7D0QyT0INWvWW4iOooo_JrbNrtfPKvML1IiOTjBmIeDCSaPN8YvLND4Yz89ldS-Cs5XKWHtOONSlXYTYy76s8INapEtwV6Yn/s1600/85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1rtR4upw0jY1l_spyP74t9jt2NUIcEyDV8L2ZdMaYgOk7D0QyT0INWvWW4iOooo_JrbNrtfPKvML1IiOTjBmIeDCSaPN8YvLND4Yz89ldS-Cs5XKWHtOONSlXYTYy76s8INapEtwV6Yn/s320/85.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543139565115373458" /></a><br /></div><div>Robert unveils the sculpture...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2um8fM3LYFHmV2ws0xS2kPnq4g8taNjv_j8vpZ5RwPWUJYbmrdQIjHYcLozYizyulHmWaI-6hYo0L7BRNViUKmNIC8ZKRvGh9qCVUJFaLj76ejbKsJDuxBEamyaknZY6zvTxLbsxsvZGE/s1600/89.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2um8fM3LYFHmV2ws0xS2kPnq4g8taNjv_j8vpZ5RwPWUJYbmrdQIjHYcLozYizyulHmWaI-6hYo0L7BRNViUKmNIC8ZKRvGh9qCVUJFaLj76ejbKsJDuxBEamyaknZY6zvTxLbsxsvZGE/s320/89.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543138862196644402" /></a>and the crowd applauds...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAdXrBw14beddC7ejAIOrfIlf9wei9diUfCS8DV6mSMXz5ah9NEPgL2eTmYFxvcCZA-wSB5b8NQHiNMbf1wwx02dFAiEuV0hKhHLgTVZp8qPX77Foucrj4V5QPdEfK3dVmUfe2OirjHjO/s1600/90.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAdXrBw14beddC7ejAIOrfIlf9wei9diUfCS8DV6mSMXz5ah9NEPgL2eTmYFxvcCZA-wSB5b8NQHiNMbf1wwx02dFAiEuV0hKhHLgTVZp8qPX77Foucrj4V5QPdEfK3dVmUfe2OirjHjO/s320/90.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543138394561052242" /></a>Robert and his very proud wife Amy pose for pictures with <i>RISING</i>.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizF9PWhsUOXIun1VzU50qJHFUU1RsTCWyFKBtyTOv696kH5JjmDUjZFI7cIfbW_Z1kL9FsOaAJQ__K-wtyWKgEG3uxvr2xFgk-eDmEwjBfK8PAumA7lPaWQlNk_mvr7DlwOB-BJ95ZovXA/s1600/92.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizF9PWhsUOXIun1VzU50qJHFUU1RsTCWyFKBtyTOv696kH5JjmDUjZFI7cIfbW_Z1kL9FsOaAJQ__K-wtyWKgEG3uxvr2xFgk-eDmEwjBfK8PAumA7lPaWQlNk_mvr7DlwOB-BJ95ZovXA/s320/92.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543137030775303970" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It's been an eventful week. RISING looks stunning in its new home. As the sun goes down and the sky changed color, the moon rises in time for some splendid photographs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqW_LJnR2z2YdjC8LUXevStjJbujixRR3deG3vVPJPVk8sYQuoNLOdr8x0Xk8fMZKBre_MSpQnCMhs4RKHEmTsLj8EWzq_Fs4uh8wg5pA7mS2XIXffzShQ1YCrD2wMJ1GgWx2KKzgnucd/s320/97.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543134603406358914" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-FxTHdLw3Z_998yMWEJtk9RGV5bQ2vAi0wZfIyJAVmZzWhmpHXSFOLfN-fjQqn7F3aJVKSlICD8B0OHmxaUyx9mvJ616s3lK8KmZnOOcqvCJvuBoKMddBGaED2wtm4lpxcPTaD6L5BU8/s320/98.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543136576424941154" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5cOxLGW0i6ACEbR0mdbMuZSyTrNJHurAUZHk2wSLpYHcvbniIU-bPzPvZbs3gVrZsO2dHzCv2p55ODtiLD11wJsTyKqQqe-8YqNgH9SRiI90vGUyyri4DGyGCzs7C0kBuBAwUW1Zr0it/s320/100.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543136167296577378" /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you to everyone who has followed this project, and for all the kindness, support and encouragement you have offered. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you to the Savings Bank of Maine for commissioning the RISING. Thank you also to the City of Gardiner. Robert is also extremely grateful to his good friend, Andrew Wilson, for the many hours of labor that he donated to this project. </div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-85167978703916935412010-11-04T06:54:00.000-07:002010-11-04T08:03:44.367-07:00Base In Place<div>The Rising's base was brought to Gardiner's Waterfront Park on a flat bed. It was lowered by crane onto a concrete footer with rebar, drainage and electrical conduit sticking up out of it.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtxzhhhIz-jCCcXdd0F-vWcEQW5FgEiCaXvk6m-z9SBRetmWyXKagfYNDifFdZYrzF_o5Em0N6vKCn32ajNtQyuD5EuK-Jt8-PUbKT6Ero_1VevubOk9pR8cLzdLJillTt6FB9je6aRQS/s1600/Crane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtxzhhhIz-jCCcXdd0F-vWcEQW5FgEiCaXvk6m-z9SBRetmWyXKagfYNDifFdZYrzF_o5Em0N6vKCn32ajNtQyuD5EuK-Jt8-PUbKT6Ero_1VevubOk9pR8cLzdLJillTt6FB9je6aRQS/s320/Crane.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535701321796186130" /></a><br /><div>It was a tricky process to lower the 6,000 pound base precisely into position, but everything went smoothly.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNc4a4o9NZdB5nFsySqxMhCgPDyJcTJNrzvvcEtI22PL-wSMD7-NbhZb-g4u9ABvLRCBwR13FYCfYAv6uhNvptFXDqtgwKxj-j_CGoTDucYCIl6wlX8m1-i42VlIyuRj82rZaOjwVGIoFY/s1600/Centering.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNc4a4o9NZdB5nFsySqxMhCgPDyJcTJNrzvvcEtI22PL-wSMD7-NbhZb-g4u9ABvLRCBwR13FYCfYAv6uhNvptFXDqtgwKxj-j_CGoTDucYCIl6wlX8m1-i42VlIyuRj82rZaOjwVGIoFY/s320/Centering.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535700817490787986" /></a><br /></div><div>After installing the up-lighting and connecting the electrical, the next step was to fill the base with concrete. It was a cool, damp day, but that didn't stop the crew from getting the job done.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJ6ns964r6n7NhhYmJnu4IM-1szPQJKngFKrfFuMl54JrkbZqFNet7038Z7mNr2ruA6eUq_B3g_xpQCcQE3T7bIBntJOWz8M_ZWzFolyyybrB9B9FyjAzXsGf-HDl3_HwGK5WbKU_j_JV/s1600/Concrete+Fill.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJ6ns964r6n7NhhYmJnu4IM-1szPQJKngFKrfFuMl54JrkbZqFNet7038Z7mNr2ruA6eUq_B3g_xpQCcQE3T7bIBntJOWz8M_ZWzFolyyybrB9B9FyjAzXsGf-HDl3_HwGK5WbKU_j_JV/s320/Concrete+Fill.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535700119899558450" /></a>After filling the base, the concrete pad was poured around the base. Come flood or ice dam - this base isn't going anywhere for several hundred years!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZ1ZWMP4anO6H8S29noYxGR7E1aun1u9VRau_zhMGu-KXQM-qWI6pKi52ChDcfcEvDNG99h0mAkuezKKgYAL8-wO7hqB8HZjgL4RJtrrf7RmsUHYY0ayFBAxMzQOC5xkI3X7tjMWQisnG/s1600/Concrete+Pad.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZ1ZWMP4anO6H8S29noYxGR7E1aun1u9VRau_zhMGu-KXQM-qWI6pKi52ChDcfcEvDNG99h0mAkuezKKgYAL8-wO7hqB8HZjgL4RJtrrf7RmsUHYY0ayFBAxMzQOC5xkI3X7tjMWQisnG/s320/Concrete+Pad.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535699053504225858" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Painstaking bricklaying has been done over the concrete pad and the sidewalks.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWCLCKSJsYrfl39wnrsCFkX15vXlwCTnysnNpXrp6G5ysku_Iex7yfEbbDdnKFZAxuXY5kwL_pG-tYsJuOrODFDHOp7EuU9SmuwW0gllIvsx4MlpZvRXhmoSt-wvkOXlQMxrDE17y4niz/s1600/Sidewalk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWCLCKSJsYrfl39wnrsCFkX15vXlwCTnysnNpXrp6G5ysku_Iex7yfEbbDdnKFZAxuXY5kwL_pG-tYsJuOrODFDHOp7EuU9SmuwW0gllIvsx4MlpZvRXhmoSt-wvkOXlQMxrDE17y4niz/s320/Sidewalk.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535697001253870178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedK5Ie7KaaTO6DnIC86j-zoYAQbIvLKSk9rZVULGCcP0S7ODBb3FXt9R6-np1JRD1Q4Zu3iMUD4xmDJMKGs787UTKvW-fMAMXAVr6TGWyZpEboCWDpyTY-2Xlc9sqe7AK-tN-zK-5Q87Q/s1600/Base+Brick+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedK5Ie7KaaTO6DnIC86j-zoYAQbIvLKSk9rZVULGCcP0S7ODBb3FXt9R6-np1JRD1Q4Zu3iMUD4xmDJMKGs787UTKvW-fMAMXAVr6TGWyZpEboCWDpyTY-2Xlc9sqe7AK-tN-zK-5Q87Q/s320/Base+Brick+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535696623299291954" /></a>This picture shows how perfect the brickwork is - right up to the bottom gear of the base. They did an outstanding job!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35dPTqYMPOf5BBRnmp90LkbOgVKiw9VDMKVNLSGKkV069MmLTos-UaHStO6PbQEHzfs9SZN6ajshi2GXXwxMqiCGosZIsQXODOyMkYy9fGM0Au_VJO1tCAG7gLROecFGsIv6mv438hvLL/s1600/Gear+Brick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg35dPTqYMPOf5BBRnmp90LkbOgVKiw9VDMKVNLSGKkV069MmLTos-UaHStO6PbQEHzfs9SZN6ajshi2GXXwxMqiCGosZIsQXODOyMkYy9fGM0Au_VJO1tCAG7gLROecFGsIv6mv438hvLL/s320/Gear+Brick.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535696241123613682" /></a><br /></div><div>There was a ribbon cutting ceremony in October for the Waterfront Park. The sculpture was not yet installed, but Rob was there and got to meet Senator Susan Collins who gave the keynote address. Senator Susan Collins, Robert Lash and Earl McCormick (Local Senator) pose for a picture, below.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf2c6eFaWjBmm4TCfAemOj1ejZi5GI0UrQcwAuD36LdMJaYAu8yO43t37grVqSDRnajrx1TOUth9lCMibHcAhok3CSc0twxOpLEagUhrMdmrfsIECDM1e0ZAChRE2hNBuEbwznql3V7bM/s1600/Collins.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf2c6eFaWjBmm4TCfAemOj1ejZi5GI0UrQcwAuD36LdMJaYAu8yO43t37grVqSDRnajrx1TOUth9lCMibHcAhok3CSc0twxOpLEagUhrMdmrfsIECDM1e0ZAChRE2hNBuEbwznql3V7bM/s320/Collins.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535695586348045906" /></a><br /></div><div>The Rising Sculpture is completely finished. The next step is a delicate one: transporting it one mile to its final home at the Waterfront Park. If the weather cooperates, we hope the installation will happen in the next ten days. Then there will be some final polishing and perfecting on site. The final stage of this immense project is in sight! </div><div><br /></div><div>An "Unveiling" is planned at the Waterfront Park in Gardiner on November 19th at 1PM. All are welcome to attend!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-6848175502945113032010-09-29T10:51:00.000-07:002010-09-29T11:41:57.059-07:00Moving the Base<div>Today the base is being moved from Robert's studio, to the Waterfront Park in Gardiner. Since the Rising sculpture has been built on top of the base, it has to be carefully lifted off the base and then the base removed from under it. To accomplish this process without harming the sculpture, Robert and his crew have done some careful planning.</div><div><br /></div><div>First, straps are attached to the Rising sculpture at several points to try to keep it balanced when it is lifted.</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUXlaSObesczWCWzrAPBZNlwdOEi5LtmRTW8YJYk7ErM4TXqHBH6qUFgiYvuhAXnEOB4Ba5teR2o2zklT9QWprlXOTeI8IkitfUdP_BhH_s01LJcnaO9rXT0DFXcFAtNrej0b6ZYVYaLl/s320/DSCF0157.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522394922541616642" /><br /><div>The crane lowers it's hook into position.<br /><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38cfJJm7n16ScsQt8cEkCeOGdx91qqyHA1_cTHgqQwVnlHSsxAfbd6UOwa8ieJTJMroopILfd_MIlUBhkmaRhh4qulPHVV3hUEdVUyy7N0lBGXNvo9c-HnBA0onnOOjhxaeMbubhceoGn/s320/DSCF0159.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522395304895416834" /><br /></div><div>Robert attaches the straps to the crane hook.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJ2kGsHzjqs_24KilvDTmKJ1d9Xe8Y8fP20FfBwLLgQEANKw66UcRvGzscJ1VnuExz2NezMSzeSfVeMdRWdqGa1DK8FQs9xVhVP_dr8ngzQ-N0GzosoMRhpXPqAaHWjxs3qSRYivwqLdq/s320/DSCF0161.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522396014336509074" /><br /></div><div>The bolts are loosened that hold the sculpture to the base, and then the crane lifts the 1,000 pound sculpture slowly and carefully.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLe7M9pwNKnKIRUeCmJX_GS1e0uiDx1tu4xf3IpxIgacYSTjYrF4C4AEb80utFpHhmvbpjZTiYKwS_oXvhiqvf1rTUaVDHJoKotuk24e-OmYx4I0IYUQQr8WxeGk3hEiGsDz51JpocX9u/s320/DSCF0162.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522396427302680882" /><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUdfF-NE2srTG9E4esd7zffcweFqP_V0OzCaoDerhWErcibcftbSxnQNUi2yxiK2xPgJYcs3L1ZdLOHF6109oPbR3-VjLG23brc8wQGnMXzSyUnCd3ZHVUsizKAiPmvp1XeOk55DzZ0od/s320/DSCF0163.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522398647027653346" /><br /></div><div>Robert and Andrew attach a wooden framework to the base of the sculpture to keep it straight and give it something to sit on once the base is removed.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMPCAVxh-NlBX6Hhte7_n2upxVtDv_lW5CvpmydChG7bC3nPm94lDH_asqkaZ6LneLVpOPqK__-XBfO5yxnNeWkhpZymCriCJ8vTg2fp-Pm5_C7kQmBwP4cFK_vuIzaTGZSWIySjhOdLS/s320/DSCF0168.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522399568030494530" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFOjtDF5otMwAii_pCSP_Sg0BpIUZ4mDPaOt1-IYRPg_5DIrbCXCi5hGJsiqXyzDQurnMvSppoDhB8ue47rLspc15btKkjZGKwlHrmscZ_tvuMUwjETWaTZ1AUwirVwGrzFmUtTXWXldR/s320/DSCF0170.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522400272985274306" /><br /></div><div>The crane lifts the sculpture even higher, and it moves slightly from side to side. Everyone is holding their breath.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGThlILWv0bl-LTgHmUiXJ269fEdVpNUuivq_wZyN5yYa_hoQGBBXGmlpcYxSXHVH9bxN6Qi9WLG5_Ol2jNFU03eWFNghz1ydhYjaJqaVzNa5lK98qumCU-DDbWeTS0qzn1CkY7HlO1WO/s320/DSCF0174.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522400928436274802" /><br /></div><div>The fork lift comes in to pick up the three ton base, and the sculpture has to be moved even higher.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsvGQktQ0uFJPyPfPSWY2JYDX43byxHe-Yr5rBaCMRPb-0Q8T4qZWtUUcCBGkI2mVTkPhYm9m9egZWeUrmNsL2j75ey9WlfP9wLZ6zHeBblZiOlTtpg8Yl6Kg5o3nOo4rdb-BvCqCdSMX/s320/DSCF0175.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522401701750241586" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIZURshI_FY4t4DZ4r6whaUPXTZttL_DZFzq5IkTrxq46UZfu97w6NBYn-ZfdLfe1ieIpgrzhU5EWep2ff7BmR8U-82TyfGs5Y345CyeG8DSnhwXGSsK-V6nlat-IXnC05lUulMFgcsb4/s320/DSCF0177.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522402386496375330" /><br /></div><div>Success!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhkYdqPNoi-L8mKqwNJWOsNWfRMgXPQd5Tx_ftGIq1qEVYK8jLn54cFcOiTNySI3fEWAF_eBvfllZBkgWkxC7Br5M4n6CZ7iLDklEnsmgfLS6G9uD_1ucmSJ1eaalpLWVtzPHkVO1G1Sx/s320/DSCF0180.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522402893223931922" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8y5nRGDdHTVSs7VqcdUXfSOzR5LOHf3hdEk0dgdtrjIe33_tc5_KkPVCIOzISQbIbffLvIj4X2OV3Iq6Q-CaU2V2uUSOluO2OwPyTDP_E3xsLhVnsesvoww2rNuNonfZEmfV_SqVV9KW_/s1600/DSCF0179.jpg"></a></div><div>This photo is taken from underneath the sculpture as it gently swings from the crane hook.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8y5nRGDdHTVSs7VqcdUXfSOzR5LOHf3hdEk0dgdtrjIe33_tc5_KkPVCIOzISQbIbffLvIj4X2OV3Iq6Q-CaU2V2uUSOluO2OwPyTDP_E3xsLhVnsesvoww2rNuNonfZEmfV_SqVV9KW_/s1600/DSCF0179.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8y5nRGDdHTVSs7VqcdUXfSOzR5LOHf3hdEk0dgdtrjIe33_tc5_KkPVCIOzISQbIbffLvIj4X2OV3Iq6Q-CaU2V2uUSOluO2OwPyTDP_E3xsLhVnsesvoww2rNuNonfZEmfV_SqVV9KW_/s320/DSCF0179.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522403519911037314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now the base is transported to the Waterfront park sight, where it will be permanently installed, the electrical will be connected for the lighting, and it will be filled with concrete. The sculpture will stay at the studio for more finishing work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUXlaSObesczWCWzrAPBZNlwdOEi5LtmRTW8YJYk7ErM4TXqHBH6qUFgiYvuhAXnEOB4Ba5teR2o2zklT9QWprlXOTeI8IkitfUdP_BhH_s01LJcnaO9rXT0DFXcFAtNrej0b6ZYVYaLl/s1600/DSCF0157.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-74923419112620407152010-09-21T07:10:00.000-07:002010-09-22T05:00:31.463-07:00Welding, Grinding, Polishing, Welding<div style="text-align: left;">All nine individual forms that make up the sculpture have been plasma cut, glued, welded, ground and polished. The process was very much like making nine individual sculptures. Combined, they represent a football field length of welding, and twice that of grinding and polishing. The surface of each has been worked with abrasives, starting with aggressive ones to remove the weld slag, and gradually moving to finer and finer abrasives until the entire surface of each has a uniform, glowing satin finish. It is painstaking, labor intensive work, and Rob is incredibly grateful to his friend Andrew Wilson for volunteering many of his hours to help with the polishing process. Two of the completed forms are shown here on the studio floor:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyX9hRWkJO6ETJWUwVekmcEySfuEcoPqqlndBLmTH_UB0PfUC3AIduQL5pJgpY1spoldxISJs7yZUW0P9aijtXK0cXLJqNNtUIk83ynhPQabHAhHS6mrizxm5XfbVaWmBkhxTNaPjAib0S/s320/DSCF0152.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519418120715134786" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>Scaffolding has been set up around the sculptural base, and Rob is welding the individual pieces together. The cooler fall air and lower humidity makes for a much nicer outdoor work environment.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-Rsam7cg9p_PQiCVqP5jb5q_nls0OSPcOYkyilHVtcAihpen1nmvZ8eqzzccHV9nERIDvX_ubpGa9ubcinwGh0q8K3p4HgBT1vQW8eecC0w6q0GF3nBw3UvUDhY4ODYyiQoIxAHF3rdf/s320/Rob+Welding.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519373833256476802" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzHki93ucjq2h0o09AKHHWJ8BBZXak537Ai6_HmMuE-KPvJ-sh6iA83mvtPRYs21OnQih63iFB8QuGGd7lcx5ijUtCg8I81S0ZpQ6nI0S9TpQDgIcYsYBNfu-_rgEK99Q7JuIf66-1dTB/s320/Build+092010+3.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519375386564141970" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSux6Yft9TcZCSSJ-KgSrVa7UobtHSSEDJSZ51ASE-5zDZWXj8JYfxwzmmpKQe9YpHIlIHpwJN0Sn4M3OFNzdavhFUsfl-QW0tRn3WdS8nN4ZhwwzGqAs5rZ3maYQ0mOye1W7pGfN3tg2I/s320/Build+092010+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519374904439036914" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1CNi-tJqX5DQwn368ichyboxLOGQNrrudk980XzaofgLhr95w0RNrd7maLlag3q90_Z9TWrA8u38kVbhiVQyJZ9jESuxi0901ChBSI3TUJ-Hi_SLkXh72-UzOvGb41C2VwuG4EvmL0Zk/s320/Build+092010.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519374308492221842" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>One can begin to get a feeling for the scale of the sculpture. Rob is on schedule to have the welding done by the end of this week, so the sculpture can be removed from the base, and the base transported to the Gardiner Waterfront Park to be wired for lighting and filled with concrete.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After the base is removed, Rob will work on the sculpture at his studio, to remove any excess welding material that is visible, and re-polish around each welded joining point. The photograph below shows the sculpture with six forms assembled, leaving only three more to go.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcG3o6Ur9vvBNFHkGnXrYQ4q2GQMVIK74qkVeGR6mQvQjWEKyFbKTqY4BnWqi8Ol5i-wXEncusKpgh3bVMVEmVgIrbFwF27U3GhJsHdYvUfAUrf1jaRNzo0Yv1IAwv6NhSrhxhl3UdntU/s320/Yes.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519420559044607730" /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-90936213310596661612010-08-18T05:26:00.000-07:002010-08-18T06:13:41.701-07:00Assembly<div>Robert has finished the fabrication of the first three pieces that make up the lower tier of Rising. Yesterday, with the help of his friend Andrew, and son John, he placed the three pieces together on the sculptural base. After several hours of maneuvering and positioning, the pieces are attached to the base, and join together as they should. Today he will be welding the pieces together, and then finishing the welds.<div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuhwF7NwJN7D4FaMtSVYrj_97OfAXpu0Zz1wHXzTliEgRtnnmHJWJ9uu3feD_wacj55jGuuWulWScWi2AutPs1s58mpU_QpR9p5gbojj0k0dcNrG6GNLO1RvQkRY1X5kgC4bf9SLh-FSL/s1600/Level+1+d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuhwF7NwJN7D4FaMtSVYrj_97OfAXpu0Zz1wHXzTliEgRtnnmHJWJ9uu3feD_wacj55jGuuWulWScWi2AutPs1s58mpU_QpR9p5gbojj0k0dcNrG6GNLO1RvQkRY1X5kgC4bf9SLh-FSL/s320/Level+1+d.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506736207872975522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWMyolaz9lr6nEkAqmUUiZOssYNjFtJHuLDku9YER1NFcOXZUA6f1w52k8KX2uFiPwZ_JaG78TASYCZgNfM2IGKlk9ScUVVCf5OUklmdKqAnTDRpkpPyVpBzPU0vcHnxeF5e-1kG0fYPF/s1600/Level+1+c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWMyolaz9lr6nEkAqmUUiZOssYNjFtJHuLDku9YER1NFcOXZUA6f1w52k8KX2uFiPwZ_JaG78TASYCZgNfM2IGKlk9ScUVVCf5OUklmdKqAnTDRpkpPyVpBzPU0vcHnxeF5e-1kG0fYPF/s320/Level+1+c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506736200661953586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5f1nh9T_OwN_ij65K0F9VR67ktEsPFl-QmpbgWWYbzK_wRVbyecSDzGmK5-V1ZzMoRfZEjP4EvEBwGJ3VeC_DB7LIJ3lRywZCMu181yNGau067bvsu7zO2yjLrjos_zWpJbPlQtjTR_H/s1600/Level+1+b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5f1nh9T_OwN_ij65K0F9VR67ktEsPFl-QmpbgWWYbzK_wRVbyecSDzGmK5-V1ZzMoRfZEjP4EvEBwGJ3VeC_DB7LIJ3lRywZCMu181yNGau067bvsu7zO2yjLrjos_zWpJbPlQtjTR_H/s320/Level+1+b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506736199902729538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJ_Xcr6zUdu5w-eCYGhlAxkCj-wKu0jw7dJFmE6uTjIMhQ5KdBjN6-zdFqTdLZPlTzsyqgRvSnC7JLdqB0KUz5IQNFlXcLPNtfhzXddoL4BPLa-4d_szmkHnAN_22zpAsexfaPT8bP0H9/s1600/Level+1+a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJ_Xcr6zUdu5w-eCYGhlAxkCj-wKu0jw7dJFmE6uTjIMhQ5KdBjN6-zdFqTdLZPlTzsyqgRvSnC7JLdqB0KUz5IQNFlXcLPNtfhzXddoL4BPLa-4d_szmkHnAN_22zpAsexfaPT8bP0H9/s320/Level+1+a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506736189385452194" /></a><br />This is an exciting time as the sculpture starts to take shape, and one can imagine how truly amazing it will be when all three tiers are assembled. The satiny glow of the stainless steel contrasts beautifully with the industrial cast iron gears and corten base. All the painstaking welding, griding and finishing of the pieces pays off in the perfection of the graceful lines, and smooth finish.<br /><div><br /></div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-1354013925152622952010-07-28T09:57:00.000-07:002010-07-29T05:40:46.889-07:00Tier One<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">The ground work at the Gardiner Waterfront Park's sculpture site is in progress. A large hole has been dug, along with drainage. Conduit has been installed and crushed stone put in place. The first pour of concrete has been done with re-bar, drains and electrical conduit (for lighting). The second pour will happen, and then the sculptural base will be moved into position.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDwhR_tE0z6_6o_LkLPLDK9kIQIZw4FkfjniasKve8gCabCY4b-lS1nc8s9iilYaUQvWHlTKrlm6R8aLd_dJMScpqp9UAuiPuQ1eTX2r_CYBx_3wv1BJpDi7aeoUBa4Mzb75KZ5iEGcS7/s320/Ground+work.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499022534135663858" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">The three contact points that will hold the sculpture to the base have been created. Each is a steel box mounted on the inside of the cylinder, that will be accessible from the outside of the base through stainless steel cover plates laser etched with text. The top of each contact point is stainless steel exactly even with the top of the base, so that when the concrete is poured inside the cylinder, the tops will be flush. Stainless steel bolts will hold each of the bottom tier sculptural pieces to the base's contact points.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0S2ifneeXj4gJFvcOukHd7GI8ASKBRbrNh4TX7cUIRFkA0w-dR7056dTTKxyU7fXGHisJght7kTtuQGJV7bhTA00td64KdNfEDSjvpg_dY7bs07NpP1oLZMidukDvhkWZzZ3rH4r6FKy/s320/Contact+Point+2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499021976204142226" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fr9lQH9gPxGVCDFsNtaywE40g6Gcxk2IRwP2Y2HzkbeN66nfO3bTALD9wMUwRiYqIdhyphenhyphen8OV1aWrQLb9fTDKY7Mj_Azv9choc8nQmUw462z6B4X5ZTBeTJdJzoSQw8kCucoZovlb016R9/s320/Contact+point.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499021757729683682" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Using his plasma cutting tool, Robert has cut out all 18 profiles for the sculptural pieces. There are nine total pieces, 2 small, 4 medium, and 3 large, and each has two profile pieces. He is now joining the profiles together using an new, high tech, high strength adhesive (the same adhesive that the military uses to attach armored plating to it's vehicles). Using the adhesive instead of welding the interior supports avoids welding pull or shrink marks on the exterior of the forms.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmOVBC88NMm0Ii5-3yYT02VcFLtBUHT8anKtoWzCtBy6V_QlqkQsSVuhdy87oenZ0l_rxhUc5nD3PTY-myXjFT3CXvZuwSoFHcshoMDuH9lxJRlVEq5_WRfJANbOANMCov6IDaED-YBpo/s320/Stainless+Cut+Outs.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499020370001989666" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qyBS1pBGjOiL-g-ftdAp3OLQqi_tGS2k_9d9f33qjor9uULW0V4DMD2rbDSx0PWq3GpvhRISa7-oyhxxVS4r6iSurSuRT1Z6_o_J0ubTvEKq30rNnklgZNHIDN1_G5imYHk_7sMCzGuM/s320/Fasteners.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499021369871162562" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOoFt2fvzFU5OCs4WDrD1jL7q5aLRZNUndP94_uPM-huwVdgNMWtp8wkI2jy5PY9phrJw8tNmkLD1FZdpBLOvLkd1QC32S-amjlo1WfqgZEZc3lqf1ASpWhbM7WS2vp6x2M2nbKHl7KXo/s320/fitting.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499116630528295922" /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anchor bolts are welded in place that will attach the first tier of forms to the base. These three forms have been notched and welded, and the sides that will close each form are being cut and welded. The first three pieces will stand eight feet high above the base. This photo shows the large and small stainless piece of the first tier (with protective paper taped to them), along with a model of the medium piece (made from blue foam core). The pieces are being fit together to carefully align the first tier on the base.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihey_i2E8JvTnly0-RdVVyHFVmAZV8pwol2AaNfM_qcIoaNncxh84cjlbG1QpnotK9oIdpZBm5HlzWIoRc1SoQFtYfggKNAJ32Z_TBgWESuCL_iSzoSGIm0noMt9MEOyCZjHrVe8hwq4eU/s320/first+tier+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499116054978870290" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-71570553427354500632010-06-02T10:46:00.000-07:002010-06-02T10:57:19.619-07:00Top Gear<div>The gear for the top of the sculpture's base has been installed, as shown in these photos below.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi754xViNPY0MiEstDCwGG9wj7vvgRZc8uNmYR9V1uiktrIzNWgsxeRtpBfeC7__cFWrJckANIQkSGgACjY80oIVavBUgIZXrLuUJj-2W8zyJKEaJ3BTx3i2ZxGu8KJ7yaN_Xb1P6aC41cg/s1600/Top+Gear+View+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi754xViNPY0MiEstDCwGG9wj7vvgRZc8uNmYR9V1uiktrIzNWgsxeRtpBfeC7__cFWrJckANIQkSGgACjY80oIVavBUgIZXrLuUJj-2W8zyJKEaJ3BTx3i2ZxGu8KJ7yaN_Xb1P6aC41cg/s320/Top+Gear+View+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478235746951618482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWtI6Bro0jdLwtps8t9XSatAKRHFWDpcye9ItU_3L9lc1iL0RQOLhwF-Ov8b0ndu8Kj6f1J24Ae9Y078iMUCvzh8d2vOP9hEY_KnUDICKypCIjvJXikCIL_Ogth9gCtu3EwWHzkRR88Yr/s1600/Top+Gear.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWtI6Bro0jdLwtps8t9XSatAKRHFWDpcye9ItU_3L9lc1iL0RQOLhwF-Ov8b0ndu8Kj6f1J24Ae9Y078iMUCvzh8d2vOP9hEY_KnUDICKypCIjvJXikCIL_Ogth9gCtu3EwWHzkRR88Yr/s320/Top+Gear.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478235433177224034" /></a><div>With advice from a structural engineer, Robert has developed a system for attaching the sculpture to the base in such a way that it will be extremely secure. Once the site is prepared, the base will be installed, anchored to the underground concrete block, and then filled with concrete. </div><div><br /></div><div>Robert is currently fabricating steel templates to be used for cutting out the stainless steel plate with his plasma cutter. More pictures coming soon!</div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-48125235939591058632010-05-18T15:34:00.000-07:002010-05-19T05:38:02.535-07:00BaseThe first part of the sculpture that needs to be fabricated is the base. The base will consist of the largest of the three gears, a round steel form on top of it, filled with concrete, and then a second large gear on top. It is far more complex than it sounds; the three pieces cannot simply be stacked one upon another. First, the excess dirt and foreign matter must be cleaned from the gears, while still leaving enough rust to make them look as old as they are. Below, the largest gear is shown after being moved to just outside Robert Lash's studio door.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLq6NMfQZtz2OyX0VgPRDab4-yUpvDTUFdum3YVeDlWg0VIyC-7Suj8ciQdzfn4N7g84yF03K5OdztuVtCh1Wej_xwCa0_oeH22_O5z42squNchKqZiHC-Hu1IACzRYZJksJ69ajgN0fb/s1600/Rising+017.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLq6NMfQZtz2OyX0VgPRDab4-yUpvDTUFdum3YVeDlWg0VIyC-7Suj8ciQdzfn4N7g84yF03K5OdztuVtCh1Wej_xwCa0_oeH22_O5z42squNchKqZiHC-Hu1IACzRYZJksJ69ajgN0fb/s320/Rising+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472744059533918082" border="0" /></a>The round steel form was subcontracted to a company in New Gloucester that has giant rollers specifically made for curving large sheets of heavy steel. Rob brought the650 lb steel cylinder form back to Gardiner in his pickup truck.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4DJ7tOeu-2hbp9ZSB529YjrpCHxd6ispwyhn-EERtyaibxnL4N0Ru4SP9DJaLhwXD_M97i6Luf6TZlRH4BweFrwczmy9ePmSfdHCQDiNk0uzlvWN4DFMzKZFO_OXw3eVSH9L-vFEXN50/s1600/Rising+016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4DJ7tOeu-2hbp9ZSB529YjrpCHxd6ispwyhn-EERtyaibxnL4N0Ru4SP9DJaLhwXD_M97i6Luf6TZlRH4BweFrwczmy9ePmSfdHCQDiNk0uzlvWN4DFMzKZFO_OXw3eVSH9L-vFEXN50/s320/Rising+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472744820621790754" border="0" /></a>After beefing up a crane he had previously built on the roof of the studio, he was able to lift the cylinder out of the truck and onto the gear.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKy7BwkxCZHIRR2dY_DjAh5-KNe8MswThozcQzWkCQ6BXya9sdJs_PoLfS6UDrLkNY2c91I3X5g2KzT3HwcjBl0TzpwocD5fy4lTFXGUA19tDvwa0tmI-bf6LG8Xpw-VGaRaIgcHpatkQe/s1600/Rising+014.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKy7BwkxCZHIRR2dY_DjAh5-KNe8MswThozcQzWkCQ6BXya9sdJs_PoLfS6UDrLkNY2c91I3X5g2KzT3HwcjBl0TzpwocD5fy4lTFXGUA19tDvwa0tmI-bf6LG8Xpw-VGaRaIgcHpatkQe/s320/Rising+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472745879706106130" border="0" /></a>He then discovered that the cylinder was not perfectly round. He created three turnbuckles, placed 120-degrees apart, to push and pull the form from the inside to make it perfectly round.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8-WvQhpf84A8fRQuxiyr6yEo2DpaGjCBEZB_yZq7bCIywthaiIrzh30tpmfkO-dYeTX1JM8Z2DawQJzXLtqTrmoqLx7CW9x15CV0ibqKNEbibWhzBUBvuyNaho6UCMDTSqgmIEk1hAmS/s1600/Rising+019.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8-WvQhpf84A8fRQuxiyr6yEo2DpaGjCBEZB_yZq7bCIywthaiIrzh30tpmfkO-dYeTX1JM8Z2DawQJzXLtqTrmoqLx7CW9x15CV0ibqKNEbibWhzBUBvuyNaho6UCMDTSqgmIEk1hAmS/s320/Rising+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472746737823614690" border="0" /></a>Next, he carefully measured and cut six openings in the bottom of the cylinder, so that it would fit exactly onto the spokes of the wheel.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7mva5l2NUVxClg6w_lKmVJEjLi-QrFn2EQoTmwhHsRBIGjJ-336CgOvFNXKXOYOCTFx-i_kaB1W7bRo9I7Nmt0LI33SUReymAsRMWxCmggfIWZEiVFPE3ArOMPifAZxMbcQ6fgfuGI3g9/s1600/Rising+011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7mva5l2NUVxClg6w_lKmVJEjLi-QrFn2EQoTmwhHsRBIGjJ-336CgOvFNXKXOYOCTFx-i_kaB1W7bRo9I7Nmt0LI33SUReymAsRMWxCmggfIWZEiVFPE3ArOMPifAZxMbcQ6fgfuGI3g9/s320/Rising+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472748018184427858" border="0" /></a>Not only will the cylinder be filled with concrete, but the concrete will extend five feet below the base underground to ensure stability of the base and sculpture, so that it can withstand severe weather conditions and river flooding. But it's not ready yet. Robert must fabricated the internal bracing which will hold the threaded stainless steel rods in place, which will anchor the sculpture. In order to do that, he must know exactly how the bottom pieces of the sculpture will contact the base.<br /><br />Next, he creates full scale replicas of the three bottom pieces of the sculpture out of ridged blue Styrofoam. They must be identical is size and shape to the stainless steel pieces he has designed for the sculpture. This picture shows the inside of one such model.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_vmbp1TzalD91tfvfuy35DQSOj86Eyw0rwtajBRjzMxiU4GmGsaAQNu91xpCwdojnRf0GIY8I2o-6d-oVuB8_j0L9gBfIqjeqNfGeGUBMnw_bPJfJbS20an8XStvBAZOY33EOSUmGfk7/s1600/Rising+001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_vmbp1TzalD91tfvfuy35DQSOj86Eyw0rwtajBRjzMxiU4GmGsaAQNu91xpCwdojnRf0GIY8I2o-6d-oVuB8_j0L9gBfIqjeqNfGeGUBMnw_bPJfJbS20an8XStvBAZOY33EOSUmGfk7/s320/Rising+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472750293174435986" border="0" /></a>On a piece of plywood he has drawn an exact outline of the shape of the upper gear. In this photo, the three bottom Styrofoam models are balanced on the gear outline so that he can calculate the exact entry points for the stainless steel anchor rods. You can see his original small scale (2"=1') model at the base of the three Styrofoam pieces.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFf99JB0YUqw5n_J6IGvBzLPFJVRcjcEvCxTne4P1QJgIeuAB_0d_zWT73qN1V40rOKnjfC_PJWrficwGgK89T3WOC8gMn0v9e4W_KrO_jic1WtI8l4p4iz2gyvA9QWQONPhCv8nvUSzX/s1600/Rising+004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFf99JB0YUqw5n_J6IGvBzLPFJVRcjcEvCxTne4P1QJgIeuAB_0d_zWT73qN1V40rOKnjfC_PJWrficwGgK89T3WOC8gMn0v9e4W_KrO_jic1WtI8l4p4iz2gyvA9QWQONPhCv8nvUSzX/s320/Rising+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472751097327523666" border="0" /></a>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332171970429146904.post-76461351357834476762010-04-13T16:07:00.000-07:002010-04-21T16:43:24.030-07:00The Project<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAef6_7A9mH-60IDKrkJJYA4-0QmwphTCn_q6CvzWeCR-fh79kzJmGU4efvJurMDOwNRsxscS8XcSU7wlZ_6u6ty8mZ2b2KBImvhOpvFHiVmymJHhlIKJ4R1IA9Ld2m-XSYxuRyliuV3-5/s1600/Floodtide+Sketch-title+block+Layout1+%281%29.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAef6_7A9mH-60IDKrkJJYA4-0QmwphTCn_q6CvzWeCR-fh79kzJmGU4efvJurMDOwNRsxscS8XcSU7wlZ_6u6ty8mZ2b2KBImvhOpvFHiVmymJHhlIKJ4R1IA9Ld2m-XSYxuRyliuV3-5/s320/Floodtide+Sketch-title+block+Layout1+%281%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460019015265484546" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://robertlash.com/">Robert Lash</a> is a sculptor who resides in Gardiner, Maine. On March 31, 2010 the <a href="http://www.savingsbankofmaine.com/">Savings Bank of Maine</a> commissioned him to create a 20-foot sculpture for the <a href="http://www.gardinermaine.com/Public_Documents/GardinerME_Ecdev/waterfront">Gardiner Waterfront Park</a> beside the Kennebec River in Gardiner.<div><br /><a href="http://www.glala.com/">Gates,Leighton</a>, the landscape arcitecture firm who is creating the design work for the waterfront park project, created a conceptual rendering of the Flood Tide Terrace where Robert's sculpture will be installed.<br />Lash has purchased a new <a href="http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/millermatic_350_350p/">MillerMatic 350P</a> welder for the project, which produces a TIG quality weld bead and is 50% more efficient. It is perfect for welding stainless steel, from which a majority of the project will be fabricated. He also purchased over 2,800 lbs of 11 gauge, type 316 stainless steel to start the project with.</div><div><br /></div><div>Last fall, Robert purchased three enormous gears from the former Augusta Tissue Mill sight that was being torn down. Two of these massive gears will be incorporated into the base of the sculpture, as shown in the picture above.<br /><br />Robert first found the gears when he and his wife toured the <a href="http://mobilemainenews.com/?p=634">Augusta Tissue Mill</a> just before it was demolished. This is a photo they took at the time:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59sm52_sbvYnrTLRIuiTZxZDd91JysUdZvEJxe1-6mHRUka0fqIWVT3VtYLww170T9B5X1-K9oUxK_t_c64MzjFz2lvofG9A2YuRKB8_Q7PMIayFl4iMk-ShONGfE3UgEL6QduKWa3iBq/s1600/DSC02656.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59sm52_sbvYnrTLRIuiTZxZDd91JysUdZvEJxe1-6mHRUka0fqIWVT3VtYLww170T9B5X1-K9oUxK_t_c64MzjFz2lvofG9A2YuRKB8_Q7PMIayFl4iMk-ShONGfE3UgEL6QduKWa3iBq/s320/DSC02656.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462734028440718146" border="0" /></a><br />After some negotiation with the contractor who was demolishing the mill buildings, Lash was able to purchase the gears, each gear ranging in weight from half a ton to a ton. Special equipment was required to transport and deliver the gears.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxR3d51U_n-2KEqGgR8R2eFh9rTxynDOCcfxoNIdmJyy6eKJYkUdQM4ZFkyjfIV4xLQjPusOaKRJy5d2L6eedyWrqDzxVUs7mfx2_LNS0EAyLJT3PSwkom1yzUPFK8wHTlR9wOnXp_4KC/s1600/DSC02817.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxR3d51U_n-2KEqGgR8R2eFh9rTxynDOCcfxoNIdmJyy6eKJYkUdQM4ZFkyjfIV4xLQjPusOaKRJy5d2L6eedyWrqDzxVUs7mfx2_LNS0EAyLJT3PSwkom1yzUPFK8wHTlR9wOnXp_4KC/s320/DSC02817.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462735563573343714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcAYSUJ-5Dsrus5KIrDTzZgC0CuuKDRo_iThq6MdS87LMoLAHgLnDtIcZFPq5ZT3BQEg_ByiL329dAXhUUK9rzPGGIjnS_e8JcnWZZBGccdHf0WxzR5JkbIR2rCH4vPJ2jlp_xb7uChbyG/s1600/DSC02821.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcAYSUJ-5Dsrus5KIrDTzZgC0CuuKDRo_iThq6MdS87LMoLAHgLnDtIcZFPq5ZT3BQEg_ByiL329dAXhUUK9rzPGGIjnS_e8JcnWZZBGccdHf0WxzR5JkbIR2rCH4vPJ2jlp_xb7uChbyG/s320/DSC02821.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462736451410961522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7EPGKcEUvQn-Fn4yT492tbc6EhvUolSG02_rEzFVtd2_hgKmAp2e6gyqkNT0TdNrnO8hLDwsZBApS3-IxFg78gUSnINoTmDPwdStxWDHz31lkZwn4v5g2spmone0qyg23ZBaYItTEamo/s1600/DSC02826.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7EPGKcEUvQn-Fn4yT492tbc6EhvUolSG02_rEzFVtd2_hgKmAp2e6gyqkNT0TdNrnO8hLDwsZBApS3-IxFg78gUSnINoTmDPwdStxWDHz31lkZwn4v5g2spmone0qyg23ZBaYItTEamo/s320/DSC02826.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462737258052588418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfs9_9yBlVWu8irbA-IzLVKpmU06_9jBXw7SvqJgzCoqhSJHcvprHrzoV01vTTsa4wdnwe1Ufegh9x5jniMkXquZbpNECz25sRBI1m6y6FhlRY5PO9m6WUy-M_t2PJwjjk3YwBXFGN8vy/s1600/DSC02832.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfs9_9yBlVWu8irbA-IzLVKpmU06_9jBXw7SvqJgzCoqhSJHcvprHrzoV01vTTsa4wdnwe1Ufegh9x5jniMkXquZbpNECz25sRBI1m6y6FhlRY5PO9m6WUy-M_t2PJwjjk3YwBXFGN8vy/s320/DSC02832.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462738603220184226" border="0" /></a></div>Robert Lashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06591338446279649233noreply@blogger.com0