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Comment by martyn hogg on December 30, 2015 at 3:22pm

Really cool bar! I like how the toolpaths become a feature rather than using a tiny stopover distance.

Comment by Ethan Gross on December 30, 2015 at 2:40pm

Thanks Bret. Definitely not the answer I expected; I was thinking more along the lines of cold rolling with Grasshopper designed forms. I need to spend more time in bars to acquaint myself with modern technology...

Comment by Bret Vanderhyden on December 30, 2015 at 2:30pm

Hi Ethan this was milled from 5 individual aluminum blocks, each approximately 3 foot long. I created the toolpath curves in Grasshopper as one complete set for the entire bar, then divided them into sections -- this makes the toolpaths match across the different pieces. The seamless appearance is achieved through an ultra precise milling setup and great install guys.

Comment by Ethan Gross on December 30, 2015 at 2:23pm

Hi Bret,

Very cool. Could you explain how this was fabricated, and so seemingly seamlessly? Thanks.