Last week we kept the CNC router humming as it whittled out various creative projects. Each time there was some spare material left on the sheet I added a few more name plaques which will be presented to the folks who are attending our fall Sculpture Magic Workshop. There are still two spots left if anyone wishes to attend. Info can be found on the Workshop page of our website at www.imaginationcorporation.com/sculpting-workshop
Road trip!
We loaded Lickity with the surfboard and plopped him in the trailer with inches to spare on each side. Eight sturdy straps were snugged up and he was ready to head down the road. Imagine the many smiles from everyone along the way as they travelled the 200 miles! Four hours later I received a text from our clients that Lickity had arrived at his new home in Penticton safe and sound. I’ll be heading up there this summer to take some picture of the finished installation and to sample some of his delicious ice cream too of course!
Caged animal
Lickity weighed in at a hefty 1800 pounds and with a small base gave us some pause when it came time to figure out how to transport him safely. Straps over the load would quickly wear through the paint. The answer was to bolt him to a heavy duty, custom made pallet. Once he was bolted to the steel base we welded on a sturdy taller structure which will be used to strap the pallet onto the truck deck. We’ll screw some dunnage to the wooden deck around the load for extra insurance against lateral movement. We’ve learned through experience that too strong is much better than almost strong enough. Tomorrow morning Lickity will be on his way.
