Frank-
The gears are only a comment to the implied industrial feel to the piece. Originally, the gears were going to be a working mechanism, in which all 3 gears would rotate. The rotating gears would in turn be attached to the fins creating more movement into the piece. The gears would be connected by small link chain or as simple as a rubber o-ring.

But time constraints and budget prohibited that approach. But if there was more time, I thought it would create a more inter-active piece.

Soooooooo - no spin!

Thanx Frank,

Paul

Great looking piece Paul!! I like it very much.. I really get that fishy feeling out of it<S>I'm diggen the gears too could you tell me what is the thickness of the metal your using? is it steel? how big is the entire piece?does it have other supports than the wire? any info would be great thanks for the pictures......................... bigbob www.rgisculptures.com   

Bob - Thanks for the compliments. I believe the gauge of the stainless is 16 or 18. It is a fairly heavy plate but workable. The piece is almost 6 foot in length and about 26 tall. It is supported from the ceiling by 100lb. test coated fishing line and crimped together at each end...holds really strong!

Thanks for asking - paul

Paula - Thank you for your compliments - I really appreciate your comments.

Sincerely,

paul