Hard to starboard

It was tricky business to position and weld in the giant ship’s rudder. Even so by lunch time it was firmly in place and we could begin welding the curved wall that will be underneath it. The bottom of the rudder will be rounded and the wall will perfectly match that curve, as will the welded steel fence that will continue from the rudder up to to the bridge. It is all fiddly work, bending steel, fitting, adjusting, bending some more, tweaking and then welding it all into place. The end result will be a real eye catching feature, that blends in with the rest of the Hazelnut Inn. Hopefully by tomorrow this area will all be ready for the lath work, which means the sculpted concrete isn’t far behind! Stay tuned…

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