The TORUS

For our second assignment, we are suppose to beat a piece of metal to form 2 concave curve in 2 different direction, thus forming a torus shape. Using multiple moulds and tools, to form the desired shape and curves we want.

Step 1: Cut the big sheet metal with a metal guillotine into desired pieces to work with.
 
Step 2: Bend the piece of metal onto a circular wooden mould with a concave in the middle for the curve.
Step 3: Start beating middle of the sheet metal to form a inward concave.

Step 4: Start working the concave to the side to form a valley.

Step 5: Turn the metal around with initial concave facing down, curving upwards
Step 6: Beat the side of the metal with the sharp side of the nylon hammer on a sand bag to curve it in the reverse direction.

Step 7: Refine both curves and make sure it forms a nice circumference.

Step 8: Turn the metal upside down again and make the initial concave deeper to further accentuate the difference between both curves.
 
Step 9: Keep beating.
Step 10: After the desired depth is obtained, start to smoothen out the bumps with a metal hammer and a metal mould.
 
Step 11: Find a different mould that fits the initial curve and smoothen out the bumps.
Step 12: Make sure that the curve is still nice and smooth from the side profile.

Step 13: Step back and admire the results.