A wax finish has been applied to prevent rust, this finish will last for years to come when kept in doors.

There is no maintenance required, just dust with a dry cloth. If the finish becomes damaged it can be touched
up with Johnson's Paste Wax or clear automotive wax.

If out door placement is chosen please understand that rust will occur, it is just the natural order of things.

Gong No.27

Gordon was long ago charged with the duty of ringing the bell when needed, now he stands ready to do
just that. First he must lean back hard to set the striker, then he leans forward to step on the pedal.

Gong No.27 is a made from salvaged and recycled steel. The base was made from part of an old boat hoist. Industrial scrap was the source for the pipe and rod. The bell is the top from a medical oxygen.
cylinder. All of the metal used in this piece is carbon steel. A wax finish has been applied to prevent rust, this finish will last for years to come if kept indoors. There is no maintenance required, just dust with a dry cloth.
If the finish becomes damaged it can be touched up with Johnson's Paste Wax or clear automotive wax.

If outdoor placement is chosen please understand that rust will occur, this is just the natural order of things.

The gong is signed and dated "Gong No.27", " J109 06/10" on the base.

Gong No.28

This piece represents something a little different. Some times you need to look at the world from a slightly different perspective.

Gong No.28 is made from salvaged and recycled steel. The bottom of an old medical oxygen tank was used to make the gong. Scrap pipe and snow plow parts were used for the base. The ringer came from left over steel
rod and the leather was cut from a welding apron that was no longer needed in the shop.

The only maintenance required is dusting with a dry cloth. If the finish becomes damaged it can be touched up with Johnson's Paste Wax or clear automotive wax. If outdoor placement is chosen please understand that rust will occur, this is just the natural order of things.

I have signed and dated Gong No.28, "J113 09/10" on the back.

Found objects were the source of most of the steel in this piece. The square material came from an old
handrail that I took from my front porch. Most of the pipe came from a friend's farm in northern Wisconsin.
The solid round material was gathered from scrap heaps of forgotten origin and the wooden crank handle
was cut from a broken shovel handle.

In order to keep this machine running like a well oiled machine it must be oiled from time to time. Depending
on on how often it is used every six to twelve months should be plenty. Every place where one piece of metal
moves over another place a small drop of oil, 3 in 1 Oil is a good choice. Crank for a few minutes to work the
oil in to all the little places where it needs to go. Next take a clean cloth and wipe up any excess oil. Then with
the same cloth wipe down all other metal surfaces. Spreading the excess oil on the metal will help prevent
rust. If your rag gets dry add a few drops of oil. Using a light coat of oil is adequate rust protection for indoor placement.

If outdoor placement is chosen it will rust and stop working, this is the natural order if things.

It is signed and dated "When 17 Things Line Up", "EAJ 094 07109" on the back foot.