by Carol on 6/9/2009 1:06:40 PM
Tools Required to Assemble 30lb Butterfly
All the pieces of my "Musical Butterfly: America the Beautiful" of 30lbs are ready for assembling! What do I need to put it all together? I had to study all of the nuts and bolts that I was given. This led me to realize that I needed a couple of regular wrenches as well as a ratchet wrench. Did you know that 7/16" and 5/8" wrenches were required?  Fortunately, I love tools and have mechanical & carpentry skills, so figuring out what I needed was not difficult. I feel for those artists who did not know they needed these tools to assemble their butterflies.
Because of the weight and odd angles of the pieces, I solicited help from my husband, but first we strategizef just how to line everything up to minimize scratches or dings. It took some patience and a few deep breahs, but we managed to got all of the bolts (10), washers and nuts alligned and tighted. 
Notice that funny looking green piece of metal in the photograph? That is the bracket that will attach inside or on the top side of the butterfly. I will have to match up my design with this piece and then paint the notes and other things that will be covered up by the bracket. I am not looking forward to this because of the angle and the awkward access to do the painting. Wish me luck!
The butterfly will be done soon and ready to launch! 
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