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So I am in process still with a lot of basswood curvature tests, and I wanted to update you on this...
In my first test, I tried curving it the exact same way as my folds, I think in this way, I prefer the angles with butt joints, the joints between the curves don't really come together properly, and the curves kind of get a little out of control. However, my second test I prefer over the basswood folds, and as of now makes more sense conceptually for me. I rotated the piece(now it flexes in the same axis as the pivot, rather than flexing 90 degrees to the pivot, this has kind of been bothering me a bit) With this way I think the field has more control over the curve in flexion and extension, I set up a parameter for the length of the curved piece, (6" max, but i think depending on what side of the pivot piece it is on, flexion side or extension side, this can decrease 1") and then the center and edge widths change according to the pivot piece. Then the mediating pieces warp and change with the site, connecting the pieces laterally, (the picture only shows the main pivoting curve) I think this is a nice translation into basswood...
the last two pictures are of my first test...
.: brad 04:09
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